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Rally to Bring Favre Back at Lambeau Draws About 200 Fans

For Packers fans that want to join in the fight to bring the future Hall of Fame QB back, check out BringBackBrettFavre.com.  The group put together a rally outside Lambeau Field today that attracted about 200 fans.  Adam and Erick Rolfson put the rally together, and they say they will do the rally each Sunday [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 13 2008

Packers Respond To Brett Favre


Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 12 2008

Pack Say They Want Brett, But His Role Remains to be Seen

Things have taken quite a turn today in the Brett Favre saga, as for the first time it seems that the Packers are speaking out about the fact that Favre says he wants to be released to go play elsewhere.  The story today is that the Packers DO want Brett back, and John Clayton is [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 12 2008

The Balls in Their Court: Favre Wants Pack to Release Him

It appears that the Brett Fave vs Packers saga is about to take a rather ugly and fast twist, as reports from various sources are saying that Favre has formally asked the team for his release in a letter sent by his agent, James “Bus” Cook. The story goes that Favre realizes that the Pack [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 11 2008

Murphy Says Favre Has Not Talked With Team About Return

Packers President Mark Murphy says the Packers have not been contacted by Brett Favre about a possible return from retirement.  Murphy tells the Milwaukee “Journal Sentinel”, quote ” Officially, all we’ve heard from Brett is the retirement announcement in March.”

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 10 2008

Wolf Moving Back To Green Bay

Former Packers general manager Ron Wolf is selling his home in Maryland and moving back to Green Bay.  Wolf, who retired from the Packers in 2001, says he won’t have any connection with the team.  He says he and his wife simply loved living in that community and want to come home. 

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 09 2008

Packers Still Silent On Favre Rumors

The Packers continue to remain silent about rumors that Brett Favre wants to reverse his decision to retire.  The store broke several days ago on ESPN .com.  Channel 4 reported Monday that Favre sent a text message to Packers general manager Ted Thompson on Saturday.  Thompson’s reply to Favre was that he is on vacation and [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 08 2008

PackersGab Looking for a Few Good Fans in 2008

The Packers are looking to get back to the playoffs in 08, and here at PackersGab, we are looking for fans and writers who would be interested in joining our staff in 2008.  The site is growing by leaps and bounds, and we’re looking for dedicated Packers fans that want to be a part.  How [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 07 2008

Favre has the “Itch” To Play Again; Contacts Packers

Can’t say this one was a shock, as yours truly called it from the moment he called it quits - Brett Favre wants to come back to  the Packers.  ESPN’s Chris Mortensen is reporting that Farve, with his “family tugging on him to play, has has itch to come out of retirement.”  Mortensen cites sources [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 02 2008

Grant Says a Deal Should Be Done in “the Next Few Weeks”

It’s been awhile since there’s been an update on the Ryan Grant contract situation, but it looks as if now that we’re in the stretch run for training camp, things should heat up.  Grant told Sporting News Radio the following about the contract on Monday: “I expect [it] to be absolutely done within the next [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 01 2008