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<blockquote data-quote="TJV" data-source="post: 365979" data-attributes="member: 4300"><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">I do have some sympathy for commentators on NFL draft shows. That's an awful lot of time to fill. The foolishness for me comes when one of them says something like Amish Mafia relates. Of course we won't know how any of the draftees will adapt to, and perform in the NFL. The example of <span style="color: black">Jamarcus Russell</span> makes the point: No one can measure another's heart. A</span>nd of course a lot of what is said during the show is worthless blather to fill the time. But it's foolish to so remind those who have chosen to watch it. </p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Here's my prediction for the first round of the draft: </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">At least one poster on every Packers board will make the comment that the <em>World Champion</em> Packers are not getting much mention or respect. The excitement of Packers fans will build during the last third of the first round. Posters will speculate about whether or not Thompson will trade up to select a certain player. One player many Packers fans covet will fall farther than expected but will be taken a few picks before #32. As the long night reaches its conclusion the anticipation will be palpable. Once the Packers are FINALLY on the clock arguments favoring one of the three or four of the "best" available will heat up. Then with a couple of minutes left on the clock, the announcement we all have been waiting for happens: "We have a trade of the 32nd pick. The Packers send that pick to …" That'll make day two of the draft that much more interesting. </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">- - -</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Riley82, Jason Wilde talked about Thompson yesterday during his segment on Steve (the Homer) True's radio show. Wilde has interviewed Thompson before and of course has been able to question him during press conferences. He's also talked to others in the front office about him, so while they aren't friends, he is better positioned to evaluate him than almost any Packers fan. He pretty much confirms what we see: Thompson is awkward in social situations and prefers not to be in the spotlight. However, he is assertive and "in charge" during meetings but listens to everyone's opinion. The most interesting thing Wilde said IMO (I've heard him say it before) is Thompson doesn't have much of an ego. During the Favre fiasco, some misguided Packers fans - many of whom said they <em>hated</em> Thompson - threw that accusation at Thompson saying he wanted to dump Favre because his ego was so large he wanted only "his" players and didn't want to share the spotlight with a legend. I never believed that and after watching him after the Super Bowl I think it has become obvious he doesn't have a big ego. </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">As to whether he's a strict or soft GM, I would bet he does not lose his temper often but is more reasoned and measured. We know he's disciplined and sticks to his plan so it appears he does not let his emotions rule his decisions. He knows the NFL is a business and as much as he may personally like a player I think he's shown an ability to objectively evaluate even those players and do what he views as what's best for the Packers. </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">The most remarkable thing about Thompson to me is the difference one man makes. He used the same scouting department and front office personnel that Sherman as GM did and look at how starkly better his results are. That's just remarkable. The one thing we know for certain in the upcoming draft is Thompson, even if he sees a big need on the team, won't overreact or "reach" to fill it. He'll stick to his plan. And at this point, why the hell wouldn't he? </span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TJV, post: 365979, member: 4300"] [FONT=Verdana]I do have some sympathy for commentators on NFL draft shows. That's an awful lot of time to fill. The foolishness for me comes when one of them says something like Amish Mafia relates. Of course we won't know how any of the draftees will adapt to, and perform in the NFL. The example of [COLOR=black]Jamarcus Russell[/COLOR] makes the point: No one can measure another's heart. A[/FONT]nd of course a lot of what is said during the show is worthless blather to fill the time. But it's foolish to so remind those who have chosen to watch it. [FONT=Verdana]Here's my prediction for the first round of the draft: [/FONT] [FONT=Verdana]At least one poster on every Packers board will make the comment that the [I]World Champion[/I] Packers are not getting much mention or respect. The excitement of Packers fans will build during the last third of the first round. Posters will speculate about whether or not Thompson will trade up to select a certain player. One player many Packers fans covet will fall farther than expected but will be taken a few picks before #32. As the long night reaches its conclusion the anticipation will be palpable. Once the Packers are FINALLY on the clock arguments favoring one of the three or four of the "best" available will heat up. Then with a couple of minutes left on the clock, the announcement we all have been waiting for happens: "We have a trade of the 32nd pick. The Packers send that pick to …" That'll make day two of the draft that much more interesting. [/FONT] [FONT=Verdana]- - -[/FONT] [FONT=Verdana]Riley82, Jason Wilde talked about Thompson yesterday during his segment on Steve (the Homer) True's radio show. Wilde has interviewed Thompson before and of course has been able to question him during press conferences. He's also talked to others in the front office about him, so while they aren't friends, he is better positioned to evaluate him than almost any Packers fan. He pretty much confirms what we see: Thompson is awkward in social situations and prefers not to be in the spotlight. However, he is assertive and "in charge" during meetings but listens to everyone's opinion. The most interesting thing Wilde said IMO (I've heard him say it before) is Thompson doesn't have much of an ego. During the Favre fiasco, some misguided Packers fans - many of whom said they [I]hated[/I] Thompson - threw that accusation at Thompson saying he wanted to dump Favre because his ego was so large he wanted only "his" players and didn't want to share the spotlight with a legend. I never believed that and after watching him after the Super Bowl I think it has become obvious he doesn't have a big ego. [/FONT] [FONT=Verdana]As to whether he's a strict or soft GM, I would bet he does not lose his temper often but is more reasoned and measured. We know he's disciplined and sticks to his plan so it appears he does not let his emotions rule his decisions. He knows the NFL is a business and as much as he may personally like a player I think he's shown an ability to objectively evaluate even those players and do what he views as what's best for the Packers. [/FONT] [FONT=Verdana]The most remarkable thing about Thompson to me is the difference one man makes. He used the same scouting department and front office personnel that Sherman as GM did and look at how starkly better his results are. That's just remarkable. The one thing we know for certain in the upcoming draft is Thompson, even if he sees a big need on the team, won't overreact or "reach" to fill it. He'll stick to his plan. And at this point, why the hell wouldn't he? [/FONT] [/QUOTE]
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