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<blockquote data-quote="CaliforniaCheez" data-source="post: 11991" data-attributes="member: 167"><p>The article indicates some unsigned rookies as being signed for next year which is expected but not accurate. </p><p></p><p>There is another aspect to the article that I have posted about in the past. Ted Thompson does not say much publicly and no one is speaking for him. What does that do? </p><p></p><p>It allows others to wonder about the unknown. It is human nature to fear the unknown. Persons assume the worst case scenario and work up from there. </p><p>It is a good negotiating tactic. </p><p></p><p>Another characteristic is patience. In great contrast to Sherman where time worked against him and he had to make a deal. Thompson can wait. Look at the Ruegamer cut and re-signing weeks later. Look at the time he took in signing veteran safeties and Navies. </p><p></p><p>The head coach extention decision can come later. It applies a little extra pressure to Sherman at no real cost. If the season is going poorly Sherman can be signed cheaper or give an excuse for not extension. He can wait long enough to see how much another team would want to sign him after the season to set the market. </p><p></p><p>The article implies Ted is in a "dump the old and form his team" mode. If he was inclined to slash and burn there would have been more done than cut Sharper, Wahle and not sign Rivera, Jue. </p><p></p><p>Flexibility is another. He has done well with limited cap space to have options at many positions. Few on the team are secure in where they are on the depth chart. That is good for the motivation. </p><p></p><p>With silent Ted walking softly and carrying a small stick people are able to interpret conditions however they view it. Next year with 55 million to spend and acquire 20-25 players. Some may in on the roster now. This is an excellent situation but more so if the CBA talks do not go well and 2007 is an uncapped year. </p><p></p><p>Last spring I thought it would take Ted Thompson 3 year to recover from Sherman's drafts. It could be 2. </p><p></p><p>The author's opinion is that 05 is a transistion year. Some think it is a skid. I think it is on the upswing. If Sherman is not hired as the coach next year, I am wrong.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CaliforniaCheez, post: 11991, member: 167"] The article indicates some unsigned rookies as being signed for next year which is expected but not accurate. There is another aspect to the article that I have posted about in the past. Ted Thompson does not say much publicly and no one is speaking for him. What does that do? It allows others to wonder about the unknown. It is human nature to fear the unknown. Persons assume the worst case scenario and work up from there. It is a good negotiating tactic. Another characteristic is patience. In great contrast to Sherman where time worked against him and he had to make a deal. Thompson can wait. Look at the Ruegamer cut and re-signing weeks later. Look at the time he took in signing veteran safeties and Navies. The head coach extention decision can come later. It applies a little extra pressure to Sherman at no real cost. If the season is going poorly Sherman can be signed cheaper or give an excuse for not extension. He can wait long enough to see how much another team would want to sign him after the season to set the market. The article implies Ted is in a "dump the old and form his team" mode. If he was inclined to slash and burn there would have been more done than cut Sharper, Wahle and not sign Rivera, Jue. Flexibility is another. He has done well with limited cap space to have options at many positions. Few on the team are secure in where they are on the depth chart. That is good for the motivation. With silent Ted walking softly and carrying a small stick people are able to interpret conditions however they view it. Next year with 55 million to spend and acquire 20-25 players. Some may in on the roster now. This is an excellent situation but more so if the CBA talks do not go well and 2007 is an uncapped year. Last spring I thought it would take Ted Thompson 3 year to recover from Sherman's drafts. It could be 2. The author's opinion is that 05 is a transistion year. Some think it is a skid. I think it is on the upswing. If Sherman is not hired as the coach next year, I am wrong. [/QUOTE]
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