Archive for March, 2008

Quarterback Gray Visits Packers

The Packers got a visit Tuesday from quarterback Quinn Gray, an unrestricted free agent out of Jacksonville.  Last season , Gray started four games in place of the injured David Garrard.  Gray was also scheduled to visit the Oakland Raiders on Tuesday.  The Raiders are also in need of a backup quarterback.  The Packers bowed [...]

Packers Sign Long Snapper

The Packers have signed long snapper Thomas Gafford.  That likely signals the end of Rob Davis’ 11 run with the team.  Gafford was signed by the Packers in 2006 but lost out to Davis in the final cutdown. Now, he’s getting another chance.

Packers Show Interest In Veteran Quarterback

In the wake of Brett Favre’s departure, the Packers have shown some interest in another veteran quarterback.  The team contacted Trent Green of the Kansas City Chief’s in recent days, according to Green’s agent.  Green is expected to speak with the team today, and may set up a visit.  Green will be 38, the same [...]

Favre’s Emotional Farewell to Football

What a Ride It Was…….

“Joyously unrestrained and enthusiastic”. This is the definition of exuberant according to the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. For most football fans this can also be used to describe the career of Green Bay quarterback Brett Favre and what it was like watching him play the game he loved and the journey he embarked on that fateful [...]

Favre To Say Farewell to Later Today

Packers’ legendary quarterback Brett Favre will say his farewells today with the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field as backdrop.  Favre has announced that he will retire from the NFL, but has yet to speak publicly about his decision.  Meanwhile, heir apparent Aaron Rodgers says he’s ready to lead the team .  Rodgers has waited three [...]

Green Bay In A Favreless World

Could Quinn Gray Be in the Packers Plans?

  Now that the day has arrived for the Packers to start looking ahead for life without Brett Favre as their starting QB, what route will the team go when it comes to the starting and backup quarterback positions?  The obvious thought is that it’s finally going to be a time for former first-round pick [...]