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.