Did Ted Thompson draft Aaron Rodgers?

Answer 1

Ted Thompson was the general manager of the Green Bay Packers on the day Aaron Rodgers was drafted. As general manager, Ted Thompson is responsible for making the final decision on who the Packers will draft. The recounting of those who were in the draft room on draft day indicate that as Aaron Rodgers fell and it became apparent that he would be available when Green Bay picked, Thompson went around the room asking scouts and everyone to to confirm their opinions on Aaron Rodgers. Thompson supposedly did this because although the Packers had scouted Rodgers, they had not done so extensively because they had not expected him to be available when they drafted.