Horrible wording or is TT an idiot?

[jmbarnes101]

I'm sure it was more about him not promising to get player A or player B. No GM ever says "we arent going to upgrade anything in the offseason". That would be like a QB saying he didnt prepare for a game because he was distracted.

Yeah, what kind of an ass-hat would say he was distracted and didn't prepare for a regular season game....oh, wait. Nevermind.

You mean this guy?

http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm

[Merlin]

Although I agree TT is an idiot, his words are nothing to be afraid of. It's the time of year where you never tip your hand about the direction the team is going. They try to hide that until free agency and the draft start.

Do I doubt that Favre made a pitch to get Moss? No. Do I think TT isn't going to address the offense? No. True to form TT will not say anything to anyone and then all of a sudden you will see Vanderjag(sp?) in Green and Gold.

TT is an idiot for one reason and one only: You can't continue to bring in young talent and have them perform as starters and do it well and expect to keep them around past their rookie contracts. This will be a disaster in a couple of years if it doesn't stop. We need to draft for need, not BPA. We need to sign good veterans to fill in the holes while the rookies get up to speed. We cannot keep starting 4-5 rookies a season and expect to get anywhere.

[MJZiggy]

After watching the press conference, it appears to me that he was indicating that it was a very short phone call (just like last time) and that the topic wasn't discussed.

And I think Lewis has more interesting things to talk about... :P

[Patler]

Although I agree TT is an idiot, his words are nothing to be afraid of. It's the time of year where you never tip your hand about the direction the team is going. They try to hide that until free agency and the draft start.

Do I doubt that Favre made a pitch to get Moss? No. Do I think TT isn't going to address the offense? No. True to form TT will not say anything to anyone and then all of a sudden you will see Vanderjag(sp?) in Green and Gold.

TT is an idiot for one reason and one only: You can't continue to bring in young talent and have them perform as starters and do it well and expect to keep them around past their rookie contracts. This will be a disaster in a couple of years if it doesn't stop. We need to draft for need, not BPA. We need to sign good veterans to fill in the holes while the rookies get up to speed. We cannot keep starting 4-5 rookies a season and expect to get anywhere.

In 2006 a bunch of rookies started, but how many rookies started in 2005, two I think? There is no trend there. I don't think you can expect 2006 to be repeated year after year. The idea is to build a solid base, and then not have to continually replace so many starters year after year. One. two or three retiring, leaving as FAs or replaced based on performance SHOULD happen each year for a controlled turnover of the roster. The Packers lost there solid base, and as the roster aged inadequate numbers of quality replacements were available.

Managed well, there will be no disaster in a few years. Roster sizes are limited, "long term" contracts generally range between about 4 and 6 years. Things even out over time as to the number needing to be redone.

However, all good teams lose good players. They are good because they have so many good players, too many to be able to keep. Look at all the players the Packers lost in the late 1990s. The really good teams allow a certain number to leave, and have adequate younger and cheaper replacements able to step in. That's the part Sherman missed on, sufficient numbers of younger and cheaper players ready to step in.

[Fritz]

Ah, Patler. Bringing sanity to an often insane world. Thank you.