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Meet “Gutey,” the Packers new general manager

Meet “Gutey,” the Packers new general manager

Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst was officially introduced Monday at Lambeau Field by team president Mark Murphy. There were a couple big takeaways from “Gutey” meeting the media. First, his name is pronounced GOO-tuh-kuhnst. (Not anything else.) And also, it’s pretty clear that “Gutey” plans on using that thing called free agency. We’ll discuss this…MORE

Monday Reaction: Packers make (more) moves

Monday Reaction: Packers make (more) moves

The Green Bay Packers hired Brian Gutekunst to replace Ted Thompson as general manager. (Read about it HERE) Also over the weekend, they brought back Joe Philbin to the offensive coaching staff. So, we have plenty to react to this morning on “Air it Out” (9-11 AM) with Marques, Bill & Rookie. (Stream online at…MORE

Brian Gutekunst named Packers general manager

Brian Gutekunst named Packers general manager

The Green Bay Packers found their next general manager. Brian Gutekunst will reportedly replace Ted Thompson as the head personnel man in Green Bay. Gutekunst was one of three in-house candidates to take Thompson’s job. Russ Ball and Eliot Wolf both interviewed for the job, also. Before Gutekunst got the job in Green Bay, he…MORE

Packers in need of “external resources”

Packers in need of “external resources”

Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy held his season-ending press conference Thursday. McCarthy made it clear that the Packers needed to add “external resources” to both the offensive and defensive coaching staffs. (But what “external resources” will they add?) “Air it Out” (9-11 AM) with Marques, Bill & Rookie. (Stream online at TheFan1075.com) Friday…MORE

Mike McCarthy said what?

Mike McCarthy said what?

Packers head coach Mike McCarthy held his season-ending press conference today at Lambeau Field. He made a few things clear: The Packers fell short of their “standard” in 2017. The coach’s relationship with the general manager is very important. RELATED: He’s very close with Russ Ball, who he’s known since 2003. He felt it was…MORE

Packers now looking for two coordinators

Packers now looking for two coordinators

The Green Bay Packers have made a lot of changes early this offseason. On Wednesday, those moves extended to the offensive side of the ball. Edgar Bennett is out as offensive coordinator, and Alex Van Pelt is no longer the quarterbacks coach. (Check out ESPN.com for a complete breakdown of the coaching moves to date)…MORE

More Changes in Green Bay: Bennett & Van Pelt out

More Changes in Green Bay: Bennett & Van Pelt out

Another day, more changes in Green Bay. After firing defensive coordinator Dom Capers, it appears the Packers are now looking for a new offensive coordinator, also. Edgar Bennett is out as Packers’ offensive coordinaor and Alex Van Pelt is out as Packers’ QB coach, per @RobDemovsky and @mortreport. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 3, 2018…MORE

The latest on the Packers: Alonzo Highsmith out

The latest on the Packers: Alonzo Highsmith out

It’s typically a pretty quiet offseason with the Green Bay Packers … but not this year. First, Dom Capers. Then, Ted Thompson. Then, news broke Tuesday that Mike McCarthy got a one-year extension during the season. And Tuesday night, longtime scout Alonzo Highsmith left Green Bay for Cleveland, joining Browns GM John Dorsey. (Read about…MORE

Changes made, but Mike McCarthy stays

Changes made, but Mike McCarthy stays

Another day, more Packers announcements. Packers have given HC Mike McCarthy a one-year extension through 2019 season, per @RobDemovsky. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 2, 2018 First — earlier this weekend — it was announced that Dom Capers would no longer be the team’s defensive coordinator. Then — Sunday — it was learned that Ted Thompson would…MORE

Changes: Packers offseason already underway

Changes: Packers offseason already underway

The Green Bay Packers’ 2017 season came to an end Sunday in Detroit. But with every ending is a new beginning. And it the Packers are making big changes this offseason, starting at the top. General manager Ted Thompson is stepping down, and the team is looking for someone to take his spot. (Read Tom…MORE

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