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Grading and Ranking Ted Thompson's Drafts as GM of the Packers

Ted Thompson’s 13-year run as general manager of the Packers came to an end last week when the team announced that he would be transitioning to a senior advisor role. For better or worse, Thompson’s tenure and legacy in Green Bay will be defined by the “draft-and-develop” philosophy he so stubbornly stuck to. Here’s a look at how all of his drafts stacked up:

2005

1.24 Aaron Rodgers, QB

2.19 Nick Collins, S

2.26 Terrence Murphy, WR

4.14 Marviel Underwood, S

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