Entries from July 2008 ↓

Fans of the Green Bay Packers have had their qualms with Ted Thompson for some time now. The general manager has made head-scratching decisions at times and has always trusted NFL draft picks over free agents, rarely signing anyone of significance and letting veterans go.

Apparently, Brett Favre was (and is) frustrated with Thompson because of this. According to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Brett Favre will go on record tonight in part two of his Fox News interview to detail three incidents involving Ted Thompson that bothered him to the point of mistrust.

Short memories can kill a fantasy player’s value. Such is the case with Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson. After putting together two of the most impressive single seasons in recent memory, Larry Johnson disappointed fans and fantasy football pundits alike in 2007 when he managed just 557 rushing yards in eight starts before an injury ended his season. Or put it out of its misery. Depends on your viewpoint, really.

Johnson, who was projected to be a top three back by virtually everyone (the only real debate was whether he’d be 2 or 3), got off to a slow start, to say the least. In his first two starts he carried the ball just 26 times for 98 yards, which prompted frustrated fantasy owners to question Herm Edwards’ plan. Then in week three L.J. was given 24 carries, which he turned into 42 yards.

When the Minnesota Vikings acquired former Bears wide receiver Bernard Berrian, some thought it was a mistake, if only because the Vikings offered him a 6-year, $42 million deal. Berrian, as most Bears fans can attest to, is a highly talented athlete with inconsistent hands. There were times last season when Berrian would haul in a spectacular catch, but there were also moments when he left fans to scratch their heads (or pull out their hair in frustration).

Since word broke that Brett Favre would like to wear an NFL jersey one more season - even if that jersey doesn’t have a green and gold color scheme - there has been a constant stream of newspaper editorials, ESPN analysis, and blog talk. It seems that every person who follows professional football has an opinion on whether Favre should return, stay put, play for the Packers, or consider a new franchise.

Sifting through all this would be overwhelming, which is why I have gone through the trouble for you. Contained below are snippets of blogs and online newspaper “clippings” from all over the web which discuss every viewpoint, every angle. Enjoy.

What the #%!@ is Green Bay Thinking?!