Ted Thompson Has No Idea What To Do

by Brandon on Jul 12, 2008 10:57 PM CDT in News

Earlier this week, I was wondering why GM Ted Thompson had been laying low while rumors of QB Brett Favre's return swirled. Unfortunately, it was because he doesn't know what he's going to do. He finally talked to reporters today:

Asked if he would consider releasing Favre as Favre's agent, James "Bus" Cook, had requested, Thompson replied, "We have no plans to release him."

"If he goes back on our roster, whatever role he might perform for us is yet to be determined," Thompson said, before adding, "Aaron Rodgers is our starting quarterback."

Asked who gives the Packers a better chance to win in 2008, Rodgers or Favre, Thompson replied, "Right now, we'd say Aaron Rodgers, because Aaron Rodgers is on the active roster."

"I've never been through anything quite like this. But again, the Packers are going to do the right thing. And again, Brett hasn't done anything wrong. If he's having a change of heart, then we'll work our way through it and try to do what's best for the team."

Favre's coming back, and he dodged when asked if Rodgers is better than Favre. It's absurd to believe the Packers will pay Favre $12 million to sit on the bench out of spite, but I'll believe anything now. Thompson won't talk about a trade until it happens. Now he's just waiting to see if Favre will really keep through with his reinstatement, it will be a couple days before it's official and Favre might change his mind, again. Thompson doesn't sound like a man with a plan.

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Favre is Handcuffing the Packers

In what has become a yearly ritual, Brett Favre has once again handcuffed the Green Bay Packer organization and sent his loyal fan base into a dizzying frenzy. The latest word is that the Packers will not honor Favre’s request for unconditional release. And why should they? You are right, they would be crazy to let him sit and burn a $12 million hole in their pocket, but they would be even crazier to release him. There is no way for the Packers to come out of this with a positive outcome for all parties.

I have great respect for what Brett Favre has been able to accomplish both as a football player and as a person. However, this constant waffling has to stop. He owes it to the fan base that dedicated so many years braving the frigid Green Bay winters to watch him play. He owes it to Aaron Rodgers. Most importantly, he owes it to an organization that was home to his storied career.

Brett: do us all a favor and have a little bit of conviction in your decisions. It’s the least you can do.

Chris Iafolla http://heardinthecheapseats.com/

by Chris Iafolla on Jul 13, 2008 5:06 PM CDT 0 recs

This is a travesty and I’m sick of hearing the ridiculous excuses. the writing was on the wall for several years now and its obvious there is no denying that now. I don’t blame favre a bit for being indecisive. I would be too if I knew the GM wanted me gone. no ego huh? yeah right. Ted, sorry but you should be fired and then YOU can go do charity work!
I’m a life long packer fan (37 years) and there is no way I will root for the packers this year if favre is not the starting QB. Not after this.
I will never forgive this bull headed BS! mark my words ted thompson will never work in the NFL again after this is over.and deservedly so!
Better start lining up the charity work now ted, because your days are numbered.

A side not to Mike McCarthy..

Hey Mike, you said 21 players never even met Brett Favre, wouldn’t that also mean they had never met Aaron Rogers too? atleast prior to this season. considering favre hasn’t been allowed back this year thats a ridiculous statement.
    more bs propaganda if you ask me.
and btw..IMHO anyone taking teds side on this was already a closet favre hater. That or their head is further up their ass then teds!
Thank you - a FORMER packer fan :(

by former_packer_fan on Jul 31, 2008 11:04 PM CDT 0 recs

A side not to Mike McCarthy..

Hey Mike, you said 21 players never even met Brett Favre, wouldn’t that also mean they had never met Aaron Rogers too? atleast prior to this season. considering favre hasn’t been allowed back this year thats a ridiculous statement.
    more bs propaganda if you ask me.

by former_packer_fan on Jul 31, 2008 11:06 PM CDT 0 recs

A side not to Mike McCarthy..
Hey Mike, you said 21 players never even met Brett Favre, wouldn’t that also mean they had never met Aaron Rogers too? atleast prior to this season. considering favre hasn’t been allowed back this year thats a ridiculous statement. more bs propaganda if you ask me.
and btw..IMHO anyone taking teds side on this was already a closet favre hater. That or their head is further up their ass then teds!
Thank you – a FORMER packer fan :(

by former_packer_fan on Aug 1, 2008 9:32 AM CDT 0 recs