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Archive for March, 2008

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 [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Mar 07 2008

Favre’s Emotional Farewell to Football


Posted by Matt Loede on Mar 06 2008

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 [...]

Posted by Scott Schultz on Mar 06 2008

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 [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Mar 06 2008

Green Bay In A Favreless World


Posted by Matt Loede on Mar 05 2008

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 Aaron [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Mar 05 2008

Chmura Weighs In On Favre Retirement

Former Packers tight end Mark Chmura says he’s not surprised by Brett Favre’s decision to retire.  Appearing on 540 ESPN Radio in Milwaukee, Chmura says the rigors of an NFL season finally just wore his former teammate down.  He added that he has a lot of respect for Favre’s decision to step away from the game, and [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Mar 05 2008

It’s The Aaron Rodgers Era In Green Bay

Many fans responded to the news of Brett Favre’s decision to retire by  heading out to snap up Favre memorabilia . Favre himself has yet to make a public statement about his decision.  Packers general manager Ted Thompson and head coach Mike McCarthy reacted to Favre’s decision to retire at a press conference on Tuesday.  [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Mar 05 2008

Favre Leaving on His Own Terms

The news that Brett Favre will retire isn’t shocking. In fact, I am not completely convinced that he will stay retired. Hyper-competitive athletes like Michael Jordan, Roger Clemens and Jerry Rice have struggled with retirement in recent years, so there is a reason to believe that Favre could be leaving the door a little bit [...]

Posted by Kyle Stack on Mar 04 2008

What Made Brett Favre So Good?


Posted by Matt Loede on Mar 04 2008