Brian Gutekunst says the Green Bay Packers have to up the "urgency" in competing for a Super Bowl

[@zay727]

Under Jerry Montgomery the D-line was always trash.. This is the best the run defense has looked since the SB in 2010. If Clark & Gary really need coaching at this stage in their career then that’s a huge reason why this pass rush sucked

[@SunShine-xc6dh]

No step back... we, gutekunsts, have been completely content with beig just playoff appearance team.

[@williamhermann6635]

@@SunShine-xc6dh Why dont you just be honest and tell everyone you hate this team for getting rid of Rodgers? 2 playoff seasons with the youngest team in football and youve only complained the entire time? Grow a spine and quit being disingenuous. Youve wanted this team to fail for 2 years just so you could pretend to be right. You care more about your ego than the Packers winning.

[@PackerBacker911]

As long as they can sell tickets and merchandise.

[@ChrisKuhagen]

Get some reliable recievers

[@williamhermann6635]

Agreed. One of Love's strengths is throwing the ball outside the numbers. Gotta get a guy who can go up and get the ball with authority. Ive changed my mind on Tee Higgins. Give up a 1st for him.

[@PackerBacker911]

I've been saying this all season. People kept telling me we have so many good WR's.

[@williamhermann6635]

@@PackerBacker911 Maybe nobody believes you because all you do is talk about an 11 win team like theyre the worst team in football? Did you ever consider that? No of course not. You dont actually think at all.

[@williamhermann6635]

@@PackerBacker911 And btw, stop liking your own comments. Its pathetic.

[@doofapotamus2323]

​@@PackerBacker911 We all thought we did. Watson, Doubs, Reed, Wicks, even Melton. We all thought they were going to take a step forward. Basically everyone took a massive step back.

[@thecollectorinvesting]

Funny how you mention the WR strategy. That was exactly what Rodgers wanted and instead of a high end #2 receiver Gute got a developmental QB. That's why a lot of GB fans think Gute just wants to be competitive in order to keep his job. He doesn't know how to go all in.

[@PackerBacker911]

We had a chance to win a couple more Super Bowls with Rodgers. Instead of improving the team and making a run we're drafting back up QB's and RB's.

[@TheeRiverGoat]

Do you even understand the salary cap exists?

[@thomasott9488]

😅😅😅😅 you are aware the Packers needed a backup and future QB right ? Even if Gute got Rodgers another reciever, Rodgers don't like rookies and he threw to Adams 80 % of the time regardless of other recievers

[@braydenleis4735]

When love was picked, Rodger’s had been a bit injury prone at that point and our backup situation was an absolute mess the previous year when Rodgers was hurt.

[@thomasott9488]

​@PackerBacker911 😂😂😂😂 we had a couple times to make a run with Rodgers, but Rodgers didn't follow the directed scheme and chose to play his own way ..Rodgers is why we didn't go further

[@commoncents178]

I knew after the first Vikings game this team was a year or two away. I'm more disappointed in the way Gutte managed the Wide receiving room this year. Looking back, it didn't even need to be a premium wr, just a veteran player and consumate professional to help these guys build their careers beyond their rookie contracts. So, I call this season a learning curve for players, staff and management. We had our weaknesses exposed in really big moments across the board. But this happened to the Eagles last season, how the organization matures as a collective unit is the key to success moving forward. But Gutte has done some great things as well: Love is a special player. Cooper is a potential All Pro for this defense. I liked the way they tackled this last off season. Jacobs and X were upgrades. The safety room rebuild proved excellent. So, I still have faith that this organization will take that next step forward. But it'll need to be a collective maturing from the top down.

[@doofapotamus2323]

This team has far too many holes to address during the draft. They need a top WR, likely a top CB if they can't figure out what Alexander is doing, better contributors at LB (Wilson and McDuffie are simply inadequate) and then both sides of the line.

[@commoncents178]

@doofapotamus2323 Agreed. Our normal draft pool is probably a blessing this off season. The youth movement is fun in the regular season, but playoffs get ugly when Rookie Ralph has to win one on one against Pro Bowl Pete. Free Agency will play a big role.

[@Lee86THUNDER]

Wr1 is important but how did minnesota do vs rams with one of the best wr in the game? Gb needs alot of things, i dont think theres a wr1 feasible this offseason. Weapons are needed tho especially after those injuries. Min v rams shows how important trench play is and how it will always be A1 priority

[@marshallduke1728]

Tee Higgins is available for trade

[@idkanymore1298]

Get higgins and Crosby imo

[@gopackgogopackgo9818]

@@marshallduke1728Tee Higgins is always injured and isn’t going anywhere 😂 this isn’t madden you can’t force a trade. Cincinnati isn’t letting him walk out the door.

[@randomgrinn]

The time to up the urgency was the last 10 playoff games we lost. Urgency on the sidelines during the game. Not urgency in getting players.

[@randomgrinn]

Reporter says during halftime of playoff game couple years ago that the Packers were, "calm". So they lost, because the other team was not calm. The urgency we need is on the sidelines. You are talking about the wrong urgency.

[@danieldunker8999]

HIGGINS OR ADAMS WR1

[@scooter5940]

Gutekunst’s finest hour has been his free agent signings. He’s taken some big swings and hit on almost all of them. His drafts overall have been less successful than his FA signings, especially in the first round, but we have to realize he’s certainly not alone in having some misses. Plus, of his nine first-rounders, only two have been in the top-15 and one more in the top 20. That makes it tougher. Looking forward, yes they have to address a pass rush, receiver and corner, and to varying degrees they will. But bottom-line, this team has talent, and is going to go as far as Jordan Love takes them.

[@davidblankenship2720]

UH UH UH U- BETCHA

[@doofapotamus2323]

I dont remember seeing any formations with all 4 big guys on the line. I think a nasty formation would be; from left to right; Brooks, Clark, Slaton and Gary/Wyatt. That is a big and beefy line that would certainly cause more havoc than just having clark and slaton eating up blocks on early downs.

[@Janeo7404]

I am sure Gute was like"crap I just got a defense now the receivers are crap"

[@TheeRiverGoat]

Ohhh, NOWS the time 😆

[@thewizardofoz511]

Well why were Packer fans acting like they were going to win the Super Bowl and ESPN was hyping them up as such.. ??

[@PackerBacker911]

The media has been hyping us up putting us in Super Bowl conversations since we won our last one in 2010. Next year will be no different.

[@martin42382]

If you're not a Packers fan, why are u here? 😅... rent free dude... smh

[@Bastillon]

It's not just about having a WR1, it's about having a field stretcher. That is why Packers played so much better with Watson on the field. Davante Adams does not solve this issue because he is a target for intermediate throws. DK Metcalf, which you mentioned, would be a much better fit - we need a guy who stretches the field so that guys like Doubs, Wicks and Reed can be open for intermediate throws.

[@kevinhouse4376]

Many fans are clamoring for Gutey to give up first-round capital for a Crosby or Higgins, and in a vacuum that might not be a bad idea. I especially understand what a Maxx Crosby could mean to this team. However, Green Bay hosts the draft this spring, so like it or not this is the least likely year for us to trade a first-round pick. Rightly or wrongly, teams (and many of their fans) hosting the draft don't like the idea of sitting out the entire first day. Now if we could acquire Crosby on the day of the draft, that would still be an exciting first day even without an actual pick. I do look forward to next week's discussion regarding Gutey's previous first-round selections. Overall I think Brian has been a very good general manager (most recently, his remake of the safety room was incredible), but the lack of success with his first-round picks is easily the most valid criticism of his work. Now some of this poor ROI can be placed on our coaches for failing to develop these players, but either way it is really frustrating. For example, I remember analysts saying Quay Walker lacked football instincts coming out of Georgia, and boy has that been proven true. The knock on Van Ness coming out of Iowa was that he lacked multiple pass rush moves and a "plan" to get to the QB. That is still the case after two years.

[@orangeofmars2835]

The 2023 Season run-up to the playoffs and the playoffs were to me much better than 2024. 2024 was a major regression for the Offense. Regarding Adam’s. Great slot receiver but the Packers have a great slot receiver in Reed who is more versatile. Maybe Adam’s as a short term X for 2025 till Watson can get healthy.

[@braydenleis4735]

I wouldn’t say major regression. They definitely were not as hot as last year but the run game was much better this year and overall they were much more consistent. They didn’t have the bucs or giants types of games this year, still disappointing tho

[@orangeofmars2835]

@@braydenleis4735 This is an interesting discussion to continue since 2023 and 2024 were different. I understand that in the base running game in 2024 was better but there resulted in a hole between the running game and the middle. In 2023 Aaron Jones was able to fill in that middle with his pass catching ability. In 2024 they used Reed in that space but Reed really fell off the last half of the year. Lafluer is a smart guy and a Math Major so I expect he will find the flaw. Marshawn Lloyd could have filled that space if he hadn't gotten hurt. Hopefully he will be healthy in 2025.

[@hihaters2004]

Gute seems like the only one around here who gets it

[@michaeldillard1408]

No, they need to get stronger in the weight room. I'm willing to bet they might rank 16 as far as being one of the strongest teams.

[@doughensley9314]

Gute, just get it done I’m sick of the gum flapping, the excuses, the youngest team excuse is dead, Bring in players who are going to make a difference, tell everyone the time is now, there’s no more excuses, coach your best, play your best or you are gone. And no more 1st round projects!

[@williamhermann6635]

Literally no team as young as the Packers have ever won a super in the history of the sport. None have even made a super bowl. You're having a meltdown because the Packers failed to do something thats never been done before. Stop the insanity.

[@SunShine-xc6dh]

​@@williamhermann6635So why did they try it? Sounds like they were just wasting time being OK with just good enough... doing something that has never worked definitely isn't a display of competent leadership

[@williamhermann6635]

@@SunShine-xc6dh So now theyre supposed to not try? You clowns just whine out of both sides of your mouth. Get a grip.

[@williamhermann6635]

@@SunShine-xc6dh Oh so now theyre not even supposed to try? Good lord you people truly are insane. Theres a real mental health crisis going on here amongst Packer fans. Ya'll need serious help.

[@williamhermann6635]

@@SunShine-xc6dh So now theyre wrong for trying? You are insane. Just whining out of both sides of your mouth cuz youre still angry about them dumping your worshipful master Aaron Rodgers. How did that go with the Jets? Got literally everything he wanted and burned that team to the fricken ground. You muppets should be kissing Gute's feet for dumping him before he burned the Packers to the ground too.

[@MakeMyDay-s3f]

They should consider an athletic 7 footer with even a greater wingspan, for 1st down and touchdown needs. needs.

[@MichaelRay-p7z]

Thanks Pete for a great commentary on a great site from Sacramento, CA

[@stevewhite3718]

Need to play with more intensity. Need players who can stay healthy and play.

[@007theseventh]

May be an unpopular opinion but i think it is time for Clark to go along with Jaire. If we are handing out that kind of money it better be for an impact player. I like Clark but there’s little to no impact. Trade him, resign Slaton to be a cheap run plugger. Brooks can rush on 3rd down. Use Clark’s money on an impact pass rusher.

[@zay727]

Clark hasn’t done shit in YEARS.. That contract NEVER made sense hopefully this is his last year

[@umichaa00]

Everything he says and does is in the lease of keeping a well paid job for as long as possible. There is only urgency because his seat is slightly hotter.

[@dougpearson9602]

D line and O line needs some studs

[@MichaelRay-p7z]

Also we did not have Marshawn Lloyd on the field this year!! That would have made a huge difference. Hopefully we get him back healthy in 2025.

[@Matt-yq3gq]

Seeing as that RB wasn’t a problem at all not sure it would be a huge difference. Will be nice to have him for sure, but the huge differences were elsewhere on the team.

[@doughensley9314]

Why would he have made a huge difference? He would have started in front of the 2 backups? We don’t even know if he can block, he might not have even seen the field.

[@Lee86THUNDER]

Having three injuries in a year isnt a good sign. Those were without even seeing the foeld. I hope it turns around

[@yarsivad000.5]

Marshawn Lloyd, now that is a football superstar name if I’ve ever heard one! Some things are just preordained…We hope.

[@Charlie-zd4vd]

Idk if the Seahawks do that deal. They don’t have too much cap flexibility. They’ll prob cut Tyler Lockett and their secondary has guys. They’ll prob like an OL or 3 from us hahah.

[@braydenleis4735]

The project first round picks are annoying as a fan, understandable because the packers are usually picking mid to late first round but some of these picks just seem wasteful. I think they could’ve picked tj watt but picked someone who was very underwhelming if i remember right.

[@CheoWalker]

The "Hockey Line" statement is what I been feeling all season; I thought it was some new defensive trend or something, but thanks for validating my concern.

[@williamhermann6635]

Seeing as its carried over across multiple DC's, I have to believe its a Lafleur thing.

[@braydenleis4735]

Dk would be a great addition. Jordan love might throw a bit too many jump balls in his dirrection tho 😅

[@clarencespears9372]

Good thing yall don’t got to worry about hanging division banners 😂

[@danieldunker8999]

Mack, crosby !

[@ScooniePenn10]

so just so I'm getting this correct, mega-athletic players in college who don't have any production to back up their athletic traits generally don't have production in the NFL. LVN should be better next season because he was only limited due to the Packers not playing their underclassmen. LVN 0%

[@Vic-u5c]

Jaguars signing their QB to a monster contract hurt the Packers at the time they were in contract negotiations with Love

[@PackerBacker911]

Love also forced our hand with the timing of his holdout. Love timed that out perfectly to get the bag.

[@zay727]

We should’ve called his bluff.. After the season he had packers would’ve definitely saved money

[@PackerBacker911]

@@zay727 Correct, only a few people around here would want us to pay him that amount of money after watching this season play out. Love knew exactly what he was doing.

[@williamwalton9898]

Not to reach in the first round of draft .let's start ther

[@klohr311]

Wolf/homgren and Ted/mccarthy won a ring together. The new president is going to clean the house if nothing improved. As far the wr group goes this back fired gutey big time. Gutey didn’t invest the position when Rodgers time was ending.

[@michaeldillard1408]

They are young but this is the time when you can pick up houses.

[@thomasott9488]

Adams isn't worth the contract at his age and it seems he has become a Rodgers like diva somewhat.. players don't want some incoming player to preach down to the team

[@umichaa00]

Any of would have similar, if not a little better, results than guyey.

[@meisterluv]

Gute needs to stop drafting RAS project players in the 1st . . .

[@James-ll3jb]

Gutey can say that now knowing Murphy is on the way out. Murph was more interested in polka lodges, glitz, green and gold wedding venues and living off the wholesome legends of Reggie and Lombardi. I said it five or more years ago and I say again, Green Bay will never win a superbowl with Mark Murphy in there, who ultimately has the mentality of an Arby's shift manager 😊

[@yarsivad000.5]

We need a free agent receiver. Doubs repeated head injuries are a red flag for many obvious reasons. Watson has soft tissue issues and may never be 100% again speed wise. I think Devonte would still be top notch for at least a couple years and a great teaching example. But Gutty is too stubborn to consider him, then someone else?

[@williamhermann6635]

Even before the concussions, Doubs showed with his midseason temper tantrum that he cant be trusted. He quit on his team and shouldve been shown the door a long time ago.

[@PackerBacker911]

I don't think Devonte would want to come back at this point of his career.

[@yarsivad000.5]

@PackerBacker911 Haven't been watching the Internet? He has been hinting around that he has a favorable view of returning to GB. You think the Jets are making anyone's dreams come true? Fulfilling anyone's goals?

[@yarsivad000.5]

@@williamhermann6635 One mistake can be forgiven but that particular example may be a sign of repeated head injury. For his own good he should leave football.

[@PackerBacker911]

@@yarsivad000.5 Are you talking about when he said Green Bay could use some veteran WR help while on the Kay Adams show? Then the media ran with it as hints he wants to come back? Don't get your hopes up.

[@zay727]

Man you on here talking up Kenny Clark?? Then saying Rashan Gary is an elite run defender?? Man Peter stfu, Clark has been trash for at least 3-4 yrs now & Gary jus now is looking good against the run

[@ronrzadzki9460]

Trade our 1st round picks going forward for established players. Wyatt? Walker? VanNess? None have panned out yet. Stop going off the grid!!!

[@williamwalton9898]

Oline

[@IsaacMSingleton1]

So the entire off-season is going to be non stop excuses for why this team hasn't made a Superbowl and why this team didn't improve this offseason. At some point everyone in the organization should face the same level of criticism and vitriol Aaron Rodgers received his last few years. The rodgers mess 😂 the mess gute created by drafting this bum at qb? Right

[@DavidRockwood-gn4eu]

The QB is good probably top 10, but he isn’t the QB that can make mediocre players better, he needs a receiver 1. Mahomes and Allen and even Lamar are multi dimensional. Just Lamar and Allen on size and Mahomes with his feet. He needs someone who can stay healthy and spread the defense

[@PackerBacker911]

Imagine what could have been if we drafted real weapons for Rodgers those last few years he was here.

[@yarsivad000.5]

You watching the Jets win their second Super Bowl this season? No, no you’re not…. Last season? No, no you didn’t. Was Rodger’s last year in GB a successful season? No, no it wasn’t. What’s my point? If I wear a hat, no one will notice?

[@thomasott9488]

​@@PackerBacker911, why ? Rodgers threw to Adams 80 % of the time and he didn't like rookies.. The Packers gave Rodgers the receivers he requested, they sucked

[@IsaacMSingleton1]

@@thomasott9488 yea he threw it to Adams when others weren't good enough, but when he had nelson and Cobb he had no issues spreading the ball around to the point both guys had 1200 yards in the same season..he has MVS who had 53 percent catch rate and Allen lazard for years. The organization failed with special teams and defense for years, to the point they cost them multiple playoff games. Rodgers was dealing with mediocre coaching and a cheap front office his entire career

[@TripleXonly]

I agree Doubs should go. Adams could be a good fit once again in GB !

[@williamhermann6635]

My only pushbacks for this episode are about Quay and Wyatt. 1) With a real defensive coordinator, Quay finally started turning the corner until the injury late in the year. Its clear Barry was holding him back and I think hes gonna be part of the future here. Excited to see more of him and Cooper playing together. 2) Besides Wyatt's injuries, he had to split reps with an obviously washed Kenny Clark. Id much rather have Wyatt out there than Kenny on any down at this point. I love what Kenny's done for this team over the years but his extension was a big fat mistake and I said as much before they even resigned him but the sentimental fans roasted me for it. The obvious answer here is addition by subtraction. Let Wyatt cook. Edit: Im good on DK Metcalf. Dude is a weirdo and cant control his emotions on the field. This team already has enough of that.

[@PackerBacker911]

Yes sir, this team has more than enough of that already.

[@williamhermann6635]

@PackerBacker911 And even more amongst their fans (pointing at you)

[@zay727]

Spot on with Kenny Clark!!! I’m so ready to see him go man

[@PackerBacker911]

@ Grab your pom poms.

[@williamhermann6635]

@@PackerBacker911 Start puberty.

[@RaymondBrean-z4d]

Based on the final rosters from this season, the Green Bay Packers possess the youngest roster in the NFL. The Green Bay Packers didn’t have any offensive players 30 years or older to start a game this season. So, in many ways, they are ahead of the curve after they posted an 11-6 mark during the 2024 campaign. With that expectation heading into this season, it will be interesting to see if the Green Bay Packers add more veteran experience, particularly on offense. Go Pack Go 💚💚💛💛

[@SunShine-xc6dh]

Young just means you can't draft because the always bust you cut

[@PackerBacker911]

The youngest roster just gives hope that they will pan out in the future. If we had more veterans on the team we would look more prepared.

[@zay727]

Under Jerry Montgomery the D-line was always trash.. This is the best the run defense has looked since the SB in 2010. If Clark & Gary really need coaching at this stage in their career then that’s a huge reason why this pass rush sucked