Packers News: Joe Philbin reportedly returning to Green Bay staff
Joe Philbin is returning to the Green Bay Packers’ coaching staff, according to ESPN’s Rob Demovsky.
Although Mike McCarthy is yet to name Philbin’s role, it will likely be similar to his previous offensive coordinator duties in Green Bay, according to Demovsky’s report. I think this is a smart hire by McCarthy.
Of course, bigger questions need to be answered in the near future. Who will become the team’s next general manager? It likely won’t be current Seahawks GM John Schneider. More on that in a moment.
Brian Gutekunst is among the top candidates to land the job, but he could leave for Houston if he isn’t named GM in Green Bay.
Gutekunst is set for an interview with the Texans, according to Josh McClain of the Houston Chronicle.
The Texans' first interview for their vacant GM job will be Sunday with Brian Gutekunst, the Packers' director of player personnel. He interviewed for Packers GM job this week and has been with Green Bay for 19 years.
— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) January 6, 2018
Sunday’s Packers News Report features articles on Schneider, a look at draft prospect Joshua Jackson and a report of the team’s new wide receivers coach.
Packers news and notes from around FanSided
Seahawks block Packers’ move for John Schneider, but can they? [Lombardi Ave]
Here’s an interesting one. Seattle denied Green Bay permission to interview Schneider, but could Mark Murphy argue that the Packers should be able to talk to him? It’s possible. In Green Bay, Schneider would have full control of the 53-man roster. That’s not the case in Seattle.
Draft prospect profile: Iowa cornerback Joshua Jackson [Lombardi Ave]
Joe D’Aloisio began his draft profile series looking at a potential Green Bay target, Iowa cornerback Joshua Jackson. He spoke with draft analyst Dane Brugler to get some insight on Jackson.
More Packers news and notes from around the internet
Texans to interview Green Bay executive Brian Gutekunst [Packers Wire – Zach Kruse]
John Schneider likely out of reach [PackersNews.com – Pete Dougherty]
Packers reportedly hire new WRs coach
The @Packers have a new WRs coach. Source tells @SportingNews that Jim Hostler is leaving the @Colts for same position in GB
— Alex Marvez (@alexmarvez) January 6, 2018
Joe Philbin expected to rejoin Mike McCarthy’s staff [ESPN – Rob Demovsky]
"McCarthy is still restructuring his staff and redefining roles, but Philbin is expected to take on many of the offensive coordinator duties regardless of what his actual title will be. McCarthy will continue calling plays for the offense."
Should Aaron Rodgers be involved in decision-making? [Cheesehead TV – Jason Perone]
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