659 - What Defines Success for Brian Gutekunst, Matt LaFleur, and Joe Barry?

To borrow a phrase from Kevin Greene, it is time. Time, that is, to officially start our preview of the 2023 Packers season. And it all begins with three of the most important decision-makers on the team.

Brian Gutekunst and success in 2023 (2:36)

Heading into his sixth year as the Packers’ general manager, Brian Gutekunst is working through his second remodel (or rebuilt or retool or whatever). What would define a successful season for the GM?

Can Matt LaFleur reset the Packers’ culture again? (14:10)

Matt LaFleur has a challenging 2023 ahead of him, working through his second big reset as the Packers’ head coach. A lot of what we’d define as success for LaFleur will come down to how Jordan Love performs.

Can Joe Barry be as good as Mike Pettine in 2020? (25:21)

After three years, here’s where we are with Joe Barry: can he be at least as good as the middling defense that Mike Pettine put on the field in 2020?

More: 657 - What Does Joe Barry Worry About?

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