Quote:I don't agree with organizations blocking coaches to interview with other teams for a better position, the Packers are notorious for this. Van Pelt is obviously a hot commodity so it wouldn't surprise me if GB promoted him to a more senior position next season.

Caldwell:  "Hi, this is Dave Caldwell, Jacksonville Jaguars.  We'd like to interview Alex Van Pelt for our vacant Offensive Coordinator position."

Green Bay GM: "Um, yeah, hold on a mintue."

Van Pelt:  (in the background whispering to GB GM) "No, no, no. Tell them I'm not here.  Tell them you are blocking them."

Green Bay GM:  "Dave, thanks for the inquiry, but we decline permission for you to interview him.  Good luck next season...snicker, snicker."

Caldwell: "But, but, but......"

Click. 

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