GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Green Bay Packers still could pursue John Schneider for their general manager job, but they will have to offer the Seattle Seahawks compensation to make it happen.
That may be their only resort after the Seahawks denied the Packers permission to interview Schneider for their GM job, a source confirmed Saturday.
NFL Network was the first to report that the Packers sought permission but were denied.
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.