GM Ted Thompson Press Conference 11:30 AM 8/6/08

[SMACKTALKIE]

I believe he will be reading Robert Frosts poem The Road Not Taken.

I've always fancied Ted as a "Nothing Gold Can Stay" type of guy.

Its a metaphor. Rodgers is the road less traveled. Cmon people loosen up.

Mine was a metaphor, too. Nothing gold can stay....all good things must come to an end....

I think a little Dylan Thomas, "Do Not Go Gentile Into that Dark Night," would be in order here. There's even a refrence to "Green Bay" in the poem.

[SnakeLH2006]

TT is probably going to tell another lie prepared by his press secretary i dont blame m3 after his pc today but I believe TT has blown this since it started

TT blowing his secretary?? Wouldn't doubt it, but Ed Werder just texted me with breaking info confirming TT has developed a special relationship with that boy tied up in the crawlspace.

[Zool]

I believe he will be reading Robert Frosts poem The Road Not Taken.

I've always fancied Ted as a "Nothing Gold Can Stay" type of guy.

Its a metaphor. Rodgers is the road less traveled. Cmon people loosen up.

Mine was a metaphor, too. Nothing gold can stay....all good things must come to an end....

Yeah didnt mean to single you out BH. Mainly I was in the thread jacking mood lastnight.

[sheepshead]

good laughs!

[cpk1994]

This news conference has been scheduled for more than a week. Another on the slate for 8/13. Normal course of business, only this year with a heavy dose of drama.

http://www.packers.com/multimedia/pa..._air_schedule/

If I was TT I'd hide in my chambers trying to make a deal trading Favre rather than get grilled on questions about it

What if he egets the deal done beforehand?

[Fritz]

"I called this press conference to dispel some myths about myself and the Packer organization.

First is the concern that by my low media profile, I don't care about the long-term success, financially and on-the-field, of the Green Bay Packers. I would like to express my feelings about that untruth through an interpretive dance based on the Cindi Lauper song, "Time After Time."

In the meantime, Packer Director of Football Registration Reggie McKenzie and Director of Player Development Rob Davis will reenact our contract negotiation with Ryan Grant underwater while our IT staff performs Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet Suite on flutophones and an assortment of wine glasses.

Coach Mike McCarthy is a dedicated coaching prodigy whose only concern is team chemistry and an annually improved product on the field. As you can see, he's in an all-black bodysuit, except for the miner's hat and "sad clown" makeup, and will be painting avant-garde works against the west atrium. He will be available for one-on-one interviews and give one painting to any credentialled media member, in exchange for cheese for his cat, Camus.

I hope this enlightens the media on how we have proceded during this unprecedented week as a football team and gives confidence to our fans, ticketholders, and stock owners that we are doing the best we can to move on in a fair and proactive way.

Now saddle my elephant, Yves."

Hilarious.

By the way, can't anyone even muster up the fantasy or rumor that TT is calling this to announce The Trade?

[Bretsky]

This news conference has been scheduled for more than a week. Another on the slate for 8/13. Normal course of business, only this year with a heavy dose of drama.

http://www.packers.com/multimedia/pa..._air_schedule/

If I was TT I'd hide in my chambers trying to make a deal trading Favre rather than get grilled on questions about it

What if he egets the deal done beforehand?

dude he's still the turtle

[Cheesehead Craig]

I believe he will be reading Robert Frosts poem The Road Not Taken.

I'll give you props on this one Zool. Brilliant.

[cpk1994]

This news conference has been scheduled for more than a week. Another on the slate for 8/13. Normal course of business, only this year with a heavy dose of drama.

http://www.packers.com/multimedia/pa..._air_schedule/

If I was TT I'd hide in my chambers trying to make a deal trading Favre rather than get grilled on questions about it

What if he egets the deal done beforehand?

dude he's still the turtle

Well, the trade does probably involve his catnip - draft picks.

[oregonpackfan]

I believe he will be reading Robert Frosts poem The Road Not Taken.

Or maybe The Road Less Traveled.

[LL2]

Hopefully he announces a trade has been finalized and everyone can move on with their lives. Please say it is so TT!

[Zool]

I believe he will be reading Robert Frosts poem The Road Not Taken.

Or maybe The Road Less Traveled.

?

[cpk1994]

"I called this press conference to dispel some myths about myself and the Packer organization.

First is the concern that by my low media profile, I don't care about the long-term success, financially and on-the-field, of the Green Bay Packers. I would like to express my feelings about that untruth through an interpretive dance based on the Cindi Lauper song, "Time After Time."

In the meantime, Packer Director of Football Registration Reggie McKenzie and Director of Player Development Rob Davis will reenact our contract negotiation with Ryan Grant underwater while our IT staff performs Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet Suite on flutophones and an assortment of wine glasses.

Coach Mike McCarthy is a dedicated coaching prodigy whose only concern is team chemistry and an annually improved product on the field. As you can see, he's in an all-black bodysuit, except for the miner's hat and "sad clown" makeup, and will be painting avant-garde works against the west atrium. He will be available for one-on-one interviews and give one painting to any credentialled media member, in exchange for cheese for his cat, Camus.

I hope this enlightens the media on how we have proceded during this unprecedented week as a football team and gives confidence to our fans, ticketholders, and stock owners that we are doing the best we can to move on in a fair and proactive way.

Now saddle my elephant, Yves."

Hilarious.

By the way, can't anyone even muster up the fantasy or rumor that TT is calling this to announce The Trade?

NO becuase this PC was set up before trade talks even began.

[BallHawk]

Does anybody find Scott Hanson the most over dramatic sports reporter on TV?

[boiga]

Well, the PC got delayed, so hopefully he's busy finalizing a deal.