This might be a year of self reflection. I don't think he touches Ted Thompson as a talent evaluator.
We should be relying on the 2018-2020 classes as the foundation of our team. He just whiffed majorly on those drafts.
2018Jaire Alexander was a good pick. Only player left on the roster. He's regressing since signing his last contract. I suspect his back issues are the cause of his disappointing play. Nevertheless, is anyone else concern by how he's talking?
MVS was a good pick for the round. However, they wanted him to be a No. 2 and he was never anything more than a No. 3/4. That's a great example of them over evaluating their talent.
Josh Jackson, Oren Burks, J'Mon Moore, Cole Madison, and JK Scott were all selected between Alexander and MVS. All those guys are busts.
2019Rashan Gary is a stud. Glad he got a second contract and he'll be the cornerstone for the defense this decade.
Darnell Savage Jr is a bust. He regressed every year since his rookie season.
Elgton Jenkins was a stud. I think he's regressed since his knee injury. You can't blame Gutey for that, but they aren't getting the kind of play I think they thought they were going to get when they signed him to a second contract. I have a hunch he could be back to form next year.
The rest of the draft is full of busts. No late-round gems either, which the good teams (like the Packers) have always been able to find.
2020Jordan Love - Let's give him the season, but his play in the five losses this season look a lot like his play in the 2021 loss to Kansas City when he filled in for Rodgers. That's not a good sign.
AJ Dillon - Another example of overrating your guy. I think he's a bust. The guy averages 3 yards per carry. He barley averaged over 4 last year. He doesn't have good vision. I think he runs into tackles way too much. As a second round pick, he should have emerged by now as the clear cut No. 1 back, and should have received or be in line for a second contract. He'll be off the team next year.
Josiah Deguara - Another bust in the 3rd round. Ted Thompson found Jermichael Finley in the 3rd round at TE, while Gutey found Jace Stoneberger and Josiah Deguara.
Jon Runyan Jr - He probably gets a second contract. He's a serviceable guard. Every team has a guy like him as a starter. He's someone you can depend on to play, but you wouldn't want him to be one of your 5 best players on offense.
I'll hold off on the 2021-2023 draft classes, but the early returns aren't looking good.
Eric Stokes is injury prone, and plays slower than his time speed.
Josh Myers has been more bad than good. I do agree that he's opened up some holes this year, however. Nevertheless, Creed Humphrey - who was widely seen as the top center of that draft - was selected a pick after him. Creed is an all pro center.
Quay Walker is fast. That's it. He tackles too high and the mental mistakes are disconcerting.
Devonte Wyatt I like. It takes DL longer to adjust to the game (unless your Kenny Clark).
Christian Watson seems more like a No. 2 at best. He has great straight-line speed. Not a prolific route runner. I do think he's been open this season, but Love isn't recognizing the play fast enough.
Again, Gutey isn't going anywhere. The Packers are a too discipline as an organization to overreact. However, I think there's a quick trigger in placing blame on coaching (Matt LaFleur & Joe Barry) when there should be some self reflection on what kind of players the GM is drafting