Q&A w/TT---McGinn kicks him in the balls over & over

[Scott Campbell]

Speaking of Thompson, I saw Thompson on his bike again today. I said hi and I was going to stop him to tell him thanks for what he does, but he was peddling fast and it felt uncomfortable to stop him. After tonights practice I'm going to stop him and I have a few quick things that I am going to say.


I'm gonna say: Hey Ted, do you have a couple seconds?

When he stops, I'm going to say: "I know you're busy so I'm just going to say a few quick things. First, I want to thank you for finding real answers to the problems on this football team, that hasn't always been the case. Second, I think your views on value in the draft, free agency and all of the NFL markets are forward thinking and over time, I think it is going to be an edge that sets you appart from other GM's accross the league. Finially, I just want to tell you that a lot of people beleive in you and we want you to stay strong and do what you know is right despite what an overzealous reporter and a bunch of fans who don't understand the context surrounding the decisions you make, nor the depth of your job. OK, that's all. I'm a huge fan of the way you do your job and just want you to know that. Don't let fan pressure get to you. Thanks. "

Nick, I'm sure Ted will admire your enthusiasm. Just don't go getting slapped with a restraining order. You've got camp reports to write.

[Bretsky]

Speaking of Thompson, I saw Thompson on his bike again today. I said hi and I was going to stop him to tell him thanks for what he does, but he was peddling fast and it felt uncomfortable to stop him. After tonights practice I'm going to stop him and I have a few quick things that I am going to say.


I'm gonna say: Hey Ted, do you have a couple seconds?

When he stops, I'm going to say: "I know you're busy so I'm just going to say a few quick things. First, I want to thank you for finding real answers to the problems on this football team, that hasn't always been the case. Second, I think your views on value in the draft, free agency and all of the NFL markets are forward thinking and over time, I think it is going to be an edge that sets you appart from other GM's accross the league. Finially, I just want to tell you that a lot of people beleive in you and we want you to stay strong and do what you know is right despite what an overzealous reporter and a bunch of fans who don't understand the context surrounding the decisions you make, nor the depth of your job. OK, that's all. I'm a huge fan of the way you do your job and just want you to know that. Don't let fan pressure get to you. Thanks. "

I admire your enthusiasm

If I could say the exact same thing to.......Ron Wolf.... back in the days......that's what I'd say

[PackerBlues]

Just as long as all of this enthusiasm does not spring from that Wisdom question.......Where Thompson talks about gettin on his knees every night.

[Scott Campbell]

..........Where Thompson talks about gettin on his knees every night.

I think he was talking about praying, as opposed to your reason.

[MJZiggy]

..........Where Thompson talks about gettin on his knees every night.

I think he was talking about praying, as opposed to your reason.

yet I knew it was only a matter of time...

[PackerBlues]

..........Where Thompson talks about gettin on his knees every night.

I think he was talking about praying, as opposed to your reason.

yet I knew it was only a matter of time...

Yeah, sorry, I guess it was kind of a low blow.

[Rastak]

..........Where Thompson talks about gettin on his knees every night.

I think he was talking about praying, as opposed to your reason.

yet I knew it was only a matter of time...

Hey what am I? Chopped liver? I mentioned that in the very first reply. If only Tank were here he would have had a field day.

[MJZiggy]

..........Where Thompson talks about gettin on his knees every night.

I think he was talking about praying, as opposed to your reason.

yet I knew it was only a matter of time...

Hey what am I? Chopped liver? I mentioned that in the very first reply. If only Tank were here he would have had a field day.

Yes, dear, you did, but you didn't take the shot yourself, it was just a bit of suggestion as to the possible impressions of the former court jester. (and I think I'll leave the chopped liver gimp reference alone)

[Rastak]

..........Where Thompson talks about gettin on his knees every night.

I think he was talking about praying, as opposed to your reason.

yet I knew it was only a matter of time...

Hey what am I? Chopped liver? I mentioned that in the very first reply. If only Tank were here he would have had a field day.

Yes, dear, you did, but you didn't take the shot yourself, it was just a bit of suggestion as to the possible impressions of the former court jester. (and I think I'll leave the chopped liver gimp reference alone)

I do miss the former court jester...he was harmless and pretty funny at times.

[b bulldog]

The interview reminded me of Rush Limbaugh interviewing Hillary Clinton but that would never happen.

[retailguy]

I do miss the former court jester...he was harmless and pretty funny at times.

Wonder if you'd say that if you had to continually delete the ficticious user names he created, or make sure to read every post he wrote to ensure he wasn't starting trouble, or look up each IP address to see if he was "talking" to himself in a thread with multiple users names to try to start shit with someone else? Harmless? Nope.

I'm glad the little punk is history.

[Packnut]

GM

I really don't understand the opinion that a GM should be treated with some kind of kid's gloves. They should have to face the heat and I don't just mean Teddy. The job in GB is different cause every other GM has an owner to answer to. Harlan admits to being hands off so should'nt Teddy get grilled by someone?

[retailguy]

Re: GM

I really don't understand the opinion that a GM should be treated with some kind of kid's gloves. They should have to face the heat and I don't just mean Teddy. The job in GB is different cause every other GM has an owner to answer to. Harlan admits to being hands off so should'nt Teddy get grilled by someone?

You seem to have forgotten that the fans have no right to complain. If he has the support of management that should be good enough for us.

[Packnut]

Re: GM

I really don't understand the opinion that a GM should be treated with some kind of kid's gloves. They should have to face the heat and I don't just mean Teddy. The job in GB is different cause every other GM has an owner to answer to. Harlan admits to being hands off so should'nt Teddy get grilled by someone?

You seem to have forgotten that the fans have no right to complain. If he has the support of management that should be good enough for us.

Yeah, I know us fans know nothing. Then again, we know we have shit for TE's which puts us one step up on Mr Thompson.......

[retailguy]

Re: GM

Yeah, I know us fans know nothing. Then again, we know we have shit for TE's which puts us one step up on Mr Thompson.......

Just remember, from the immortal words of our leader "We're going to win SOME games".

Don't despair, it's ONLY July...