Report: Thompson out as GM

[pbmax]

The report looks like it was based on quotes from a lot of anonymous "friends" of Thompson. See GC.

I know I am going to have to read it. But I am not going to be happy no matter what.

[pbmax]

I know I am going to have to read it. But I am not going to be happy no matter what.

Its exactly as terrible as you imagine it. Its this board's observations of Thompson once in a Exec Board meeting, once on a scouting trip and his picture on a TV.

Its either a dumb person's take on the process (rumors masquerading as motivation by a source who doesn't know anything) or its the worst basis for a decision ever.

[texaspackerbacker]

I find this very troubling, we need to hear all the info on this

I think it was last years draft during an interview where I first noticed he didn’t sound right, if he went a full year with some serious problem and was only removed after the committee made Murphy do it, then that doesn’t look good for murphy

WHY do you find this troubling? The executive committee is undoubtedly much more reflective of the fan base than Murphy. That committee is where the power should lie. It's about time they lit a fire under Murphy to get rid of Ted.

[beveaux1]

We aren't going to get the full story on this change of leadership. TT will never do another press conference, nor will he comment on what might have transpired. I'd be very surprised if Murphy ever commented unless it was to say that it was a mutual decision or it was TTs decision to lessen his work load.

My guess is still that it's a health related decision that was not a surprise to Murphy. In fact, it had been planned since last offseason. I think Murphy already knows who the new GM will be, but will have to go through the public process of interviewing.

[gbgary]

murphy said board had nothing to do the the TT decision. it was all on him.

also said MM is the coach next year and confirmed the extension.

[pbmax]

McCarthy has the authority to hire new coaches regardless of GM search.

Ted made call on McCarthy contract. He remains GM until the new guy hired.

Murphy doesn't seem to concerned with hiring outside guy leads to others leaving in a huff.

Also doesn't seem wedded to idea of Wolf protege. I am liking Murphy more and more, though he is barely ahead of Ted in projecting authority.

Throws water on restructuring and reshuffling report by Mort.

Also says FA activity is not a prerequisite. He won't tie hands of next GM with mandate. Goal is to win championship not method of player acquisition.

[gbgary]

I find this very troubling, we need to hear all the info on this

I think it was last years draft during an interview where I first noticed he didn’t sound right

http://packerrats.com/showthread.php...l=1#post927152

[Harlan Huckleby]

My guess is still that it's a health related decision that was not a surprise to Murphy. In fact, it had been planned since last offseason. I think Murphy already knows who the new GM will be, but will have to go through the public process of interviewing.

Probably so.

I'm going to fly the TT flag for a while in homage to our fallen leader.

[pbmax]

And the audio has cut out of the Live Feed. Good start!

[pbmax]

murphy said board had nothing to do the the TT decision. it was all on him.

also said MM is the coach next year and confirmed the extension.

Yep. One of the things he emphasized was that that report was wrong. Board doesn't work that way and did not issue orders about Ted's status.

[pbmax]

http://packerrats.com/showthread.php...l=1#post927152

Two or three spring/summers ago he had a medical procedure on his leg or hip I think. Reporters noted he was gone for a bit during this time and when he came back seemed a little lost. By camp he had returned to more normal, but did not really come across the same way anymore.

[pbmax]

The only hiccup in Murphy's good performance was exactly this:

Jason Wilde @jasonjwilde
Murphy, after earlier saying GM would hire/fire the coach, he is asked if he will require that McCarthy is the coach in 2018: "Mike is our man. He is our coach. ... He will be our coach."

So new GM gets coaching hire/fire, but only after one year of M3.

[pbmax]

No one asked the most important question: Will the next GM commit to naming someone named Mike as HC of the Green Bay Packers should they need to hire?

[call_me_ishmael]

The thing that scares me is I think Ted has done a great job at parts of his tenure, a bad job in parts, and has lately done a pretty darn good job.

Overall, I have confident in TT to do a pretty good job and field a competitive team. I also know he won't totally screw or tank the organization. He has 13 years of accumulated trust.

I don't have any trust in Murphy to be honest because he doesn't have a track record and hasn't made to make any big decisions. This is a scary moment for the Packers.

[call_me_ishmael]

Here's the McGinn article on Ted/Mike.

https://www.reddit.com/r/GreenBayPackers/comments/7nn74f/board_of_directors_instructed_ceo_mark_murphy_to/ds35i33/