It seems like some of what is coming out is being orchestrated by the team. Can't really complain about that too much as everyone wants to control their own narrative.
I can't believe AR isn't also releasing pieces of information in an effort to do the same. Ditto on the narrative.
The rest is coming from people on the periphery trying to get their 15 minutes of fame.
One thing to consider is just how stubborn AR is and how long he'll hold onto things. I don't know the current situation, but this is a guy who doesn't have contact with his family for long periods of time over disagreements. I mean if the guy won't talk to his mom, what makes anyone think he cares much more about his relationship with the Packers.
I would take him at his word unless he or his agent are directly telling you something else. I would assume he's serious about not coming back to the Packers unless Gute is gone and that's simply a precedent you can't set. He's an asset you shouldn't waste so I'd pursue the best deal I could get for him - with the Broncos or Raiders - and move on. It sucks but at this point I'm not sure you have another choice.
I did get a chuckle out of the Kumerow story. If that was the last straw, you are probably better off with him gone. I agree though that the Kumerow thing is a stretch and it's a combination of things.
I can't believe AR isn't also releasing pieces of information in an effort to do the same. Ditto on the narrative.
The rest is coming from people on the periphery trying to get their 15 minutes of fame.
One thing to consider is just how stubborn AR is and how long he'll hold onto things. I don't know the current situation, but this is a guy who doesn't have contact with his family for long periods of time over disagreements. I mean if the guy won't talk to his mom, what makes anyone think he cares much more about his relationship with the Packers.
I would take him at his word unless he or his agent are directly telling you something else. I would assume he's serious about not coming back to the Packers unless Gute is gone and that's simply a precedent you can't set. He's an asset you shouldn't waste so I'd pursue the best deal I could get for him - with the Broncos or Raiders - and move on. It sucks but at this point I'm not sure you have another choice.
I did get a chuckle out of the Kumerow story. If that was the last straw, you are probably better off with him gone. I agree though that the Kumerow thing is a stretch and it's a combination of things.
