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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[O.city]

Originally Posted by jspchief

Rappaport is a hack so I'm not automatically giving his story weight.

"Hey used to work there" doesn't strike me as a compelling reason for a gm to make a lateral move.

Yeah, it's weird to me.

Maybe Dorsey doesn't like it in kc?

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by O.city

Yeah, it's weird to me.

Maybe Dorsey doesn't like it in kc?

The only thing I could see Dorsey having an issue with would be lack of complete control over player acquisition, namely the decision to draft a QB in the high rounds, and whether or not to extend Smith again.

I am somewhat convinced that the drafting of Murray and Hogan were "test runs" by Dorsey to show Reid and Hunt that he could be trusted to acquire a prospect that fit certain criteria and who had value.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by Dagnabit

I am somewhat convinced that the drafting of Murray and Hogan were "test runs" by Dorsey to show Reid and Hunt that he could be trusted to acquire a prospect that fit certain criteria and who had value.

I'm fully convinced you're talking out of your ass

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by O.city

Yeah, it's weird to me.

Maybe Dorsey doesn't like it in kc?

It's not weird at all. It's an NFL reporter trying to connect dots to a job that doesn't exist.

Pure media speculation, otherwise known as bullshit.

[Lex Luthor]

Originally Posted by Dinny Bossa Nova

Welp.

I say they dump Dorsey and Reid both after this season and bring in some guys that will cut Alex and draft a QB in the first round so we can finally get this team on the right track and start winning games the right way.

WHO'S WITH ME?????

Dinny

22-4 in their last 26 regular season games, first playoff victory in 20 years, 12-4 with a first-round bye this year with a shot to go deep in the playoffs, and you want to dump Dorsey and Reid because you've got first round QB derangement syndrome (henceforth known as QBDS).

The level of dumbassery around here is astounding.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by Lex Luthor

22-4 in their last 26 regular season games, first playoff victory in 20 years, 12-4 with a first-round bye this year with a shot to go deep in the playoffs, and you want to dump Dorsey and Reid because you've got first round QB derangement syndrome (henceforth known as QBDS).

The level of dumbassery around here is astounding.

Speaking of dumbassery, I'm pretty sure you need to replace the batteries in your sarcasm meter.

[milkman]

Originally Posted by Lex Luthor

22-4 in their last 26 regular season games, first playoff victory in 20 years, 12-4 with a first-round bye this year with a shot to go deep in the playoffs, and you want to dump Dorsey and Reid because you've got first round QB derangement syndrome (henceforth known as QBDS).

The level of dumbassery around here is astounding.

I can not stand Dinny.

His posting style is epic dipshittery topped with amazing dumbassery, wrapped in sheer ****ing stupidity, but he is being sarcastic there.

[-King-]

Originally Posted by Dagnabit

The only thing I could see Dorsey having an issue with would be lack of complete control over player acquisition, namely the decision to draft a QB in the high rounds, and whether or not to extend Smith again.

I am somewhat convinced that the drafting of Murray and Hogan were "test runs" by Dorsey to show Reid and Hunt that he could be trusted to acquire a prospect that fit certain criteria and who had value.

It's hilarious when you form your own football opinions. They're so hilariously bad.
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[Lex Luthor]

Originally Posted by 13and3

Has any gm ever made a parallel move without being fired first?

Different sport, but John Scheurholz immediately comes to mind.

How did that work out for the Royals again?

[Bowser]

Green Bay had their shot to secure him a few years ago and blew it. They can **** right off.

[Lex Luthor]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Speaking of dumbassery, I'm pretty sure you need to replace the batteries in your sarcasm meter.

In that case, I apologize to Dinny for thinking he was a part of the group of dumbasses in this thread.

[The Bad Guy]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

I can't find anything on the length of Ballard's deal, but he was hired in May, so he would be locked up at least through then.

I believe when he was elevated to director of pro personnel in 2015, he was given a 4 year deal and significant raise.

[SAUTO]

Went would they have had different lengths of contracts?


Seems strange

[DaFace]

This would make me sad.

[kccrow]

Seems unlikely based on what Dorsey said when he came here. Seems like speculation, as usual, by Rap. Also, his contract, like all other NFL contracts, won't expire until the end of the league year.

Edit: Should add that scouting contracts often go through draft. So, it is possible that Dorsey's contract wouldn't expire until even later than the end of the league year and could be active until post-draft.