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EDITOR’S NOTE: In their new book, “The Lombardi Legacy,” author Royce Boyles and former Green Bay Packers linebacker Dave Robinson attempted to provide rare, behind-the-scenes glimpses of Vince Lombardi. Boyles interviewed dozens of former players, coaches and others associated with the former Green Bay Packers coach and general manager who led the team to five NFL championships in the 1960s. The following are excerpts from the book about Lombardi’s contract negotiation methods with players. When backup wide receiver Bob Long (1964-67) went in to negotiate his contract with Lombardi for the ’66 season it went like this: “I told him, ‘Considering I only made ($11,500), I think I deserve a two thousand-dollar raise to thirteen-five.’ And this is his response, ‘Well, I’m gonna give you a one thousand-dollar raise. However, if you want a two thousand-dollar raise, I think New Orleans will pay it to you on Monday.’ In other words, if you don’t accept, I’m going to trade you on Monday. I sai
When backup wide receiver Bob Long (1964-67) went in to negotiate his contract with Lombardi for the ’66 season it went like this: “I told him, ‘Considering I only made ($11,500), I think I deserve a two thousand-dollar raise to thirteen-five.’ And this is his response, ‘Well, I’m gonna give you a one thousand-dollar raise. However, if you want a two thousand-dollar raise, I think New Orleans will pay it to you on Monday.’ In other words, if you don’t accept, I’m going to trade you on Monday. I said, ‘Well, considering everything, I think I’ll keep the one thousand.’ That’s how it was; that’s how he negotiated.” *** Defensive end Willie Davis (1960-69) explained how he was able to squeeze some extra money out of Lombardi. “You know, you could hit that moment with him when you went silent and he went silent,” said Davis. “It’s like, ‘Who’s going to speak next?’ I’m checking the walls and finally, he said, ‘Well, you probably want to get on the road back to Chicago.’ “Funny thing, and to
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