Hey! Kevin Pritchard! HEY PRITCHAAAARRRRD! Yeah, YOU!!! READ THIS POST!

If not………WHAT THE HELL ARE WE DOING WITH PETKO?……….

Please retire Terry Porter’s Jersey, preferably as soon as possible.

No way Porter shouldn’t be honored! Here are his career Blazers stats

758 games (633 starts), 31.6 MPG, 14.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, 7.0 assists, 1.5 steals, 2.5 TO’s, 47.1 FG%

or Oden’s ball boy, i can live with that

…we refer to ourselves as “GM’s.” That’s actually short for “unpaid, unofficial, assistant Trailblazer GM’s.” We figure you don’t have to know we’re out here: pondering, debating, scouting, etc. We know you receive our psychic transmissions and give them serious weight. Like when we advised you to “draft the ’stach.” Er, OK, maybe you didn’t receive that message. Just as well…

and how about getting Raef some early meaningless minutes so he doesnt stick to the pitch in the pine like last year.

I’m surprised we’ve made it this far without anyone throwing in a “kill blaze the trail cat” comment. Ummmm can you cut out the adult tricycle races during timeouts? I mean, some of the stuff that goes on during those times are kinda entertaining and I guess that annoying guy with the microphone would be out of a job but maybe we could just enjoy the break sometimes. Also, I’m not one of the psychos that put small children around them at risk by diving for flying t shirts but one time I actually caught one. Yeah, it was pretty cool until I unwrapped it and saw that it was a Wellsfargo t shirt. Awesome. Wellsfargo. maybe mix in some actual blazer merchandise in there.

Lets see…I may be on my own on this one but I always thought the opening “pump the crowd up” video sucked last year, so I’m hoping for an improvement this season, especially since there should be sellouts almost every night. Like, how hard would it be to tailor the video to the opponent? Maybe before a laker game show Odom shoving Broy to the ground from last season. Or before Phoenix show Shaq driving Joel’s face into the hardwood. A knicks game with a Zbo mugshot. You know, get creative. Oh, and maybe a little bit more team access for the fans. Bring back an open practice or two for this upcoming training camp. Shoot, hold an open tryout for the 15th roster spot (Luke Jackson? seriously?).

Please make the Blazers as Portland as possible.

I’ve mentioned it here before, but I’d love for Blazer games at the Rose Garden to have
a 100% Portland music policy; I’m sure any local record shop owner or local music DJ would love to help,
and curate a playlist of game-worthy Portland music.

Also, you might want to extend Channing Frye before the Hallowe’en deadline to do so.
There’s been some talk here that his need for playing time stands in the way of that.
I don’t buy it, but I’m sure a pay level above a typical backup power forward’s worth might help.
Hey, it beats having him hit his triple-rookie-salary cap hold. And he should NOT be traded.

Also, it seems this will be the season where the demand for tickets finally goes back above (WAY above)
what’s available in Rose Garden seats over 82 games, plus playoffs.
What this means is, there will be hundreds of people every game (and growing)
who are willing to shell out RG-seat money, but can not have a Rose Garden seat for that.
They need to be accomodated; plan for special places to view Blazer games around town,
above and beyond the Sports Bar thingy that’s okay for “normal” teams.
Remember, Portland used to pack the Mission Theater for games.
They should be able to do so once again.
In particular, Blazer fans should be encouraged to watch the Blazers in public, amongst each other,
and not be relegated to a solitary experience, replicated all over the region a thousandfold.
Time to engineer mass Blazer game viewings outside of the arena.

And thank you for your good work.

Thank you x 15.

And yes, if at all possible, please reduce the level of Arena shmaltz and shtick, as the folks above specified. PDX tunes sound great.

Give Luke "the tall hobbit: Jackson a chance.

Also, I love the idea of Oden working with a hall of fame center, as Yao has done with Ewing, and Bynum with Kareem. Is Bill Russell free, or is he shooting another sappy ad with KG?

Put some pressure on those guys to get it figured out. There are long time fans who stood by this team through the most frustrating times, when it wasn’t cool to be a Blazer fan, who would drive for hours to get to the Rose Garden and spend there hard earned money for tickets just to see the team of thugs get blown out who can not see every game on TV. Fans who watch games on choppy 2 inch windows on their computer via the internet because they love this team with a passion and can’t stand to miss a game and Comcast won’t sell to them. Fans who would work minimum wage jobs and buy Blazer merchandise only to have to put up with "Jail Blazer" and "They suck" from people who see them wear it. The Blazers have the best fans in the NBA, and many of them are being punished. I know because its all me and my family. Family has been season ticket holders since 1975.

For goodness sake, you have a center with hall of fame potential! Get him the best most specialized training. Whether it’s Bill Russell, Hakeem or how about Bill Walton? He was one of the most fundamentally skilled centers to ever play.

Whoever is the best at training in the post, whether they are famous or not find them and pay them, otherwise you waste an amazing opportunity.

http://www.blazersedge.com/2008/3/25/161518/870#4791477

Stop BEdging and get back to work – you’ve got a franchise to run, dude!

still in the works?

Martell Webster, Channing Frye, and/or Ike Diogu to sign a high level player next summer, I have strong reservations as to whether or not it is worth it.

you are a g and I heart you. Now that is out of the way, I will be grad. w/ a degree in accounting and I would greatly appreciate a job.

:)

Sophia

Now you need to get Dave under Blazer’s employ …. maybe in the PR department. We’d all suffer immensely but you have to suck it up for the good of the team.

Thank you for all that you do

What you do is amazing. Really good moves. Very smart, studied and opportunistic on the fly. I really like what you don’t do even more. While opportunistic, you are no trader bob, which is strictly meant as a compliment. We have a recognizable team now, and that helps the fan form an identity.

That said, it seems obvious to many on BEdge that something will have to give, past the Jack trade. You are probably hoping that something will happen at the 3, that Travis will step up or that will show enough to make up for the fact that he is by nature more of a SG. With the core we have now — to me this includes all the guards but Sergio and the big men up to and definitely including Frye — we obviously need something at the 3 to complement the immense strengths we have at every other spot. I have complete faith in you that you will find the right time to pull the trigger, for the right reasons. Whether its to get us another all-star caliber talent or to get the right complementary player, such as a dead eye shooter or a complete all-around and hustle player like Shane Battier. It was a shame to see JJ go, but I trust that it will all come out for the better. Whether this occurs sooner with a can’t miss opportunity or more likely later after things shake out, we are counting on you Kevin to do the best you can for this team.

As others have said, thank you. And best of luck on that unbeaten streak.

Chrischa – I’m totally with you on everything you said.

Loose the trailcat first and foresmost. A close second is to fix the pre-game hype video. If there has to be a video at all (which I’m not convinced of) it should be either highlights of classic Blazer moments, or tailored to the opponent ie: Odom shoving Roy to the ground last year or whatever it might be – something that would actually get the fans truly fired up – not just that intensely loud opera music that every freaking team in the NBA uses. Finally, bring back Snapper Jones and add him as the third member of the broadcast crew – Barrett, Rice, and Jones. That would be fun to listen to each week. Oh ya, and get the games on DirecTV. This all assumes of course that KP is Czar of the TrailBlazers organization and not merely the GM.

You have done a great job bringing talent to this team thru trades and thru the draft. I just hope you stay polite to other GM’s, dont remind them you swindled them, and accept praise with humility. Any boastful bragging of deals you ripped off anyone OTHER THAN ISIAH (go ahead on that one, the whole league will laugh) should be kept to yourself. If you want to keep making unbelievable trades for us, people have to know you have your team at heart but also ethics while doing it.. (hopefully this happened with the charlotte/indiana fiasco)

secondly,
listen to your fans. We are one of the only sports team in the history of sports to TRULY alter a teams roster by boycott and protest. We have power as a fanbase, and its your responsibility as a good business man to recognize that. Make poor decisions and we stay away, make good ones and we spend money like crazy. Just remember as always that your clients (us) pay your salary. We want winners and we want someone to be proud of. So far so good, just don’t lose that idea.

Thank you for all you have done…

PS I need a job too. Thanks

Lets use it! Play like 5 games there. THAT would be great.

I was just at the Blazers PF. I just met Tom Penn for the first time. I told him about this thread and that he should check it out. Make your suggestions good.

Unfortunately, this is impossible. Even for you.

Therefore, when it does happen, if common courtesy allows, own up to those mistakes when they happen. Fans forgive the repentant, but not the stubborn.

Otherwise, keep up the good work. Your work ethic and philosophy brought be back to the team of my youth, even though I’m now in Wisconsin (and looking forward to March 21st).

All these comments sound like letters to Santa Clause.

Just keep on, keepin’ on.

Continue putting the players and fans first, remember patience, and communication. Both of you are going to be heralded as front office deities soon enough; always remember you guys formed this team through management teamwork, doing your homework, and allowing open communcations from your coaches, scouts, and management types.

Basically, just always remember what works, because it will continue to work.

Thank you for doing an amazing job. Even without the luck of getting Oden (luck I say we created by turning things around), you guys were forming a great team. All we need is time.

Oh, and make sure LMA knows he is beloved. Roy will get much attention, and we all know Oden is already a international celebrity. We don’t want LMA to feel left out. Put him out in the public eye, advertise him (the MIP cartoon/website was a great touch), make sure HE knows how important he is to the team and to the city.

They all seem like great kids, but if a great player feels like he doesn’t get his due, things could sour over time.

Of course, you know all of this. Please, both of you stay with us for a long time, and keep as much of your front office/scouting team intact as possible. I know other NBA teams will be cherry picking the scouts and assistant coaches soon enough, but do your best.

We got complete faith in you. Thank you, again.

Mortimer

Remember that the grass isn’t always greener. We love you here and the team you helped make. Don’t go running off to a team like the NYK or LAL because they are in bigger markets. Dumars and Popovich are great reasons why.
Thanks again..

The Raven

Don’t trade Travis. Big part of our team. We have many good parts to this team. Let’s keep the good and add to it.

Enjoy your vacations.

I have just the oven for you. The new TP 22 is just the oven for you. It is also known in some parts as the Tayshaun Prince #22.

Hmmmmmm. #22. I have fond memories of that number.

your the man

#5

Apologies for the tenor of the title. You don’t owe us anything and we all respect you so very much. Name one other fan site where there is no grumbling about their GM! Nothing but love and appreciation and praise from here.

When I read you were coming to Portland I was uplifted because having a KU grad here is pure gold. You have certainly proven that out. And even better an NCAA champion and multiple NBA championships as player and as a member of the Spurs to boot. You know how to win. You clearly have stayed true to your goals and we applaud you. When you fall down we will remember these wonderful graceful triple-loop-quadruple-somersault-360-twisting dunks and your sticking the landing every time as proof that there are more to come and help you up again. Thank you.