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Archive for February, 2008

Pack Set to Trade Franchise DT Williams to Cleveland

As has been the case the past few seasons, the Browns are usually quick to strike in the free agent market, but reports are coming in right now that state their first move to upgrade this offseason is going to come via trade.  Washington Post writer Jason La Canfora is reporting the following about a […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 28 2008

Packers Sign OL Joe Toledo

The Pack made a minor roster move today, signing offensive lineman Joe Toledo.  He played his college ball at Washington, but only started six games in college, and has not played an NFL game in two seasons due to being hurt.  He was drafted in the 4th round of the 2006 draft by the Dolphins.  […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 28 2008

Whoops! Packers Official Site Says Favre Retiring

Brett Favre’s retirement lore is becoming almost as popular as his on-the-field heroics. On Thursday, the Packers’ official Web site briefly reported he was retiring, but the page under the breaking news section was live for only a few minutes. “There’s nothing to it,” Packers spokesman Jeff Blumb told The Associated Press. “People who handle […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 28 2008

CEO Murphy Thinks Favre Will Be Back

New Packers’ CEO Mark Murphy says he expects Brett Favre to return for one more season.  Murphy spoke at a luncheon for the Milwaukee Press Club on Wednesday.  He said Packer officials expect Brett’s decision this week sometime.  He said his guess is that Favre will come back. 

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 28 2008

Franks Getting Feelers From Other Teams

After the Packers cut Bubba Franks, it didn’t take long for other NFL organizations to come sniffing around this week.  Franks’ agent says Franks has several meetings scheduled for next week, and hopes to have a new deal soon. 

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 22 2008

Franks Gone; Williams Slapped with Franchise Tag

The Packers released eight-year veteran Bubba Franks on Wednesday.  They also slapped defensive tackle Corey Williams with the franchise tag.  As a franchise player, Williams can negotiate with other teams.  However, if a team signs him to a deal and the Packers don’t match the offer, that team has to give up two first-round picks.

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 21 2008

Scouts Inc. Points Out Five Packers Needs This Offseason

Cornerback — Green Bay’s defense was very solid in 2007, but clearly the CB position needs some fresh legs. Both Charles Woodson and Al Harris still have ability, but their skills are diminishing. The aggressive, press-up scheme the Packers play on the outside puts enormous pressure on the cornerback position, and both players were somewhat […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 21 2008

ESPN’s Joyner Calls Driver Overrated

ESPN columnist K.C. Joyner says that Pack wide out Donald Driver is Overrated in his latest column. Here are his thoughts in regards to Driver.
Donald Driver, WR, Green Bay — He tied for 17th in the league in receptions, was 20th in receiving yards and was 21st in receiving yards per game. […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 16 2008

Williams’ Status With Pack Unclear

                     
Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Corey Williams has some things going for him: he can become a free agent on February 29, and he is probably the most coveted DT among the free agents out there right now.  Those factors tend to turn the barometer in Williams’ favor during contract negotiations that the team are […]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Feb 12 2008

Pack Signs QB Babb

The Packers announced on Thursday that they have signed free agent quarterback Jerry Babb to a contract. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Babb spent time on the team’s roster this off-season but was waived prior to training camp. Babb broke some of Jake Delhomme’s records at Louisiana-Lafayette

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 08 2008