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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[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by BryanBusby

And no, Ballard and Pioli aren't alike and holy **** why are we even talking about this. One would be an internal promotion and the other was a recommendation from a drunk owner that gave a 3 minute speech between Martinin glasses .

Hunt is a drunk?

[The Bad Guy]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

i thought it was public knowledge that they had refused to allow teams to talk to Ballard?

If Ballard wanted to interview for the job, they wouldn't refuse.

They allowed permission for the Bucs, Titans, Bears and one other team to interview him over the last 3 years. He declined the Bucs interview.

He only interviewed with Titans and Bears, IIRC.

[BryanBusby]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Hunt is a drunk?

Definitely would be Kraft.

[The Bad Guy]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

I certainly don't disagree with the bolded, but it's been widely reported that we denied SF the opportunity to speak to Ballard.

Personally, I don't give a shit either way. We're fine with Dorsey, we'll be fine with Ballard.

The most interesting thing to me about all this is that we've gotten this late in the game. Odd that this wasn't wrapped up this time last year, or over the offseason like Andy likely will be. (extended a year in advance)

It was reported last week that Ballard himself declined the interview.

Just like he declined the interview with Tampa 2 years ago.

If the Chiefs are refusing permission, it's because Ballard really doesn't want to interview there.

[Buns]

Originally Posted by KCUnited

Can't imagine all the work he'd have to put in to pry his wife from Kansas.

Yeah but to Wisconsin?

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by BryanBusby

Definitely would be Kraft.

if you have Belicheck as your coach you can be a drunk Owner.

[COchief]

Originally Posted by BryanBusby

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

Definitely putting words into your mouth... or just quoting your first post in the thread.

This is where you may want to look at the scoreboard of the thread and see you had one confidant who quickly sailed off. You also may want to try a different insult than intelligence level, you never know when you're flinging that at a person who was administered a government IQ test and scored high enough for Mensa. Not saying I did, but much like the entire thread, you just never know.

[BryanBusby]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

if you have Belicheck as your coach you can be a drunk Owner.

Yes. I wish I had the gig of drinking and hanging around hot women all day.

[COchief]

Originally Posted by BryanBusby

Well since you're ****ing psychic, tell us how it will play out. You and COChief.

Easy

proven elite GM > unproven dude with a fancy title cruising on that elite GM's reputation

[BryanBusby]

Originally Posted by COchief

Definitely putting words into your mouth... or just quoting your first post in the thread.

This is where you may want to look at the scoreboard of the thread and see you had one confidant who quickly sailed off. You also may want to try a different insult than intelligence level, you never know when you're flinging that at a person who was administered a government IQ test and scored high enough for Mensa. Not saying I did, but much like the entire thread, you just never know.

Well than, they hired one stupid son of a bitch to administer IQ tests. I guess you make the test takers feel smarter, which gives them confidence.

I'm not going to lose any sleep because the Chiefs have a strong foundation in place and a very promising executive in place to take the lead, if it leads to that. There's no way to guarantee zero risk in a move, so I would never say that. I wouldn't lose any sleep over a game anyhow, but that's besides the point.

For the record, your IQ is roughly the same as a house plant and I don't buy any of that shit.

Originally Posted by COchief

Easy

proven elite GM > unproven dude with a fancy title cruising on that elite GM's reputation

And how do you know that the "proven elite GM" (funny how the narrative about him has changed so quickly!) isn't elite because there's an elite system in place? Sure he would be responsible for building it, yes, but how do you not know that things will be just fine with the system still in place? Easy answer is, you don't. I don't either, but I'd say the strong quality drafts from top to bottom and the fact that teams are trying to poach our talent every single ****ing year would lead me to believe that the Chiefs have a great system in place and would be able to continue on just fine.

I don't think you really quite comprehend why Pioli went South here.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by RunKC

Ballard would be a good GM IMO, but Dorsey is elite. He might be the best in the whole damn league.

Drafting 3 all-pro's in 4 years. Those are some damn big shoes to fill

Who do you think was responsible for the scouting/leg work that led to drafting those 3 AP's?

[KChiefs1]

Originally Posted by B2chiefsfan

This is all rubbish... move along... nothing to here...


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[TribalElder]

Why would anyone want to go to Wisconsin and leave Missouri?

[COchief]

Originally Posted by BryanBusby

I don't think you really quite comprehend why Pioli went South here.

Pioli was unsuccessful due to his detrimental ego and inability to see when everyone around him was telling him the obvious, but he was so dug into his own foolish narrative coupled with a need to prove everyone wrong about Castle. It's almost as if he jumped on a stance on Cassel and rather than admit he was wrong he kept spinning and digging until it led to his demise.

Whew, I can barely keep up with all the Pioli parallels happening here. Now please continue defending Matt Cas...oh whoops, I meant keep defending your stance that Dorsey leaving wouldn't matter and we'd be just fine.

[Titty Meat]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

they met on a blind date at Jack Stack BBQ. She graduated from KU. Works for a KC law firm for 15 years but worked remote in Wisconsin.

Martin City location I'd imagine?