Gute the Genius official thread

[Guiness]

Gutekunst is obviously a genius. Hasn't missed the playoffs as a GM yet. So obviously not just a genius, but a Super Genius!



I for one, look forward to the new era of Packers football with the new general manager

[pbmax]

Does Acme have a pro football scouting Division?

Like BLESTO?

[mraynrand]

I don't like the family tree. Gute the UM coach was meh.

[Rastak]

I don't like the family tree. Gute the UM coach was meh.

Turrible as Charles Barkley would say.

[Joemailman]

No Gute, No Glory

[Zool]

Can we just start calling him Glutes and get it over with?

[pbmax]

Can we just start calling him Glutes and get it over with?

I am disappointed Guteus Maximus has not taken off, but oh well.

Inside the building they call his Gutey (GOO-dee). Because they have no sense of humor or originality.

[mraynrand]

I fear I will be calling him Guteus Minimus.

[call_me_ishmael]

Gootie.

[MadtownPacker]

Is it true his team has never lost a game?

[Zool]

I am disappointed Guteus Maximus has not taken off, but oh well.

Inside the building they call his Gutey (GOO-dee). Because they have no sense of humor or originality.

If we can come up with PSL for Sherman, certainly we can do better than Gutey. Then we need someone to start tweeting the name out while tagging players. Let’s make this happen people.

[pbmax]

Press conference starts at 1 PM.

[pbmax]

No McCarthy on stage, just Murphy and Gutekunst.

Not Bob Harlan pleased with process, just over a week. 4 candidates (BG, EW, RB, DW)

M3 interviewed all four people then sat down with Not Bob Harlan to discuss his impressions

Also Ed Policy, Nicole Ledvina, Jason Wohlers involved (plus Jed Hughes as consultant), Charlie Casserly also consulted with Not Bob Harlan

Final decision was Not Bob Harlan and his rookie year roommate (Casserly)

Seems to have identified some issue on football side of organization, interviews revealed some silos that walled off people from each other

Ted had three titles, GM, Director of Football Operations, EVP. Very broad.

BG is GM (draft, 90 man roster, 53 man roster, FA), RB is Director of Football Operations. Basic recognition of how Ted used RB previously (also still cap and salary negotiations)

To really improve communication he thought M3 should report to Not Bob Harlan as well. Specifically will meet each week to improve communication and collaboration.

Excited by BrianG, natural leader, calming presence. Viewed as rising star in NFL.

Asked for draft reports on top three picks in last three years from BG.

NBH has high regard for Ball. Promotion recognizes his contributions. Nothing very specific.

[gbgary]

introductory presser happening as i type this on periscope and fb and the Packers site.

[pbmax]

BG gets emotional immediately, starts by thanking Jesus, his family, Murphy and Thompson in that order.

Thompson taught him discipline, thanks Wolf for letting him in the door. Also mentions the Big Four (JS, JD, RM, McCloughan)

Now parents, who really got short shrift here

Wants to get back to high level success. packers are cornerstone franchise and he is please to be here.

Murphy is not as funny as he thinks he is.

What is Packers way: excellence, people and winning. Process or system that is in place and worked here for a long time. Good answer.

How will he be different than Ted? Will retain core of draft, develop or retain. But may be more aggressive in other areas of player acquisition. Will actually be in running for FA and not on sideline.

No word on Eliot Wolf yet, BG wants him back. NBH says Wolf will be GM somewhere someday

Does NBH have authority to hire/fire coach? NBH says there are 13/14 teams with coach reporting to owner. Says practically they would consult either way, but he has final authority.

NBH will not veto player acquisition. He will not make football decisions (except HC).

NBH asked, if BG and RB handle players, what is M3 reporting on? NBH caught a little off guard, names "Game Plans" as first thing which probably is a surprise to M3. Then mentions games, coaches, strength coaches (probably under RB already). Not a very good answer. Doesn't seem well considered. As if this was worked out as a way for Mike to complain about player talent he needs. Murphy doesn't seem to know what else it would be about.