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[George Cumby]

TT has an ego issue

I see t0o many members here just 'Trust in Ted Thompson'. This isn't like a religion where Faith dominates as the foundation of all your beliefs.

Ted Thompson simply lucked out when Aaron Rodgers fell to him.

Ted Thompson frustrates me. I'll be ecstatic when he retires..

Point #1: This is clearly evident by Teds flashy style, the way he drives around in a new sports car every month with a string of Green Bay Hotties and Musky Queens dangling off of his arms. Of particular note is the way he conducts himself during pressers, the guy is so clearly in love with himself; the way he loves to hear himself talk! Sheesh! Also, someone needs to get this hurricane of self love to tone down his ward robe. The khakis and muted toned polo shirts scream "Look at me! Look at me! Look at me now! It's fun to be Ted IF you know how!" Total egomaniac. Yes, Teds rampant ego and self infatuation are out there for every one to see and its reflected by the teams persona; that's why we have all of these Diva's and me-first players that are hard to cheer for. I only wish Ted were as modest, self effacing and humble like that paragon of humility Jerry Jones.

Point #2: So? You have your Messiah, I have mine. Different strokes for different folks. Freedom of Religion and all that jazz.

Point #3: I'm so fucking tired of that stupid argument. It's like that Rocky and Bullwinkle skit; you imbeciles bring this up every year "Hey Rocky, watch me pull a rabbit out of my hat!" Those of us who aren't imbeciles say "Agaaaaaaaaaaain?". Now here comes the lions head of fact: 23 other GM's didn't have the brains to pull the trigger on Rodgers and wish they did. How many of those fucking guys are still employed? Ted had the brains and the brass balls to do so. But for you and your ilk, When Ted picks well it's luck but if it's bad luck, i.e.: Sherrod, it's a bad pick. Whatev, Champ.

Point #4: Be careful for what you wish for.

[Patler]

my thing is if you're not getting better (which is what it will take to win a SB), you're getting worse. needs aren't being addressed but are only being added to.

In the last three years they have gotten better at RB, center, DB, backup QB, probably DL, too. Last year before tc I would have said WR, too, but that is now in question. Other areas may have regressed, but that is the way it always goes.

[Patler]

I have to agree with George Cumby. It's funny that people who work with TT often comment that he has no ego at all.

[BZnDallas]

The huge downside to giving everyone their time to flourish and grow. Your all pro QB will get old and degrade. By the time Ted grows the rest of his garden, his prize rose bush (Rodgers) may wither away. Chances are pretty slim on hitting on a 3rd all pro QB in a row.

You get no disagreement outta me with your retort Rut. That certainly seems like a downside to this system. However there are downsides to every system though. And we dont necessarily see the downsides of other systems because ours has been somewhat successful. Except we do, Cleveland, Oakland and Washington for a long time, among others. You can certainly make a case for the Seattle's, and teams like that. But now is the transition time for Seattle. They are starting to lose talent. OT, LB, etc. Lets see how well they restock. We remain a top team in this league the way TT does it. Any we'll always have a chance with AR.

Now this notion or idea of TT having an ego. Hasn't it been reported that TTs days are numbered? Yet TT still stays with the system he set up. Is it more ego to stick with a system you already have in place or more ego to try an win another title while you're in charge at any cost? I'd say more ego to change philisophy and go after another at any cost. Yet TT sticks to his plan, the plan he has everybody in his organization set up to succeed with. We've been damn close the last couple years, lets see what TT has up his short sleeves.

[ThunderDan]

I have to agree with George Cumby. It's funny that people who work with TT often comment that he has no ego at all.

TT has no ego.

Can you imagine any other GM who would retire a HOF QBs number, with their other great HOF QBs coming back after a stroke for most likely his last visit to Lambeau, and not be on stage?

[BZnDallas]

If your team goes into a draft with only 2 holes and needing depth. Your team is in pretty good shape. Yes it might even be a need that has been a need a year or two in the making, but you cant fill everything every year. So this year CBs arent a need and ILB still is, even though they drafted one last year. Chances are another ILB gets drafted again. Unfortunately its not sexy to not be splashy. Stop looking for sexy in your football team and leave that for your ladies... hopefully

[Rutnstrut]

The thing is I think one or two FA signings COMBINED with smart drafting could put this team over the top. I don't think they need to go nuts, but supplementing the draft with a little free agency could be a great thing. You would think if TT is the braintrust that people claim, he could easily do this. But instead it has to be his way, and his way only. Nah, no ego there.

[BZnDallas]

The thing is I think one or two FA signings COMBINED with smart drafting could put this team over the top. I don't think they need to go nuts, but supplementing the draft with a little free agency could be a great thing. You would think if TT is the braintrust that people claim, he could easily do this. But instead it has to be his way, and his way only. Nah, no ego there.

I dont want to put words in anybody elses mouth here. But I'm pretty sure most people would agree with most of what you said here Rut. Ive never heard anyone call him a braintrust before though. They have however called him consistent. If you have a plan, and break away from that plan, just once, it makes it easier to break away the next time. Take it from me, im a large individual. Anytime i try to get healthy and i break away from it, its a free for all. I commend TT to sticking to his guns even though people bitch and complain about him every year.

Again with this Fn ego thing. This man is in professional sports. If you DONT have one, you prob wont win. Get over it already. If he didnt have one, you'd bitch about that too. Id still say its less of an ego to stay with his plan than it is for him to go broke trying to win 1 more while hes GM. Jerry would love that kind of credit here in Dallas. You want ego, focus on Jerry. Two totally different egos there.

[Striker]

Again with this Fn ego thing. This man is in professional sports. If you DONT have one, you prob wont win. Get over it already. If he didnt have one, you'd bitch about that too. Id still say its less of an ego to stay with his plan than it is for him to go broke trying to win 1 more while hes GM. Jerry would love that kind of credit here in Dallas. You want ego, focus on Jerry. Two totally different egos there.

The ego argument is infuriating. EVERY GM has an ego. Every head coach has an ego. They stick to their plan and it either works or it doesn't.

The Patriots have been doing it BB's way and survived a 10 year SB drought. Ozzie Newsom has done pretty well with his strategy. Kevin Colbert and the Steelers. Yes, there are rough patches, but the patient strategies seem to pay off the most.

[Carolina_Packer]

The thing is I think one or two FA signings COMBINED with smart drafting could put this team over the top. I don't think they need to go nuts, but supplementing the draft with a little free agency could be a great thing. You would think if TT is the braintrust that people claim, he could easily do this. But instead it has to be his way, and his way only. Nah, no ego there.

Also, consider the possibility that some guys might come for a visit and leave saying they don't want to play for Green Bay. It's not always about what TT does or doesn't do. Not that any of us will ever know, but what if a free agent comes for a visit, TT makes a fair offer and he and his agent reject and say have a nice day? TT isn't going to make a press release to make sure that the fans know that he's at least trying to sign free agents! That would be darn nice of him, now wouldn't it? How do we ever know when he misses the target, but he did everything right and the player thought too much of what he is worth in the market? And again, perish the thought, but what if a player just didn't want to play in Green Bay after visiting the team?

I doubt a marginal player would say that. I doubt many players would say that, but it at least could come into play, especially if the player/agent is being patient and trying to create leverage for the best offer.

[Rutnstrut]

All good points guys. I guess I am just nervous about the window with Rodgers. I remember the crappy QB years and it wasn't pretty.

[George Cumby]

All good points guys. I guess I am just nervous about the window with Rodgers. I remember the crappy QB years and it wasn't pretty.

Two words:

Brett Hundley

[Rutnstrut]

Two words:

Brett Hundley

He may be good, but it's doubtful that he will be Favre/Rodgers good.

[George Cumby]

He may be good, but it's doubtful that he will be Favre/Rodgers good.

Oh, I know. That would defy all odds but one can hope.

[Tony Oday]

We are still three years from getting our next QB.