Semi-Official jumping the gun FA signings thread - and First Day of Free Agency cuts as a bonus!

[MJZiggy]

What we don't know or understand is what TT's goals are. What is he looking for? We know what we might like to see, but clearly whatever TT wants, he's not seeing in the options in front of him. I know that there are great future players in the draft and some that could contribute right away, but I wonder when I look at the roster what he's after.

[pbmax]

Agreed but until it sucks being one during the regular season I'm not gonna bitch too much.

Sometimes I forget that when you post you make a lot of sense. Your Harvey, aren't you?

[pbmax]

Other wisco reporters have been indicating that Jones has multiple potential suitors.

If he should go, I will miss his coverage which I was looking forward too this season in the dime.

[denverYooper]

Abraham, Freeney, and Osi are all still sitting on the market. There is possible bargain pass rush to be had.

[red]

Agreed but until it sucks being one during the regular season I'm not gonna bitch too much.

in the last 8 seasons (TT reign) we've had 3 seasons of being .500 or worse, no playoffs those three seasons. of the 5 seasons we did make the playoffs, 2 were one and done

those 5 years out of 8, sucked. or cinco de ocho, if that helps mad

so it hasn't been all roses and puppies under like some of us want to think

[digitaldean]

Freeney or Osi I can see for the right price. Abraham has been injured too often

[woodbuck27]

in the last 8 seasons (TT reign) we've had 3 seasons of being .500 or worse, no playoffs those three seasons. of the 5 seasons we did make the playoffs, 2 were one and done

those 5 years out of 8, sucked. or cinco de ocho, if that helps mad

so it hasn't been all roses and puppies under like some of us want to think

red you can post any number of negatives RE: Ted Thompson's tenure as the Green Bay Packers GM. The other side will counter with, and you can add to this list:

a) He needed time to get his system in place. That 'only' took six years. Super Bowl !!

b) Overall Ted Thompson's managed one Super Bowl in eight years. The Green Bay Packers have won four Super Bowls since 1967. That's one Super Bowl every 11.75 years. Ted Thompson gets at least 3-4 more years grace.

c) Since his tenure as Packer GM only one NFL team has won more Super Bowls than the Green Bay Packers. That's the Pittsburg Steelers.

d) Along with that Super Bowl win his teams have won three NFCN titles and 61% of their games with a record of 78W-50L.

e) It doesn't matter how badly the Green Bay Packers do in the playoffs as the team won the Super Bowl just 2...(next year maybe? 3)... (next year maybe? 4)...count ahead how many '?' years. A Ted Thompson managed Green Bay Packer team won a Super Bowl.

f) Ted Thompson is a drafting genious. Evidence of that not based on the number of Pro Bowl players or the number of players he drafted that somehow we're droped by the wayside. Rather we have a roster full of future stars in 'a glowing system'; an offense led by the best QB in the NFL, Aaron Rodgers and Clay Matthews on defense.

I could go on but the message is:

As a Green Bay Packer fan. Don't ever expect more than Ted Thompson is trying to figure out what to give you.

Simply place all trust in Ted Thompson.

This Free Agency period...pffffttt ! Ted Thompson has bigger fish to fry. He has to try and shackle Aaron Rodgers and Clay Matthews and maybe BJ Raji. He has to make decisions regarding Jermichael Finley and Tramone Williams. He has other concerns over the teams roster.

Ted Thompson has to decide on that new carpet. To replace that one in his office that he's worn out pacing the floor simply wondering ... wondering ...wondering what he must do to justify his job.

In reality... Ted Thompson has a load on his plate and Free Agency certainly has never been his strong suit in terms of going after many impact players.

Right there .... some posters here will jump on 'what about Ryan Pickett and Charles Woodson'. It doesn't matter that Woodson is gone or Pickett was light years ago and nearly done. Some posters are 'anal as hell' over Ted Thompson. Some posters pack a 'lynching rope' if you cross their feelings about Ted Thompson. Anyone is well advised to cross that line at their own risk. You'd certainly better be prepared with strong arguments and even then you don't win. Return to the top of this post.

It's all about that strange man that calls the shots managing the Green Bay Packers. You might simply try to join the rest here that believe that no one could do it better. That... or simply 'just' fake it.

GO PACKERS !

[pittstang5]

Now that most of the big names have been signed, TT will start to look for some basement bargains. Who's out there?

[Guiness]

Now that most of the big names have been signed, TT will start to look for some basement bargains. Who's out there?

Dumervil !!!!!! lol, oh, my side hurts

[Joemailman]

Freeney or Osi I can see for the right price. Abraham has been injured too often

Freeney struggled as an OLB last year, with 5 sacks and only 12 tackles. I suppose guys like him and Osi would have some value as a situational pass rusher, but they probably want to go somewhere where they can play DE in a 4-3.

[denverYooper]

Ted sign a playmaker yet?

[Joemailman]

Ted sign a playmaker yet?

[Joemailman]

nm

[swede]

Haha, gotta love the optimism. I can get so bummed out during this time of year, but you guys always help me put it in perspective.

I would also like to point out that we do get new toys every year in the draft. They're just like, I don't know, a brand new bottle of wine or something. Takes a while for them rooks to get good.

You get your kids wine for Christmas? You know that may quiet things down in the afternoon.

[Patler]

Ted sign a playmaker yet?

TT signs playmakers almost every year. He did last year and likely will this year. It always happens between the end of April and the start of training camp. Last year it was Hayward. The year before it was Cobb.