KC Warpaint 3,235 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 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. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000771313/article/chiefs-gm-john-dorsey-emerges-as-a-potential-packers-chief?campaign=Twitter_atn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidfriend 1,151 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Sounds like rumor mongering to rack up clicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefmanzada 466 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 If he leaves he leaves. He's already given us a good future with the talent we have. Just need the next QB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WichitaZRide 321 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 It makes sense combined with the news yesterday that the Chiefs actually BLOCKED Ballards interview with the 49ers. I'm fine with this, except how is Dorsey supposed to draft us the next Aaron Rogers late in the 1st round if he's doing it for Green Bay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidfriend 1,151 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Ballard got blocked becausw he doesn't want the job. Just like they blocked TB years ago. The 49ers are a tire fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okiechief1 425 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 I very seriously doubt he is going anywhere. This is his dream job. Here is an article from when he first took the job. While he may really enjoy GB he is exactly where he wants to be. http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/8844211/john-dorsey-introduced-kansas-city-chiefs-new-general-manager Clark said before the season he wants both Reid and Dorsey to stick around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer 8,686 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 lets not forget that Dorsey's wife is from KC. also just to throw gas on the fire if things start going south the Packs HC 's "fantasy" job is with Notre Dame who will be looking for a new HC next year if the trend continues.. I dont see Dorsey going anywhere and Clark has deep pockets and realizes you got to pay to play much unlike his dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NChiefsCorner 496 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Soren Petro has said that the Chiefs next HC will be Jim Harbaugh, have you heard that rumor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHard 2,061 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 The only way Dorsey leaves is if he really wasn't making the decisions and wants to be the man. It hunk he is making the personnel decisions and stays. I think thus is his first gig at being a GM and it is going well. I can't see him wanting to roll the dice in GB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azchief21 5,278 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 It makes sense combined with the news yesterday that the Chiefs actually BLOCKED Ballards interview with the 49ers. I'm fine with this, except how is Dorsey supposed to draft us the next Aaron Rogers late in the 1st round if he's doing it for Green Bay? He's had 4 years to get a QB in the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azchief21 5,278 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Let's see how the post season pans out. If the Chiefs are one and done, their 4 year run will have been pretty basic. I'm hoping for a Super Bowl win and let the bidding begin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NChiefsCorner 496 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 We have Tyler Bray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West 6,714 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Reid and Dorsey are both in the last year of their deals. Clark would be wise to extend them both. w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCSLC2008 606 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 He's had 4 years to get a QB in the draft. Carr is the only guy they should have drafted in first round (I know, he went in the second round so we could have targeted him there). Lynch would be an option if he fell. Bridgewater would be ok and better with Reid than in Minnesota and maybe better sitting a year, but I'm hoping the next guy > Bridgewater. QBs in this draft are too high (Trubinsky) or could be had at our pick or lower. Dorsey will get his man, but one dropping like Rodgers is rare. Heck, Rodgers is rare. Build the team, make QB a priority, draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azchief21 5,278 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 We have Tyler Bray. That's right. I feel better now. Thanks! Wait, Bray wasn't even drafted was he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azchief21 5,278 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Carr is the only guy they should have drafted in first round (I know, he went in the second round so we could have targeted him there). Lynch would be an option if he fell. Bridgewater would be ok and better with Reid than in Minnesota and maybe better sitting a year, but I'm hoping the next guy > Bridgewater. QBs in this draft are too high (Trubinsky) or could be had at our pick or lower. Dorsey will get his man, but one dropping like Rodgers is rare. Heck, Rodgers is rare. Build the team, make QB a priority, draft. Usually elite QBs win Super Bowls but we're going to change that this year!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WichitaZRide 321 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Ballard got blocked becausw he doesn't want the job. Just like they blocked TB years ago. The 49ers are a tire fire. Why block a person that would decline the opportunity? That makes no sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidfriend 1,151 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Why block a person that would decline the opportunity? That makes no sense. Maybe it looks bad if someone keeps turning down spots vs denying interview? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefsfan1963 1,101 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Usually elite QBs win Super Bowls but we're going to change that this year!!You are aware that Smith has a better overall QB rating versus most of the SB winning QBs. It takes more than an "elite" QB to win a SB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calichief 3,016 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Maybe it looks bad if someone keeps turning down spots vsteam denying interview? Yea My thoughts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHard 2,061 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 I thought this was just smoke, but maybe not. Since Dorsey hasn't been extended and Ballard did not interview, it looks like Dorsey could be leaving. If so... You don't leave a roster you built that went from worst to first. You are the guy that took a 2-14 team to regular double digit wins regardless of injury or play calling issues. You would be walking into a franchise that you could take from first to worst. If something happens to Rogers, that place is a dumpster fire. I he leaves, it means Andy built this roster. If that is the case, it is no loss. Just like Peterson. He didn't call the plays in the second half. That was Andy and Andy helping the guy get a good job. I watched every game and I don't remember any game where Andy wasn't covering his face and barking into that mic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCSLC2008 606 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 I thought this was just smoke, but maybe not. Since Dorsey hasn't been extended and Ballard did not interview, it looks like Dorsey could be leaving. If so... You don't leave a roster you built that went from worst to first. You are the guy that took a 2-14 team to regular double digit wins regardless of injury or play calling issues. You would be walking into a franchise that you could take from first to worst. If something happens to Rogers, that place is a dumpster fire. I he leaves, it means Andy built this roster. If that is the case, it is no loss. Just like Peterson. He didn't call the plays in the second half. That was Andy and Andy helping the guy get a good job. I watched every game and I don't remember any game where Andy wasn't covering his face and barking into that mic. Some Offensive Coordinators call the play into the head coach and the head coach mic's it over to the quarterback. This can cause delay of game situations or times where they have to call timeout or audible a play. So there's a chance that Pedersen called second half but Reid was the one with the microphone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHard 2,061 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 I just think that Childress is a much more accomplished play caller than Pederson and would be the guy if Andy wanted to take a break. However, I don't think Andy would want to take a break. On top of this, there was the hot water Pederson was in that made an exit out of town because of a new job better than explaining why Pederson was let go. It was just the perfect storm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC Warpaint 3,235 Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 It makes sense combined with the news yesterday that the Chiefs actually BLOCKED Ballards interview with the 49ers. I'm fine with this, except how is Dorsey supposed to draft us the next Aaron Rogers late in the 1st round if he's doing it for Green Bay? Story I read was Ballard declined the interview, can't blame him one bit. The 9ers job is a dumpster fire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NChiefsCorner 496 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Dorsey can make his own name with the Chiefs, why would he want to have to live up to Wolf's name at Green Bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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