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Ted Thompson Has No Obligation to Communicate

Mordecai Jones by Mordecai Jones
August 18, 2017
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Well, the Ted Thompson interview we’ve all been waiting for has been released. And my, was it a delight! Full of wisdom!

I’m also sure it was a delight for interviewer Pete Dougherty. He mentions in the piece that Thompson gave him exactly 16 and a half minutes of his time.

What a swell guy, that Big Ted!

There isn’t much notable about the affair. I did find it interesting that Big Ted feels like he doesn’t have to communicate with anyone outside the building. Not unsurprising, of course.

This came up last year when people were questioning whether Mike McCarthy should be fired. Asked why he didn’t stand up for his coach after the season, Thompson simply said, why would I talk about something that wasn’t going to happen?

Well, Ted, because a stand-up guy comes to the aid of his employees in a time of crisis.

Here’s the portion of this interview that I would say just reinforces my dislike for Thompson.

Q: As far as media responsibilities, you do only the bare minimum required of an NFL GM. Why? With the Packers’ public ownership structure, do you ever think, or has anyone you work with ever suggested, that you have an obligation to communicate more often with the team’s fans via the media? Can’t you convey your thinking more often without betraying state secrets?

A: No, I’ve never heard that. What I think is important for the Green Bay Packers is for me to make sure I represent the Green Bay Packers well. Which means working as an honest person with integrity. For me to do a whole bunch of press conferences and things like that, put it out in public, when that’s not my cup of tea, it doesn’t make a lot of sense to me.

Q: Do you ever talk with Mike McCarthy about this? Does he agree? Doesn’t this approach put more on him to take all the heat when things aren’t going well, such as last season’s 4-6 start?

A: Mike handles himself very well. He always does a good job. Nobody’s not – we all can see, we all have vision, and we understand when things are in a tough spot and when they’re not in a tough spot. I just don’t agree with the substance of your question.

I don’t agree with the substance of your question…

That’s great.

Another answer might be: I don’t take criticism well. Yet another might be: I don’t want to talk about things I am clearly unable to do. Or another: I am a Vulcan, incapable of emotion or feeling.

What would you ask Big Ted if you got 16 and a half minutes with him?

Personally, I would repeatedly punch him in the face and ask him, “How do you like that, Ted?”

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Comments 6

  1. Avatar for Kato Kato says:
    5 years ago

    He wants to represent the packers well, but doesn’t want to “do a bunch of press conferences because that is not his cup of tea.” WTF? Look, everyone has parts of their job that they don’t want to do, but they do it anyway. Look Ted, you have done some great things for this organization, and we thank you for your service. But the time has come for you to retire. You are no longer fit for the job and it’s time for younger talent to fill in.

  2. Avatar for MJ MJ says:
    5 years ago

    Yes, I read the interview at the original source. He basically didn’t reveal anything, god forbid, anyone finds out his super secret plans for the season. That’s relatively fine with me. What is not good is that he doesn’t feel accountable for the successes or failures of the team. Half his salary should go straight to Rodgers’ pockets.
    Sadly he wasn’t questioned about his draftees. He has drafted plenty of “meh” guys lately, and we are unable to replace the players that leave for crappy teams willing to overpay them.

    • Avatar for MJ MJ says:
      5 years ago

      And without Rodgers we would be a borderline crappy team (7-9), so where is the great scouting talent he is said to have?

  3. Avatar for PF4L PF4L says:
    5 years ago

    Bitch and moan till your hearts content,

    I’m riding the Ted Thompson train all the way to Minn. Feb. 4th.

    Get on board people!!

    In Ted we Trust.

    • Avatar for Don Don says:
      5 years ago

      LOL!

      • Avatar for Don Don says:
        5 years ago

        When’s the ASSWIPE gonna quit!

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