Ted is such a class act, a humanitarian, and honest professional.
"Ted Thompson, The Packers GM. Ted got right to the point. 'Hey,' he said, 'the process has gone well. We've decided to go in a different direction, and I wanted to let you know as soon as possible."
Note: Ted did not string Payton along. Did not play the game. Ted gave Payton the opportunity to handle the rejection before he announced it.
Ted made his decision. Then let Payton know in a professional, concise, manner.
This is a man who has a plan. And follows it, while respecting everyone in the industry. When one respects every candidate one is never burning bridges. Ted is wicked good at what he does, and how he does it.
That is a class act.
As a fan of the Green Bay Packers.... (That means the whole ficken organization.) Ted is my second favorite player on the team.
""People Will Probably Never Remember What You Said, And May Never Remember What You Did. However, People Will Always Remember How You Made Them Feel."