The following is a transcript of a hidden camera conversation from Packers GM Ted Thompson’s office on the opening day of NFL free agency. (Knock on the door. The Packers front office team enters Thompson’s office. Thompson is watching “True Detective” on his office television) Thompson: Why did nobody tell me about this “True Detective” show […]
NFL Free Agency
Channeling Fire Joe Morgan about Packers GM Ted Thompson and NFL Free Agency
I decided to go all Fire Joe Morgan on this piece written by Frank Schwab at Yahoo Sports about Packers GM Ted Thompson and NFL free agency. Enjoy. In 2006, Packers general manager Ted Thompson signed cornerback Charles Woodson in free agency, and it was one of the best moves he ever made. Ok. A good start […]
NFL Free Agency: Packers Re-Sign TE Andrew Quarless
The Green Bay Packers have announced that they have re-signed tight end Andrew Quarless. Terms of the new deal were not disclosed, but according to Pete Dougherty of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, it is a two year deal. The tight end position had been labeled as one of the needs for the Packers this offseason […]
NFL Free Agency: Green Bay Packers Re-Sign DE/OLB Mike Neal
According to his Twitter feed, defensive end/linebacker Mike Neal has signed a new two-year contract with the Green Bay Packers. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Neal had his most productive season in 2013, but that was mainly due to the fact he was finally able to remain healthy for a full season. Neal […]
Surprise! Packers Quiet on First Day of NFL Free Agency
C’mon, folks. You didn’t REALLY think that the Packers and general manager Ted Thompson were going to make a splash on the first day of NFL free agency, did you? No way Thompson was going to fork over $56 million ($28 million guaranteed) like the Saints did for safety Jarius Byrd. Give defensive linemen Lamarr […]