The Silver Haired Teddy Bear Deserves A Snuggle

[The Shadow]

What guise(s) is tank going by these days?
I have my own suspicions.....

[RashanGary]

I get a strange suspicion that Merlin is really HH disguised.

[HarveyWallbangers]

I think my old friend Retail Guy, is either dead, or he's hangin' low, waiting for the team slide so he can whack me with a few "I told you so's."

I like this new guy, SOV.

[Rastak]

I think my old friend Retail Guy, is either dead, or he's hangin' low, waiting for the team slide so he can whack me with a few "I told you so's."

I like this new guy, SOV.

Dude was just calling it as he saw it. You have to admit, he was firing missles at the Sherman team before everyone was willing to agree.


Now that doesn't make me either happy or sad....I just love the Nascar bookmobile joke.......

[retailguy]

I think my old friend Retail Guy, is either dead, or he's hangin' low, waiting for the team slide so he can whack me with a few "I told you so's."

Nope, I'm still around. Not posting much as I have a very sick family member, coupled with a very busy fall season at work. I jump in, two or three times a day to read a few posts, but for the most part, I'm MIA, too busy and too tired.

Not because the Packers are winning, though. I'm enjoying that very much, and as I've said before I'm VERY stunned. I'm not in the Merlin camp, though I agree as others have stated Ted shouldn't get all the credit, but sure deserves some. I still don't like him, but, hey, so what?

see my "mea culpa", in week 12 or 13 as promised if this winning streak keeps up, which it surely looks today like it will. I give big kudos to the team, MM and Ted for the recent 2 game win streak on the road. Quite impressive.

On a side note, I wore my Packer Jacket to dinner tonight. A local Bears fan gave me the thumbs down, his buddy gave me the thumbs up. I walked over, shook the friends hand, looked at the Bears fan and told him that we shared something in common. Told him my favorite football player played for the Bears and that I hoped Jerry Angelo signed him to a 10 year contract. He told me that Urlacher wouldn't last that long.... to which I smiled. Then he said, "who"? and I replied "Rex Grossman". His buddy burst out laughing and I said "Rex is my new hero. I love the effect he's had on the 2007 Bears"....

Gotta love the Bears fans....

[cheesner]

I think my old friend Retail Guy, is either dead, or he's hangin' low, waiting for the team slide so he can whack me with a few "I told you so's."

Nope, I'm still around. Not posting much as I have a very sick family member, coupled with a very busy fall season at work. I jump in, two or three times a day to read a few posts, but for the most part, I'm MIA, too busy and too tired.

Not because the Packers are winning, though. I'm enjoying that very much, and as I've said before I'm VERY stunned. I'm not in the Merlin camp, though I agree as others have stated Ted shouldn't get all the credit, but sure deserves some. I still don't like him, but, hey, so what?

see my "mea culpa", in week 12 or 13 as promised if this winning streak keeps up, which it surely looks today like it will. I give big kudos to the team, MM and Ted for the recent 2 game win streak on the road. Quite impressive.

On a side note, I wore my Packer Jacket to dinner tonight. A local Bears fan gave me the thumbs down, his buddy gave me the thumbs up. I walked over, shook the friends hand, looked at the Bears fan and told him that we shared something in common. Told him my favorite football player played for the Bears and that I hoped Jerry Angelo signed him to a 10 year contract. He told me that Urlacher wouldn't last that long.... to which I smiled. Then he said, "who"? and I replied "Rex Grossman". His buddy burst out laughing and I said "Rex is my new hero. I love the effect he's had on the 2007 Bears"....

Gotta love the Bears fans....

For all the disagreements fought out here on RP, we can all unite in our hatred of the bears.

Kumbaya my friend. Kumbaya!

PS Hope your family member is feeling better.

[Scott Campbell]

...Not posting much as I have a very sick family member........

Sorry to hear that RG - wish you both the best.

[mmmdk]

At midseason Packers are 7-1; I would never have thunk it! The Packer 2007 schedule just looked too tough.

The second half of the season is coming up and it's now the real test comes - for any NFL team. Be it soul searching or stepping up your game; fact is that talent or lack of talent will be revealed.

Here's some other predictions that's been made prior to the season:

A lot thought the Packers OL were a strenght? Not even a half truth as run blocking/cutting is atrocious. Pass protection is so-so.

The Packer receivers took shots prior to the season, now, it's the strenght of the team.

Favre was done! Favre is not done; Favre is awesome.

TT is an awesome/bad GM? Neither really but his plan is at least solid.

McCarthy is an awesome/ HC? The arrow points upward but how will he fare in a playoff game?

The Packers D is a top 5 D? Not quite but still ok.

The Packer RBs are toast? The Packer RBs are still toast yet Grant has shown good running, running with power and little help from OL.

Fact is: most don't know sh!t. Fact is (also): most know a lot....or is lady fortuna just shining on ya?

[mmmdk]

Thompson >>> Sherman

Wuhuu, I agree!

I've backed TT most of the way sans "the Moss affair". I've been on McCarthy's back but I'm beginning to lighten up here. Still, it pains me to see Pats & Moss have success. Then again, I love the JJ pick.

But I gotta ask: is this Packer season a cinderella season or a sign of things to come? I'm confused as I see Favre as our only super star.

[Merlin]

cpk1994 wrote:

Lurker64 wrote:
We're 7-1, why are we arguing about the GM now?

Either Thompson is responsible for shaping the roster to get us to 7-1, or he didn't mess it up enough to prevent us from going 7-1. Either way, the man deserves some credit doesn't he?

NO one is arguing except Merlin. Why? Becuase Merlin keeps failing in his arguments and is grasping at straws while choking on the fact that the Packers are 7-1 and TT's getting credit. He tried picking Rodgers - Failed. Then he moved on to Mason Crosby; failed again. So now he is trying to kick at TT again and is failing again. Same old boring routine. But still fun to laugh at. Incidently, Woodbuck seems to be very quiet these days. He and Merlin must be cuddling together as the only two left in the TT Haters clubhouse.

If you think I am the only person who doesn't like the way Thompson is going about things, there is your first reality check. If you think I am failing at my arguments and grasping at straws then why do you have to make things up in order to get your point across? Reality Check number two. Tried "picking" on Rodgers? No "try" about it, in my opinion the guy doesn't have it. My stance has not changed nor will it until he proves me wrong, that's reality check number three. "moved to Mason Crosby", and I did this when? Oh I see, you can make shit up but I can't have a concern about the performance he had in the one game. And you make that "going after", nice way to read into air. I never went after Crosby, not once...Reality check four and counting. "'Kick at TT again", wtf you mean "again". When have I stopped? Despite the fact I have gotten the point across several times for those that can read that if 3T deserves credit for the good things then he deserves equal credit for the bad things, something of which only idiot bias supporters like yourself (hypocrites) don't seem to comprehend. Oh yeah, it does require a 3rd grade education so I guess that leaves you out. Reality check 5.

Never let reality interfere with your logic my friend, you are the ruler of your world.

[cheesner]

cpk1994 wrote:

Lurker64 wrote:
We're 7-1, why are we arguing about the GM now?

Either Thompson is responsible for shaping the roster to get us to 7-1, or he didn't mess it up enough to prevent us from going 7-1. Either way, the man deserves some credit doesn't he?

NO one is arguing except Merlin. Why? Becuase Merlin keeps failing in his arguments and is grasping at straws while choking on the fact that the Packers are 7-1 and TT's getting credit. He tried picking Rodgers - Failed. Then he moved on to Mason Crosby; failed again. So now he is trying to kick at TT again and is failing again. Same old boring routine. But still fun to laugh at. Incidently, Woodbuck seems to be very quiet these days. He and Merlin must be cuddling together as the only two left in the TT Haters clubhouse.

If you think I am the only person who doesn't like the way Thompson is going about things, there is your first reality check. If you think I am failing at my arguments and grasping at straws then why do you have to make things up in order to get your point across? Reality Check number two. Tried "picking" on Rodgers? No "try" about it, in my opinion the guy doesn't have it. My stance has not changed nor will it until he proves me wrong, that's reality check number three. "moved to Mason Crosby", and I did this when? Oh I see, you can make shit up but I can't have a concern about the performance he had in the one game. And you make that "going after", nice way to read into air. I never went after Crosby, not once...Reality check four and counting. "'Kick at TT again", wtf you mean "again". When have I stopped? Despite the fact I have gotten the point across several times for those that can read that if 3T deserves credit for the good things then he deserves equal credit for the bad things, something of which only idiot bias supporters like yourself (hypocrites) don't seem to comprehend. Oh yeah, it does require a 3rd grade education so I guess that leaves you out. Reality check 5.

Never let reality interfere with your logic my friend, you are the ruler of your world.

He said you were one of two posters still hating TT. Although many disagree with how he is doing his job, most agree that he is seeing a lot of success this season. You on the other hand, appear to be still kicking him despite his obvious success.

You are correct that TT should be held accountable for his mistakes as well as his successes. By virtue of the Packers playing well, his successes are vastly outweighing his mistakes. Most on this site, I believe feel this way. You have too look at the whole picture, and it is looking very good. I bet if you found a million dollar picaso original at a rummage sale for $10, you would be bitching that the frame is ugly.

[swede]

I was in the public library last week and some homeless guy was using the computer.

He was gnashing his teeth and growling paranoid thoughts about some unknown persons that were out to get him.

It was all tolerated until he stood up and started screaming profanities at the monitor as if the computer itself were arguing with him. Then the library cop came in and booted him out.

I guess I'd forgotten about it until I read a few of Merlin's recent posts.

[Carolina_Packer]

cpk1994 wrote:

Lurker64 wrote:
We're 7-1, why are we arguing about the GM now?

Either Thompson is responsible for shaping the roster to get us to 7-1, or he didn't mess it up enough to prevent us from going 7-1. Either way, the man deserves some credit doesn't he?

NO one is arguing except Merlin. Why? Becuase Merlin keeps failing in his arguments and is grasping at straws while choking on the fact that the Packers are 7-1 and TT's getting credit. He tried picking Rodgers - Failed. Then he moved on to Mason Crosby; failed again. So now he is trying to kick at TT again and is failing again. Same old boring routine. But still fun to laugh at. Incidently, Woodbuck seems to be very quiet these days. He and Merlin must be cuddling together as the only two left in the TT Haters clubhouse.

If you think I am the only person who doesn't like the way Thompson is going about things, there is your first reality check. If you think I am failing at my arguments and grasping at straws then why do you have to make things up in order to get your point across? Reality Check number two. Tried "picking" on Rodgers? No "try" about it, in my opinion the guy doesn't have it. My stance has not changed nor will it until he proves me wrong, that's reality check number three. "moved to Mason Crosby", and I did this when? Oh I see, you can make shit up but I can't have a concern about the performance he had in the one game. And you make that "going after", nice way to read into air. I never went after Crosby, not once...Reality check four and counting. "'Kick at TT again", wtf you mean "again". When have I stopped? Despite the fact I have gotten the point across several times for those that can read that if 3T deserves credit for the good things then he deserves equal credit for the bad things, something of which only idiot bias supporters like yourself (hypocrites) don't seem to comprehend. Oh yeah, it does require a 3rd grade education so I guess that leaves you out. Reality check 5.

Never let reality interfere with your logic my friend, you are the ruler of your world.

1. Name anyone else here, or do a new post with a survey of those who "don't like the way Thompson is going about things", and gather results; get input.

2. It's easy to sit back and say Rodgers "doesn't have it", but nobody including yourself really knows that for sure, unless you have a crystal ball.

3. OK, you were misunderstood on your stance regarding Crosby, whatever that may have been originally.

4. OK, we get it, you've never stopped disagreeing with the way Thompson "goes about things", but you do give him some credit and have changed your signature.

5. "only idiot bias supporters like yourself (hypocrites) don't seem to comprehend. Oh yeah, it does require a 3rd grade education so I guess that leaves you out." We're all fans of the same team, are we not? Let's not take ourselves or our opinions so seriously that we have to get personal. No use in that, and except a self-serving one.

Look, like it or not, TT and Rodgers are employed by the team that we all cheer for. I guess they will have to try and succeed in their jobs despite any support from you from the sounds of it. You may have your way of doing things, but you are not in charge. None of us are. Why not just lighten up, be a fan, have fun with all of this and not take yourself or this stuff too seriously? It's fun to be passionate and care, but not to the point where you make an ass of yourself. Does that mean you have to agree with everyone? Of course not, but when you disagree, show class. Give respect, get respect.

[The Shadow]

cpk1994 wrote:

Lurker64 wrote:
We're 7-1, why are we arguing about the GM now?

Either Thompson is responsible for shaping the roster to get us to 7-1, or he didn't mess it up enough to prevent us from going 7-1. Either way, the man deserves some credit doesn't he?

NO one is arguing except Merlin. Why? Becuase Merlin keeps failing in his arguments and is grasping at straws while choking on the fact that the Packers are 7-1 and TT's getting credit. He tried picking Rodgers - Failed. Then he moved on to Mason Crosby; failed again. So now he is trying to kick at TT again and is failing again. Same old boring routine. But still fun to laugh at. Incidently, Woodbuck seems to be very quiet these days. He and Merlin must be cuddling together as the only two left in the TT Haters clubhouse.

If you think I am the only person who doesn't like the way Thompson is going about things, there is your first reality check. If you think I am failing at my arguments and grasping at straws then why do you have to make things up in order to get your point across? Reality Check number two. Tried "picking" on Rodgers? No "try" about it, in my opinion the guy doesn't have it. My stance has not changed nor will it until he proves me wrong, that's reality check number three. "moved to Mason Crosby", and I did this when? Oh I see, you can make shit up but I can't have a concern about the performance he had in the one game. And you make that "going after", nice way to read into air. I never went after Crosby, not once...Reality check four and counting. "'Kick at TT again", wtf you mean "again". When have I stopped? Despite the fact I have gotten the point across several times for those that can read that if 3T deserves credit for the good things then he deserves equal credit for the bad things, something of which only idiot bias supporters like yourself (hypocrites) don't seem to comprehend. Oh yeah, it does require a 3rd grade education so I guess that leaves you out. Reality check 5.

Never let reality interfere with your logic my friend, you are the ruler of your world.

Nice to see you finally retired the "TT IS DISASTER, TT IS THE ANTI-CHRIST, TT KILLED KENNEDY" signature.
We were all very embarrassed for you
Good move!

[son of a vic]

I think my old friend Retail Guy, is either dead, or he's hangin' low, waiting for the team slide so he can whack me with a few "I told you so's."

Nope, I'm still around. Not posting much as I have a very sick family member, coupled with a very busy fall season at work. I jump in, two or three times a day to read a few posts, but for the most part, I'm MIA, too busy and too tired.

Not because the Packers are winning, though. I'm enjoying that very much, and as I've said before I'm VERY stunned. I'm not in the Merlin camp, though I agree as others have stated Ted shouldn't get all the credit, but sure deserves some. I still don't like him, but, hey, so what?

see my "mea culpa", in week 12 or 13 as promised if this winning streak keeps up, which it surely looks today like it will. I give big kudos to the team, MM and Ted for the recent 2 game win streak on the road. Quite impressive.

On a side note, I wore my Packer Jacket to dinner tonight. A local Bears fan gave me the thumbs down, his buddy gave me the thumbs up. I walked over, shook the friends hand, looked at the Bears fan and told him that we shared something in common. Told him my favorite football player played for the Bears and that I hoped Jerry Angelo signed him to a 10 year contract. He told me that Urlacher wouldn't last that long.... to which I smiled. Then he said, "who"? and I replied "Rex Grossman". His buddy burst out laughing and I said "Rex is my new hero. I love the effect he's had on the 2007 Bears"....

Gotta love the Bears fans....

It took a few days, but we finally have one Ted hater show some class.
Best wishes, RG.