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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Steel Wheels" data-source="post: 12151" data-attributes="member: 237">Todd Finkelmeyer: Don't blame Rosenhaus for Packers' woesBy Todd FinkelmeyerJuly 9, 2005A couple items to ponder while watering the garden or hitting some balls at the driving range:** The citizens of the Cheesehead Nation are spewing a great deal of venom toward agent Drew Rosenhaus these days.But isn't all that rage a bit misdirected?Yes, Rosenhaus helped orchestrate cornerback Mike McKenzie's ugly departure from Green Bay a year ago.Yes, this spring Rosenhaus demanded a new contract for Javon Walker and then suggested the Packers receiver get his point across by skipping minicamps.And, yes, Rosenhaus said just this week that Grady Jackson was "very dissatisfied" with his contract, and insinuated the Packers' giant nose tackle - like Walker - wouldn't report to training camp July 29 unless there is a new deal.But before you throw on the blaze orange and petition the DNR for a Rosenhaus hunting season, remember this: These once-beloved Packers all chose to hire Rosenhaus.In addition, Rosenhaus works for the players - not vice-versa.So while Rosenhaus is playing a role in this mess, it is the player who has the final say in how things are handled.E-mail: <a href="mailto:tfinkelmeyer@madison.com">tfinkelmeyer@madison.com</a></blockquote>

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