October 23rd, 2008 — Analysis, Free Agency, Kansas City Chiefs, NFL News and Takes, NFL Rumors and Speculations
It may not be as big as Brett Favre announcing his un-retirement, but there’s a chance at least some team will be satisfied with the news that former Oakland Raiders quarterback Daunte Culpepper has reconsidered retirement. Culpepper, who surprised some earlier this season when he retired at age 31, was contacted by the Kansas City Chiefs earlier this week, according to ESPN’s John Clayton.
“A number of teams have contacted me since my retirement announcement and have provided some important information that has caused me to reconsider returning to the league,” Culpepper said in an e-mail. “As much as I have enjoyed my brief break from playing, I know that I love the game and I have some unfinished business in the NFL. It has never been because of a lack of passion for the game but rather the absence of a fair opportunity to complete and play that caused me to retire.
July 15th, 2008 — Analysis, Editorial, Green Bay Packers, NFL News and Takes, Player News, Thoughts, Opinions, and Projections
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.
July 13th, 2008 — Fun Stuff, Green Bay Packers, NFL News and Takes
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?!
March 31st, 2008 — Analysis, Baltimore Ravens, NFL News and Takes, NFL Rumors and Speculations, Player News, Thoughts, Opinions, and Projections
Jon Ogden isn’t reporting to minicamp, but there’s still no word as to whether or not he’ll retire. But at least he’s made a timeline: next month, before the draft. “If I can’t play football the way I’m used to playing, then I’m not going to return,” Ogden, 33, said yesterday. “If I think I can, I want to give it a shot.” The loss of the future hall of fame tackle will be detrimental to the Baltimore Ravens, who have already struggled to establish themselves on offense. And it’s definitely not going to be good for new head coach John Harbaugh, who enters a system where former head coach Brian Billick was fired this season after years of failed attempts to build an offense.
January 12th, 2008 — Analysis, Editorial, General, Indianapolis Colts, Just the News, NFL Links, NFL News and Takes, NFL Rumors and Speculations, Pro Football News, Thoughts, Opinions, and Projections
The past several seasons it’s been a question whether or not Tony Dungy will continue coaching. Dungy, someone who has never considered himself a football “lifer” and expected himself to be retired at age 50 (he’s currently 53), seriously pondered retirement after coaching the Indianapolis Colts to a Super Bowl win last year. But after meeting with owner Jim Irsay and talking the entire situation through with his wife, Dungy decided to instead coach another season before re-evaluating the situation.
Rumors of his retirement heated up this week when it was learned that Dungy’s children have transferred schools from Indianapolis to the Tampa area.
The Colts, however, are doing whatever is necessary to sway Dungy’s decision towards continuing the legacy he has built in Indianapolis. Recent reports from ESPN indicate that the team has offered him “tremendous options” and “flexibility.”
