How detailed do you want this plan?
1. Who do you think on our roster currently is a Woodson replacement? I think that guy is yet to be found.
2. Did you say trade Jones for a # 1 with tongue in cheek? He will never fetch a # 1. And Jones will never be a replacement for Jennings btw, 4.4 speed vs 4.6. Yes there's a difference.
I detest speaking in absolutes.
I know what you mean. I NEVER speak in absolutes....
5 Super Bowl titles.What's your ideal 5 year plan for the team?
I know some of you will say trade for a running back immediately ...
speaking of expanding the revenue don't forget all the land they own. K-Mart will soon close it's doors & instead of tearing the building down u make it into like nflshop.com. Have the leather Packer recliners etc... 75-80%Packer nation then the other 20-25% all other teams. As for the rest of the land lease it out or lease the land to a big hotel/nice restaurant company. If we still have land left then go from there1. A successor to TT
This is the most important move Ted will make in the next 5 years and will be up there with the decision to move on from Brett. More than likely it will come in house and most likely it will be John Dorsey. Wolf has a few years to go first.
2. Replace Jennings
Possibly from inside the roster but he will be on the downswing in 5 years.
3. Evolve the team
2 TE sets will become all the rage like 3-4 defenses have become. He will need to plan for the counter point to that on defense and possibly look at acquiring another TE high in the draft.
4. Corner the market
Corners are the 2nd most important position on the field in my opinion. Treat it like such and draft them high. This defense needs another stud on their side of the ball when Charles leaves.
5. Contracts
Jennings, matthews, raji, and Rodgers will get big money. Make the numbers work.
6. Expand the revenue streams of the packers
Small market team with big dreams.
I'd wait until about 2017 to get a round 1 QB. I figure Rodgers will play until about 2020 max. That'll be 15 yrs in the leagueI'm loving what I'm reading.
Some of my thoughts:
-Ted finding his replacement/understudy is a huge facet for Green Bay to stay competitive (only he knows how long he thinks he'll stay and doing this in time to teach is HUGE!)
-The WR issue with Jennings possibly being extremely expensive is one I feel TT probably knows and has a plan, even if we haven't heard or seen signs of it (perhaps the Borel and Gurley contract boost last year is a sign?)...it could be also why we haven't dealt Jones for a mid to low round pick...I see TT making our future plans clear if not this year next for sure with how he drafts and signings/extensions of other contracts.
-RB to me isn't a big deal, but one TT just needs to keep doing what he's doing. Bring in a guy every 2 to 3 years that a solid, nothing spectacular, but can get the job done and then move on once they deserve more money or get too old.
-I hate to say it but in about 4 to 5 years could it be too early to start thinking of possibly spending a 1 or 2 round draft pick on a QB if one slips again to us? This depends big time on where we are team wise and how A-rod's health and ability has held up....he shows no signs of not being able to still be an Elite QB in 5 years though. *keep it in mind though...the reason we're so good now is TT saw the future in advance and grabbed it.
-CB needs addressed! Get a big name dude in FA like we did Woodson or spend draft picks (not mid rounders either) to find a stud....in the long run it's worth the risk of wasting a pick or two.
-We need to develop or draft a STUD CENTER. End of comment for it being obvious.
Many more but I'll stop there.
speaking of expanding the revenue don't forget all the land they own. K-Mart will soon close it's doors & instead of tearing the building down u make it into like nflshop.com. Have the leather Packer recliners etc... 75-80%Packer nation then the other 20-25% all other teams. As for the rest of the land lease it out or lease the land to a big hotel/nice restaurant company. If we still have land left then go from there
They plan on it. They are also going to build n open a shopping plaza and a hotel.
They should open 2 other pro shops in the state. Madison and Milwaukee.
but isnt that what the pro shop is for? that place sells a TON of merchandise.
Great idea! Walking into the Pro Shop in Lambeau is like walking into a little heaven. I just want to buy the entire place.They should open 2 other pro shops in the state. Madison and Milwaukee.
Your right it does. So open up two more. Why would I drive 2 hrs to go buy something at Lambeau? I mean if I'm close I will but if I can buy a jersey/shirt/ ect for the same price but without the travel I will. So open up a couple more stores so people can support the packers close to home year around.
Other teams do this, in several sports.
My 5 year plan includes drinking beer, eating brats, and watching packers games.
because if you are lucky enough to live that close to lambeau...you drive your *** to lambeau.
all joking aside, i was refering to opening another one in green bay...one in milwaukee makes total sense though.