The Green Bay Packers’ new-look front office is starting to take shape. With the announcement of Brian Gutekunst as the team’s new general manager on Monday, the Packers have officially moved out of the Ted Thompson era and into a new, as yet uncertain one.
One thing is for sure—Gutekunst, in a matter of about 35 minutes, already has a better relationship with the media than his predecessor. Not only did the 44-year old longtime scout provide thoughtful answers to reporters at his introductory press conference, he actually seemed happy to do so.
Perhaps the most encouraging sign of the day came when Gutekunst was asked about his philosophy as it relates to player acquisition.