Archive for July, 2010

Favre Says He Wanted to be a Lion Before His Trade to the Jets

Vikings quarterback Brett Favre recently revealed that he was willing to be traded to the Detroit Lions, before being shipped to the New York Jets. Prior to the 2008 season Favre and the Packers were at a standstill. Both parties were being stubborn and neither appeared willing to back down to the other. In a [...]

Packers: Jclombardi’s News Links

Jclombardi reviews Packers headlines. Guest senior writer jclombardi @ http://lombardiave.com  2010 Packers Preview: As bloggers observed, Packers are getting a lot of over-the-radar Super Bowl hype.  Of course, with the season starting that includes the usual fluff local Packers press:  ”Packers Good Enough for Super Bowl”; “This Season Could be Special for the Badgers and Packers”; or “Two [...]

Packers: Remembering Bart Starr

Jclombardi recalls Packers legend QB Bart Starr. Guest senior writer jclombardi @ http://lombardiave.com  As posted earlier, ESPN’s Sabol presents a great review of classic NFL legends including the Packers legendary QB Bart Starr with a brief good description: Classiest Competitor: Bart Starr–If gallantry, generosity and humility were lost in the world, they could be found again in this Hall of Fame [...]

Packers: NFL.com Training Camp Preview

Jclombardi previews Packers training camp. Guest senior writer jclombardi @ http://lombardiave.com NFL.com took  a preview at the Packers training camp  and examines three major questions about areas needing to show improvements: 1. Was Packers’ second-ranked defense misleading?  Training camp will be a critical time to see an increased pass rush from someone other than Matthews and better coverage from the [...]

OT Bulaga Not Likely to Be In Camp This Weekend

From all indications it does not look like the Pack will have their first-round OT Bryan Bulaga in camp when it opens this weekend: Green Bay Packers first-round offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga doesn’t expect to sign his rookie contract this weekend. “No contract being signed this weekend to my knowledge Packer fans I’m sorry!,” Bulaga [...]

Packers: NFL NFC North Preview

Jclombardi presents NFL NFC North Preview. Guest senior writer jclombardi @ http://lombardiave.com ESPN NFL NFC NORTH PREVIEW

Packers: Jclombardi’s News Links

Jclombardi reviews Packers headlines. Guest senior writer jclombardi @ http://lombardiave.com Training Camp Previews: “Can Packers turn youth into championships?” NBC Sports presents an overall preview of the Packers training camp with these good points: The linebackers must improve.  Breakout player: B.J. Raji, NT.  Bottom Line: This team isn’t loaded with difference-makers, but the offense is [...]

Packers: Favre Watch

Jclombardi updates the Favre Watch. Guest senior writer jclombardi @ http://lombardiave.com In the August issue of Men’s Journal,  we get a full look at the “private world and tough choices” of the former Packer legend QB Brett Favre.  However, the funny part of the story is his leak of the ankle surgery revelation to ESPN, his agent’s [...]