Lockdown Nominations

[GrnBay007]

I forgot all about the "Detractors". I think the "Detractors" were the ones that wanted Shermy out. I can't remember, looks like the "Detractors" knew what they were talking about.

I think the "Detractors" also doubted Favre on occasion. It was funny though....and then Mad would come along with a pic of Favre on his tractor.


Nutz, I was searching for that review you wrote of the practice you went to when you sat near the player's wives....can't find it. That was classic! What year was that?

[Deputy Nutz]

I forgot all about the "Detractors". I think the "Detractors" were the ones that wanted Shermy out. I can't remember, looks like the "Detractors" knew what they were talking about.

I think the "Detractors" also doubted Favre on occasion. It was funny though....and then Mad would come along with a pic of Favre on his tractor.


Nutz, I was searching for that review you wrote of the practice you went to when you sat near the player's wives....can't find it. That was classic! What year was that?

2006. Somebody, I think somebody reposted a while back.

[GrnBay007]

2006. Somebody, I think somebody reposted a while back.

I did last year I think....but not having any luck finding it now. Did you make the thread or add it to someone's? What month? C'mon....think, think!!!

[GrnBay007]

Found it......page 233

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Found it......page 233

lots going on today huh?

[texaspackerbacker]

Yeah, I guess I haven't used DETRACTOR much lately.

As I recall, I coined the term with regard to Packer stuff the off-season after we went 12-4, and Sherman had a career record of something like 52-28 for his career, yet some people were whining. Then what was it, 10-6 next? And the DETRACTORS got larger in number and more irrational in their rants. I think it was at that point that Sherman lost the GM job.

Then we had the injury-ruined 4-12 season, and all the DETRACTORS claimed vindication. Sherman got fired, and the rest is history.

I've probably used the word as much for anti-Thompson people in the early years too, though.

The key has been that even though the detractors got their way, and Sherman got run out of town, the replacements were essentially Sherman-esque. Some people might not believe that about Thompson, who has been cheaper than Sherman with regard to the cap, etc., but my two major requirements for a GM after Sherman were these: Stay the hell away from high price other team free agents AND don't stupidly tear down the team to rebuild. In those two key areas, Thompson has followed the Wolfe/Sherman tradition. As for a coaching successor, I said, get a cerebral coach, rather than some shallow motivation-type, AND don't go out and get some big name big ego big salary coach; Basically pick some sharp unknown, similar to Sherman when he came to Green Bay.

So while DETRACTORS may feel vindicated for hounding Sherman out of town, and having the team bounce back rapidly. I, too, feel vindicated because the success we see now has been done the good way--basically the Shernan way.

[GrnBay007]

Found it......page 233

lots going on today huh?

:P
Actually I started at page 286 and worked my way down...so it wasn't THAT bad.

[GrnBay007]

Yeah, I guess I haven't used DETRACTOR much lately.

Ahh, it wasn't a jab Tex...just thinking about the old days.

[Bretsky]

I think we should throw 007 in there first
Then aother PR babe
Then another

Good ole fashion Grail Match.

Oh yeah, then eventually I'll volunteer to be the referee.

[texaspackerbacker]

No offense taken. I was just reminiscing about those times too.

I still say Sherman gets a lot of bogus criticism, though.

[the_idle_threat]

I nominate Mad.

[Zool]

I think we should throw 007 in there first
Then aother PR babe
Then another

Good ole fashion Grail Match.

Oh yeah, then eventually I'll volunteer to be the referee.

Am I to assume that the lockdown is filled with jello and/or oil?

[Bretsky]

I think we should throw 007 in there first
Then aother PR babe
Then another

Good ole fashion Grail Match.

Oh yeah, then eventually I'll volunteer to be the referee.

Am I to assume that the lockdown is filled with jello and/or oil?

Good call; I have all of the supplies ready. Just need the babes now

[GrnBay007]

I think we should throw 007 in there first
Then aother PR babe
Then another

What? Are you looking for us to cook a meal for you slugs?

:P

[MJZiggy]

Ain't gonna happen. There's a reason I never got fat...