Thompson... 3-4 Switch not that big of deal.

Pack93z
Select Member Topic Starter

15 years ago

For all those expecting a urgent push for FA signings.. you might find this interesting.

Coy or matter of fact?

I wonder what a Helter Skelter Ted Thompson would look like. :lol:

More here..

Thompson, though, says implementing the change won't be so big of a deal.

"A veteran coach who coached the 3-4 for a long time said the only change is that one end plays with his hand up instead of on the ground," explained Thompson.

Other changes Packers fans have clamored for in the offseason has been one in personnel.

Much talk has come about trying to acquire defensive free agents like Carolina defensive end Julius Peppers, Tennessee defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth and Baltimore linebacker Bart Scott.

Thompson, however, might not be changing his free agent philosophy for this off-season.

"I don't think it's going to be the helter skelter that everyone is anticipating," said Thompson.

"The oranges are dry; the apples are mealy; and the papayas... I don't know what's going on with the papayas!"

Wanna join the discussion?! Login to your PACKERSHOME forum account or Register a new forum account

bozz_2006
Registered

15 years ago

beauty of thompson is that he has his game face perfected. if he was helter skelter, i don't think we'd be able to tell the difference.

Cheesey
Preferred Member

15 years ago

I just keep wondering......with Kampman as a LB, who will we have at DE?

DarkaneRules
Veteran Member

15 years ago

hahaha thompson... he always has the deer in headlights look doesn't he.

Circular Arguments: They are a heck of an annoyance

dhazer
Veteran Member

15 years ago

Oh great the Master Ted Thompson is already showing his hand and saying he won't get any big name free agents and will get the players thru the draft. Well if he does that i hope he has a backup plan for the new team he will be a gm for in 2010.

"Free agency is interesting and helpful. It's more important because it affects your team more. It effects the locker room. You need to be careful. The draft is more long term."

In recent years, the Packers have been able to sign more free agents than they actually did, with large sums of money left underneath the salary cap.

That has brought criticism upon Thompson for not doing "all he can" to try to improve the team.

"I don't pay much attention to it," said Thompson. "You have to stay on your plan. You can't sway every time the wind blows."

Just Imagine this for the next 6-9 years. What a ride it will be 🙂 (PS, Zero should charge for this)

ILikeThePackers39
Registered

15 years ago

OMG! What does he know?! None of our guys can play in a 3-4! We're doomed!

</fan over-reaction>

I think he's being coy, or more to the point, I don't think he's dumb enough to telegraph his plans and screw any leverage the organization might have.

I now cede the floor to the anti-Thompson brigade.

blank

digsthepack
Registered

15 years ago

PSSSST.....have you heard......TT kicks puppies and clubs baby seals for shits and giggles.

Pass it on......

State Motto: "Wisconsin, our serial murderers eat their kill!"

MassPackersFan
Member

15 years ago

Oh great the Master Ted Thompson is already showing his hand and saying he won't get any big name free agents and will get the players thru the draft.

"dhazer" wrote:

In this instance, "showing your hand" about being conservative, whether you're being honest or deceptive, doesn't really affect anything like the phrase "showing your hand" suggests it does. If he was showing his hand about wanting Suggs, for instance, then that would be a problem.

Since69
Registered

15 years ago

I just keep wondering......with Kampman as a LB, who will we have at DE?

"Cheesey" wrote:

Jenkins... and... (brace yourself)... HARRELL.

Yes. That Harrell.

porky88
Veteran Member

15 years ago

#10

I just keep wondering......with Kampman as a LB, who will we have at DE?

"Since69" wrote:

Jenkins... and... (brace yourself)... HARRELL.

Yes. That Harrell.

"Cheesey" wrote:

I wouldn't rule out Johnny Jolly either. I think he can play some end. I also think Thompson could look a Chris Canty whom is a free agent.

Cheesey you need to remember that DE is not a flashy position in the 3-4. Those guys aren't going to be getting the double digit sacks in this defense. It's the outside backers that should.

http://www.row12.com/

Important Information:

The PACKERSHOME uses cookies. By continuing to browse this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. More Details Close

Fan Shout

Zero2Cool (59m) : Mystery candidate in the Cowboys head coaching search believed to be Packers ST Coordinator Rich Bisaccia.

beast (14h) : Also why do both NYC teams have absolutely horrible OL for over a decade?

beast (14h) : I wonder why the Jets always hire defensive coaches to be head coach

Zero2Cool (22-Jan) : Still HC positions available out there. I wonder if Hafley pops up for one

Zero2Cool (22-Jan) : Trent Baalke is out as the Jaguars GM.

dfosterf (22-Jan) : Jeff Hafley would have been a better choice, fortunately they don't know that. Someone will figure that out next off season

Zero2Cool (22-Jan) : Aaron Glenn Planning To Take Jets HC Job

dfosterf (22-Jan) : Martha- C'est mon boulot! 😁

Zero2Cool (22-Jan) : Thank you

wpr (22-Jan) : Z, glad you are feeling better.

wpr (22-Jan) : My son and D-I-L work for UM. It's a way to pick on them.

Zero2Cool (22-Jan) : Thank you. I rarely get sick, and even more rarely sick to the point I can't work.

wpr (22-Jan) : Beast- back to yesterday, I CAN say OSU your have been Michigan IF the odds of making the playoffs were more urgent.

dfosterf (22-Jan) : Glad to hear you are feeling a bit better.

Zero2Cool (22-Jan) : I've been near death ill last several days, finally feel less dead and site issues.

Zero2Cool (22-Jan) : It is a big deal. This host is having issues. It's frustrating.

Martha Careful (22-Jan) : just kidding...it was down

Martha Careful (22-Jan) : you were blocked yesterday, due to a a recalcitrant demeanor yesterday in the penalty box for a recalcitrant demeanor

dfosterf (22-Jan) : Was that site shutdown on your end or mine? No big deal, just curious

beast (21-Jan) : That way teams like Indiana and SMU don't make the conference championships by simply avoiding all the other good teams in their own confere

beast (21-Jan) : Also, with these "Super Conferences" instead of a single conference champion, have 4 teams make a Conference playoffs.

beast (21-Jan) : Also in college football, is a bye week a good or bad thing?

Martha Careful (21-Jan) : The tournament format was fine. Seeding could use some work.

beast (21-Jan) : You can't assume Ohio State would of won the Michigan game...

beast (21-Jan) : Rankings were 1) Oregon 2) Georgia 3) Texas 4) Penn State 5) Notre Dame 6) Ohio State, none of the rest mattered

wpr (21-Jan) : Texas, ND and OSU would have been fighting for the final 2 slots.

wpr (21-Jan) : Oregon and Georgia were locks. Without the luxury of extra playoff berths, Ohios St would have been more focused on Michigan game.

wpr (21-Jan) : Zero, no. If there were only 4 teams Ohio State would have been one of them. Boise St and ASU would not have been selected.

Zero2Cool (21-Jan) : So that was 7 vs 8, that means in BCS they never would made it?

Martha Careful (21-Jan) : A great game. Give ND credit for coming back, although I am please with the outcome.

Mucky Tundra (21-Jan) : FG to make it academic

Mucky Tundra (21-Jan) : and there's the dagger

Mucky Tundra (21-Jan) : ooooo 8 point game with 4 minutes to go!

Mucky Tundra (21-Jan) : ooooooooohhhhhh he missed!

Mucky Tundra (21-Jan) : Ooooo that completion makes things VERY interesting

Mucky Tundra (21-Jan) : Game not over yet

beast (21-Jan) : Oh yeah, Georgia starting quarterback season ending elbow injury

beast (21-Jan) : Sadly something happened to Georgia... they should be playing in this game against Ohio State

beast (21-Jan) : I thought Ohio State and Texas were both better than Notre Dame & Penn State

Mucky Tundra (21-Jan) : Notre Lame getting rolled

Martha Careful (21-Jan) : Ohio State just got punched in the gut. Lets see how they respond

Mucky Tundra (21-Jan) : Notre Lame vs the Luckeyes, bleh

Mucky Tundra (21-Jan) : Oh snap!!!

Zero2Cool (21-Jan) : Even Stevie Wonder can see that.

Zero2Cool (21-Jan) : Nah, you see Lions OC leaving to be HC of Bears is directly related to Packers.

Mucky Tundra (21-Jan) : ohhhhhhh Zero is in TROUBLE

packerfanoutwest (21-Jan) : Zero, per your orders, check Bearshome, not packershome

Zero2Cool (20-Jan) : Then he'll land with another team and flourish.

Zero2Cool (20-Jan) : Ben going to Bears. He'll be out in 3 years.

Mucky Tundra (20-Jan) : what's so funny?

Please sign in to use Fan Shout

2024 Packers Schedule

Friday, Sep 6 @ 7:15 PM

Eagles

29 - 34

Sunday, Sep 15 @ 12:00 PM

COLTS

16 - 10

Sunday, Sep 22 @ 12:00 PM

Titans

30 - 14

Sunday, Sep 29 @ 12:00 PM

VIKINGS

29 - 31

Sunday, Oct 6 @ 3:25 PM

Rams

24 - 19

Sunday, Oct 13 @ 12:00 PM

CARDINALS

34 - 13

Sunday, Oct 20 @ 12:00 PM

TEXANS

24 - 22

Sunday, Oct 27 @ 12:00 PM

Jaguars

30 - 27

Sunday, Nov 3 @ 3:25 PM

LIONS

14 - 24

Sunday, Nov 17 @ 12:00 PM

Bears

20 - 19

Sunday, Nov 24 @ 3:25 PM

49ERS

38 - 10

Thursday, Nov 28 @ 7:20 PM

DOLPHINS

30 - 17

Thursday, Dec 5 @ 7:15 PM

Lions

31 - 34

Sunday, Dec 15 @ 7:20 PM

Seahawks

30 - 13

Monday, Dec 23 @ 7:15 PM

SAINTS

34 - 0

Sunday, Dec 29 @ 3:25 PM

Vikings

25 - 27

Sunday, Jan 5 @ 12:00 PM

BEARS

22 - 24

Sunday, Jan 12 @ 3:30 PM

Eagles

10 - 22