Brian Gutekunst

C+

Top 48% — above averageCVI

Bottom 5%Sentiment

Bottom 5%Fan Verdict

Fan Verdict

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Should Brian Gutekunst be kept, fired, or extended?

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Graded

Fan Votes

8 years

Tenure

League Comparison

#20

Sentiment Rank

of 32 GMs

Most Active

48 moves

Contract Value

C+

Fair market contracts

OverpayFair ValueGreat Value

Green Bay Packers' contract spending this season has been roughly in line with what the market dictates — no major steals, but no egregious overpays either. Across 32 contracts, 6 grade out as good value and 2 look like overpays based on comparable deals around the league. The best bang-for-the-buck deal was Javon Hargrave (A) at $11.5M/yr — getting defensive line production well above the price point. The priciest commitment relative to production was Lecitus Smith (D-) at $1.0M/yr — the wide receiver market may have been richer than the on-field return suggests. The spending approach is neither aggressive nor conservative — a wait-and-see approach from a cap perspective.

Public Sentiment

Poor reception

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Green Bay Packers' 2026 moves under Brian Gutekunst have drawn significant criticism from fans and media alike. Of 48 graded moves, 14 landed well with the fanbase, 6 drew mixed reactions, and 28 were viewed negatively. The standout move was bringing in Zaire Franklin (A+), which generated the most positive buzz. The most questioned decision was the Dante Barnett signing (F), which drew the sharpest criticism. The fanbase remains split — some moves look promising while others need time to prove their worth.