TheOnlyThing Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 22 minutes ago, Tyty said: Hmm for the most part packers fans still back Thompson. Wasn't expecting that. Usually when things get ugly, ignorant fans like to trash everything even after praising it all in prior years. Insightful Packer fans recognize management did an excellent job during Thompson's first 6 years (2005-2010 adding Rodgers, Greg Jennings, James Jones, Jordy Nelson, Jermichael Finley, Josh Sitton, TJ Lang, Bryan Bulaga, Charles Woodson, Tramon Williams, Nick Collins, Clay Matthews, BJ Raji, and others), which ended with a Super Bowl victory. They also recognize the last seven years (after John Schneider departed the front office to become Seattle's GM, John Dorsey left for KC, and Reggie McKenzie went to Oakland, all between 2010-2012) Thompson has been GM have not been nearly as successful and that Aaron Rodgers has masked talent deficiencies, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Hence, these fans are applauding Team President for taking decisive, if tardy, action today by moving on from Ted Thompson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAF-N72EX Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 27 minutes ago, incognito_man said: most of our fans here are not and can (and still do) appreciate what TT built. That's because those privileged fans that expect nothing less than a trophy year in year out don't know what it's like to go into a season only HOPING for 8 wins. So winning the division and making the playoffs damn near every year is nothing to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incognito_man Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 2 minutes ago, JustAnotherFan said: That's because those privileged fans that expect nothing less than a trophy year in year out don't know what it's like to go into a season only HOPING for 8 wins. So winning the division and making the playoffs damn near every year is nothing to them. Yep. Intelligent fans recognize that it is relatively easy for good GMs to build a great team (certainly not easy but comparitively easy, anyway) compared to sustaining a great team. Some fans don't understand that distinction, or ignore it to suit their agendas. The league is designed to make bad teams good and good teams bad via draft capital (the only net influx available). Further, good teams lose their front office talent as well. There are so many more levels to the game than surface fans care to admit; many just want to (and expect to) win a trophy every year and want to fire someone if it doesn't happen. Thankfully, most GB posters on this site don't fall into that group. They (we) are a pretty deep thinking bunch and appreciate what we've gotten to experience as fans. Having NE exist at the same time gives unrealistic expectations as well. Oh well, their loss if they aren't enjoying and understanding the product they've been fortunate enough to enjoy the last decade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAF-N72EX Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 1 minute ago, incognito_man said: Having NE exist at the same time gives unrealistic expectations as well. A-freaking-men on your entire post but this quote above cannot be said enough! I am tired of hearing "well look at the Patriots" as if that's the norm. And that's regarding almost any subject that's brought up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Ramster Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Dunno.. It's kinda like seahawk fans who blindly fail to register any bad news.. Bennet is a punk. Fans: No he's the spirit and fire we need. Earl wants to play for dallas.. Fans: Who wouldn't? He grew up a cowboys fan.. Kam might retire. Fans: He brought us a championship and he want's to see his child grow up. It's like that meme where the dog is drinking his cup of coffee and there is fire around him! IT'S FINE. TT can do no harm.. 1 SB? And you're applauding him as he found a cure for cancer? I would be escorting TT looking for retirement communities in FL with miniature golf! To stay the hell away from my team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 I regret opening this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldfishwars Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 12 hours ago, Bullet Club said: Wolf please He must be good because his relative was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacReady Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 5 hours ago, NormSizedMidget said: I regret opening this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugger Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 11 hours ago, Ketchup said: 8 straight playoff appearances and 3 nfc championship games along with a ring is what he accomplished with his personnel decisions. There are people who believe it is all Rodgers that got us to the playoffs for 8 straight years. Rodgers is great but no one player can do this without a little help from his teammates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugger Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 9 hours ago, Darkness said: Footballsfuture: Where Packer fans swore their allegiance to the mediocrity Thompson surrounded Rodgers with to the bitter end ? Evidently you don't read the Packers subforum. There have been several fans there (and on other online Packers forums) who were more than ready to move on from Thompson for a while now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugger Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 7 hours ago, TheOnlyThing said: Insightful Packer fans recognize management did an excellent job during Thompson's first 6 years (2005-2010 adding Rodgers, Greg Jennings, James Jones, Jordy Nelson, Jermichael Finley, Josh Sitton, TJ Lang, Bryan Bulaga, Charles Woodson, Tramon Williams, Nick Collins, Clay Matthews, BJ Raji, and others), which ended with a Super Bowl victory. They also recognize the last seven years (after John Schneider departed the front office to become Seattle's GM, John Dorsey left for KC, and Reggie McKenzie went to Oakland, all between 2010-2012) Thompson has been GM have not been nearly as successful and that Aaron Rodgers has masked talent deficiencies, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Hence, these fans are applauding Team President for taking decisive, if tardy, action today by moving on from Ted Thompson. I don't know if Murphy made this move. I wouldn't be surprised if this decision was Ted's alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltarich87 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 37 minutes ago, Pugger said: I don't know if Murphy made this move. I wouldn't be surprised if this decision was Ted's alone. Sounds like it was Murphy's call http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2018/01/01/packers-replace-gm-ted-thompson/994801001/?hootPostID=16e43f1b184e2233d6ebfc4c8fc0b8c0 Quote The Packers did not release any information on the decision, but a source said it was Murphy’s decision to start the transition from the 64-year-old Thompson to new front-office leadership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugger Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 4 minutes ago, deltarich87 said: Sounds like it was Murphy's call http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2018/01/01/packers-replace-gm-ted-thompson/994801001/?hootPostID=16e43f1b184e2233d6ebfc4c8fc0b8c0 Perhaps Murphy feared we could lose the heir apparent to another team so the move was made now instead of at the end of Ted's contract after the 2018 season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mox Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 1 hour ago, goldfishwars said: He must be good because his relative was Hopefully he’s just as good. Ive liked him since I spoke to him a while back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malik Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Good. It's been a while since the Packers have been a well rounded team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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