According to Lori Nickel of JSOnline.com, Green Bay Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy said that they plan on retiring Brett Favre’s number 4 within the next couple of seasons. Only a classy organization like the Packers would still retire Favre’s number after the way their relationship ended. They know it’s the right thing to do after [...]
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NFLPA files grievance over Bountygate suspensions
Earlier today, the NFLPA filed a grievance against Roger Goodell and the NFL regarding the suspensions of four players involved in the Bountygate scandal. The grievance states that owing to the new CBA (collective bargaining agreement) which was reached last year, the NFL does not have the authority to punish players for any conduct which [...]
READ MORE »Adam Schefter says “massive legal battle” coming in the wake of Bountygate suspensions
Earlier today, it was reported that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell had handed down suspensions for four players involved in the Bountygate scandal: Jonathan Vilma, Anthony Hargrove, Will Smith, and Scott Fujita. Vilma received the worst of the punishments, having been suspended for the entire 2012 season. It has been indicated that all four players will [...]
READ MORE »Report: Jonathan Vilma awaits suspension
According to Jason LaCanfora of NFL.com, sources close to Jonathan Vilma claim that the Saints linebacker is expecting to be suspended for two to eight games for his role in the Bountygate scandal. LaCanfora believes that an even more harsh punishment could be levied against Vilma, who allegedly put up a $10,000 reward for anyone [...]
READ MORE »Brett Favre talks retirement, got the itch around playoff time
Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre made an appearance on 1340 The Fan in Lubbock with Jack Dale’s Sportsline with Steve Dale to talk about how retirement life has been treating him. Favre has been enjoying retirement and didn’t start missing the game of football until the playoffs rolled around. “I do. This’ll be my first [...]
READ MORE »Greg Jennings believes Aaron Rodgers is better than Brett Favre
Green Bay packers wide receiver Greg Jennings made an appearance on 1050 ESPNRadio in New York with Ian O’Connor and was asked who he believes is a better quarterback between Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers. “They both bring different things to the table, but honestly right now I definitely have to go with . . [...]
READ MORE »Texans not interested in Favre “circus”
According to Peter King of SI.com, Houston Texans general manager Rick Smith has indicated that he’s not interested in bringing in retired quarterback Brett Favre now that he’s lost both his first and second string quateterback’s to season ending injuries. Matt Schaub has already been placed on injured reserve with a foot injury and back [...]
READ MORE »Rodney Harrison blasts Brett Favre
Former New England Patriots safety and current NBC Sports analyst Rodney Harrison unloaded on former NFL quarterback Brett Favre for his criticism of current Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Favre made an appearance on 790 The Zone in Atlanta and got the attention that he so desperately continues to seek by ripping Rodgers for [...]
READ MORE »Jim Irsay looking for Brett Favre?
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay claimed on Twitter that he was in Hattiesburg Mississippi and mentioned the name Brad in his tweet. The speculation right now is that he was either referring to Brett Favre and got his name wrong or was talking to former Vikings head coach Brad Childress. Either way it’s gotten the [...]
READ MORE »Brett Favre starting a new career
Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre is sitting at home in Mississippi and enjoying retirement life. For now, at least until he figures out what he wants to do next. Favre told WDAM-TV in Hattiesburg Thursday that he is ”starting a new career.” Favre has confirmed that he submitted his retirement papers back in January. He has mentioned [...]
READ MORE »Rumors of Brett Favre to the Panthers swirl
The rumors have begun to swirl about a possible Brett Favre return to the football field. This time it’s not the Packers, Jets or Vikings, but the Carolina Panthers. Charley Walters of the St. Paul Pioneer Press wrote the following, “Don’t discount the possibility of Brett Favre, who turns 42 in October, returning next season, but [...]
READ MORE »Brett Favre: What should I do?
In case you haven’t seen the commercial that sums up Brett Favre’s career, just click here. Whoever created this did a great job and should get a job doing professional TV production if they don’t do it already. Enjoy.
READ MORE »Brett Favre officially retires
According to Alex Marvez of Fox Sports, quarterback Brett Favre has submitted his retirement papers and will finally conclude his 20 year career. This should now be the final period to a first ballot hall of fame career. For a guy who didn’t seem to know when to retire, Favre’s body made it perfectly clear [...]
READ MORE »Favre fined 50K in Sterger case
According to the head of the NFL PR department Greg Aiello, Brett Favre well only be fined $50,000 for lack of cooperation in the case. According to Aiello, Favre didn’t violate any league policies. So from what I am hearing Favre got off without a serious punishment because he denied any wrong doing to the [...]
READ MORE »Favre expected to be disciplined in Sterger case
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the NFL will announce a decision on the Jenn Sterger case within the next 48 hours and Brett Favre is expected to be disciplined. Since there is only one game left in Brett Favre’s career (we think), they will probably suspend him for week 17 and fine him $25,000. [...]
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