Green Bay Packers

Favre to the J-E-T-S Jets Jets Jets!

August 8, 2008 - No Comments After what seemed like an endless back-and-forth between Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers, a resolution has finally been reached.  Favre has been traded to the New York Jets of the AFC for a conditional draft pick. The Pack didn’t get much in return for the future Hall of Famer, but they are likely just happy to be devoid of the headache. Favre initially claimed he wouldn’t play for the Jets. Favre has said alot of things, one of....

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Should He Stay or Should He Go–Favre Saga Continues

August 5, 2008 - No Comments The big man is back in camp.  Yup, Brett Favre has returned to Green Bay and is ready to play–much to the shagrin of [former] starter Aaron Rodgers.  Officially the team says Rodgers is there guy and is number one on the depth chart; however, we all know if Favre stays in Green Bay he will play.  That being said, as information comes available, it seems more and more likelyl that Favre will be playing the season elsewhere. Favre and Head....

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Flip Flop–Why Favre is Now In The Right

July 27, 2008 - No Comments Last week I wrote a fairly scathing article in support of the Green Bay Packers organization and their right to deal with their personnel issues as they wish.  Recent developments have made me change my tune and I have no choice but to side with Brett Favre in this ongoing saga.  The main reason for this change of heart is the Packers’ unwillingness to treat Favre like any other player on their roster.  In a recent statement, Favre explained....

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Commissioner Goodell Plays ‘Papa’ to NFL

July 24, 2008 - No Comments I don’t know if anybody has noticed, but NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell truly seems to run the league more like the father of a dysfunctional family than a traditional commissioner.  Ever since Goodell took over for former Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, the NFL has been a stricter house than Ronald McDonald’s (”You are NOT going out dressed like that.  You’re a McDonald, Not a whore!” –Family guy).  Goodell has....

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Favre Wants to Play–Somewhere Else

July 12, 2008 - No Comments Three days after Brett Favre called Green Bay Packers officials and “officially” told them he would like to play in 2008, the future Hall of Fame quarterback has asked for his unconditional release.  The letter was sent by Favre’s agent Thursday night and was received by team officials on Friday. Part of the letter stated that Favre would like an amicable seperation from the team after they’ve appeared lukewarm about embracing....

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Favre Has “Itch” He Can’t Scratch

July 2, 2008 - No Comments Brett Favre has an itch he can’t scratch, and for this one, a cortizone injection won’t dull the sensation.  According to sources close to the Green Bay Packers,  Favre has been in communication with management about a possible comeback at the urging of his family.  A Packers source says that Favre has spoken with Head Coach Mike McCarthy about reporting to training camp beginning on July 28th.  Despite several sources confirming....

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