Packers Fan Who Applied To Be Their New Defensive Coordinator Got a Handwritten Rejection Letter Back From CEO Mark Murphy Expressing His Gratitude While Also Ripping The Chicago Bears
Scott Taetsch. Getty Images.It was all hands on deck when it came to replacing Joe Barry as Packers defensive coordinator. Any other alive human being aside from Brandon Staley would have done just fine. A local Packers fan by the name of Bill Port decided to take matters into his own hands and threw his hat in the ring by submitting his resume and cover letter to the Green Bay front office. Thankfully Jeff Hafley came into the fold and took the job, but you can't knock Port's effort.
(Yahoo) In addition to his résumé, which included his championship years in fantasy football as well as his experience, or lack thereof, playing on his high school football team, Port included a short and to-the-point cover letter, which read, "I heard your organization has a job opening, so I figured I could do this Defensive Coordinator thing. Please note, I prefer weekends off. GO PACK GO!"
I used to send letters to athletes and celebrities all the time as a kid. In computer class that's literally all I'd be doing. I thought it was cool that their addresses were readily accessible online, but turns out those were just dummy P.O. boxes. Well, Bill's resume and cover letter actually found its way into CEO Mark Murphy's hands. So much so that he got a real response.
(from his cousin Dan on Twitter whose tweet won't embed on our stupid website)
For those who can't read script because it's the dumbest thing ever taught to us…
Bill, Thanks so much for your cover letter and resume regarding our Defensive Coordinator position. While your fantasy football experience is impressive, I regret to inform you that we have decided to go in a different direction. I hear the Bears have an opening − you look to be a perfect fit for them. Thanks again. Sincerely − Mark.
Actually funny and pretty awesome he took the time to write that. Mark Murphy is getting up there in age and just doesn't care what he says anymore. Won a Super Bowl, dealt with the whole Rodgers saga, took a ton of heat, and now has Green Bay set up for the future here with Jordan Love and company. Since becoming the Packers President and CEO he's 27-5 against the Bears. When you're 27-5 against the Bears you can make as many jokes as you want.
Murphy actually pens a monthly column on the team's website and when responding to a hater recently he revealed he's gotta contractually step down by next summer. Bizarre by laws, but that comes when a team is publicly owned.
Murphy turns the table on a fan who is counting the hours until Murphy is gone.
“I am emailing today to express my disappointment and dissatisfaction with the franchise and its direction during your tenure as CEO,” Justin M. from Tucson writes. “I believe it is long overdue for you to retire and give control of the organization to someone else who is more properly prepared to take the team into the future. Your leadership has been inept. You do not deserve to lead such a storied franchise. Please disappear into retirement ether. Nobody likes you. You have never been a good executive. I wish you the worst in your twilight years.”
“Thanks for sharing your opinion, Justin,” Murphy writes. “I also appreciate the 11 other emails you’ve recently sent with similar suggestions. I get your point. You will be pleased to know that I am required to retire in July 2025 under our by-laws.” (NBC Sports)
I've had my opinions of Murphy during this tenure as the Packers CEO, but admittedly he's pulled the right levers to steer them in the right direction lately. Have to appreciate his sense of humor as well. Most of the time a person in his position of power makes fun of a rival it comes back to bite him. The beauty of the Bears is no matter how many times you insult them, the universe doesn't care. They'll always lose. Jordan Love botched that Father's Day comment during training camp and he still went 2-0 against them head to head, even with the season on the line in Week 18. The Bears are a special group. May they never change.
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