Asked about Michael Vick at a press conference Tuesday, Packers G.M. Ted Thompson took the Bill Belichick approach: He said what he says about every free agent.
"Uh, what is the answer that we give to questions like this? We're
always looking to improve our team and we look at all options at all
times," Thompson said, after a reported sigh.
"I wouldn't care to speculate in terms of the odds or anything
like that."
Thompson went on to say "we look at everything," which may anger some shareholders in Green Bay.
But likely reason for his vague answer is that Thompson is just trying to be consistent, like Belichick was. Every team must consider all available players, if only briefly.
Thompson says Vick doesn't warrant any special process because of his past.
"The routine we go through is the same. It doesn't mean anymore
that we're more likely or less likely to do it. It's a routine that we
go through. It's automatic," Thompson said.
Vick apparently doesn't warrant a special press conference denial either, even if any signing is a longshot.
The comments may get played up because of Green Bay's questionable quarterback situation after Aaron Rodgers. They could potentially be looking for a veteran upgrade at their backup spot.
Thompson could also be keeping his options open just in case emergency strikes, like if Rodgers was injured.
Still, it's not like the Packers or any other NFL team are known to
have shown serious interest in Vick.
Vick has been available for more than a week and hasn't been offered a contract or taken a workout. That speaks louder than any non-answer at a press conference.
Packers don't rule out signing Vick
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on August 4, 2009 1:53 PM ET
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There really is only one team in the league without an semblence of a capable QB and that is the L.A. Vikings. Not sure why they wouldn't make a run at him, then again, I'm not sure why they do anything they do. Then again, their fans do wear purple and don Heidi braids...
Man, I really wish Thompson would have flat out stated he had NO interest in Vick. We went through enough BS last season, we really don't need that distraction added to our locker room.
That and Vick's a total shit head. I'd rather we lose every game this season than sign Mike Vick.
if they are looking for a veteran Qb maybe they should sign jeff george after all his QB rating is 5 points better than vick, and even though he is an ass his arm is much better
hahahahahaha
I wonder what Bob Nelson, JimmySmith, Dewey Assclown and whatthehelliscrawlinginmyass would think of the Packers signing Vick.
Do it Ted.
Hey, Vick is a great fit for the Packers!! People in Wisconsin LOVE killing animals!! He'd fit right in!!
By the way.....PACKERS SUCK!!!
Not to mention, Vick has a pretty good record at Lambeau Field, doesn't he?
*snicker*
Awesome fit for that team. They deserve a douchebag like him to replace their all time King Douchebag Favre.
First and foremost, NORTHLANDWI you are idiot. Why don't you go back to your firework stand and eat some more cheese. You only WISH that your non Brett Favre existence franchise was even close to a put together club as the MINNESOTA Vikings. I GUARANTEE that the Vikes will take the series against the Green Bay Fudgepackers this year. WRITE THAT DOWN!
Oh yeah, forgot to mention: DEWEY AXEWOUND you're a tool as well. Go give your dad a bath you d-bag!!!!!!!
It's going to be hilarious when Vick does sign with an NFL team. Why does this site have such a hard on to see him fail when it's clearly inevitable?
I also like that Rosenthal has adapted the Florio WVU hatred for Vick, "That speaks louder than any non-answer." You guys haven't said squat about HOFer Derrick Brooks being unsigned or Kevin Carter. With all three it's a matter of where and when, not if.
Keep hating. I love how riled up Vick makes everyone. This is all going to be too fun to watch.
RE: Northland
Don't Packers fans where cheese blocks on their heads? You might want to think before you speak next time.
Then again, their fans do wear purple and don Heidi braids...
This coming from a guy who wears cheese on is head?!
I'd rather we lose every game this season than sign Mike Vick.
What a true Packer fan!!
Another selfish idiot going from the Falcons to Green Bay? He could be the next Britfar!!!
I bet Packer fans are excited. The 3rd best LB from USC, the fattest man ever to play college football and now this gem of a free agent.
Now all they need is an offensive line. Maybe they should just pick up a couple of sows from the county fair. TT is the best!
zygi milf says:
August 4, 2009 2:10 PM
I wonder what Bob Nelson, JimmySmith, Dewey Assclown and whatthehelliscrawlinginmyass would think of the Packers signing Vick.
Do it Ted.
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Isn't Dewey a Bears fan?
Anyway, I pray to God they don't sign Vick. He can't pass to save his life. Now if he were willing to play a slash-role... I still wouldn't want him. Too much baggage.
Personally, I don't think Vick signs a deal with any NFL team unless there's at least an opportunity for him to compete for the starting job. Why take a backup role in the NFL if he could make a couple million and highlight his "skills" as a starting QB in the UFL for one season? He'd probably dominate that league, exorcise his PR demons at the expense of an inferior league, then try getting a job mid-season or next season with an NFL team.
pickleman says:
August 4, 2009 2:10 PM
Hey, Vick is a great fit for the Packers!! People in Wisconsin LOVE killing animals!! He'd fit right in!!
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As long as they're Bears and Lions..
Only a dumb f*ck from Wisconsin would make fun of what some one else is wearing while he has on bright yellow with a wedge of cheese on his head...cheeeeeese....isn't this football? Cheese? On your Head?...Trivia question for all you sh*t packers....Who won the only playoff game between the packers and vikings....VIKINGS BABY!!!!!!!! how did you like randy moss's ass that day....did you enjoy it? How did you like our ass last season...bet your real bitter we took the division with gus a TJ...Like seriously how pissed do you have to be? I bet your pretty mad....Go Vikes....
Of course it speaks louder. If he were worth a damn he would already be under contract.
Hey bearded axe LMAO. Good call on Clay Matthews. Iguess they needed someone of that caliber to make AJ Hawk look good.
hey, you guys should totally point out that Packer fans where cheese on their heads. We sell them at the Mall of America you idiots.
Hey Packers fans, you should be pumped your defense will be great... for the first 4 weeks and watch all the old men break down for the rest of the season.
Raiders are the surprise team this year, 7-9. Next year we are division winners and will make the second round of the playoffs... yeah
Not even TT is that stupid. In addition to the baggage he'd bring, Vick's style and strengths don't even remotely fit within the Pack offensive system.
LarryBird18 says:
August 4, 2009 2:26 PM
Trivia question for all you sh*t packers....Who won the only playoff game between the packers and vikings....VIKINGS BABY!!!!!!!!
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I suppose you can put the trophy for that game into your empty trophy case, huh Larry?
Stick to basketball.
No worries, if TT is anything, he is consistent in his approach. He gave the PC answer but his history suggests it is the longest of odds in signing Vick. #1, he rarely signs older players, #2 he reserves big contracts for his own draft choices, #3, he doesn't want to write off the draft choice he already invest in Brohm after only one year and most importantly #4, he prefers players that he calls, "Packer people" good locker room character guys and if Vick has shown himself to be anything, its hardly that.
That said, Vick would fit in better with the Vikings, he could hang out with McKinnie and Harvin, peas in a pod, they don't have a real qB on the roster, the fans don't even know what a real QB looks like, and the head coach is a real developer of the QB position, if you don't believe me, just ask him.
LOL... it's hilarious to see the vikings fans try and defend the heidi braids.... sure cheese has nothing to do with football.... and long golden hair and vikings do? jesus christ relax... and the vikings fan that pointed out the one playoff win.... wow, ONE GAME, and you took it... congrats... look at the rest of the playoffs in general not to mention of the last SIX games between the Pack and the Vikes, the Pack have won....... FIVE! so, until the Viqueens at least even the series, give it a rest....
....After all of that Im looking forward to the season and especially the NFC North division games, should be a entertaining... and here's to hoping Nick Collins AND Charles Woodson take one back to the house off of sage, or TJack, or even Brett if he 180's again!
jimicos says:
August 4, 2009 2:25 PM
zygi milf says:
August 4, 2009 2:10 PM
I wonder what Bob Nelson, JimmySmith, Dewey Assclown and whatthehelliscrawlinginmyass would think of the Packers signing Vick.
Do it Ted.
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Isn't Dewey a Bears fan?
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I always thought he was a Packer fan. His comments have always been in line with Bob's. Anyway, if he is a Bears fan - I humbly appologize for associating his name with Bob Nelson and whatthehelliscrawlinginmyass..... Not, JimmySmith, though. I hate to admit it, but Jimmy's rants make me chuckle.....occasionally.
It would be nice, though, if Vick did sign with the Pack. It would trump any past discretions of the Vikings. Just think - Bob Nelson brings up the "Love Boat," and all we would have to say is "Two words - Michael Vick."
One can only hope......
You mean classy people like Johnny Jolly?
Dookie Davenport? Ahman Green? Mossy Cade?
Get over it, every team has thier share of Bozos.
This is proof that even Puker management knows Mr. Rodgers is a fluke and his backups are also not capable to play. Now if only the thier inbred fans would understand but they are blinded by beer cheese soup.
# zygi milf says: August 4, 2009 2:56 PM
It would be nice, though, if Vick did sign with the Pack. It would trump any past discretions of the Vikings. Just think - Bob Nelson brings up the "Love Boat," and all we would have to say is "Two words - Michael Vick."
One can only hope......
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Wishful thinking Zygi! Two words- Herschel Walker. The single reason there are a bunch of Super Bowl trophies from the 90's sitting in Dallas.
I smell a smokescreen by Thompson. He knows the queens have quarterback envy when it comes to the Packers, and purposely left the door open to signing Vick, knowing there's a chance the queens might panic and swoop in with their own offer.
"How did you like our ass last season.."
about as much as you probably enjoyed this...
http://vikessuck.ytmnd.com/
There's now way this will EVER happen.
If Rodgers goes down with a season-ending injury in Week 1, I would rather see Flynn or Brohm stink it and lose every game of the season than see Mike Vick suit up for the green and gold.
As much as I love my Packers, I would stop watching if they signed him.
Vick hasn't played since 2006.
For the umpteenth time - Minnesota runs the WCO - Vick is not intelligent enough to master it. How many times do we need to continue to cover the same ground?
And, Ted Thompson would NEVER sign Vick because Vick is a very low character individual, which TT steers far clear of.
This will never happen in Green Bay. I am a Packer fan and lived in Wisconsin for the early part of my life and unless something has changed there they would never embrace a move like this. Thompson is not the most popular person there right now anyways..
I have a hard time seeing a lot people in Green Bay embracing a black QB let alone one with a criminal record. The racism up there is still very thick.
Damn guys, this happens every summer for you Queens' fans. Here, let me go over this one more time. Your team, (who will move in the next five years, guaranteed...sorry, but it's true) like every other offseason, signs a couple guys here and there, you have time to forget the last 48 seasons, and walla, we're right back in the same spot. If they gave out paper certificates for September Champions, the Viqueens would have the market cornered.
Anyway, I'll let you blokes get back to your sissy fit. I'll tell you what. I'm going to do you guys a favor, and build you a nice case to hold all of those Lombardi Trophies...
Ok, I'm back. Whew, that didn't take long. BTW, is it a problem for you guys that your team is trying and failing to win a trophy named after another Green Bay Packer?
Favre has better chance of playing for the Packers than Vick.
LarryBird18 ( he Legend) you are the man. Your team has lost 5 of the last 6 regular season contest to the Packers. You da man. If Mason Crosby makes two FGs at the end of regulation at the HHH and at Soldier ('s) Field the Pack go 6-0 in the North and if the ref's don't give MIN the fluke Pass Interference call at the end of the DET game, well, I guess we wouldn't have gotten to see history. You put up 12 points on the Lions great job. You da man.
But here's the thing it was a.) the regular season and b.) it was last year. You team has never won one thing worth a damn and '09 is a new season.
SKOL SKOAL fags
Girls, girls--please. Don't fight over me.
I hate all of you. Equally.
(But I have "especially equal" hate for the faggy Purple Fairies of the North--even with Vick on the Pack, they would continue to suck much more as a franchise....even the Lions, I'm less ashamed to have as part of the North than the Queens).
You may have been confused at times because of the whole "the enemy of my enemy is my friend" doctrine that sometimes applies.
I hope that clears it up.
One more time, to clarify: I hate you all.
Vikings suck purple horns and pray to Stuart Smalley.
Any more questions?
I think that all Vikes fans are mad that the Packers might get Vick because they want to replace there wannabe Vick (Tavaris Jackson) with the real thing.
Vikings fans, stop commenting on this, you're making the rest of us look bad.
Seriously guys, I SWEAR our entire fanbase isn't like those homers.
Anyway, Packers won't sign Vick, Rodgers is too amazing.
Only stat that matters...
Packers - 3
Vikings - 0
Here's a hint for you slow Vikings fans... It's the number of times each franchise has won a certain trophy.
Still lost? It's named after the most iconic sports figure of all time.
Still can't figure it out?? FINE! It's the Lombardi trophy, you get one for winning the super bowl..... you know....the last game played every season....the one game the Vikings have NEVER won... It's the reason teams compete every year.... to win it.
Oh... but congratulations on winning your division for the first time in over 10 years.
jimicos says:
August 4, 2009 2:26 PM
pickleman says:
August 4, 2009 2:10 PM
Hey, Vick is a great fit for the Packers!! People in Wisconsin LOVE killing animals!! He'd fit right in!!
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As long as they're Bears and Lions..
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ZING!
:-)
It's hilarious, Vikings fans here in Minny have been begging for their team to sign Vick ever since Favre screwed 'em. Now they are laughing at rumored Packer interest. Which is it, Heidi?
How could you leave out Mark Chumura, Chuck Cecil, etc
RagnartheViking says:
August 4, 2009 3:09 PM
You mean classy people like Johnny Jolly?
Dookie Davenport? Ahman Green? Mossy Cade?
Get over it, every team has thier share of Bozos.
Ted Thompson is a Giant Fkn Tool. If he brings that POS to Wisconsin you can bet your last Dollar he'd go down faster than a Virgin on Prom night. After dividing the fan base with the Favre debacle Thompson already has a huge " I hate Ted" following.
@Csanboy
Keep going over different scenarios in your head in which the packers were actually a relevant team last year. If, if, if, if...
Hey ax was that wound on your head? That might account for your drivel on here!
Man, you Vikings fans are really annoying. The good news is that summer is almost over and soon all you guys will have to spend your days in the classroom dealing with rigors of the eight grade...for the third time!
The Vikings won't go after Vick because they'd be too afraid Vick would say "no thanks, I'm going to stay in jail"
BuckyBadger: I agree with you about racism being alive and well in Green Bay.
To the MN dumb f*cks who are making fun of the fact that some people 'where' cheeseheads, please don't criticize until you re-read your post; otherwise you're going to make an ass out of yourself. (In case you haven't realized yet, it is WEAR.)
Holy hell a Packers post!? Ted Thompson forced Favre into retirement, now he is considering replacing one of, if not the, best player on the team with a convicted felon who has been out of the league for two years!? Someone needs to tell him and all other packer fans that you're not suppose to eat the cheese that is moldy and smells like my dirt hole.
Don't have a Super Bowl win, but we are defending NFC North Champs which is more recent, therefore more relevant. SKKKKKKKKKOL
YOU_CAN_CALL_ME_T-BONE says:
August 4, 2009 4:44 PM
Holy hell a Packers post!? Ted Thompson forced Favre into retirement, now he is considering replacing one of, if not the, best player on the team with a convicted felon who has been out of the league for two years!? Someone needs to tell him and all other packer fans that you're not suppose to eat the cheese that is moldy and smells like my dirt hole.
Don't have a Super Bowl win, but we are defending NFC North Champs which is more recent, therefore more relevant. SKKKKKKKKKOL
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Forced Favre into retirement? Revisionist history abounds.
Wow, win one NFC north title and the Vikings fans think they own the world.....
I have to say that as a Packer fan, I'm not really impressed with an NFC North victory. The Packers have been winning those things for years. The only thing that really counts and the only thing that REALLY gives you any bragging rights is the Lombardi trophy. Something neither team has seen in some time now. So in reality 6-10 essentially equals 10-7 or whatever you finished last year - they were both losers in the end.
You cannot compare last year to this year. Too much has changed in the division and arguably the only team to not improve was the Vikings.
The Packers have a new defense - with Raji and Cullen Jenkins now back from injury. They have competent defensive coaches - last year the defense was so vanilla that the opposing offense oftentimes called out what the d was running before the play - the Packer players even admitted to it. Their defense cannot go anywhere but up.
The Bears have a new quarterback and thus should have a more potent offense.
The lions cannot get any worse.
How did the Vikings do? they added Harvin (high-risk, but high reward guy) and Rosenfelds (basically not much of an improvement over Jackson). But they lost Birk, they lost Sharper and the Williams wall will be suspended 4 games. If Harvin doesn't turn out to be a big playmaker, I cannot see how your team improves from last year.
There are a lot of people who think Culpepper was run out of town, and now Jackson receives more criticism than he deserves, because Minnesota can't handle having a black quarterback either.
Who are these "Packers" of which you speak?
For you Packer fans that won't follow the team if they sign Vick, good. We don't need you anyway, now only 98,000 left to eliminate until I get season tix's. Speaking of that, how was selling tix's for that playoff game Vikings fans??? How do you say BLACKOUT in your language?
Today's trivia: The Vikings have been in 4 super bowls, how many minutes have they held the lead? Wait for it.....wait for it....... keep on waiting for it......
That would be ZERO! Your the only franchise that is proud of blowing someones horn during the game while wearing braids.... I will stick with the wedge of cheese on my head, thanks.
who cares...winning the NFC North division is like being the smartest kid in a special needs class.
Hmm, lessee.
A week and a half ago you said he was going to the Steelers. Last week you said the Patriots. Now it's the Packers. attaboy Florio, you discovered an endless well of bullshit. Only 29 more teams to make up shit about to go.
Have a banana.
Check out this site dedicated to encouraging NFL players to make life rough for Vick if he returns.
www.smackmyvickup.com
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2655/3682031022_f487c6267a.jpg
Hey kotapug, I live in the Twin Cities and listen to KFAN, and I know for a FACT that issue comes up when people ask why Viking fans cried for Brad Johnson when they had Culpepper and now they can't stand Jackson even though his numbers are not that bad. I only mentioned it because two idiots claim the Packers would have a problem with a black QB due to the 'racism' that abounds in Wisconsin. So maybe you should think before you type you ass clown, or at least read the whole thread before you blame me for bringing up the race card. Ass wipe.
of course when GB was in the middle of a 4-12 season, vick couldnt beat the pack in atlanta. and he lost up in GB in 02. i give the credit for the playoff win to the coach (dan reeves) who knew who he was playing against and was used to the conditions from wbw.
i like it how the websites call him an 8 year veteran. bullshit - 6 years. last 2 years in the penal league.
hate? no. time to take the language back from pee cee illiterates. despise? that's more like it. dogs are a better breed of creature than vick. even poodles. but that's a close call.
and... eeeevillll racists? who was killing the dogs? who lied about it? who was on dope? who was gambling AND I BET THROWING GAMES? someone who thought he could get away with it because he was... not white... and he thought he could bullshit the world. guess again ookie...
blacks lead the world in racism. check the violent crimes listed on the crime blotter next time. or just stfu.
and if minnehaha or most anywhere else had a competent black qb (ie, mcnabb), all are sure they could handle it. nobody ever bitched about doug williams. or mcnair the football player. who complains about garrard?
it's the pretend-QBs like pullpecker and ookie that people cant stand.
There is more chance of Brett Favre and TT throwing their differences aside and making out on national TV than there ever is for Vick suiting up in the Green and Gold. Seriously, where do you get this stuff from???
P.S. I am not at all surprised at the behaviour of the Queens fans that somehow think this is some kind of opportunity to ridicule the Packers about. After all, being a Queens fan is kinda like living in an abusive relationship. No matter how good things may seem now, you know there is another beating waiting just around the corner. No wonder they hate the Green Bay so much. Maybe if they smarten up we will let their team polish our Lombardi trophies for us. God only knows that would be the only way they'd ever get to touch one.
watch out, they might take the trophies on the lust boat
It is spelled "wear", not "where"....morons. You Vikings fans are as laughable as that Hefty Bag Dome stinkhole that you play in. Your team will be in LA before you ever get an NFL stadium. The closest team available to cheer for when that happens is spelled GREEN BAY PACKERS!
If Vick wants to get his life back on track, Green Bay is exactly where he should go. Recall that McCarthy turned Favre back into his mid-90s MVP form and built a legitimate QB out of a Tedford QB. In addition to that, he won't be under *as much* scrutiny in a tiny town. He would have a 0% chance of playing outside of the preseason, but maybe he'd make good trade bait.
I don't think they should bother getting him, though.
First of all
alot of you dont obviously know about football
signing vick would be a great idea
by the way,who is rodgers backup QB?
Enough said
plus,you can use him in the slot,or bring him in on occasion to change up the pace at QB
And for all you making cracks about wisconsin,loving the killing of animals,well hunting has nothing to do,with what vick did
he deserves a second chance
and with him,we will win the nfc north division
vikings,bears,lions,wont know what hit them
go packkkkkkkkkkkkkkk