Mark Murphy admits business trumped popularity in release of Jordy Nelson

Zero2Cool
Elite Member Topic Starter

6 years ago

Toughen up buttercup-fans, this is the NFL.

I think this is important, Mark Murphy says " I think he actually met with Jordy in person." and I believe doing this in person is always the best way.

Everyone in the Green Bay Packers organization had to know that releasing Jordy Nelson would be an unpopular move.

So it was no surprise to team president Mark Murphy that when first-year general manager Brian Gutekunst cut the wide receiver shortly before free agency opened and then news broke that the Packers made Nelson only a low-ball offer, the reaction was negative.

But it was another move that served as a reminder that football is not a popularity contest but rather a calculated business.

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wpr
Preferred Member

6 years ago

Dude is paid big bucks to make the tough decisions.

Smokey
Veteran Member

6 years ago

It is the GM's job to provide the Coaches with players that give the team the best chance to win and still operate within the budget that the league's cap stipulates. He must not allow personal friendships or past glories the influence his decisions. IMO, he has to have the courage to swim in the FA pool as well as the Draft pool and BG is so far proving to be a good swimmer.

As much as Jordy Nelson has ment to the Packers, hard decisions must be made sometimes. In addition, it sends a clear message to the team that football remains a very competitive business and very few are safe from the axe. Players and coaches can and will be replaced if their level of production falls below team standards. [thumbup]

gbguy20
Veteran Member

6 years ago

Agreed with smokey. This move tells cobb if he doesn't put up big numbers this season that he is getting his ass cut too. If he even gets the chance.

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