Pack93z
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15 years ago
And they expected anything else from him.. his monotoned approach reminds me of a bored econ professor in college.

Again.. I think this might be the most anticipated draft I can remember for the Packers.. seriously with this class making up to our needs.. I think it can be a haul of sorts for us.

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/91042254.html 

Thompson speaks about the draft
By Greg A. Bedard of the Journal Sentinel

April 16, 2010 12:02 p.m. |(12) Comments

Green Bay - Ted Thompson is talking about the draft. Here's some of what he's saying:

* "We can do anything" when asked about whether he's shown he's more likely to trade up than in the past.
* Likes the three-day draft because that's what the commissioner changed it to.
* Said it's always good to be early on the board when the draft picks up the next day.
* Daryn Colledge, Tramon Williams, Johnny Jolly and Atari Bigby still have not signed their restricted offer sheets.
* When you get caught reaching for need, that's when you get in trouble. With our team, don't think we have to do that. I know I always say that but I mean it.
* Makes sense to get a left tackle, but it's "not necessary."
* If there's someone available that we think can do that then it will be a consideration, but we're not going to reach there.
* Brian Westbrook is a really good player, has been for some time. Other than that, nothing's imminent.
* Will take guys off the board for character. Happens every year.
* I think we have a chance to be a pretty good team. So my attitude going into the draft isn't any different.


"The oranges are dry; the apples are mealy; and the papayas... I don't know what's going on with the papayas!"
Kingkoopa
15 years ago
LOL Ted Thompson is frickin hysterical. If I was a writer I would hate him so much. Never says anything, but "We like the players we have".
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isocleas2
15 years ago
At first I thought it was a joke post making fun of the bland answers Ted gives. Classic.
Nonstopdrivel
15 years ago

* Likes the three-day draft because that's what the commissioner changed it to.

"pack93z" wrote:



That's an answer a four-year-old would be liable to give. I should know. I have a pair of them.
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15 years ago
Well it seem there was just a tiny bit more that Bedard omitted, but not much.. lol.

http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/ic/blogs/insider/2010/04/ted-thompson-will-talk-about-upcoming.html 

Friday, April 16, 2010
Ted Thompson talks about upcoming draft
Here is what Packers General Manager Ted Thompson had to say in his annual predraft press conference today:

*We'll do anything, including trading up, if something is of value and it helps the Packers.

*On the three-day draft format: There will be more trade conversations. When the rounds get to 5 minutes, that cuts into trade talk. The commissioner changed the format, so we love it (says while smiling).

* On disadvantages of new format: We haven't done it before. Change is not a comfortable thing for people like me in my business. It's different, so there's a certain amount of anxiety.

* Daryn Colledge, Tramon Williams, Johnny Jolly and Atari Bigby haven't signed their restricted free agent tenders.

* On what he's hoping to accomplish: We're hoping we get players that can help our team. If you get caught up in trying to reach for need at all, that's when you make mistakes.

*On last year's rookie class: Clay Matthews made an impact. Some guys got hurt. I thought they did pretty good. Hoping we can build on that.

*On whether you need a tackle from this draft: There are a lot of position where you could say we'd like to do this. I don't think it's a necessary thing.

*On why tackle isn't necessary: They are all important. Our offensive line group, our core is building up where we can have more flexibility. If there's someone available, that will be a consideration. We're not going to reach on someone.

*On Brian Westbrook: He's a good player but nothing is imminent.

*On character questions, will you take someone off your board: Yes. It happens every year.

* On draft class as a whole: It's a good draft class.

* On offensive line being a vexing position: It's an area that's normally a little more stable. Punting has been a vexing position for us.

*On trading up: It depends on circumstances. Weve moved up twice. Both times we felt like it was for players to give up extra picks.

*On short-term vs. long-term needs: It kind of depends on specific items. For much of draft, you are working on individual positions.

*He might consider drafting a punter, but he likes the two punters currently on the roster.

*On Obrien Schofield: I think hes viewed very highly. He was MVP of East-West game. Got late invitation to Senior Bowl. Its a shame he got hurt in Senior Bowl practice. Might be a little delay in getting started. Good player. Great kid.

*On good left tackles usually being drafted early: There are not that many of them. Sometimes you can get lucky.


"The oranges are dry; the apples are mealy; and the papayas... I don't know what's going on with the papayas!"
Nonstopdrivel
15 years ago
And from the "No shit, Sherlock" department:

On trading up: It depends on circumstances. Weve moved up twice. Both times we felt like it was for players to give up extra picks.

"Ted Thompson" wrote:


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IronMan
15 years ago

Punting has been a vexing position for us.

zombieslayer
15 years ago

Daryn Colledge, Tramon Williams, Johnny Jolly and Atari Bigby still have not signed their restricted offer sheets.



Williams, Jolly, and Bigby I want.
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BDota
15 years ago
Thomson often says a lot without really saying anything. I can understand why, but sometimes it drives me crazy.
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Rockmolder
15 years ago

* On draft class as a whole: It's a good draft class.



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