Packers Need To Replace McKenzie

McCloughan spent six years with the Packers in the 90s Reggie McKenzie worked under Ted Thompson for seven years, but he obviously doesn’t adhere to his former boss’ philosophy of saying as little as possible when it comes to dealing with the media. Oakland’s new general manager hasn’t shut his mouth since being hired away from the Packers 10 weeks ago. And now his public comments aren’t just about his current team. In an interesting story written by Tom Silverstein, McKenzie had no qualms about pontificating on whom Thompson should hire to fill the gap his departure has created in Green Bay’s front office. McKenzie had been the Packers director of football operations since May 2008, and according to the article, that was an all-encompassing job. “McKenzie served as de facto general manager, monitoring events around the league, directing pro personnel operations and making sure coach Mike McCarthy had everything he needed,” wrote Silverstein. “Since McKenzie has left, assistant dir...