Players do not want to play in Green Bay· Page 3

The_Green_Ninja
Senior Member

15 years ago

You know guys, maybe if this is true, just maybe, this is why we build through the DRAFT, because we can't build through FA.

TwinkieGorilla
Member

15 years ago

#22

dudes.

* it's a small town
* it's the mid-west (not exactly "party time")
* it's fucking COLD
* we don't have the most stable environment lately
* the Packers are not a "showy" organization and frown upon this.

also:

* people have really funny accents

I agree with Twinkiegorilla.

bozz_2006 wrote:

beast
Select Member

15 years ago

#23

You know guys, maybe if this is true, just maybe, this is why we build through the DRAFT, because we can't build through FA.

"The_Green_Ninja" wrote:

Well I don't think it's the reason... I think Thompson doesn't like throwing around money over paying them is the reason and face it most teams don't let good players that are also good in the locker room go very often. I think we scored huge in Pickett and amazingly in Woodson. But clearly this doesn't help ether...

As far as the hair cut thing I don't think we have to worry about that problem with Harris, Bigby, Hawk and Matthews :icon_smile:

Also how many of the players live in Green Bay area during the off season? ... I think (partly guessing from who has talked about it) Kampman, Hawk, Pickett, Barnett, Jennings? and maybe Jackson?...

The players I think else where (partly guessing) in the off season include Rodgers, Woodson, Harris, Collins, Bigby, Jolly, Tausher....

MassPackersFan
Member

15 years ago

#24

I don't think it has anything to do with Ted Thompson or player contracts. This has been the case for many years. In my opinion:

1. VERY limited social life or even things to do on their off days.
2. It's cold as a shit icicle falling out of a cruising airliner.
3. Like it or not, I am sure there is a stereotype about GB that black people won't feel comfortable there. Take a look in the stands. It's probably the most homogenous crowd in the NFL.

On the positive side, once players come here - and if they're serious about playing football and maybe settling down in a good safe place with a family - they normally like it a lot and want to stay.

Pack93z
Select Member

15 years ago

#25

Think back to the early 90's... same type of attitude was seen towards Green Bay.

The NFL started to see and interact with a very good QB that gave the team a shot to compete for a SuperBowl for the next couple years.

And then.. we inked an true impact player and we became a relevant place to come play.

We are getting the pieces in place to make a sustained run on the roster.. we have a very good QB that will give us a chance to win every game we play.

We might not repeat a headliner like White again.. but if we attract one player like a Dawkins, Lewis or Seymour... someone that has a ton of clout in the league..

If you really want to play the game of football.. the type of players you want, I don't think Green Bay will chase anyone away.

If you want to party all night.. have more focus on getting laid than laying someone's ass out on the field.. Green Bay is never going to attract to you... but if you want to win we have the pieces in place to do just that talent wise.

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

wpr
Preferred Member Topic Starter

15 years ago

#26

"pack93z" wrote:

Keep in mind in order to land White they had to pay him huge unheard of money.

It was well worth it. Like you said that led to landing other quality players (at reasonable prices)
Sometimes you need to over pay. Sometimes you have to do more than just building thru the draft.

Pack93z
Select Member

15 years ago

#27

"wpr" wrote:

Very true, but one of the major components to inking White beyond money was a young QB that could play this game and give the team a chance to win every Sunday.

We have that component.. and Aaron's reputation is growing nicely in this league. That will help sway players in our favor.

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

El3ment12
Registered

15 years ago

#28

All the reasons these players might hate GB, is why I love it. If I played in the NFL, GB would be my first choice.

Gravedigga
Registered

15 years ago

#29

This is one thing that the Ted Thompsonhaters continue to not understand about the choices he has to make when chasing Free Agents he would like to sign IF HE COULD.

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bozz_2006
Registered

15 years ago

#30

players who care more about Friday night than Sunday afternoon don't want to live in Green Bay.

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