Remember that Brian Gutekunst was hired to bring about change.
The Packers’ first-year general manager has overhauled the roster and really trimmed the fat. But if you can play football at a high level, you made the 53-man roster.
“My thought process is always winning,” Gutekunst said. “Does this help us win? And if it does, then we’re going to pursue it and see if we can make it work.”
It’s not about how long a player has played in Green Bay and it certainly shouldn’t be based on draft position or the player’s contract situation.