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<blockquote data-quote="Anubis" data-source="post: 80491" data-attributes="member: 257"><p>Since it has been asked, here is my assessment of TT's job performance thus far. Some of these points may have already been covered:</p><p></p><p>Positives:</p><p></p><p>Improved our Defense:</p><p></p><p>This is the singlemost important part of building a championship team. The Kampmann, Picket, Manuel and Woodson signings are all either improvements over what we had, or will add much needed depth to a defense that has been ignored for years. The additions of Hawk and Collins through the draft has shown TT has a penchant for drafting quality players.</p><p></p><p>Eliminated Impending Cap Hell</p><p></p><p>Last season, TT had his hands tied. GB was strapped for cash, and as a result lost premium guards Wahle and Rivera. However, by being conservative on spending, he has vastly improved our cap situation. It was a bitter pill to swallow but we are in much better financial shape as a result.</p><p></p><p>Making the Most out of the Walker Fiasco:</p><p></p><p>TT made the most of a bad situation by trading Walker. Walker could have sat 10 weeks, made a mediochre showing through the last 6 games, and walked as a FA at the end of 2006. Instead of letting this become a possibility, TT dealt him through the draft, and turned the trade into a pile of prospective talent. I liked Walker as a receiver, but objectively TT's move was the best for the team (since the NFLPA negotiated the "T.O. Clause" in the last contract agreement).</p><p></p><p>Firing Sherman:</p><p></p><p>Before the pro-Sherman crowd jumps on my back, I just want to say this. MS had a good run as coach of GB. However, MS also had 3 time NFL MVP playing QB for him. Now, did GB have such an awesome record because of Sherman's abilities as HC or because of the gunslinging abilities of Brett Favre? IMO, there is a reason Sherman was unable to obtain a HC gig for 2006, despite his impressive record in GB.</p><p></p><p>Drafting as a Whole:</p><p></p><p>TT has shown he is light years ahead of MS when it comes to drafting young talent. He has definately excelled at this part of his job.</p><p></p><p>Negatives:</p><p></p><p>Holding on too Tightly to the Pursestrings:</p><p></p><p>As stated before, TT successfully brought GB out of cap hell. Unfortunately, he refuses to spend money where it is needed. Regardless of what some people would have you believe, there was a lot of talent in the FA that could have improved this team, and we were in a position to afford it. However, TT chose to sign existing talent, while ignoring quality FAs that were available that would have improved GB overall. Only when Brett Favre threatened to walk unless TT did something, did TT sign Woodson to an overpriced contract that alienated Al Harris. While I am happy with Woodson, I still think he is being overpaid by TT, and this signing just showed that TT will only spend money when his hand is being forced. The fact is that if Favre had of announced his retirement, GB would have been the first team ever to be under the minimum salary total for an NFL team.</p><p></p><p>Ryan Longwell:</p><p></p><p>Despite blaming holders, weather and/or Acts of God for his missed FGs, Longwell was a clutch kicker and fantasy football favourite for a reason. TT let him walk after one bad season (which seemed to affect every aspect of the 2005 campaign with the exception of the defense). Unfortunately, he had no one in mind to replace Longwell with, and as such our kicking situation is one of the biggest on the team.</p><p></p><p>Jim Bates:</p><p></p><p>As stated, the one shining star of the 2005 campaign was the defense. Jim Bates was the one who made this possible. IMO, he should be HC right now. Unfortunately, he is no longer with GB and there is no one to blame but TT for his departure.</p><p></p><p>Final Grade: C+</p><p></p><p>All in all, TT has done some good things in GB. He has also made some poor judgements as well. I reserve my opinion until the end of the 2006 season before I decide whether I like or hate the guy. As it is right now, I will give him an optimistic C+. </p><p></p><p>GO PACK!!!</p><p></p><p>Robert C. Hedley</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anubis, post: 80491, member: 257"] Since it has been asked, here is my assessment of TT's job performance thus far. Some of these points may have already been covered: Positives: Improved our Defense: This is the singlemost important part of building a championship team. The Kampmann, Picket, Manuel and Woodson signings are all either improvements over what we had, or will add much needed depth to a defense that has been ignored for years. The additions of Hawk and Collins through the draft has shown TT has a penchant for drafting quality players. Eliminated Impending Cap Hell Last season, TT had his hands tied. GB was strapped for cash, and as a result lost premium guards Wahle and Rivera. However, by being conservative on spending, he has vastly improved our cap situation. It was a bitter pill to swallow but we are in much better financial shape as a result. Making the Most out of the Walker Fiasco: TT made the most of a bad situation by trading Walker. Walker could have sat 10 weeks, made a mediochre showing through the last 6 games, and walked as a FA at the end of 2006. Instead of letting this become a possibility, TT dealt him through the draft, and turned the trade into a pile of prospective talent. I liked Walker as a receiver, but objectively TT's move was the best for the team (since the NFLPA negotiated the "T.O. Clause" in the last contract agreement). Firing Sherman: Before the pro-Sherman crowd jumps on my back, I just want to say this. MS had a good run as coach of GB. However, MS also had 3 time NFL MVP playing QB for him. Now, did GB have such an awesome record because of Sherman's abilities as HC or because of the gunslinging abilities of Brett Favre? IMO, there is a reason Sherman was unable to obtain a HC gig for 2006, despite his impressive record in GB. Drafting as a Whole: TT has shown he is light years ahead of MS when it comes to drafting young talent. He has definately excelled at this part of his job. Negatives: Holding on too Tightly to the Pursestrings: As stated before, TT successfully brought GB out of cap hell. Unfortunately, he refuses to spend money where it is needed. Regardless of what some people would have you believe, there was a lot of talent in the FA that could have improved this team, and we were in a position to afford it. However, TT chose to sign existing talent, while ignoring quality FAs that were available that would have improved GB overall. Only when Brett Favre threatened to walk unless TT did something, did TT sign Woodson to an overpriced contract that alienated Al Harris. While I am happy with Woodson, I still think he is being overpaid by TT, and this signing just showed that TT will only spend money when his hand is being forced. The fact is that if Favre had of announced his retirement, GB would have been the first team ever to be under the minimum salary total for an NFL team. Ryan Longwell: Despite blaming holders, weather and/or Acts of God for his missed FGs, Longwell was a clutch kicker and fantasy football favourite for a reason. TT let him walk after one bad season (which seemed to affect every aspect of the 2005 campaign with the exception of the defense). Unfortunately, he had no one in mind to replace Longwell with, and as such our kicking situation is one of the biggest on the team. Jim Bates: As stated, the one shining star of the 2005 campaign was the defense. Jim Bates was the one who made this possible. IMO, he should be HC right now. Unfortunately, he is no longer with GB and there is no one to blame but TT for his departure. Final Grade: C+ All in all, TT has done some good things in GB. He has also made some poor judgements as well. I reserve my opinion until the end of the 2006 season before I decide whether I like or hate the guy. As it is right now, I will give him an optimistic C+. GO PACK!!! Robert C. Hedley [/QUOTE]
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