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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

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

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

Favre Era Over: #4 Retires Leaving Behind Impressive Legacy

 
Bring Out The Golden Bear Named Aaron: FOXSports.com and ESPN’s Chris Mortensen have learned that the Hall of Fame gunslinger Brett Favre will hang up the cleats, ending a long, successful tenure in Green Bay. With that being said, it’s believed he told the Packers of his retirement within the last few days, although it’s […]

Posted by Russ Loede on Mar 04 2008

Moss’ Travels May Land Him with the Packers

All the talk about Randy Moss not signing a new deal with the Pats may be coming to a head, as there are now reports that the record-setting wide out WILL test the free agent market. Word from sources is that Moss and the Pats are not near a new deal, and that Moss […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Mar 01 2008

Scouts Inc. Points Out Five Packers Needs This Offseason

Cornerback — Green Bay’s defense was very solid in 2007, but clearly the CB position needs some fresh legs. Both Charles Woodson and Al Harris still have ability, but their skills are diminishing. The aggressive, press-up scheme the Packers play on the outside puts enormous pressure on the cornerback position, and both players were somewhat […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 21 2008

ESPN’s Joyner Calls Driver Overrated

ESPN columnist K.C. Joyner says that Pack wide out Donald Driver is Overrated in his latest column. Here are his thoughts in regards to Driver.
Donald Driver, WR, Green Bay — He tied for 17th in the league in receptions, was 20th in receiving yards and was 21st in receiving yards per game. […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 16 2008

Williams’ Status With Pack Unclear

                     
Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Corey Williams has some things going for him: he can become a free agent on February 29, and he is probably the most coveted DT among the free agents out there right now.  Those factors tend to turn the barometer in Williams’ favor during contract negotiations that the team are […]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Feb 12 2008

A Painful Last Look…

 
With the Super Bowl nearly upon us, just one last look at what could’ve been. Here’s a “snapshot” of the last offensive (and that can be read in either pronunciation) of the Packers season. While the ride we were treated to was certainly special, better than that of the fans of 26 other teams, and […]

Posted by Scott Schultz on Jan 31 2008