BG is a big fan of Frank Sinatra, obviously.

It's been a "Whirlwind" off season period. It started in January with the firing of Dom Capers, a move that HAD to be made if the Packers were ever going to advance past the NFCCG. The Packers actually signed a DC who clearly is respected around the NFL and what's better KNOWS how to scheme a defense to be successful with the pieces he has.

Then Gutekunst was hired in a move that was music to my ears. Ted Thompson was FINALLY moved out from the GM position, a move that should have been made years earlier IMO. Gutekunst promised us he would explore EVERY opportunity to improve the Packers and what's best he's kept his word. That's EXACTLY what he's done so far.

Trading Randall who clearly was a bit of a cancer in the locker room was a refreshing start. Forget what a barely 21 year old Kiser did in his rookie season in Cleveland, NOBODY succeeds in Cleveland! The fact that Randall was lobbying for Pro-Bowl votes at the end of last season speaks volumes what a knucklehead Randall is. Actually a delusional knucklehead IMO.

Fast forward to this week and IMO he's made two moves that DEFINITELY make the Packers a better football team. Signing Wilkerson will turn out to be one of the best signings in FA this season, especially for the money he was signed for. Then going out and getting Jimmy Graham was almost as good. Gutekunst was going to HAVE to make a move like cutting Jordy to be active in FA. No matter WHO he cut he was going to hurt feelings. That's the business part of the equation.

All in all I like the moves "Gute" has made. He has a definite plan and is putting it in place. What's best is he's not done, not even close and the Packers are better because of it.

Tim, couldn't agree more with you on this one. Most fans wanted change and FA activity. Well, this is what it looks like folks. It's time to be new and embrace the change!

That's for sure. How refreshing to go into a draft not having to fill every hole for a change. Then waiting for some combination of draft table scraps, camp surprises and 2nd year jumps to propel us to the championship game, and a chance to make it to the SB. Keep swinging Brian.

So far I like what Gutekunst is doing as well as what GB is doing.

So far we have seen Gutekunst make the moves that I doubt Thompson makes. Signing Wilkerson, signing Graham, letting Nelson go, trading Randall for Kizer...

Gutekunst is definitely starting to put his mark on the team.

That all being said where he has to prove himself is in the draft. That is where he has to nail it. Generally you go into FA to get the players you missed on during the draft. If they draft well they won't have to go into free agency as much.
Before the draft though I'd like to see him shore up some backup areas at the very least. Add more veteran depth to the OL. Find some other players that could be a role player. There is a lot to free agency left. So hopefully he makes a few more moves.

We honestly won't be able to say how good or bad Gutekunst is doing for a year or 2 at least. But overall I like what he has done thus far.

I think Gutekunst and the Packers staff know a lot more about any of these veterans and potential draft picks than all of us fans combined. Sure, it's not an exact science and players get better or worse from year to year, but overall teams with good management staff develop a plan and then bring in the players and coaches they feel can execute that plan.

There's a lot of time and avenues yet to develop the roster before the start of the season. In addition to free agency there's trades, the draft, post June 1st cuts and even during late August when teams make their final cuts.

As others have said, we'll know in several months what kind of job the Packers have done in building their team. With a 7-9 record last season, there's really only one way they can go.

With all the activity swirling around GB, this off season is flying by...top to bottom management changes, new coordinators with new playbooks being developed, FA signings...and I heard there is a draft coming! Thanks Packer organization...I am loving it!

And I can only imagine how the players are tuned into all the changes and moves. They have to be psyched and anxious to get back to work. Cancelled Sunday Ticket since the Pack will be on National TV all season and a few games at the Varsity Club in Clearwater ain't bad either.

BTW...my company here in Clearwater FL built the Lombardi Trophy in the Atrium and the helmet hanging in the Pro Shop. Mark Murphy came down to visit our shop and said his Mother actually watches the Packers at the Varsity Club with her friends...too cool.

Mr Murphy is a consummate gentleman...we reminisced about the crazy Monday Night game in October 1983 at Lambeau when he was a 6' 4" All Pro DB for the skins playing against Lynn Dickey, Paul Coffman, Gerry Ellis, John Jefferson, James Lofton, Eddie Lee Ivory and Larry McCarren at center...we also kidded about him having more hair than our Mark Murphy! Good times...

I like what Gute has done... except for Jordy. First, I don't believe it was Jordy OR Graham. Jordy just signed for $7 mil a year. He obviously would have played for the Packers at that or maybe even a couple mil less. I also don't believe it meant Cobb had to be cut. Restructuring Jordy's contract with a big signing bonus, plus a restructure of Cobb and Mathews, plus the cap space that will be gained with Rodgers new contract would have covered Graham and Mo and Jordy and still have the money we started free agency with to sign a CB. We have a ton of cap space next year, Ball knows how to push some of this years salary forward better than anyone. The main reason given for letting Jordy go was he's lost a step, or two. Ok, so what? On a playground level, choosing up teams, ask yourself if you want Jordy, or Allison?... Davis?... Clark?... a rookie, even a first round draft pick?... some jag in FA that no one wanted? Yes, older players need to be let go, when there is a good younger player who is being blocked. Until then, you go with the better player, even if he's older. TT was a terrible GM because he didn't use all the pieces on the chessboard. He played against other GM's and said I'm so good I'll spot you a rook and bishop. Capers was just as awful at chess. He only played one defense regardless of the fact others would attack with multiple offenses. Gute seems to using the whole chessboard but he just sacrificed a piece obviously thinking three or four moves ahead. But he didn't sacrifice a pawn, he sacrificed a Bishop. You have to be really good to do that and think you'll recover. To think we lost Jordy and still have that gum chewing HS QB who was responsible for his leaving... it's just bad for the digestion.

In Gute I trust. So far he's made intelligent choices. As far as Graham, my dad always told me "things are worth what people are willing to pay for them".

There are now an abundance of tall redzone targets for Aaron. Clark, Graham, Allison, Kendricks and maybe others to come. Adams aint too bad at the jumpball, either.

Gut his own man? Let's see he got rid of Randall to make Mike happy. He cut Jordy to make the book keepers happy. He w!aaaaaaay over played for a washed up tight end (highest paid in the league now) to make pack fans happy.
Seems so far he is just trying to please other people. I see a top corner was picked up today and not by us. Gut may be Ted 2.0. Our sorrows may only be srarting