Morning Buzz: Packers in waiting game

Welcome to your Morning Buzz, rounding up news and views regarding the Green Bay Packers from around the web and here at PackersNews.com. Grab a strong cup of coffee and get caught up on everything you need to know about the Packers.

We’ll start with Tom Silverstein’s latest looking at the coaching staff search and how Mike McCarthy will have to wait on some defensive coordinator candidates.

From Tom:

One of the most talked-about candidates, Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, was likely to get a call from the Packers, according to a source, but until Tuesday at 12:01 a.m. the team would need permission from the Bears to talk to him.

Under NFL rules, teams must seek permission to speak to all assistant coaches until the second Tuesday following their last game if the job opening represents a lateral move.

In Fangio’s case, once 12:01 a.m. Tuesday hits, he’s free to talk to anyone because he is not under contract in 2018.

Because Fangio is a candidate for the Bears' head-coaching position and possibly defensive coordinator under a new head coach, the Bears are unlikely to grant the division-rival Packers permission to speak to him. Thus, McCarthy simply can wait until Tuesday to make contact and set up an interview.

A source said Fangio is likely to speak to McCarthy at some point during the search process.

Ryan Wood highlighted general manager candidate Brian Gutekunst:

There was a lot to talk about in my latest Facebook Live chat with readers:

The Packers left tackle was named 2nd Team All-Pro:

Packers fans will be featured on a new television show:

According to one metric, the Packers have the slowest wide receivers in the league:

Elsewhere, the Power Sweep looks at Joe Whitt Jr.

Former Packers executive Reggie McKenzie declined to interview for the general manager job in Green Bay:

Is Mike McCarthy in the midst of a power play?

The Seahawks declined the Packers' request to interview John Schneider:

The Lions denied the Packers as well:

McCarthy reportedly has filled the wide receiver coach position:

Mike Daniels is doing Mike Daniels things:

Packer Ranter has a demand:

The Internet’s got jokes: