nerdmann
14 years ago
http://packerupdate.net/?p=11217 

Ted Thompson just signed an extension, so hell be sticking around for at least a few more years. But at age 58, Green Bays Super Bowl-winning general manager and football lifer will more than likely walk away from the game once his contract expires following the 2015 season (if not sooner). With little actual news to write about due to the lockout, I decided to look into my crystal ball and take a shot at predicting who could be the next GM of the Packers. Here are some of the top candidates:

JOHN SCHNEIDER - Seattles current general manager would be the clear frontrunner for the job, but only if Mike McCarthy is still the head coach. The two have been close friends for many years and McCarthys voice would be impossible for team president Mark Murphy to ignore. Why would Schneider make what would appear to be a lateral move? Because hes from Wisconsin and hed have far more power with the Packers than he has under Pete Carroll in Seattle. The 39-year-old Schneider has long been considered one of the up-and-coming talent evaluators in the league and the idea of hiring a young GM would probably be very appealing to Murphy. Both Thompson and Ron Wold were already in their 50s when they took over in Green Bay.

JOHN DORSEY - The teams current director of college scouting would probably be the favorite for the job if McCarthy leaves before Thompson. The 50-year-old turned down a number of chances to interview for GM positions around the league because he didnt want to leave Green Bay (he regretted going to Seattle with Mike Holmgren in 1999 and returned after only 16 months). His loyalty to the organization has been appreciated through the years as has been his keen eye for talent. Just remember, every time a member of the media praises Thompson for his recent drafts, that person is also praising Dorsey.

REGGIE MCKENZIE - The teams current director of football operations interviewed for GM positions with two other teams (Atlanta and Tennessee) in recent years, but he failed to get either job. The 47-year-old has been in the Packers front office since 1994 starting off as a pro personnel assistant. For whatever reason, McKenzie has never garnered the same level of league-wide respect that has been afforded to Schneider and Dorsey. Nevertheless, hes highly regarded by both Wolf and Thompson and that, along with at least two Lombardi Trophies on his rsum, should make him a hot candidate in the next few years. In fact, Id be surprised if hes still in Green Bay when Thompson retires.

SCOT MCCLOUGHAN - San Franciscos former GM and Seattless current senior personnel executive worked in Green Bays front office for six years in the 90s and has remained close to Thompson ever since. The 43-year-old parted ways with the 49ers last spring after three consecutive non-winning seasons, but many around the league are willing to give him a pass due to the dysfunction surrounding that once proud franchise. Plus, he did draft quite a few good players during his time in SF. McCloughan had a chance to return to the Packers a year ago, but he chose to stay on the West Coast in order to be closer to his family.

SHAUN HEROCK The teams current assistant director of college scouting would be a candidate if none of the aforementioned men were available. The 40-year-old started with the Packers as a scout in 1994 before being named to his current position in 2001. Herocks father Ken was Atlantas director of player personnel in the 90s and remains one of Wolfs closest friends. Shaun is considered to be a hard worker with a good eye for talent. Some of the best players drafted in recent years have come from the part of the country where he still scouts.

ELIOT WOLF If the name sounds familiar, it should. The 28-year-old Eliot is Rons son and hes been with the organization since 2004. The younger Wolf is probably about five years away from being seriously considered for GM jobs around the league which is about the time the Packers might be looking to hire. Wolf may have gotten his foot in the door due to his famous dad, but his work has now impressed Mike Sherman, Thompson and McCarthy.

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zombieslayer
14 years ago
I know it's not much to base off of, but reading the article alone, I'd pick Dorsey.
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Zero2Cool
14 years ago
I'll take Ted.
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wpr
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14 years ago
There is no use looking for a GM 3-4 years down the road.
1. The potential candidate could be tied up with another team.
2. Uncle teddy could decide to go another 3-4 years after his current contract expires.
3. The Mayan calender COULD be right.
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dfosterf (26-Jun) : I think it would be great to have someone like Tom Grossi or Andy Herman on the Board of Directors so he/they could inform us
dfosterf (26-Jun) : Fair enough, WPR. Thing is, I have been a long time advocate to at least have some inkling of the dynamics within the board.
wpr (26-Jun) : 1st world owners/stockholders problems dfosterf.
Martha Careful (25-Jun) : I would have otherwise admirably served
dfosterf (25-Jun) : Also, no more provision for a write-in candidate, so Martha is off the table at least for this year
dfosterf (25-Jun) : You do have to interpret the boring fine print, but all stockholders all see he is on the ballot
dfosterf (25-Jun) : It also says he is subject to another ballot in 2028. I recall nothing of this nature with Murphy
dfosterf (25-Jun) : Ed Policy is on my ballot subject to me penciling him in as a no.
dfosterf (25-Jun) : I thought it used to be we voted for the whatever they called the 45, and then they voted for the seven, and then they voted for Mark Murphy
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dfosterf (14-Jun) : TWO magnificent strikes for touchdowns. Lose the pennstate semigeezer non nfl backup
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Mucky Tundra (10-Jun) : I might be late on this but Aaron Rodgers is now married
Mucky Tundra (10-Jun) : Well he can always ask his brother for pointers
Zero2Cool (10-Jun) : Bo Melton taking some reps at CB as well as WR
Zero2Cool (10-Jun) : key transactions coming today at 3pm that will consume more cap in 2025
Zero2Cool (9-Jun) : Jaire played in just 34 of a possible 68 games since the start of the 2021 season
Zero2Cool (9-Jun) : reported, but not expected to practice
Zero2Cool (9-Jun) : Jenkins has REPORTED for mandatory camp
Zero2Cool (9-Jun) : I really thought he'd play for Packers.
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