Does anybody know where I can get a Ted Thompson Jersey?

[The Leaper]

Remind me why you think Jennings and Jones were wasted picks and why you'd rather have Walker? And if you recall we did draft an RB (actually 2) this season one high and who did we get with that 2nd round pick we got for Walker? (I'm asking because I actually don't remember)

I'm not saying they were wasted picks. Nutz said that Favre is doing so well because of the receivers THOMPSON got for him...in a way suggesting Wolf and Sherman didn't do enough in that regard.

I'm pointing out that Sherman DID give Favre a great receiver in Javon Walker...who is the most gifted receiver Favre has ever worked with outside of Sharpe. Thompson shooed Walker out of town, and had to use a bunch of high draft picks to replace him in the process.

You can drag out a whole lotta stats. When Jennings or Jones top these...

89-1382-12
19 catches 20+ yards
7 catches 40+ yards
63 first downs

...get back to me. Walker was a stud...you can hate him all you want, but the guy is a tremendous receiver. He probably is kicking himself for being an asshat at this point. The football gods have not been kind to him after he opened his yap.

[MJZiggy]

. He probably is kicking himself for being an asshat at this point. The football gods have not been kind to him after he opened his yap.

Exactly. So what would have been the point of keeping him?

[The Leaper]

Exactly. So what would have been the point of keeping him?

Because he is damn good receiver? Given the circumstances as they happened, Thompson made the right choice. I'm not arguing about that.

I wish Thompson would've made a little more effort to keep Javon HAPPY and in Green Bay before it all went in the crapper...but that is beside the point now. I've always understood Javon's viewpoint and Thompson's viewpoint. Neither was really wrong IMO, although I wish it would've happened differently. Javon is a good kid with a lot of talent.

I was merely pointing out that you can't claim that Sherman failed to provide Favre with any receiving weapons...and Javon is exhibit A.

[Carolina_Packer]

Walker put himself and Thompson in a tough spot. Just because you can doesn't mean you should, and Javon could have handled his business so much better than he did. Was he within his "rights" to act like he did? Yes, but for any of you who have children, or brothers and sisters, if you saw them kicking and screaming, carrying on and then rewarded by the parents, what would you think of the parents?

It's too bad how he got hurt after standing down and coming back to play, but that's life. To then go off the deep end like he did, was his own choosing. I lost a lot of respect for the way he handled his business, even if it was all a charade to make a last ditch effort to get an extension. When he came to Green Bay and you heard about him apologizing to Favre on a plane ride back from a preseason game to Oakland where he had some drops, and saw how hard he pushed to get better and train, it was a shame that he painted himself into a corner and forced a deal. Thompson's hands were pretty much tied.

[Deputy Nutz]

This isn't about Javon Walker, Sherman tried to bring talent, he would have been a cancer instead of a bad GM if he didn't. He realized the Packers were thin at wide out and he drafted Walker, and he traded for Glenn. Neither one worked out long term, remember you draft the person not just the player.

Thompson has relied more on character when drafting then Sherman did, Jennings, and Jones are both good receivers but both have excellent character, I can't predict their future, but I don't see a hold out with either of them.

I believe Sherman made promises that he couldn't keep when he was removed as GM. I think he promised Walker a new deal, and he no longer had the authority to grant it.

[LaFours]

A Thompson Oilers jersey would be sweet to sport at Lambeau right now.

Amen. That's the focus here. If we could figure out his # and such, we could take this project on ourselves.

[Tyrone Bigguns]

Thompson didn't drive Walker out of town. He was injured and he made a decision.

As usual some folks have a selective memory. Walker was unhappy long before TT arrived. He wanted a contract renogiation after the 04 season and 2 pro bowls. A certain GM didn't believe in redoing contracts. That GM held that position with a DB who we coulda used as well and wouldn't have drafted 2 FREAKING LOSERS.

By the time TT arrived, Walker was already on his last nerve. Not to mention how he felt that Brett broke the code among players.

[Deputy Nutz]

Thompson didn't drive Walker out of town. He was injured and he made a decision.

As usual some folks have a selective memory. Walker was unhappy long before TT arrived. He wanted a contract renogiation after the 04 season and 2 pro bowls. A certain GM didn't believe in redoing contracts. That GM held that position with a DB who we coulda used as well and wouldn't have drafted 2 FREAKING LOSERS.

By the time TT arrived, Walker was already on his last nerve. Not to mention how he felt that Brett broke the code among players.

Sorry Walker only went to one pro bowl as a Packer. Then he got hurt the first game of the '05 season. Mike Sherman made the deal to trade away McKenzie, and it was the right move. TT trading away the recovering Walker was the right move. Thompson was the GM when Walker switch agents to Drew Rosenhaus and demanded more money. It was the McKenzie situation that made Bob Harlan question his decision in making Sherman the General Manager and removing him from the position, not the Walker situation.

[The Leaper]

Thompson didn't drive Walker out of town. He was injured and he made a decision.

You are right...Thompson took a chance that he could wait one more year before making a decision on Walker and commiting to him long term. I understand that logic, although I personally felt that Walker was a good enough prospect that you didn't need more time to prove his ability as an elite WR.

When Walker got hurt, the fact that Green Bay refused to give him the security of a long term deal all but ended the relationship with the Packers...and Thompson was more or less forced to get rid of Walker.

You can say Walker was ridiculous for demanding money after his big year...but as we all witnessed just yesterday, life isn't a guarantee. Walker was looking to provide for his family with a major deal with a significant signing bonus...just in case. I can see Walker's side of the argument as well.

As usual some folks have a selective memory. Walker was unhappy long before TT arrived. He wanted a contract renogiation after the 04 season and 2 pro bowls. A certain GM didn't believe in redoing contracts. That GM held that position with a DB who we coulda used as well and wouldn't have drafted 2 FREAKING LOSERS.

I think you are wrong in this. I remember Walker getting impatient on his contract after Thompson came aboard as GM. I know he held out after the 2004 season when Thompson was the GM after being hired early in 2005. Perhaps Walker mentioned his contract before Thompson was hired?? I don't recall when Walker first made a stink on his contract.

Thompson had the chance to lock up Walker long term when he held out prior to the 2005 season, but refused to deal with Walker. If Walker hadn't got hurt, he may have been OK with staying in Green Bay after 2005 if they showed him a lot of money. The injury all but guaranteed he was out the door.

[Carolina_Packer]

Thompson wore #51 for the Houston Oilers:

http://www.classicnfl.freeservers.com/catalog_1.html

It was really hard to find, but I found it.

As far as getting a custom Houston Oilers jersey, here is a source that I found:
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I spoke with a guy named Jim (seemed nice) who said they do a lot of jerseys for Earl Campbell to do autograph signings so it wouldn't be any big deal to customize another name/number on the uniform, and you could go home/road uni! Jim said the cost would be $139 and since it's custom, he estimated it would take 3-4 weeks. I'd recommend calling since it's a custom order.

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[Oscar]

I thought we had some cap issues when Walker started demanding the big coin..I could be wrong and really think its old news.. Put me down for a vintage Oilers/T.T. jersey! I'll wear it next season when I make my first posters game. :P

[HarveyWallbangers]

Thompson wore #51 for the Houston Oilers:

http://www.classicnfl.freeservers.com/catalog_1.html

These are sweet. It would be cool for everyone to wear one of these to the Rats game next year.

[Tarlam!]

Thompson wore #51 for the Houston Oilers:

http://www.classicnfl.freeservers.com/catalog_1.html

These are sweet. It would be cool for everyone to wear one of these to the Rats game next year.

Count me in. I want one!!!

Let's get the group order going. I suggest Ziggy to handle the treasury. I can vouch for her trutworthiness. She has full access to my credit cards for over a month and only bought a Ferrari and a condo....

[MJZiggy]

Well that was your own fault for being stupid enough to hand over those numbers. You KNOW I like a sweet ride.

[GBRulz]

Thompson wore #51 for the Houston Oilers:

http://www.classicnfl.freeservers.com/catalog_1.html

These are sweet. It would be cool for everyone to wear one of these to the Rats game next year.

and leave my Favre jersey at home? Sacrilege darling.