A lack of sentimentality made Ted Thompson infamous among fans and consequential as a figure in Green Bay Packers history. He moved on from Brett Favre when the beloved quarterback insisted on coming back, believing instead in the talent of the quarterback he took in one of the biggest gambles in NFL history. The long-time personnel executive showed a supreme eye for talent, particularly at offensive line and receiver, and his gamble on a skinny kid from Cal codified as legend. While the end of his run in Green Bay soured some fans on his tenure, Thompson rebuilt a stagnant franchise, pulling it out of the muck of a wandering-in-the-wilderness quarterback and an over-his-head administration.
Ted Thompson’s legacy may be complicated for Packers fans, but his impact is undeniable
