Todd1 Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 http://www.jsonline.com/packer/news/jan05/...90.asp#poll4608 I heard this on the news this morning and thought I was dreaming. It's not possible that Green Bay would hire a former linebacker and draft afficionado as General Manager AND hire a proven defensive coordinator who has had his team in the top 10 of defenses for 5 years in a row. This would make far too much sense to be real! Gee, maybe we'll actually start drafting some talent on defense, build a strong d-line, rush the passer, stop the run and get some turnovers? With a competent D, our line and running game, it might even be possible that Favre wins another Super Bowl before his retirement! Is it possible that I may hear this shortly on a Saturday in April?? "With the 24th pick of the 2005 NFL Draft, the Green Bay Packers select... Defensive End Marcus Spears, LSU." Or "Defensive Tackle Anttaj Hawthorne, Wisconsin." Please, don't pinch me, I'm enjoying this dream..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 http://www.jsonline.com/packer/news/jan05/...90.asp#poll4608 I heard this on the news this morning and thought I was dreaming. It's not possible that Green Bay would hire a former linebacker and draft afficionado as General Manager AND hire a proven defensive coordinator who has had his team in the top 10 of defenses for 5 years in a row. This would make far too much sense to be real! Gee, maybe we'll actually start drafting some talent on defense, build a strong d-line, rush the passer, stop the run and get some turnovers? With a competent D, our line and running game, it might even be possible that Favre wins another Super Bowl before his retirement! Is it possible that I may hear this shortly on a Saturday in April?? "With the 24th pick of the 2005 NFL Draft, the Green Bay Packers select... Defensive End Marcus Spears, LSU." Or "Defensive Tackle Anttaj Hawthorne, Wisconsin." Please, don't pinch me, I'm enjoying this dream..... 669306[/snapback] Nah, more likely they trade up in the first to nab a long snapper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Little Bit Special Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 I'll believe it when I see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Little Bit Special Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 ESPN.com Green Bay Packers: Former Miami Dolphins interim coach Jim Bates is the front-runner to become the Packers' new defensive coordinator, the The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reported. Bates would supplant Bob Slowik, who would shift to secondary coach to replace Kurt Schottenheimer. Bates declined comment when asked whether he was heading to Green Bay. "There have been a lot of things going on in the past week that I'm not free to talk about," Bates said. "I wish I could tell you, but I can't." Here we go again. A half-assed attempt at a shakeup. If he hires Bates, IMO he has got to let him assemble his own staff. Sherman's cronyism is getting old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd1 Posted January 24, 2005 Author Share Posted January 24, 2005 I agree about this cronyism. Sherman shouldn't make Bates keep Slow-kid on his staff. Bates- Top 10 defense every year Slow-kid- #25 ranking, defense declined in every area. Yeah, don't let Bates assemble his own staff..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Little Bit Special Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 If Sherman wants some control, he should use a nomination/approval process. Hire Bates, let him put together a list of guys he likes, and then the two of them can go through the list and come to some agreement. I"m all for giving your friends a shot if they've put in their time, but Slowick has had his shot(s) and not been impressive. It is time to put the friendship aside and do what is best for the success of the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 Would Bates accept the job if he is not allowed to pick his assisstants? And dump Slowik! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 WTMJ in Milwaukee is confirming Bates to Green Bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostFace Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 WTMJ in Milwaukee is confirming Bates to Green Bay. 671093[/snapback] Man, this is GREAT news!!!! A real defensive coordinator! Maybe now we can make a legitimate run at a conference championship and a SB title before Brett retires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Little Bit Special Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 Also confirmed here: http://www.packersnews.com/archives/news/pack_19557622.shtml and here: http://www.jsonline.com/packer/news/jan05/295873.asp This is great. I really had my doubts whether Sherman would do it. Now Thompson jsut has to give him some talent to work with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 Thank Christ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Little Bit Special Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 (edited) Slowik is officially out. http://www.packersnews.com/archives/news/pack_19586586.shtml Good luck Bronco fans. Edited January 27, 2005 by A Little Bit Special Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Slowik is officially out. http://www.packersnews.com/archives/news/pack_19586586.shtml Good luck Bronco fans. 674586[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Do we get to play the Broncos next year? That would be sweet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 Do we get to play the Broncos next year? That would be sweet... 675730[/snapback] No. The Packers AFC teams next year are in the AFC North. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 I started dancing a jig when I heard Bates was in and bumped it up into double-time when they said Slowik was out. Good hire AT THE VERY LEAST because Bates has a proven track record as a successful defensive co-ordinator whereas all Slowik has is a year over a defense that finished #25 and was no better at the end of the year than the beginning. Bates is also bringing Miami's LB coach along, though he's retaining Duffner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostFace Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 "After Sherman demoted Slowik, Broncos coach Mike Shanahan immediately moved to hire him." Did this guy see our defense this year? What is he thinking? Does he know something we don't? THANK YOU, Coach Skeletor, for taking this guy away from us!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 I don't want to jinx anything, but the start of the offseason has gone about as well as it could have... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd1 Posted January 28, 2005 Author Share Posted January 28, 2005 Fatman, I agree, after the draft last year and free agency (no significant upgrades to the D) I knew we wouldn't win the Super Bowl. Now, with Thompson and Bates, I have a feeling that we could at least make the NFC Championship game! Chavez, hate to correct you, but we started out GREAT! We destroyed Carolina on MNF, then got progressively worse each week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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