PACKERS Amid praise for Packers’ growth, GM’s message is clear: 'I think it’s time we started competing for championships' JASON WILDE For the State Journal Jan 17, 2025 Jan 17, 2025 Updated Feb 5, 2025 × FOX6's Tim Van Vooren is in Green Bay with a breakdown of Packers GM Brian Gutekunst's end-of-season comments. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save GREEN BAY — For the better part of 35 minutes on Thursday afternoon, Brian Gutekunst spoke in hopeful, encouraging terms about his football team.kAmp?5 C:89E7F==J D@] %96 vC66? q2J !24<6CD 5:5 2 =@E @7 8@@5 E9:?8D 5FC:?8 E96 a_ac D62D@?]k^AmkAmvFE6<F?DE DA@<6 @7 E96 8C@HE9 BF2CE6C324< y@C52? {@G6 925 D9@H? 56DA:E6 2 5@H?EFC? :? D@>6 DE2E:DE:42= 42E68@C:6D 2?5 92G:?8 E@ A=2J E9C@F89 >F=E:A=6 :?;FC:6D]k^AmkAmw6 6IA=2:?65[ 2?5 4@?G:?4:?8=J D@[ E92E 56DA:E6 92G:?8 E96 J@F?86DE C@DE6C :? 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Packers GM Brian Gutekunst says it's time to compete for championships FOX6's Tim Van Vooren is in Green Bay with a breakdown of Packers GM Brian Gutekunst's end-of-season comments.
There’s ‘no disconnect,’ between Jaire Alexander and Packers, Brian Gutekunst says General manager Brian Gutekunst addressed several questions about the offseason, including the status of a talented cornerback.
For MarShawn Lloyd, 'very, very rough' rookie season gives way to excitement for 2025 The running back who had a tough rookie season hopes he can be healthier and more productive next season.
Matt LaFleur challenges quarterback Jordan Love to 'evolve as a vocal leader' Perhaps the most important area in which coach and quarterback guru Matt LaFleur believes Jordan Love can get better is to be more vocal in hi…
‘As a team, we need to wake up’: Packers reflect on disappointment of 2024 season, look ahead Green Bay's playoff loss made it crystal clear to at least one player that the team wasn't as good as it thought it was this year.
‘It’s been a cool ride with him': Packers QBs coach calling it a career The 71-year-old Clements coached Brett Favre, Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love in his time with Green Bay, which comes to an end with his retirement.
A new CB1? If Jaire Alexander departs, Keisean Nixon proclaims himself ready to take over The defensive back played much more after Jaire Alexander went down with a slew of injuries midway through the season.
While Jeff Hafley interviews for Jets job, Packers seek new defensive line coach Jeff Halfley is being considered for a head coaching role, but the defensive line is going to undergo a leadership change too.
Forever young? For age-is-just-a-number Packers, expect youth movement to continue next season The Packers are expecting plenty from their younger players, and GM Brian Gutekunst said the team's age can't be a factor keeping them from co…
As Jeff Hafley misses out on Jets’ job, Packers' search for new defensive line coach continues Green Bay has reportedly interviewed three candidates to lead a unit that's struggled with consistency, especially in terms of generating pass rush.
Packers center Josh Myers on impending free agency: ‘I’d absolutely love to be here’ The center's future with Green Bay still remains uncertain after the 2024-25 season.
'Better be right': Packers general manager takes cautious approach to big-ticket trades If you’re among those Green Bay fans thinking about how Brian Gutekunst can bolster his roster in the coming weeks, have at it. But be careful…
Luke Getsy, Rich Bisaccia returning to Packers’ coaching staff in 2025 A pair of assistant coaches will officially be back with the team in the 2025 season.
Trading places? Packers could have interest in deals for Myles Garrett, Cooper Kupp Could Green Bay find veteran help to augment two in-flux positions on its roster? Only if GM Brian Gutekunst is willing to spend big.
Josh Jacobs lobbies GM Brian Gutekunst to add a wide receiver ‘that’s proven to be a No. 1’ Packers running back Josh Jacobs lobbying for the team to bring a No. 1-caliber receiver to Green Bay with a certain former teammate and Packe…