In response to Wednesday night’s report from Deadspin that Browns G.M. Phil Savage responded to an nasty e-mail from a fan by saying “f–k you” (without actually saying “f–k you”), a league insider with knowledge of Savage’s ways has expressed to us a belief that such conduct would be out of character.
“I can’t believe it’s true. I’d be shocked. It’s funny as hell but I think it’s a ruse. If it is true, he should be fired or at least apologize,” the source said.
“I’d bet it’s fake though. He doesn’t use ‘f–k’ that much. Almost never. He’s a Southern Baptist. Now me, on the other hand, it’s all I use.”
We’ve got no reason to doubt the accuracy of the Deadspin report; our goal here is to merely offer up the perspective of someone who knows Savage.
Presumably, Savage will have a chance to address the issue at some point; if we recall correctly he does a radio spot every Thursday morning.