Why Ted Thompson Needs to Be Fired as GM of the Green Bay Packers

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Published: August 8, 2009

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... in signing maligned quarterback Michael Vick. Should that doubtful scenario actually come to fruition, it will just be a nail in the coffin for Thompson as GM of the Pack.

While Thompson has made some good moves, like bringing in Charles Woodson, re-signing Nick Barnett and drafting Jason Spitz, some decisions he's made make you wonder if the guy sees the big picture.

Justin Harrell, and even BJ Raji are two guys I would not have drafted. Raji still isn't in camp, and Aaron Maybin would have been a better fit in the 3-4 this year as an outside linebacker. And there were plenty of other players who were better than Harrell last year.

The Packers had one guy in double digit sacks last year: Aaron Kampman. So how does Thompson fix the lack of a pass rush? He and head coach Mike McCarthy cut the team's all-time sack leader in Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila. Dumb.

As far as Bush, the Titans signed him to an offer sheet, and Thompson MATCHED IT! Why? The g...

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