Bob Harlan's Legacy: Shaping Packers Success

0:00You're listening to NFL News Today. Subscribe now for fast daily updates on your team. Bob Harlan, the former Green Bay Packers president and chief executive officer, passed away on Thursday at the age of 89. He played a huge role in turning around the franchise during the 1990s and keeping it strong for decades. Harlan made smart hires that changed everything by bringing in Ron Wolfe as general manager back in 1991. That led to coach Mike Hongren trading for Brett Farve and signing Reggie White, sparking years of success. Tributes came flooding in from packer stars and insiders. Brett Farve and Aaron Rodgers both thanked Harlan for shaping their careers and bringing fun to the team. They called him funny, kind, and the heart of the organization. Football writers like Peter King hailed Harlan as underrated, crediting him for giving power to 1GM instead of a committee. That approach built contenders and trained future leaders like Ted Thompson and Brian Guterkunst. His steady leadership

1:01focused on the team's future as a public treasure. Packers fans and the NFL will remember Harlan's impact for generations. This episode is brought to you in partnership with our sponsor, Comfort you can hear. Sound you can relax into, S-O-L-I-SoliPillo.com.