INTERESTING READ "ANATOMY OF A DRAFT CHOICE

[oregonpackfan]

The original article was a fascinating read of the strategy used by a GM in his draft picks.

We may never know TT's strategy unless he writes a "Tell-All" book after he leaves football.

I do feel, however, that TT is wise in not revealing his thoughts or views on the drafts. Other GM's may come to know his strengths, weaknesses, patterns, etc.

[ND72]

I agree, someone should send TT this excerpt to remind him that you CANNOT build a team through the draft ONLY...you need to use FA and trades as well: This is the fatal flaw to TT plan.

Charles Woodson, Marquad Manuel, Ben Taylor, & Ryan Pickett were free agents...so you can't say he hasnt' used it. He just choose not to use it this year, for a rather BLAH FA class. I have no problem with what he's done. Money wise, he's giving himself the chance to use money to go after someone if he so chooses. What all of you are blind to, is the FACT that Thompson has made phone calls. Last year it was well documented that he made phone calls to lots of players who declined his invitation. You can't sign players who don't want to sign with you.

[woodbuck27]

Could you ever imagine TT going into a draft with the intent of reducing his number of picks from 7 to 4??? The quality over quantity argument...

I've made that point b/4... 12 picks every year, eventually all you're doing is replacing the bottom end of your roster that you drafted the previous couple of years, with the lower round picks you drafted this year. It just becomes a revolving door.

Since TT won't target needs...

How odd was it to read that a GM had actually targetted 3 players, and when two of them were gone he acted proactively to move to get the 3rd guy... or, that they actually view the other avenues of player procurement as being viable tools to build a team???

No worries... we'll keep drafting quantity over quality - eventually some of those 6th and 7th rounders will become pro bowlers!!!

NOT many of them over a ten year stretch will become Pro Bowlers.

I believe this:

Quantity selection will not exceed quality selection over the long haul.

TT really believes in the. . . we'll develop our team fr. within aproach or via solid coaching in the right system.

We'll see in 2007 just how that's working for him.

GO PACKERS !

[Ballboy]

I agree, someone should send TT this excerpt to remind him that you CANNOT build a team through the draft ONLY...you need to use FA and trades as well: This is the fatal flaw to TT plan.

Charles Woodson, Marquad Manuel, Ben Taylor, & Ryan Pickett were free agents...so you can't say he hasnt' used it. He just choose not to use it this year, for a rather BLAH FA class. I have no problem with what he's done. Money wise, he's giving himself the chance to use money to go after someone if he so chooses. What all of you are blind to, is the FACT that Thompson has made phone calls. Last year it was well documented that he made phone calls to lots of players who declined his invitation. You can't sign players who don't want to sign with you.

I'll give you Woodson, and MAYBE Pickett, but the rest, come on.....I'm not trying to compare teams, but look at the Broncos from last year vs. this year, that is what is meant by using FA and trades.

[Scott Campbell]

TT had manlove for Harrell.

So did Sunquist. But Ted stayed put and got his guy. Sunquist blinked and traded up to get one of his.

[ND72]

I agree, someone should send TT this excerpt to remind him that you CANNOT build a team through the draft ONLY...you need to use FA and trades as well: This is the fatal flaw to TT plan.

Charles Woodson, Marquad Manuel, Ben Taylor, & Ryan Pickett were free agents...so you can't say he hasnt' used it. He just choose not to use it this year, for a rather BLAH FA class. I have no problem with what he's done. Money wise, he's giving himself the chance to use money to go after someone if he so chooses. What all of you are blind to, is the FACT that Thompson has made phone calls. Last year it was well documented that he made phone calls to lots of players who declined his invitation. You can't sign players who don't want to sign with you.

I'll give you Woodson, and MAYBE Pickett, but the rest, come on.....I'm not trying to compare teams, but look at the Broncos from last year vs. this year, that is what is meant by using FA and trades.

You're comparing us and Denver? A team that is already in place to make a run into the playoffs, compared to a team who is still trying to build itself. And as it is....Denver still finishes as a Wild Card next year anyway, cause San Diego still has more talent than them.