The Packer Page - Gone Fishin’
July 24th, 2008
The Packer Page will return on Monday, July 28th.
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All Pack … All the Time.
The Packer Page - Once a Packer always a Packer
July 22nd, 2008
The magic number is six, as in six days until training camp. I can feel the blood pumping already. Do you realize we are less than three weeks away from the first pre-season game. Never have we had so many questions to be answered. I am excited, I am prepared, I am ready for some Packer football.
Today, we will stay away from the Favre drama as much as possible.
Unfortunately, the biggest question I am getting concerns the rumor posted at Pro Football Talk that claims Favre will indeed stay retired. The author Mike Florio, states that an unidentified source told him that Brett Favre was offered a list of three teams in which to accept a trade with. Favre supposedly denied all three requests, and will now decide to hang up the gear for the season.
No one has either confirmed or denied this report, so we will let it stand as a rumor for now. It is a rumor that I personally hope is right on the money. We will have to wait and see.
There isn’t a whole lot of earth shattering material this morning, but I’ll pass on what I have, and thank the heavens for a quiet day.
Marco Rivera to Retire a Packer
Marco Rivera was always on of my favorite players. I was thrilled yesterday when he announced that he would sign an honorary contract and officially retire as a Green Bay Packer.
Rivera played for eleven years in the NFL, nine of them with the Green Bay Packers. He made three pro-bowls and was a consummate professional and leader throughout his stay in Green Bay.
Rivera attended this weeks Hall of Fame ceremony, and said that the choice to retire a Packer was a simple one.
“I played here the bulk of my career — nine years. We did a lot of good things here. It’s always nice to come back and see the family, as I call everyone, see the fans, and the other players. It’s a brotherhood. We stopped playing, but we never forget each other. That’s the great thing about football,” Rivera said.
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The Packer Page - A Gravedigger and a Bag of Donuts
July 21st, 2008
*BREAKING NEWS*
Pro Football talk is reporting that an unconfirmed source has told them that Brett Favre will stay retired. You can read the article by clicking here. This is an unconfirmed report, and should be taken as such.
I will keep you posted as the validity of the story is uncovered.
(Stay Tuned)
July 21st, 2008
Today begins the final week leading up to training camp. I remember a few weeks ago when I was worried about a lack of Packer news leading up to this point. As you all know, news hasn’t really been a problem.
I expect this week to be no different. I will go as far as to say I think that this upcoming week may turn out to be the most interesting of all. We have yet to sign all of our draft picks, there is the Ryan Grant situation, and of course what will Mr. Favre decide to do come training camp. Regardless, in exactly one week, Packer football is back. I, for one, couldn’t be more excited.
With that, we begin your Monday Packer report.
Censorship
Before I get down to business I wanted to make a brief comment on censorship. I notice a lot of Packer sites are now censoring their content and the content of their contributors as well.
The Brett Favre mess has caused a wide variety of opinions and emotions, causing people to literally be at each others throats. You know what? I am okay with that. I think censorship is wrong in almost every facet of its’ existence.
Let me assure you, that you are free to express your opinion here without worry of backlash. Others might not agree with what you had to say, or how you said it, but I will never penalize or remove you for making those comments. I don’t worry about language or feelings around here, this is a football blog.
Censorship, of whatever kind and from whatever motive, is a denial of freedom. Real freedom is not about personal choice or even about individual rights - it is about being able to make one’s own judgement. To be able to judge a thing, it is necessary have factual, accurate knowledge about that thing and this factual, unbiased knowledge is the first thing that suffers when there is any form of censorship.
I won’t have any of that here. Feel free to sound off however you feel is most appropriate. I don’t have to agree, and might even tell you as much, but I certainly won’t edit or remove anyones personal take on things.
Now, on to the Packer news.
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The Packer Page - Favrelous
July 18th, 2008
Written by: Alex Tallitsch
Welcome back Packer fans, we have made it to the end of what could be described as an agonizing week at best. Today, I aim to fill you in a bit on the tampering situation in Minnesota, I will pass along what the reporters in Green Bay are saying about the Favre situation, and since it’s Friday, we also present this weeks “Girl in Green and Gold.” Hold on, it’s going to be a bumpy ride.
Oh yeah, the video vault is back as well.
Those Clever Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings have declined to comment on the current allegation brought against them by the Green Bay Packers. The Packers argue that Darrell Bevell, current Viking assistant couch and former Packer quarterback coach, had inappropriate conversations with Brett Favre. The spokesperson for the Vikings, Bob Hagan, said the Vikings “are not commenting on the situation.”
The Packers believe that the Vikings talked to Favre in an effort to cause problems for the Packer’s organization. What strikes me as the most interesting thing, is that a Packer coach may be the root of the whole allegation proceedings.
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The Packer Page - What a pile of …
July 17th, 2008
Written by: Alex Tallitsch (Special thanks to Trom)
When I was a kid we used to get up quite early every Sunday morning. We would put on our church clothes, button up our top buttons, and begin the arduous one hour event that was nothing more to me than a hated precursor to what was in store.
I would watch the hand on my father’s watch obsessively, as it slowly ticked its way around that big golden dial that always resided on his wrist, hanging on every little movement of the thin second hand as it slowly revolved inside the glass circle. Finally, after what seemed like ages, the final hymn would play, hand shakes would be given, and my brother and I would rush to the car in anticipation of one single thing.
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The Packer Page - Tampering Charges
July 16th, 2008
Fox Sports is reporting that the Green Bay Packers have filed tampering charges against the Minnesota Vikings.
The report states that Brett Favre conducted inappropriate conversations with Viking quarterback coach Darell Bevell.
You can find the complete story here.
I will have my own take on the story as it develops further.
(Stay Tuned)
The Packer Page - Favre was in Tampa?
July 16th, 2008
Apparently, Brett Favre may have visited Tampa Bay this week after all.
According to The Packer Report:
“My friends at WDAE radio in Tampa, Fla., reported Tuesday that they had two or more sources who saw Favre at Fleming’s Steakhouse in Tampa, near the airport. Favre was supposedly in the company of Bruce Allen and other Buccaneers upper management. I also heard Favre went on a tour at Raymond James Stadium to inspect the facilities.”
The Packer Page did bring this information to light yesterday morning, however the report was quickly dismissed as false.
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The Packer Page - Under Construction
July 16th, 2008
The Packer Page will be under construction today. We will be back tomorrow morning bright and early.
If you are looking for Favre news, I suggest turning on your television, your radio, ask the neighbor, the lady at the gas station, look to the heavens, or ask your local bartender. It shouldn’t be too difficult.
If you missed the interview yesterday, you can find a link to it in last nights post.
Check in tomorrow as we chat with Packer reporters, break down the ever changing Favre situation, and expect another ”Girl in Green and Gold” as well.
In conclusion, I would like to thank everyone who reads this page everyday. Words can’t describe my appreciation. Please feel free to sign our guestbook, and let me extend a big thanks to everyone who makes The Packer Page a part of their daily routine.
I am humbled.
GO PACK GO
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The Packer Page - Point to Ponder
June 15th, 2008
Yes, I watched the second half of the Favre interview. If you missed it, I imagine you can find it here sometime after 10:30 p.m. tonight.
I would like to leave you with a quote to ponder for the evening.
“What happened to honoring your contract and saying, ‘Let’s work as a team to see if we can get this done?’ Why not go about it that way?”
“Maybe I’m old-school, but I always thought you honor a contract.” - B. Favre
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The Packer Page - As The Favre Turns: Episode II
July 15th, 2008
*UPDATE* 1:44 p.m.
According to Tampa Bays Channel 10 the rumor that Favre attended dinner with Bruce Allen last night is only slightly true.
“Tampa Bay’s 10 News contacted Fleming’s, and an employee told us that the rumor was only half true - but they had also heard rumors that Favre was coming yesterday afternoon.”
“The employee said that rumors of Allen and Favre dining together were running rampant all day long. However, only Bruce Allen showed up (no Favre) and had dinner with three other gentlemen.”
Favre Interview
Welcome back Packer backers. If you missed the Favre interview last night, there is no doubt in my mind we have seen Brett spend his last moments in Green Bay.
He was aggressive, he threw punches, he accused the organization of lying.
Last nights interview did nothing more than force the wedge deeper between Brett Favre and the Packers. The ten minute or so segment, saw a feisty Favre pulling out all the stops while accusing the organization of “patronizing” his legacy.
Guess what? That was only half the interview.
If you missed the first part, the best copy of the video I have found is here. Go watch it and make a decision for yourself.
Today, I am going to take a brief peak on what you will hear Favre say later tonight. Yes, later tonight.
Favre Interview Part II
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