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  • I spoke with Bob Harlan today. INTERESTING.

    As I posted before, I did call John Jones and Bob Harlan.

    Bob Harlan called me back this morning on my cell phone. Now before you call my a liar, call Harlan yourself. He WILL call you back. He is very interested in what the fans have to say. I am NO ONE SPECIAL (it hurts to admit :P ) and I am not an insider like Arrigo. Hee hee.

    Anyway, I told Harlan how disappointed I was about what Brett said. Harlan told me he was shocked by the report and that Brett was going to release a statement later in the day (which he did) about he status in GB. I asked Harlan what he expected Favre to say. Harlan said "that he doesnt want to be traded."

    I told Harlan that TT has not surrounded Brett with the talent on O that he deserves and feel that TT is wasting Brett's last few seasons. Harlan said the offseason is not over yet and they will still add players to the team. Harlan said fans had the same reaction last season and then the Packers got Charles Woodson and the team improved. He also stated that they had a very strong draft in 2006 and the 2007 draft class can't be judged by fans yet.

    I then asked Harlan about Randy Moss. Now this part shocked me. Harlan was very open and honest about the situation. Harlan told me he went to bed on Sat. night BELIEVING that Randy Moss was going to be a Packer. Harlan said they (the Packers) found out that Moss was a Patriot when they turned on the TV on Sun. morning. Harlan said Moss' agent (who is NOT Bus Cook) NEVER gave the Packers a call after New England jumped in with the 4th round pick and the new deal for Moss. Harlan said it happens all the time and it is very annoying. Harlan told me he wished Moss' agent would have given the Packers a chance to match New Englands offer. Harlan went on to say that the Packers had a deal to get Moss for a 5th round pick and never offered higher because they didnt know they had to. Thus, they never offered one of their 3rd round picks.

    I ended the conversation by saying "Mr. Harlan, I can't imagine the Green Bay Packers with out Brett Favre." Harlan told me "either can I." I then said "Would you ever trade Brett?" Harlan said "absolutely not!"

    So there you go. It isnt anything breaking but it is interesting. I understand Harlan is on the way out but he still holds some power up in GB.

    If you don't believe me, call him yourself. He'll tell you the same thing.

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    wow... That thing with Randy Moss is unbelievable... I'm surprised though the Raiders didnt call the PACKERS back... Thats the most interesting part to me ...

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    • #3
      Re: I spoke with Bob Harlan today. INTERESTING.

      Originally posted by gbpackfan
      As I posted before, I did call John Jones and Bob Harlan.

      Bob Harlan called me back this morning on my cell phone. Now before you call my a liar, call Harlan yourself. He WILL call you back. He is very interested in what the fans have to say. I am NO ONE SPECIAL (it hurts to admit :P ) and I am not an insider like Arrigo. Hee hee.

      Anyway, I told Harlan how disappointed I was about what Brett said. Harlan told me he was shocked by the report and that Brett was going to release a statement later in the day (which he did) about he status in GB. I asked Harlan what he expected Favre to say. Harlan said "that he doesnt want to be traded."

      I told Harlan that TT has not surrounded Brett with the talent on O that he deserves and feel that TT is wasting Brett's last few seasons. Harlan said the offseason is not over yet and they will still add players to the team. Harlan said fans had the same reaction last season and then the Packers got Charles Woodson and the team improved. He also stated that they had a very strong draft in 2006 and the 2007 draft class can't be judged by fans yet.

      I then asked Harlan about Randy Moss. Now this part shocked me. Harlan was very open and honest about the situation. Harlan told me he went to bed on Sat. night BELIEVING that Randy Moss was going to be a Packer. Harlan said they (the Packers) found out that Moss was a Patriot when they turned on the TV on Sun. morning. Harlan said Moss' agent (who is NOT Bus Cook) NEVER gave the Packers a call after New England jumped in with the 4th round pick and the new deal for Moss. Harlan said it happens all the time and it is very annoying. Harlan told me he wished Moss' agent would have given the Packers a chance to match New Englands offer. Harlan went on to say that the Packers had a deal to get Moss for a 5th round pick and never offered higher because they didnt know they had to. Thus, they never offered one of their 3rd round picks.

      I ended the conversation by saying "Mr. Harlan, I can't imagine the Green Bay Packers with out Brett Favre." Harlan told me "either can I." I then said "Would you ever trade Brett?" Harlan said "absolutely not!"

      So there you go. It isnt anything breaking but it is interesting. I understand Harlan is on the way out but he still holds some power up in GB.

      If you don't believe me, call him yourself. He'll tell you the same thing.

      Well, you trump me fan wise....it would never occur me to call the team brass. Very cool that he called you back.


      So, are you all calmed down now? I thought you were gonna do something drastic there for a while.....

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      • #4
        Thank you very much for posting this. My only question would be.......why not get something in writing before the draft? And yeah, Why wouldnt the Raiders call GB back to see if they wanted to trump the Pats offer? I have to wonder about why they would give him up to an AFC team when they may have been able to get a better offer from GB simply by making a phone call.

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        • #5
          Re: I spoke with Bob Harlan today. INTERESTING.

          Originally posted by Rastak
          Originally posted by gbpackfan
          As I posted before, I did call John Jones and Bob Harlan.

          Bob Harlan called me back this morning on my cell phone. Now before you call my a liar, call Harlan yourself. He WILL call you back. He is very interested in what the fans have to say. I am NO ONE SPECIAL (it hurts to admit :P ) and I am not an insider like Arrigo. Hee hee.

          Anyway, I told Harlan how disappointed I was about what Brett said. Harlan told me he was shocked by the report and that Brett was going to release a statement later in the day (which he did) about he status in GB. I asked Harlan what he expected Favre to say. Harlan said "that he doesnt want to be traded."

          I told Harlan that TT has not surrounded Brett with the talent on O that he deserves and feel that TT is wasting Brett's last few seasons. Harlan said the offseason is not over yet and they will still add players to the team. Harlan said fans had the same reaction last season and then the Packers got Charles Woodson and the team improved. He also stated that they had a very strong draft in 2006 and the 2007 draft class can't be judged by fans yet.

          I then asked Harlan about Randy Moss. Now this part shocked me. Harlan was very open and honest about the situation. Harlan told me he went to bed on Sat. night BELIEVING that Randy Moss was going to be a Packer. Harlan said they (the Packers) found out that Moss was a Patriot when they turned on the TV on Sun. morning. Harlan said Moss' agent (who is NOT Bus Cook) NEVER gave the Packers a call after New England jumped in with the 4th round pick and the new deal for Moss. Harlan said it happens all the time and it is very annoying. Harlan told me he wished Moss' agent would have given the Packers a chance to match New Englands offer. Harlan went on to say that the Packers had a deal to get Moss for a 5th round pick and never offered higher because they didnt know they had to. Thus, they never offered one of their 3rd round picks.

          I ended the conversation by saying "Mr. Harlan, I can't imagine the Green Bay Packers with out Brett Favre." Harlan told me "either can I." I then said "Would you ever trade Brett?" Harlan said "absolutely not!"

          So there you go. It isnt anything breaking but it is interesting. I understand Harlan is on the way out but he still holds some power up in GB.

          If you don't believe me, call him yourself. He'll tell you the same thing.

          Well, you trump me fan wise....it would never occur me to call the team brass. Very cool that he called you back.


          So, are you all calmed down now? I thought you were gonna do something drastic there for a while.....

          I'm a little better now that Favre has made his "I don't want to be traded" statement. My head was going to explode on Sunday. It was very nice of you to ask.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by PackerBlues
            Thank you very much for posting this. My only question would be.......why not get something in writing before the draft? And yeah, Why wouldnt the Raiders call GB back to see if they wanted to trump the Pats offer? I have to wonder about why they would give him up to an AFC team when they may have been able to get a better offer from GB simply by making a phone call.

            You know, Harlan mentioned the agent a lot but never mentioned the Raiders. He seemed to put most of the blame on them. I wonder if the Raiders gave Moss' agent permission to work out the deal. I really don't know to tell you the truth. But Harlan sounded like he was frustrated with Moss' agent and not the Raiders.

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            • #7
              I believe the Patriots offered a higher 4th rounder and the 3rd round was already over by then. The best the Packers could have offered would have been multiple picks, ie a 4th and 7th for example. It does seem odd the Raiders didn't at least contact the Packers to see about a better deal though.

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              • #8
                Re: I spoke with Bob Harlan today. INTERESTING.

                Originally posted by gbpackfan
                As I posted before, I did call John Jones and Bob Harlan.
                Only in Green Bay. Well done gbpackfan.

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                • #9
                  Re: I spoke with Bob Harlan today. INTERESTING.

                  Originally posted by gbpackfan
                  I am NO ONE SPECIAL
                  Don't be so hard on yourself, you are special on this board, everyone is.

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                  • #10
                    Re: I spoke with Bob Harlan today. INTERESTING.

                    Originally posted by Rastak
                    Well, you trump me fan wise....it would never occur me to call the team brass. Very cool that he called you back.


                    I really doubt that this kind of thing would happen anywhere else in the NFL. Fan accessibility to Bob Harlan is legendary. I've heard stories just like this well over 10 times in the last few years.

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                    • #11
                      As I posted before, Moss wanted to be a Patriot
                      Pass Jessica's Law and keep the predators behind bars for 25 years minimum. Vote out liberal, SP judges. Enforce all immigrant laws!

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                      • #12
                        Re: I spoke with Bob Harlan today. INTERESTING.

                        Originally posted by MTPackerfan
                        Originally posted by gbpackfan
                        I am NO ONE SPECIAL
                        Don't be so hard on yourself, you are special on this board, everyone is.

                        HA HA HA. Thanks. I feel all soft and fuzzy inside now. :P

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                        • #13
                          Re: I spoke with Bob Harlan today. INTERESTING.

                          Originally posted by Scott Campbell
                          Originally posted by gbpackfan
                          As I posted before, I did call John Jones and Bob Harlan.
                          Only in Green Bay. Well done gbpackfan.
                          Thanks. I was much nicer to Bob Harlan then I was on John Jones' voice mail.

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                          • #14
                            Re: I spoke with Bob Harlan today. INTERESTING.

                            Originally posted by gbpackfan
                            Originally posted by MTPackerfan
                            Originally posted by gbpackfan
                            I am NO ONE SPECIAL
                            Don't be so hard on yourself, you are special on this board, everyone is.

                            HA HA HA. Thanks. I feel all soft and fuzzy inside now. :P

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                            • #15
                              Re: I spoke with Bob Harlan today. INTERESTING.

                              Originally posted by gbpackfan
                              Thanks. I was much nicer to Bob Harlan then I was on John Jones' voice mail.

                              Way to stick it to the Noob.

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