Green Bay Packers CEO Mark Murphy apparently sees the various hate mail and messages he gets from unhappy Cheeseheads, and recently he took out some time to hilariously respond to one of his most persistent detractors.
Since taking over as CEO in 2008, the Packers have amassed an impressive 152-95-2 record over 16 seasons. They won a Super Bowl in 2010, have one the division eight times, and missed the NFL Playoffs just four times. Yet, it seems that isn’t enough for one Green Bay fan.
Following another trip to the postseason in 2024 and a surprising win over the NFC East champion Dallas Cowboys, Justin M. from Tucson used his valuable time to send a complaint email — it wasn’t his first — to let Mark Murphy know he is doing a terrible job leading the legendary NFC North franchise.
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“I am emailing today to express my disappointment and dissatisfaction with the franchise and its direction during your tenure as CEO,” Justin M. wrote (via Pro Football Talk). “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.”
Ouch. While making a critique of your favorite team is commonplace, wishing ill will on the health and well-being of a 68-year-old man is over the top. The Packers CEO could have easily ignored this mean-spirited complaint but Murphy actually chose to respond in a rather funny and professional manner during an end-of-season column for the Packers website.
“Thanks for sharing your opinion, Justin,” Murphy began by writing. “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.”
The Green Bay Packers are a rarity as a publicly-owned NFL franchise and Murphy was appointed to his current position by the team’s board of directors.
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