Archive for July, 2008

Packers Report To Camp, Favre Does Not

Despite Threats to Show; Brett Skips Out on Packers Camp

You can put the Brett Favre saga at Packers camp on hold.  At least for now.  Favre, who earlier in the week said he would be at camp today, the first for Green Bay, instead went back on what he was saying, and did not report to the camp.  The players were required to report [...]

Packers Agree to Terms with Picks Finley and Thompson

The Pack has come to terms with 3rd round pick tight end Jermichael Finley, and one of their fourth round picks – DE Jeremy Thompson. Terms of the deals for both were not disclosed. Finley will give Aaron Rodgers a threat in the passing game, and should get a shot for playing time with the [...]

McCarthy Says Rodgers Will Open Camp As Starting QB

ESPN: Jets Get Permission to Speak to Favre

Brett Favre has told the Packers that he does not want to talk about going to another team, but it appears apparent that he will have to play in another uniform in 2008 if he wants to take the field. The two teams that reportedly want to talk to Favre the most are the New [...]

Shareholders Want Answers For Favre Situation

Despite promises that both would be available to answer questions following the Packers Thursday Shareholders’ Meeting, president and CEO Mark Murphy and general manager Ted Thompson tried to avoid the crowds at Lambeau Field.  More than a full hour after the meeting ended, the duo finally came to the stadium’s atrium where they were bombarded [...]

Where Will Favre Play In 2008?

Favre’s Situation Being Watched by Goodell

  It looks as if NFL Commish Roger Goodell is keeping a close eye with the ongoing saga between the Packers and QB Brett Favre. AP is reporting that Goodell has spoken to the Packers management several times about the drama, and has even encouraged Pack GM Ted Thompson to talk to teams around the [...]