greengold
9 years ago
I figure the Ted Thompson haters would like to dispute all the crazy shit in this article:

The Green Bay Packers' offseason has been mostly splash-free, dominated by the retention of key pieces like receiver Randall Cobb. Did they do enough? Elliot Harrison provides his assessment.

NFL.com  wrote:

nerdmann
9 years ago

I figure the Ted Thompson haters would like to dispute all the crazy shit in this article:

Originally Posted by: greengold 



Whether it makes headlines or not, drafting well and retaining well is the shortest road to success in pro football, even if pursuing that path might lack the pizzazz of trading for a star tight end New Orleans didn't want anymore.

Of course, a key part of that formula is drafting and retaining well. Did Thompson and Co. accomplish those goals this offseason? My findings are below.



So not just "draft and develop," it's "draft, develop and retain!" Ted DOES sign free agents, primarily his own!


The Packers did precisely what I expected them to do, while following the blueprint that has made the franchise so successful during the Thompson-McCarthy era. Bulaga will be a bargain, provided he stays healthy; continuity is always key on the offensive line. To keep a star receiver from fleeing for greener ($$$) pastures, Thompson likely leaned on the best recruitment tool football can buy: the presence of a bigger star quarterback and a system that features both signal-caller and pass-catcher.

The Packers once again avoided making a big free agency splash. And while they might not have gotten an "A" for their draft (taking a defensive lineman or inside linebacker would have made sense on Day 2), it was certainly far from a bad haul ... at least insofar as we can say this close to the event. Ultimately, you must trust the organization's track record.

Retaining the home-grown talent has served this club well, much like it did the Colts and Steelers organizations in the 2000s.


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