Thompson: 'We could have been better'· Page 3

Nonstopdrivel
Preferred Member

16 years ago

#21

It would be so easy after this disappointing season to go a little crazy in the offseason,

"MassPackersFan" wrote:

Like, say, the Jets or Raiders did?

MassPackersFan
Member

16 years ago

#22

I wish the Raiders had gone a little crazier and screwed the pooch a bit more. Would love Williams/Asomugha following in Woodson/Harris' footsteps. :lol:

dfosterf
Veteran Member

16 years ago

#23

Has anyone ever heard Ted Thompson called arrogant, stupid, and/or ego driven? There is an alternative explanation. There is a possibility he is low profile, highly intelligent, and wise. I have stated that wisdom is a quiet avocation, and suspect very strongly that we are blessed with a GM in possession of said attribute.

Tidbit:

Ted Thompson graduated from SMU with academic all-southwest conference honors.

A fair-minded person would at least contemplate this.

I'm not saying that everyone here hasn't, I'm just sayin'...

bozz_2006
Registered

16 years ago

#24

I love Ted's approach. Sure, I wish I knew more. But I trust him. Going off what Foster said: yes, I think Ted is wise. And he's not showy or flamboyant. I have a big personality, and when I meet new people who are quiet or shy, I tend to label them as stuck-up or arrogant, assuming that they think they're "too good" to waste their time with me. I think that's the reaction a lot of people have with Ted Thompson.

go.pack.go.
Veteran Member

16 years ago

#25

I was happy to hear the comments (non-comments) that Teddy made. Especially those about free agency not being any more urgent this year than in the past and that the team has a solid foundation.

I know I'm in the minority on this, but I really believe that if you run this exact same team out on the field next year, they win 11 games. I'd bet a month's pay on double digit victories.

I do think a couple free agents should and will be added to the mix, but none of them will be named Haynesworth, Peppers, Gross, or Suggs. And I think that's a good decision. The first 3 are going to command huge - possibly record breaking - salaries. Suggs won't come cheap and I don't think he's a 4-3 DE. At least not enough of one to justify paying what he'll ask for.

I'm in favor of guys along the same lines as Bert Berry. I think he's a perfect fit, as stated in other posts. Veteran. Pass Rusher. Inexpensive. Allows you to leave Cullen outside on running downs.

There are other that we already know will be free agents, but a lot of new guys names will surface come 2 rounds of cap casualties. Jason Taylor to name one would be very intriguing as a situational pass rusher.

I know it's frustrating for a lot of fans to watch their teams sit on the sidelines of free agency for the most part, but time and time again it proves to be the best strategy - albeit a bit boring. Maybe I'm just used to it as a fan of the Twins.

"mattresell" wrote:

I agree with you, but I wouldn't put it out of question that Ted Thompson will not sign a big name like Haynesworth. I'm not saying he will, but I am saying he might.

dhazer
Veteran Member

16 years ago

#26

dation.

I know I'm in the minority on this, but I really believe that if you run this exact same team out on the field next year, they win 11 games. I'd bet a month's pay on double digit victories.

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"mattresell" wrote:

I would take that bet lol. Its not like we have a gravy schedule next year. We don't have that great of a team.

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

dhazer
Veteran Member

16 years ago

#27

"dhazer" wrote:

I would take that bet lol. Its not like we have a gravy schedule next year. We don't have that great of a team.

"mattresell" wrote:

As far as Haynesworth i hope we don't get him he can't stay healthy why waste money on an injury prone dt? Don't we do that already?

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

Pack93z
Select Member

16 years ago

#28

"dhazer" wrote:

I would take that bet lol. Its not like we have a gravy schedule next year. We don't have that great of a team.

"mattresell" wrote:

How in the hell can you evaluate a team that will turnover 10 to 30 percent of the roster?

What type of player do we nab in the draft? Free Agent?

Come on DH.. you know that is a BS statement in January.. you have no idea at this point what additions will be made.

We were in every game this season.. with chances to win almost every single one of them bar the Saints game.. how can you dress the team down so badly.. win half of the second half struggles and we are 8-8 to 9-7... is two more wins on top of that unrealistic?

If we draft say Harrell in a later round.. will your prediction change? :lol:

I love the evaluations in January.. that is about equal to stating that we will win the superbowl next year.. we have little idea what the landscape of the league will look like next year..

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

dhazer
Veteran Member

16 years ago

#29

"pack93z" wrote:

I would take that bet lol. Its not like we have a gravy schedule next year. We don't have that great of a team.

"dhazer" wrote:

"mattresell" wrote:

Z he said the same exact team not talking about new players thats why i would take that bet. As far as Harrell hell ya it would but i want Crabtree with our 1st and Harrell with our 2nd lol.

As far as the people gone hell we could have a full new team next year noone ever knows.

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

longtimefan
Registered

16 years ago

#30

As far as the people gone hell we could have a full new team next year noone ever knows.

"dhazer" wrote:

Since no one knows, how is it you can evaluate the team and say we dont have a great team?

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