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Originally posted by Lurker64
not at all.. I'm sure that just about everyone on here is a Bush hater, why is it different that I hate Ted Thompson?
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not at all.. I'm sure that just about everyone on here is a Bush hater, why is it different that I hate Ted Thompson? -
I don't hate Bush, George, George W, Jeb, or Jarrett. I certainly wish all of the above had been more successful, but I don't hate them. I think "hating" any of the above is pretty asinine. You might regret one or more, but to hate somebody who has your interests in mind who might not be as successful as you like? Stupid.Originally posted by Pacopete4
Think about it this way. What would you rather have, someone who plays a little bit better than Jarrett Bush, or for Jarrett Bush to start playing much better than he has in the past? What would you rather have, a GM who's slightly better than Ted Thompson to date, or for Ted Thompson to do much better than he has?
That's why hating your own guys is stupid.</delurk>Comment
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harrell could turn out to be a beast if he can figure out how to stay healthy. he did flash freakish talent when he could get on the field in college
but as of right now, he has missed both his training camps and almost all of his first two seasons
next year will almost be like his rookie year
if he can stay healthy
for me, tt took a massive gamble drafting this guy so high, very big risk vs reward
he could turn out to be a pro bowler, or he could never play a gameComment
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Because Jarrett Bush doesn't work very hard to help this team... And he's accomplished absolutely nothing during his time in the league.Originally posted by Pacopete4
Do you wish me to bring up the success Ted Thompson has had in the NFL, both here and in Seattle? I can assure you he's worked harder and accomplished more than Jarrett Bush has. Their contributions are extremely unequal. So the comparison is bullshit.Chuck Norris doesn't cut his grass, he just stares at it and dares it to growComment
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Originally posted by Gunakor
Thompson blows... u dont need to throw any crap at me... we wont win while hes here and thats the end of it..Comment
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Don't generalize too much, there Paco. Just like you generalize about TT.Originally posted by Pacopete4
I've had issue with both, but no hate here for either of them.-digital dean
No "TROLLS" allowed!Comment
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That's the end of it??Originally posted by Pacopete4
LOL!!
Well, I pray you tell me why exactly, after looking at Thompson's ACTUAL body of work, do you feel that he has NO chance of bringing this team a championship? I mean especially after being so close last year... How could one predict he'll never get back there again. He's been to the conference championship game more than once now, with two completely different teams, all within a 5 year span. And you are convinced he'll never bring us a championship? That's the end of it?!
I chuckled quite a bit at this one. Thank you.Chuck Norris doesn't cut his grass, he just stares at it and dares it to growComment
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It's amazing how you are so sure of an outcome that you have absolutely no control of. I'm sure you're qualified to make such a blanket statement since there is no doubt that your resume is filled with endless successful GM decisions for countless NFL teamsOriginally posted by Pacopete4
Even though I'm sure you would make a fine GM for the Packers, I still think I'll stick with TT.Comment
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Seattle days
Thompson worked in Seattle along with former Packers and current Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren. During Thompson's five seasons in Seattle, the Seahawks advanced to the playoffs twice. Several players Thompson helped acquire through the draft played key roles on these teams. Some of the notable players Thompson selected in his tenure with the Seahawks were running back Shaun Alexander, kicker Josh Brown, guard Steve Hutchinson, and wide receiver Darrell Jackson, cornerbacks Marcus Trufant and Ken Lucas, safeties Ken Hamlin and Michael Boulware.
Thompson also missed on a number of questionable, at best, first day draft picks in Seattle including: First round pick Chris McIntosh in 2000, second round pick Ike Charlton in 2000, first round pick Koren Robinson in 2001, second round pick Anton Palepoi in 2002, third round pick Kris Richard in 2002, and first round pick Marcus Tubbs in 2004. In 2005, however, following Thompson's departure to the Packers, the Seahawks had their best success in team history, reaching the Super Bowl. Naming Tim Ruskell the new president of football operations, the Seahawks were more aggressive utilizing free agency in 2005. They also were able to re-sign All-Pro left tackle Walter Jones to a multi-year contract, QB Matt Hasselbeck to a long-term contract and able to keep RB Shaun Alexander by declaring him their "franchise player". The 2005 second round draft pick, LB Lofa Tatupu, is credited with bringing the Seattle defense to the next level and helping get the Seahawks to the Super Bowl.
2005 he was with the Pack.. and 2 playoff seasons in 5 years?.... yawnComment
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maybe this is what we now should do... get rid of him now, get another guy that takes chances in here and maybe get to the SB?...Comment
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Read the list of players YOU have mentioned in this post as being Thompson's notable selections while in Seattle. That's the core of the team there buddy. Where has that team gone since Hutchinson left? I'll bet they miss Hamlin too, though he wasn't exempt from the Cowboys collapse this year.Originally posted by Pacopete4
Shawn Alexander was the NFL MVP that year, was he not? Funny, his first ever draft pick as GM for the Packers had MVP numbers this year too - just ask the guy who actually won the award. Boy, this Thompson guy really knows how to pick em. Most GM's wouldn't be able to shake a stick at Thompson's draft record. Seriously. I think you are being a little hard on him, expecting too much.Chuck Norris doesn't cut his grass, he just stares at it and dares it to growComment
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And then what? Disappear like the Seahawks did? No thanks. They did worse than us this year, even less time removed from greatness. You can point to the excessive use of FA the year after TT left as a pretty good reason that happened. Injuries certainly played a part as well, but that team stunk even before their litany of injuries.Originally posted by Pacopete4
A Super Bowl appearance is not worth the collapse of a team shortly after. I want to get there as bad as anyone. But I want to stay there. Like the Packers from the mid to late 90's. They didn't win it every year, but they were always in the discussion. That's what I want. Not teams like the Ravens, the Bucs, or the Seahawks that make an appearance and then disappear again.Chuck Norris doesn't cut his grass, he just stares at it and dares it to growComment
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