The Packers also could argue that they should be allowed to interview Schneider because the job could be viewed as a promotion, since Schneider and Seahawks coach Pete Carroll share responsibilities in player acquisition. In Green Bay, the general manager has full authority over all football decisions, including the draft, free agency and hiring and firing of the coach.
Schneider would be the preferred choice of many in the organization, including some already in the scouting department, and coach Mike McCarthy.
Multiple sources told ESPN that Schneider would be very interested in running his hometown team.
It was not immediately known if the Packers would be willing to compensate the Seahawks -- most likely in draft picks and money -- to hire Schneider.
The Packers also requested permission to interview Raiders GM Reggie McKenzie, but McKenzie declined the request from his former employer and is expected to remain as Jon Gruden’s GM, a source told Adam Schefter.
The Packers have three internal candidates: Russ Ball, Brian Gutekunst and Eliot Wolf. Although Ball, their chief contract negotiator, is viewed as a leading candidate, a source said Gutekunst and Wolf both were impressive in their interviews, with Gutekunst holding a slight edge over the younger Wolf. A source said McCarthy is not opposed to working with any of the internal candidates, despite reports that he would try to leave if Ball got the job.
The Packers also plan to interview former Bills GM Doug Whaley.
Hmmmm
