Grading Ted Thompson's Drafts: 2005 Edition

Since Wednesday marks the start of April, and April marks the month of the NFL Draft, we’ve decided to start a weekly series, in which we will review the previous four drafts of the Green Bay Packers.

Perhaps we’d better start at the beginning….

The Scene: Prior to the 2005 NFL Draft, fans of the Packers did not [...]

Canty signs with Giants, doesn't make it to Green Bay

Well, cancel those travel plans.  Prized defensive end Chris Canty inked a six-year, $42 million contract with the New York Giants.  ESPN is reporting that $17.5 million of the deal is guaranteed.  The fourth-year pro is expected to slide over to tackle for the Giants, putting his mountain-esque 6′7, 304 lbs body in the middle of already [...]