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?!
January 10th, 2008 — Analysis, Atlanta Falcons, Draft Blog, NFL Draft Rumors, NFL Links, NFL Rumors and Speculations, Pro Football News, Thoughts, Opinions, and Projections
With coaching vacancies around the NFL — Atlanta, Miami, and Washington, most notably — the hot name on everyone’s list is, once again, Pete Carroll. The current head coach of USC, arguably the hottest college football team in the nation, despite letdowns, always seems to be in talks this time of year as teams search for the next big NFL head coach.
The problem? Carroll is a god in Southern California. Perhaps the most widely recognized coach in college football, Carroll has built a legacy and put SoCal back on the map in a big way. Year in and out his teams enter the season ranked first in the nation and find themselves in the middle of a BCS Bowl.
