T.T. should trade up???

[Patler]

In my opinion, Ted Thompson has it pretty well figured out both in concept and through the wisdom of watching others succeed and fail. I see him as the complete GM package. Well, not complete, he's lacking what people perceive as ideal communication skills and their seminar taught, cookie cutter leadership tactics . Other than that, he's got it all. Just don't tell that to someone who lives thier lives by those leadership seminars. They won't believe it.

Basically, I have supported TT's approach; but I am not willing to consider him the total package as a GM until it is shown that he can sustain the team year after year.

The Bears looked pretty good last year at this time, too. Not so much this year. The Packers have had a few gifts this year to help their record, from fortunate bounces, and facing teams at the best times, to individual players making key and even unexpected contributions at critical times. Until they do it again next season, we can not be sure if they were just very, very lucky; or if they have truly built a team that will compete year after year.

The fact that it carried over from the end of 2006 is an encouraging sign.

[The Leaper]

I agree with the notion that having a top ten pick is somewhat overrated...I would rather have additional 2nd/3rd round picks and a lower first round pick, for most of the reasons mentioned.

However, there is little doubt that it is EASIER to land a franchise caliber player in the top 10 picks. That is why there is importance around those high picks. Getting a guy like Adrian Peterson is your reward for doing wisely in the top ten picks...a pretty good reward regardless of price.

In the end, there are advantages to all points on the draft board...and the greatest philosophy when it comes to drafting is the one that Thompson ascribes to, which is to maximize the number of picks you have regardless of position. That is due to the fact that scouting college talent is such an imperfect science.

[Scott Campbell]

Basically, I have supported TT's approach; but I am not willing to consider him the total package as a GM until it is shown that he can sustain the team year after year.

I think I fall into this camp too. Though I'm pulling for him to succeed because its good for the team.

We definitely live in a what have you done for me lately world, with Bobby Bowden being a notable exception.

[Tony Oday]

I cant imagine how many more fricken young players the Packers need? I mean the packers are the youngest in the NFL it would be nice to trade some picks for some talent. Ya know like Michael Turner.

[Pacopete4]

why turner when we saw what we have in grant who is emerging as a top back in the nfl, and jackson who we saw today what he is all about, not to mention morency is a good backup along with wynn...

we need depth at oline, LB, and dbacks

we also may need to think TE, the more weapons the merrier

[Lurker64]

I cant imagine how many more fricken young players the Packers need? I mean the packers are the youngest in the NFL it would be nice to trade some picks for some talent. Ya know like Michael Turner.

Michael Turner hasn't really impressed anybody this year. I'm not sure I'd want to give up much for him. His yards, average per carry, and TDs are down this year, and he hasn't really looked good.

[Scott Campbell]

I cant imagine how many more fricken young players the Packers need? I mean the packers are the youngest in the NFL it would be nice to trade some picks for some talent. Ya know like Michael Turner.

I think you always need young players. CB's, G's, OT's are at the top of my list right now.

[Freak Out]

So in the end, to me, it comes down to having a GM who knows how to scout, puts a premium on scouting, trusts his scouts, and has the cojones to do what he thinks is right, despite what criticism might come.

Trusting his scouts and their opinions.
Didn't Sherman shut down his scouts all the time? I remember reading something about that.

[Bretsky]

Basically, I have supported TT's approach; but I am not willing to consider him the total package as a GM until it is shown that he can sustain the team year after year.

I think I fall into this camp too. Though I'm pulling for him to succeed because its good for the team.

We definitely live in a what have you done for me lately world, with Bobby Bowden being a notable exception.

I'm here too; TT seems like a very solid GM
He has the cap so under control if he chooses he can sign a blockbuster free agent w/o putting the team in much future risk

Yall know my criteria for a great GM

TT will be a Great GM when Green Bay wins a Super Bowl

[Tony Oday]

You can NEVER have enough good backs and Turner is a good back and I would think we could get Turner for a little less than last year.

We definately need to get a couple of CBs and Safties. The rest is good IMO we just need the oline to gel.

[Bretsky]

You can NEVER have enough good backs and Turner is a good back and I would think we could get Turner for a little less than last year.

We definately need to get a couple of CBs and Safties. The rest is good IMO we just need the oline to gel.

OG