Did Jones pull the plug on the Moss deal?

[Jerry Tagge]

Yes, Belling is a blowhard. That's why my uncle called him the Little Pisshead. Belling also reports on rumors just to have something to talk about.

However, it would explain why TT opened up the checkbook and signed an aging Woodson and did nothing in FA this year. It would also explain why TT didn't trade the #16 pick to Cleveland for their 2nd round pick in which they still could have got Harrell. Maybe TT thought Jones would never go for a top 10 pick signing bonus and would have to trade down anyway.

Remember, the Packers President and Board have a history of meddling in the football operations. Bob Harlan was the first person since Vince Lombardi to tell the board to keep its collective nose out of the football operations. Harlan hired Wolf and let Wolf do what he wants. This resulted in the first championship in Green Bay since, well, Lombardi.

This rumor could be all BS. It could also be true and would explain lots of things that have been going on the past year.

[KYPack]

This isn't anything earth shattering, but Vandermause had this in the PG today:

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Q I believe someone in Green Bay knows the real reason for John Jones' departure. What ever happened to investigative reporting?


A The real reason already has been revealed. Packers chairman Bob Harlan didn't think Jones was good enough for the job. How many different ways can this be stated? Harlan came to the conclusion that Jones didn't have the skills necessary to run the Packers organization. Are you still waiting for details on why Mike Sherman got fired as head coach? Ted Thompson to this day has not given a specific reason. The fact is, Sherman's boss wanted to go in another direction. It's the same story with Jones.


Q Let me see if I can understand this. The Packers' management is not in turmoil and everything is coming up roses. First, Sherman gets a nice fat contract extension and is fired. Second, Jones is promoted and presumably got a nice raise. Now, he is being fired and will receive a substantial buyout. This sounds to me like problems do exist but I guess that is OK. They will just raise the price of tickets to cover stupidity.


A I wouldn't describe the Packers' situation as a flower garden, but it's far from a disaster. Bob Harlan is in control of the organization, and that means the Packers are still in good hands. Have you forgotten the Packers, under Harlan, have had only one losing season in the last 15 years? That's an impressive track record. Coaches and team executives come and go, and yes, part of doing business in the world of pro sports is buying out contracts. Would you prefer to keep someone who wasn't up to the job, just to save a few bucks? I didn't think so. If raising the price of tickets means more success on the field, I'm certain most fans would pay up.


Q I think Harlan needs to take more responsibility for the Jones situation. If anything it's a poor reflection on Harlan. How can he possibly go eight years with someone and not know if they are right for the job? Harlan should be feeling major heat. Instead, he's been applauded for taking this last-minute action. This whole thing really makes me question Harlan's judgment and capabilities.


A Harlan isn't perfect. He swung and missed when he named Sherman general manager, and he whiffed again on Jones. But you have to look at the big picture and consider the team's overwhelming success during his tenure. The mark of a good leader is someone who deals with his mistakes head-on and doesn't run from them. Harlan realized he made an error with Sherman and dealt with it. And instead of strolling into retirement, he took responsibility for the Jones situation and has displayed a willingness to make it right. It's hard to find fault with that.


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Jones must've pulled a few real lu-lu's to get his ass canned that close to getting the job. I'd like to know what they were. I don't even Jones would've been lame enuff to fool with the Moss deal, but ya never know.