Ted Thompson
Ted Thompson
Ted Thompsonis the current general manager of the National Football League's Green Bay Packers. Thompson was named to the post on January 14, 2005, by former Packers president and CEO Bob Harlan. Thompson took over the general manager duties from Mike Sherman, who had been serving as both head coach and general manager. Prior to becoming the Packers' general manager, Thompson served with the Seattle Seahawks as their vice president of operations from 2000 to 2004. Thompson had previously worked...
ProfessionSports Executive
Date of Birth17 January 1953
adds direction might particular position pressured somebody
We don't feel particularly pressured to do anything at any particular spot. Like with anything else, if we can find somebody that adds a little something to our team, that's the direction we'll go. You never know what position that might be.
early far historical pleased rate reasonably terms
I'm reasonably pleased with all the individuals. There's not many that have been disappointments. I think it's far too early to try to rate it in terms of historical value.
face terms thinking time
I'm thinking in terms of where we are and where we need to get to. I just think it's time for a new face in that position.
ability chaos coaches guys handle heat involved nfl offensive pick react seems smart
He's smart, and offensive coaches like to have smart guys that know what they're doing, can pick up things, can react in the heat of battle. And Will seems to have an ability to handle the chaos that's involved in an NFL game.
diminished passion plays runs
He still runs around, still plays with passion. I don't see anything diminished there.
He's working through that. I haven't said, 'do this' or whatever.
becomes beyond core good guys length sure
I have some ideas. Cullen Jenkins is a good player. If he becomes one of our core guys you'd like to make sure you can have him beyond the length of his contract.
again anybody bring brought bunch combine doctor guy guys interview last might particular question reason somebody talk
I don't think we brought in anybody like that last year. Usually you bring in a guy your doctor might want to look at again for a particular reason or you might have a question that didn't get answered. You interview a whole bunch of guys at the combine and you might want to talk to somebody again.
couple last talk talked week
I couldn't tell you exactly. I talk to him every week or 10 days, something like that. I haven't talked to him the last couple days.
good seems
It seems like he had a pretty good visit.
chick levels normally topics
It wasn't like chick movie stuff. But it was on some levels and topics that are not normally discussed.
adjust apply assumption bargaining collective couple gray next ready rules sets teams time
It's making me have gray hair. I think you just have to be prepared. And all 31 other teams are having to do the same thing. There's a couple different sets of rules that are going to apply come next week, but one set is going to apply and the other set is not, so you have to be ready to go. You have to go under the assumption for the time being, I'm going under the assumption that there's not going to be a collective bargaining agreement. If there is, then we'll adjust accordingly.
date
No, it never has been (a deadline). It's just another date in the spring.
ball good played throw
It was a bang-bang play. He probably should have played the ball quicker. That's a pretty good throw and catch.