John Dorsey reportedly candidate for Packers GM

[Chromatic]

Yeah, that would suck pretty ****ing hard.

When the Packers face the Giants in Sunday's wild-card game, the focus will be on the field. But the future of the man who built the Packers is one that is being fiercely debated in Green Bay. How long 63-year-old general manager Ted Thompson, with two years left on his contract, continues in his current job is an open question.

Now, an intriguing name has emerged as a potential successor: Chiefs GM John Dorsey.


Dorsey, a former Packers player who cut his teeth in Green Bay under Hall of Fame architect Ron Wolf, has not yet signed a contract extension, sources said. He's in the final year of his deal, potentially opening the door to him leaving what he helped build in Kansas City to work at Lambeau Field.

Sources said Dorsey is incredibly well-regarded by the Packers executive committee, including President and CEO Mark Murphy, from his time as a scout, Director of College Scouting and Director of Football Operations. Timing would have to be perfect, but if Thompson steps away to take a senior scouting role as some involved believe, Dorsey would be in a position to step in this year.

Dorsey and coach Andy Reid have worked hand-in-hand over the past four years to build the Chiefs into a consistent winner, and they are seeded second in the AFC playoffs. The Chiefs intend to give a contract extension to Reid this offseason, a source said. After this year, Reid will be in the final year of his deal.

The list of successors to Thompson is an intriguing one. It includes Director of Football Operations Eliot Wolf, who interviewed this week for the 49ers' open GM job. While he was blocked from interviewing for the Lions' GM job last year, his interview this year means he could be leaving. There is also Russ Ball, the vice president of football administration, who is universally respected in the NFL and by the executive committee. Director of Player Personnel Brian Gutekunst and Senior Personnel Executive Alonzo Highsmith are among the talented members of the Packers' front office.

With Dorsey entering the picture, it adds some intrigue to the future of the Packers' front office.

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[Rasputin]

He is going to stay a Chief he has a GM job and he seems happy so why would he want to move on. Plus we are knocking down the door for a Super Bowl. **** maybe building something of a dynasty?

[jjchieffan]

Ugh! Man I hope he stays here, but if there is anything at all to this story, them blocking Ballard from interviewing with the 49ers would make sense because Ballard could be the man they want to replace Dorsey. But why would Clark not already have extended him? Was this the plan all along? Was Dorsey promised that he would be free to leave for Green Bay when the GM spot came open? After all, he had turned down GM offers before. Maybe that was what it took to get him to take this one.

[BryanBusby]

Wouldn't lose a single second of sleep over it.

Chris Ballard is arguably the best future GM there is and there's potential that the Chiefs could upgrade if he were to take the top job. There isn't a losing situation for the Chiefs here.

[Direckshun]

Am I crazy for thinking that this is total bullshit?

This would be a lateral move. Would John Dorsey do that?

Holy ****ing shit -- is that why we denied 49ers access to Chris Ballard???

There is truly no justice in the NFL if this happens.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by Direckshun

Am I crazy for thinking that this is total bullshit?

This would be a lateral move. Would John Dorsey do that?

Holy ****ing shit -- is that why we denied 49ers access to Chris Ballard???

There is truly no justice in the NFL if this happens.

Ballard is the top GM candidate in the league right now.

I wouldn't be concerned in the slightest if he took the job.

[KChiefs1]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Ballard is the top GM candidate in the league right now.



I wouldn't be concerned in the slightest if he took the job.

Replace Ballard with Pioli & tell me your thoughts.




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[ChiefsCountry]

Originally Posted by KChiefs1

Replace Ballard with Pioli & tell me your thoughts.




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There was quite a few people that didn't want Pioli when they hired him.

[BryanBusby]

Originally Posted by KChiefs1

Replace Ballard with Pioli & tell me your thoughts.




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Ah yes, Chris Ballard is also a psychopath. Tight.

[Chiefshrink]

Dorsey wants to have a real QB in Rogers. He is gone !!!!

[COchief]

Originally Posted by BryanBusby

Wouldn't lose a single second of sleep over it.

*Scott Pioli* is arguably the best future GM there is and there's potential that the Chiefs could upgrade if he were to take the top job. There isn't a losing situation for the Chiefs here.

Fixed so you can see what a dumbass you are, you never ever in any facet of business let a top performer leave for an unknown. Whatever you think of Chris Ballard is the same opinion every single fan and NFL front office had on Pioli, everyone knew "there wasn't losing situation for the Chiefs" if they could just land the executive of the year. How'd that work out pumpkin? Can you logic? Can you understand that the situation is the exact same and yet you seem to have learned nothing from the past? Do you understand that it's quite likely Dorsey=Belichick and Ballard=Pioli?

Enjoy not losing any sleep, bet you were out like a light when Cassel and Fat Scott rolled into town to sing you their beautiful swan song.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by COchief

Fixed so you can see what a dumbass you are, you never ever in any facet of business let a top performer leave for an unknown. Whatever you think of Chris Ballard is the same opinion every single fan and NFL front office had on Pioli, everyone knew "there wasn't losing situation for the Chiefs" if they could just land the executive of the year. How'd that work out pumpkin? Can you logic? Can you understand that the situation is the exact same and yet you seemed to have learned nothing from the past? Do you understand that it's quite likely Dorsey=Belichick and Ballard=Pioli?

Enjoy not losing any sleep, bet you were out like a light when Cassel and Fat Scott rolled into town to comfort you.

The difference here is that Ballard has worked with Dorsey/Reid for the last 4 years. He's far from an unknown, and if we're blocking him from interviewing for jobs in which he's the "1st, 2nd and 3rd choice" then I think he'd pretty well regarded in the building.

It's comical to see people flip shit over losing Dorsey who has become GM Jesus around here, but that it would be this massive downgrade to replace Dorsey with the guy who supplies him with the majority of the data used to make decisions.

[COchief]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

The difference here is that *Pioli* has worked with Belichick for the last 4 years. He's far from an unknown, and if we're blocking *Pioli* from interviewing for jobs in which he's the "1st, 2nd and 3rd choice" then I think he'd pretty well regarded in the NFL.

It's comical to see people flip shit over losing Belichick who has become Jesus around here, but that it would be this massive downgrade to replace Belichick with the guy who supplies him with the majority of the data used to make decisions.

This is so easy it hurts...

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by COchief

This is so easy it hurts...

You're right. Making yourself look stupid is so easy it must hurt.

If you can't see the difference between hiring an outsider with a "reputation" versus a guy who has worked in the building for 4 years and supplied Dorsey with 90+% of the data that he used to make decisions, then I can't help you.

And people think I'm negative. Holy shit, the amount of vaginal bleeding in this thread is off the charts. If Dorsey wants to be here, and Clark wants him here, he'll sign an extension.

If Dorsey doesn't want to be here, or Clark prefers Ballard, he won't.

I'm confident that the organization won't miss a beat if Dorsey was to leave.

[BryanBusby]

Originally Posted by COchief

Fixed so you can see what a dumbass you are, you never ever in any facet of business let a top performer leave for an unknown. Whatever you think of Chris Ballard is the same opinion every single fan and NFL front office had on Pioli, everyone knew "there wasn't losing situation for the Chiefs" if they could just land the executive of the year. How'd that work out pumpkin? Can you logic? Can you understand that the situation is the exact same and yet you seem to have learned nothing from the past? Do you understand that it's quite likely Dorsey=Belichick and Ballard=Pioli?

Enjoy not losing any sleep, bet you were out like a light when Cassel and Fat Scott rolled into town to sing you their beautiful swan song.

Some of you are really, really dumb. How do you know, in your own scenario, that Ballard isn't actually "Tom Brady" and "Belichick" is just riding off his work?

Oh yeah, you don't ****ing know.