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David Witthoft wears Brett Favre jersey 1,581 days
As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end and for 6th grader David Witthoft of Ridgefield, Connecticut, he picked the occasion of his 12th birthday to give up his Brett Favre jersey after wearing it every day for 1,581 days. As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end and for 6th grader David Witthoft of Ridgefield, Connecticut, he picked the oc... more
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Madden NFL 09 And NO Brett Favre? EA has fixed this, way to take a gamble EA....
On April 24, 2008, David Letterman revealed that then-retired former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre would be the cover athlete of Madden NFL 09 on the Late Show with David Letterman. Despite Favre's later trade to the New York Jets, EA confirmed that the game's cover will still feature Favre wearing a Packers jersey. EA has announced that players will be able to download and print a free alternate cover of Favre in a Jets jersey from their website. It is said that it will be on the website in the upcoming days.[6]
According to EA Sports' Madden NFL 09 website, Favre is a playable character in Madden NFL 09, on the "NFL Greats" roster. However, players can transfer Favre to the free agent roster pool, and pick him up on any of the 32 NFL teams for the 2008 NFL season.[7] A roster update on August 11, 2008 will place Favre on the New York Jets roster. [8]
Like all other games of EA Sports' 09 Season, the "All Play" version of Madden seen on the Nintendo Wii features a different photograph of Favre with different artwork than all other versions of the game.
The Anniversary Collector's Edition does not feature a cover athlete - it has a larger version of the Roman numeral XX logo shown in the top-left corner of the game's standard cover.
EA did take a little bit of a gamble, at least their making it right, but what about the people who do not have their Xbox360 hooked to "LiVE" ? How to I get those updates? On April 24, 2008, David Letterman revealed that then-retired former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre would be the cover athl... more -
Brett Favre is back from retirement
The New York Jets acquired quarterback Brett Favre from the Green Bay Packers, ending the three-time Most Valuable Player's brief retirement and sending him to a team that hasn't won a Super Bowl in almost 40 years.
Terms of the trade, which was agreed to last night, weren't disclosed in team news releases. The Jets offered a single draft pick that may increase in value depending on how the team performs this season, Fox Sports said on its Web site.
The Jets, along with the Super Bowl-champion New York Giants, vie for attention in the biggest U.S. media market, and Favre may be their biggest name since Joe Namath was the quarterback in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
``He represents a significant addition to this franchise and reflects our commitment to putting the best possible product on the field,'' Woody Johnson, the Jets' chairman and chief executive officer, said in a statement.
The 38-year-old Favre spent 16 years in Green Bay, where he set or matched 10 NFL quarterback records and won a Super Bowl title after the 1996 season. This past January, the Packers lost to the eventual-champion New York Giants 23-20 in the National Football Conference title game.
The deal brings closure to a month of drama involving one of the U.S.'s most-popular athletes and Packers management, who said they were committed this season to starting Aaron Rodgers at quarterback. In addition to the Jets, Green Bay was also discussing trading Favre to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, ESPN reported.
``My gut feeling for a long time was that it wasn't going to come to fruition, and then it really heated up again recently,'' Jets General Manager Mike Tannenbaum said at a televised news conference. ``When the opportunity presented itself, we were ready to roll.'' The New York Jets acquired quarterback Brett Favre from the Green Bay Packers, ending the three-time Most Valuable Player's brief... more -
Thoughts from the Dark Side | MVN - Oakland Raiders’ Al Davis still has a silver t...
As a Raider fan, I’m sure that there are many stories that you’re probably tired of hearing about. Take for instance the story about the Raiders record over the past five years, or the fact that they didn’t draft Matt Leinert when they had the chance, or even that dreadfull 2006 season when Tom ‘bed and breakfast’ Walsh ran the offense into the ground with the help of Art Shell, Irv Eatman, and Jackie Slater... As a Raider fan, I’m sure that there are many stories that you’re probably tired of hearing about. Take for instance the story about ... more
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Jets Get Favre from Packers
The monthlong saga of Brett Favre's unretirement ended Wednesday night when he was traded by the Green Bay Packers to the New York Jets. The monthlong saga of Brett Favre's unretirement ended Wednesday night when he was traded by the Green Bay Packers to the New Yor... more
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It's official: Favre is going to Jets
The Green Bay Packers have reached an agreement to trade quarterback Brett Favre to the New York Jets, the team announced late Wednesday night.
The Packers had been talking with the Jets and Tampa Bay Buccaneers since deciding earlier this week that the team could no longer co-exist with one of the most beloved players in franchise history.
The Packers decided to move forward with Aaron Rodgers as their starter after Favre announced his retirement in March. Given their commitment to Rodgers, team officials weren't particularly receptive when Favre decided a little over a month ago that he might want to play after all. The Green Bay Packers have reached an agreement to trade quarterback Brett Favre to the New York Jets, the team announced late Wednesd... more -
What's with Brett Favre and the color green?
Brett Favre has been traded to the New York Jets in exchange for about nothing.
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Maybe T. O. wasn't so crazy after all...
Remember when Terrell Owens was an Eagle? Remember when Mr. Owens made the seemingly irrational statement that the Eagles could be undefeated at that point in the 2005 season if they had Brett Favre at quarterback. Well, I wonder whether there were rumblings within the NFL, more specifically at Lambeau Field, about Brett's future in Green Bay. Its just something to think about as we continue to watch, ONE FAVRE TO LIVE! Remember when Terrell Owens was an Eagle? Remember when Mr. Owens made the seemingly irrational statement that the Eagles could be un... more
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Farve to Vikings? Bears?
Please, please, please don't let this happen ...
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Packers are shopping Brett Favre
The Green Bay Packers have spoken to several teams, including at least one NFC team, to see what they would be willing to offer for quarterback Brett Favre, NFL Network reports.
The report did not indicate how many teams were contacted in what were termed 'exploratory' phone calls.
Sporting News contributor Mike Florio of profootballtalk.com reports that the Ravens were one of the teams the Packers contacted to gauge interest in Favre. The Ravens told Green Bay they were not interested, Florio writes.
One source speculated for NFL Network that the Packers are simply gauging what Favre is worth on the open market before deciding whether to try to trade him. Favre has said that he does want to play in 2008, and he asked for his release from the Packers, indicating he would be willing to play for a different team if Green Bay doesn't want him.
The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports that other teams potentially interested in Favre are the Bears, Bills, Buccaneers, Chiefs, Dolphins, Falcons, Jets, Lions, Panthers, Redskins and Vikings.
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How ironic would it be that the Packers trade Favre to Atlanta and wind up finishing his career where it started, remember he was drafted by the Falcons. The Green Bay Packers have spoken to several teams, including at least one NFC team, to see what they would be willing to offer for qu... more -
Brett Favre: Packers should let me play elsewhere
Brett Favre finally is speaking for himself: He wants to play but doesn't feel welcome in Green Bay, so he's asking to be released.
Favre said he was "never fully committed" to retiring and felt pressured by the Packers to make a decision, a notion Packers general manager Ted Thompson and coach Mike McCarthy tried to dispel in an interview with the AP on Saturday.
"Ted always wanted Brett back," McCarthy said. "We always wanted Brett back."
Favre told Fox he understands that the Packers want to move on — but if they're doing so, they should let him go. Brett Favre finally is speaking for himself: He wants to play but doesn't feel welcome in Green Bay, so he's asking to be re... more -
Favre re-thinking retirement
According to a Los Angeles Times report, the former Green Bay Packers quarterback, who announced his retirement last month, is contemplating a comeback with another team.
Citing NFL sources, the Times reported Thursday that Favre has been quietly talking with teams about their interest in trading for the three-time NFL Most Valuable Player.
On March 4, Favre, who played with the Packers for 16 seasons, announced his retirement during an emotional press conference at Lambeau Field.
However, Favre, 38, has yet to give written notice of his retirement to the league or players’ union.
Favre’s agent, James “Bus” Cook, told the Times he was not aware of his client’s possible interest in resuming his career.
“That’s news to me,” Cook said. “I don’t think it has anything to do with anything. He’s retired, period, point blank.”
During his press conference, Favre denied he retired because the Packers did not make a more aggressive attempt to sign wide receiver Randy Moss.
However, Favre’s decision came one day after the New England Patriots re-signed Moss to a three-year contract worth $27 million. According to a Los Angeles Times report, the former Green Bay Packers quarterback, who announced his retirement last month, is contemp... more -
Brett Favre's emotional goodbye from football
Real men DO cry. You just can't have anything but the utmost respect for this legendary football player. Here is a clip from his emotional goodbye and retirement from football and the Green Bay Packers.
Brett Favre played 17 historical seasons of football for the NFL! We'll miss ya Brett! Real men DO cry. You just can't have anything but the utmost respect for this legendary football player. Here is a clip from hi... more -
Favre has decided to call it a career
The most storied quarterback career in NFL history is coming to a close.
Brett Favre, the NFL's all-time career passing leader, has decided to retire. It's believed he informed the Packers of his decision within the last few days. The most storied quarterback career in NFL history is coming to a close. ... more -
Packers QB Brett Favre to retire after 17 years
Fox Sports broke the news...but the link to FoxSports.com wouldn't load.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre is to retire after 17 season with the organization. It's reported that he informed the team of his decision within the last few days, but it has been confirmed that the organization did not tell Brett to retire. He told his mother and brother on Monday night.
As a Milwaukee-area resident, and long-time Packers fan, I can say I'm saddened by the news, but not shocked. I am however disappointed that somewhere in the state, there's a 40-year-old man sobbing at his desk after hearing today's news. Fox Sports broke the news...but the link to FoxSports.com wouldn't load. ... more -
Cowboy Up!
Too much Romo. Too much TO. Too little Green Bay defense. 4 TD's in a 37-27 victory for the NFC lead. 11-1 for the best start in franchise history. So just smile and say: HOW 'BOUT THEM COWBOYS?! ...mmmk. Too much Romo. Too much TO. Too little Green Bay defense. 4 TD's in a 37-27 victory for the NFC lead. 11-1 for the best start in ... more
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Got NFL Network?
It's one of the biggest games of the year, but Cowboys fans, like myself, in many parts of America won't be able to watch it on cable Thursday night. The face-off between the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers, both teams with 10-1 records and possible home-field advantage throughout the playoffs at stake, will not be shown by Time Warner Cable, America's second largest cable company, because of a impasse with the NFL Network. During a conference call last week, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said fans should blame the big cable companies if they cant get the NFL Network. Jones points out that 240 smaller cable companies, with a combined 8 million subscribers, are carrying the network and have not passed along price increases to their customers. Really though, who the heck cares who's to blame? I just want to watch the game. So...y'all better make friends with people who have satellite tv or head to a local bar to watch the game. It's one of the biggest games of the year, but Cowboys fans, like myself, in many parts of America won't be able to watch it... more
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Favre Breaks Record
Throwing a touchdown pass isnt the easiest thing to do but then again Brett Favre has a reputation of making the difficult look easy. After 17 years of service in the National Football League, Favre has broken the record for the most touchdown passes previously held by Dan Marino. Throwing a touchdown pass isnt the easiest thing to do but then again Brett Favre has a reputation of making the difficult look easy.... more
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Favra Breaks Marino's Record
So who is the greatest touchdown passer of all time? The stats say Favre but Favre says Marino. "Marino, what say you to this?" So who is the greatest touchdown passer of all time? The stats say Favre but Favre says Marino. "Marino, what say you to this?�... more
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