Mark Chmura Calls Jermichael Finley 'a Moron'

[The Leaper]

nah...it isn't such a blight on the Packers...just him.

[get louder at lambeau]

Finley decided to prove Chmura's dumb ass right by responding-

Jermichael Finley would love to meet Mark Chmura
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on August 13, 2010 5:45 PM ET

The other day, we wondered aloud about the problems inherent in radio host Mark Chmura calling Packers tight end Jermichael Finley a "moron."

Chmura's words wound up reaching Finley's ears -- apparently through our post -- and the third-year player wasn't thrilled, as we'd expect.

"That's just one of those jealousy things, I guess," Finley said Thursday via Jason Wilde of ESPNMilwaukee.com. "I'm not trying to call him out or nothing. But that's how I see it."

Finley is aware of Chmura's history with the team, but hasn't met him.

"Never seen him. If he walked in this locker room, I wouldn't know who he was," Finley said. "I think he thought they stopped inventing the Super Bowl when they won it in '96, so he doesn't want to see that from my standpoint. . . . I would love to meet him. I would love that, to be in his face right now."
Chmura hits the airwaves again Sunday morning. We'll guess that Chmura backtracks and says his comments were taken out of context.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/08/13/jermichael-finley-would-love-to-meet-mark-chmura/

[Tarlam!]

My biggest concern about Finley is him turning into an ego monster.

But his reported reply is anything but that of a moron. Well played young Finley!

[sharpe1027]

Finley decided to prove Chmura's dumb ass right by responding-

Jermichael Finley would love to meet Mark Chmura
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on August 13, 2010 5:45 PM ET

The other day, we wondered aloud about the problems inherent in radio host Mark Chmura calling Packers tight end Jermichael Finley a "moron."

Chmura's words wound up reaching Finley's ears -- apparently through our post -- and the third-year player wasn't thrilled, as we'd expect.

"That's just one of those jealousy things, I guess," Finley said Thursday via Jason Wilde of ESPNMilwaukee.com. "I'm not trying to call him out or nothing. But that's how I see it."

Finley is aware of Chmura's history with the team, but hasn't met him.

"Never seen him. If he walked in this locker room, I wouldn't know who he was," Finley said. "I think he thought they stopped inventing the Super Bowl when they won it in '96, so he doesn't want to see that from my standpoint. . . . I would love to meet him. I would love that, to be in his face right now."
Chmura hits the airwaves again Sunday morning. We'll guess that Chmura backtracks and says his comments were taken out of context.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...t-mark-chmura/

I'm not so sure Finley is doing himself any favors talking smack in the media. I am relatively confident that they only invented the superbowl once.

[falco]

Ehh, I have no problem with Finley sounding off. Chmura came off as a major d-bag.

I think Finley is endearing himself to the fans. The coaching staff has indicated that he has matured greatly. I agree the only problem is if he becomes a diva.

What does he have, 2 years left on his contract? Maybe would be wise to give him an extension midway through this year....

[mission]

Maybe would be wise to give him an extension midway through this year....

This.

[drayge]

I agree with Chmura's point - which is that these guys have NOT won anything and should not be talking about Superbowls. And I think it was his co-host that said the "one word" comment - not Chmura. Chmura also laid on the compliments for Finley too.

[mission]

I will add that I'm not a big fan of some of the shit Finley has been saying lately. Maybe it *is* extreme or sophomoric, or maybe it's just because I'm not really used to many Packers really acting like that ? Probably a bit of both.

It's a slight cause for concern when thinking about the big picture and that's even more reason to give him money sooner than later. That sounds a bit backwards with a potential "diva", but I don't want him ending up not giving us 100% because he's outperforming a rookie contract. That Finley could be a very bad Finley.

[Joemailman]

I agree with Chmura's point - which is that these guys have NOT won anything and should not be talking about Superbowls. And I think it was his co-host that said the "one word" comment - not Chmura. Chmura also laid on the compliments for Finley too.

I'm ok with guys "talking SuperBowl" because that's a team goal. It's when guys seem more interested in personal stats than team goals that I get concerned.

[Iron Mike]

[George Cumby]

Is this moran related to Erin Moran?

[Jimx29]

Was Chmura ever convicted of anything illegal?

[swede]

Was Chmura ever convicted of anything illegal?

No. But the court case made clear that he and another older man were drinking and hot-tubbing with teen girls. He went into the bathroom and a teen girl followed him in. She came out a few minutes later. His version said that they had an awkward conversation. Hers, later, was that he had assaulted her. Her story was punched full of holes convincingly in court. Teen girls can really go off the rails as they look for attention, but then, so can ex football players.

He was clearly innocent of sexual assault.

He was clearly guilty of being criminally stupid and having feloniously bad judgment.

[Guiness]

No. But the court case made clear that he and another older man were drinking and hot-tubbing with teen girls. He went into the bathroom and a teen girl followed him in. She came out a few minutes later. His version said that they had an awkward conversation. Hers, later, was that he had assaulted her. Her story was punched full of holes convincingly.

He was clearly innocent of sexual assault.

He was clearly guilty of being criminally stupid and having feloniously bad judgment.

Good summation.

It also came to light that he was pretty damn hypocritical - he a pretty clean reputation, came out in favour of the Packers releasing a few guys charged with minor crimes.

Here's an article about the whole thing

http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,93309-1,00.html

Love the 'tough new head coach Mike Sherman' comment!