Good Job Thompson....It Only Took 4 Years.

[PackerBlues]

Wow, I am impressed!!! From the time that Thompson came to GB and started to "not rebuild", it only took him four years to put a qualified O-line in front of Brett Favre............in fucking New York.

From day one with Thompson, it has always been about the future. Don't worry Packer Fans, because in the future.........


Face it, Thompson came into GB with an agenda, and I must admit, that he has done a good job doing what it is that he has come here to do. The team is young, the salary cap is in great shape. The older players are all gone. I doubt that you will ever see anyone retire in GB.......Thompson is not afraid to let any player go, no matter what their history has been with the team.

When I used to root for the Packers, when I cheered them on, I wasn't just cheering on the team, but also for the character of the players, and how hard they struggled to become the best that they could be. I cheered the Packers because of the pride that I felt, just in being a fan of such a great team.

Now, it is apparent that it's all business in GB. Any player can be cut or traded at any time. I was shocked when Henderson was cut with one year left on his contract. I thought that Henderson of all players would have deserved a retirement ceremony at the end of his contract. He had served the Packers proudly. Nevermind his age, he was in great shape when Thompson cut him. Henderson was a workout warrior, who counted every calorie, and every carb. Yet, as with Brett Favre, Henderson was sent Packing by Thompson, who claimed that he wished that someone else could sign the trade papers for Favre. I don't buy it for a second, and will always believe that getting rid of Brett Favre was always part of Thompsons agenda from the start.

I love the Packers, but it's hard to get excited about rooting for a business instead of a team.

[Zool]

Then dont watch. Go be a Jets fan and pollute their msg board with your slanted views.

[cpk1994]

Then dont watch. Go be a Jets fan and pollute their msg board with your slanted views.

And take Gex, Paco, Merlin and Woody with you.

[Zool]

Then dont watch. Go be a Jets fan and pollute their msg board with your slanted views.

And take Gex, Paco, Merlin and Woody with you.

No...just him. Those guys are wacky and keep people entertained.

[sheepshead]

Henderson? Cutting guys is his job, that's what he gets paid for. It's not a mens club, its a football team that is judged on wins.

What specifically is your problem with our offensive line? Not idol bitching, but what specifically is your issue?

[swede]

Re: Good Job Thompson....It Only Took 4 Years.

I was shocked when Henderson was cut with one year left on his contract. I thought that Henderson of all players would have deserved a retirement ceremony at the end of his contract. He had served the Packers proudly. Nevermind his age, he was in great shape when Thompson cut him. Henderson was a workout warrior, who counted every calorie, and every carb.

Gosh, if you had your own NFL team you could have signed Henderson. The other 31 GM's passed, so he was definitely available.

[RashanGary]

I'm glad that we have a group of guys that want to be here and take every opportunity during the season or offseason to get better. It's a great group of guys. I think we'll see some inspired play this year and we'll all be happy to be Packer fans.

[sheepshead]

Maybe they don't have TVs in Reedsburg.

[GoPackGo]

Re: Good Job Thompson....It Only Took 4 Years.

Wow, I am impressed!!! From the time that Thompson came to GB and started to "not rebuild", it only took him four years to put a qualified O-line in front of Brett Favre............in fucking New York.

From day one with Thompson, it has always been about the future. Don't worry Packer Fans, because in the future.........


Face it, Thompson came into GB with an agenda, and I must admit, that he has done a good job doing what it is that he has come here to do. The team is young, the salary cap is in great shape. The older players are all gone. I doubt that you will ever see anyone retire in GB.......Thompson is not afraid to let any player go, no matter what their history has been with the team.

When I used to root for the Packers, when I cheered them on, I wasn't just cheering on the team, but also for the character of the players, and how hard they struggled to become the best that they could be. I cheered the Packers because of the pride that I felt, just in being a fan of such a great team.

Now, it is apparent that it's all business in GB. Any player can be cut or traded at any time. I was shocked when Henderson was cut with one year left on his contract. I thought that Henderson of all players would have deserved a retirement ceremony at the end of his contract. He had served the Packers proudly. Nevermind his age, he was in great shape when Thompson cut him. Henderson was a workout warrior, who counted every calorie, and every carb. Yet, as with Brett Favre, Henderson was sent Packing by Thompson, who claimed that he wished that someone else could sign the trade papers for Favre. I don't buy it for a second, and will always believe that getting rid of Brett Favre was always part of Thompsons agenda from the start.

I love the Packers, but it's hard to get excited about rooting for a business instead of a team.

Good post but I would argue that Thompson is replacing the older high character workout warriors and overall good guys with younger high character workout warriors and overall good guys.
Henderson will be honored by the Packers so I don't think it matters when they do it.

[arcilite]

Re: Good Job Thompson....It Only Took 4 Years.

From day one with Thompson, it has always been about the future.

he has done a good job doing what it is that he has come here to do.
The team is young, the salary cap is in great shape. The older players are all gone.

Thompson is not afraid to let any player go, no matter what their history has been with the team.



it's all business in GB. Any player can be cut or traded at any time.

Exactly what we need in a GM. Couldn't have said it better myself!

[BallHawk]

PB, when Henderson was cut it was because he wasn't a serviceable FB anymore. Everybody loved Hendo, he played the game right and was a fantastic person.

However, and a lot agree on this point, Hendo had declined, at the point TT cut him, to a degree where he couldn't benefit the team on the field as much as another fullback could. Simple as that.

[DonHutson]

Re: Good Job Thompson....It Only Took 4 Years.

Henderson was a workout warrior, who counted every calorie, and every carb.

So does Richard Simmons. You want him playing fullback?

The future, future, future stuff is nonsense. The future became the present last year when Thompson's misguided plan took them to the NFC Championship Game.

[LL2]

The one thing I do like about the Favre trade to NY is the poison pill. The Jets have to give GB 3 1st rd picks if they trade Favre to the Vikings. That was smart!

[PackerTimer]

PB, when Henderson was cut it was because he wasn't a serviceable FB anymore. Everybody loved Hendo, he played the game right and was a fantastic person.

However, and a lot agree on this point, Hendo had declined, at the point TT cut him, to a degree where he couldn't benefit the team on the field as much as another fullback could. Simple as that.

You can't reason with this clown. I don't think it was his intention but he made a great case for TT as a great GM. Congrats on your first good post, even if it was by accident.

[sharpe1027]

Re: Good Job Thompson....It Only Took 4 Years.

TT put Favre on the active roster, it's not his job to pick who starts.

MM and Favre decided it was best for Favre to move on. TT did the best he could to accomodate their decision and get something for the Packers.

Get over it.