Ted Thompson has passed away. News broke on Thursday morning of the former Green Bay Packers scout and general manager’s passing late Wednesday night.
Thompson was one of the most innovative general managers of this century, combining his background as a player and scout with a fondness for athletic metrics. Thompson seemingly established minimum thresholds for athletic performance at various positions, which gave the Packers a substantial edge in their draft performance, especially when selecting wide receivers and offensive linemen.
Prior to his days as a personnel executive, Thompson played linebacker at SMU, where was promoted to team captain for his senior season.