Very Good TT Article

[hoosier]

But we should also not ignore the fact that Al got cut twice this year. Maybe TT had just seen that Al couldn't do it anymore.

[Scott Campbell]

But we should also not ignore the fact that Al got cut twice this year. Maybe TT had just seen that Al couldn't do it anymore.

And Al is a proud guy who busted his ass for months and months to get back on the field. Difficult times.

[Little Whiskey]

its possible that TT went to Al and asked him if he would rather ride the pine or look for a chance to play elsewhere. Al may have chose the later and based on the full page ad he took out in the paper i would say that Al holds no grudges with the Packers.

[mraynrand]

its possible that TT went to Al and asked him if he would rather ride the pine or look for a chance to play elsewhere. Al may have chose the later and based on the full page ad he took out in the paper i would say that Al holds no grudges with the Packers.

Classy! My question is whether Al is on the early season Team Picture. Remember, Ray Finkle was on the Pre-Superbowl picture, being added halfway through the season, but wasn't on the picture taken at the end of training camp.

[swede]

Finklegate

[Deputy Nutz]

Al Harris couldn't play at thel level needed and he was cut. It was a shame because he was a damn good corner for being 35 years old. The knee injury really crippled his twilight. Thompson wasn't going to keep a player on the roster because he was a fan favorite, he is going to do what he thinks is best for the franchise and if he has to be the bad guy, he is fine with it. He just won't talk to the media for 4 years.

[mraynrand]

Al Harris couldn't play at thel level needed and he was cut. It was a shame because he was a damn good corner for being 35 years old. The knee injury really crippled his twilight. Thompson wasn't going to keep a player on the roster because he was a fan favorite, he is going to do what he thinks is best for the franchise and if he has to be the bad guy, he is fine with it. He just won't talk to the media for 4 years.

So you're saying nothing will change.

[Deputy Nutz]

Yes, he is afraid of public speakiing

[mraynrand]

Finklegate

Finkle is Einhorn

[Fritz]

Yes, he is afraid of public speakiing

Like in The King's Speech.

I am a huge Ted Thompson fan, but he has the craziest creepiest eyes I've ever seen. If you've ever seen a terrified horse's eyes, you know it's the same exact look.

I wonder if he has a hard time looking people in the eye? I haven't watched much of him on film. I wonder about this because of that wild-eyed look of his. And then it caused me to start wondering if he's on the milder end of the autism scale, which might explain also his rainman-like abilities to scout players.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Fritz, that post started as an insult to Ted, but in the end you pulled it around to be a glowing appreciation for his skill. Nicely done.

[mmmdk]

Like in The King's Speech.

I am a huge Ted Thompson fan, but he has the craziest creepiest eyes I've ever seen. If you've ever seen a terrified horse's eyes, you know it's the same exact look.

I wonder if he has a hard time looking people in the eye? I haven't watched much of him on film. I wonder about this because of that wild-eyed look of his. And then it caused me to start wondering if he's on the milder end of the autism scale, which might explain also his rainman-like abilities to scout players.

You & me both [are huge TT fans]; but I don't think TT is afraid of public speaking yet it is something he seems to dislike. I think TT easily feels superior to the interviewer and I don't blame him; these days there are few, very few eloquent sports journalists - and maybe even fewer smart ones. TT is a guy that'll give you his time but he doesn't want to waste his time on insignificant conversation because it actually makes him uncomfortable.

NB - Autism? I've worked with autistic people and the answer is 'NO!'.

[Lurker64]

I think Ted's aversion to public speaking is mostly due to the fact that (from all accounts) Mr. Thompson is a very moral and honest man while the job of NFL general manager requires frequent dissembling if not outright lying. In this way he's not a Wolf disciple at all. If asked a question by the media where giving an honest answer would put the Packers in a disadvantageous position Wolf would happily just lie (and he was a good liar). Thompson, on the other hand if asked a similar question will give an evasive or vague answer that's still technically true ("it's our policy not to comment on players that are on other teams", "we like a lot of different guys in the draft", etc.) The media wants information whether or not it hurts the Packers, and Thompson doesn't want to give out any information that might hurt his franchise. That sort of "there's something I don't want to tell you" dance probably makes him seem more awkward than he actually is.

Ted should not go into politics.

[vince]

He's an introvert. It's just how a lot of people are wired. It doesn't make them bad people at all, but it does tend to make people, particularly those who don't know them well, not like them as much because they tend to keep their thoughts to themselves and don't put a premium on interpersonal relationships.

Ted talks because he has to, not because he wants to.

[cheesner]

You & me both [are huge TT fans]; but I don't think TT is afraid of public speaking yet it is something he seems to dislike. I think TT easily feels superior to the interviewer and I don't blame him; these days there are few, very few eloquent sports journalists - and maybe even fewer smart ones. TT is a guy that'll give you his time but he doesn't want to waste his time on insignificant conversation because it actually makes him uncomfortable.

NB - Autism? I've worked with autistic people and the answer is 'NO!'.

I don't see the 'superior attitude' at all. I have never heard a report of anyone disliking TT who knows him personally, excepting a few players who were cut. When one player in particular was traded and made some criticisms towards TT questioning his character, many came to TT's defense to set the matter straight. TT has no ego, and instead constantly tries to deflect any compliments to his scouts, coaches, or players.