Murphy reiterated he’ll be retired in title only, still serving on several boards and committees. He’s also spoken with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on possibly assisting the league in some capacity.

Closer to home in Wisconsin, Murphy has a golf course in Bailey’s Harbor, Maxwelton Braes, which recently had a new irrigation system installed. He and his wife, Laurie, are also on the verge of becoming grandparents for a seventh time.

Murphy joked about potentially getting an office to handle his post-retirement affairs but confirmed it will not be at Lambeau Field. The title of Packers president and CEO now belongs to Policy and Murphy wants to respect that. It’s a role in which Murphy is confident Policy will thrive.

“I really am very appreciative, he was very sensitive and very gracious over the past year,” Murphy said. “There’s no question he’s positioned and ready to have success. He and I have talked about it. Don’t be afraid to change things. Follow your instincts. He’s got really good business sense. Hopefully we put him in a position where he can have success not only in the short term but the long term of the organization.”

In his address to fans, Policy discussed his appreciation for the Packers’ diehard fanbase while also expressing his excitement to build upon the franchise’s winning tradition.

Policy was first hired as vice president and general counsel in August 2012 before receiving a promotion to chief operating officer and general counsel in January 2018. Last June, he was unanimously elected as chairman of the board, president and CEO by the Packers’ board of directors.

“I want to thank you, our owners, for investing so much in me over the past 13 years,” Policy said. “It’s been really special, and I intend to pay it back with results both on and off the field.”

Asked what he wants Packers fans to remember most about his tenure, Murphy said he hopes they feel like he left the organization better than he found it.

Crediting Harlan for giving him a solid foundation from which to build in 2008, Murphy made it his mission to set Policy up for similar success. Judging by the overwhelming response Friday, he succeeded.

“Obviously, I’m so thankful for the tremendous run that I’ve had and to be able to interact with the fans the way that I have,” Murphy said. “I’m very appreciative and I also feel honored, too, that the fans have been so supportive of me and the organization.

“But (I’m) really excited too for the future of the organization and for Ed, in particular. I feel so grateful to Bob Harlan. He and I overlapped for a number of months but more importantly, he left the organization in a great place and hopefully I’ve done the same for Ed.”