Packers News: Ranking head coach candidates, top free agent targets

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 01: Head coach Pat Fitzgerald of the Northwestern Wildcats reacts after blocked field goal against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the fourth quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 01, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 01: Head coach Pat Fitzgerald of the Northwestern Wildcats reacts after blocked field goal against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the fourth quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 01, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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A roundup of the latest Green Bay Packers articles for Wednesday, January 2.

Good morning and welcome to the first edition of the Packers News Report in 2019. Happy New Year to you all! For the Green Bay Packers, 2019 is all about change, starting with hiring a new head coach.

In today’s Packers News Report: ranking the top 10 head coach candidates for the Packers, potential free agent targets this offseason, FanSided’s article ranking the most attractive head coach job openings around the NFL, and more.

Let’s get started. Here’s a roundup of the latest articles from around the internet.

News and notes from around FanSided

Ranking top 10 head coach candidates (Lombardi Ave)

Evan Siegel ranked the top 10 head coach candidates for Green Bay. Who would be the best choice to replace Mike McCarthy?

Five free agent targets in 2019 (Lombardi Ave)

Finding the right head coach isn’t the only priority for president Mark Murphy and general manager Brian Gutekunst, but also adding talent to the roster. Paul Bretl looks at five free agents Gutekunst should consider signing this upcoming spring.

Top five performers in Week 17 loss vs. Lions (Lombardi Ave)

It was an embarrassing way to finish the season against the Lions, but Jesse Fry wrote about five players who did put in good performances for Green Bay in Week 17.

NFL coaching carousel: Ranking the most attractive openings (FanSided – Ian Wharton)

Ian Wharton of FanSided ranks the most attractive head coach openings around the NFL this offseason.

More news and notes from around the internet

Packers still planning Pat Fitzgerald pitch while arranging other coaching interviews (PackersNews.com – Tom Silverstein and Jim Owczarski)

NFC North Rundown: Regular season comes to a close, only Bears make playoffs (Acme Packing Company – Shawn Wagner)

Cory’s Corner: Tough decisions for 2019 (Cheesehead TV – Cory Jennerjohn)

‘Fit and alignment’ important for Philbin, Packers other candidates (ESPN – Rob Demovsky)

What You Might’ve Missed: Dean of defense (Packers.com – Mike Spofford)

Packers LT David Bakhtiari named to 2018 PFF All-Pro team (PackersWire – Zach Kruse)

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We hope you enjoyed this edition of the Packers News Report.