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June 23rd, 2008 – 8:21 PM by Judd Zulgad

The Ocala, Fla., newspaper published a story Sunday in which former Vikings quarterback Daunte Culpepper confirmed he turned down a $1 million, one-year offer from the Green Bay Packers. Culpepper gave few other details of what happened — “It just wasn’t good for either side,” he said — and added that he’s “in talks with a couple of different teams right now.” He did not identify the clubs. Remember, Culpepper serves as his own agent.

This story originally surfaced last weekend in the Green Bay Press-Gazette. The Packers also talked to Quinn Gray and Gus Frerotte, who ended up signing with the Vikings. Gray signed with Houston but already has been released.

The Packers, of course, have Aaron Rodgers set to replace the retired Brett Favre as their starting quarterback. They also drafted two quarterbacks in April, taking Brian Brohm (Louisville) in the second round and Matt Flynn (LSU) in the seventh round.