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| Packers open camp with Rodgers as starter |
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07/28/2008 |
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| Green Bay, WI (Best E Casino) - The Aaron Rodgers era officially began Monday, at least in terms of training camp, as the Green Bay Packers opened practice with a quarterback not named Brett Favre penciled in as the starter for the first time since the early 1990s. Packers general manager Ted Thompson spoke at a press conference on Monday about the Favre situation, which is at a standstill as the club refuses to grant the currently retired star QB his release, and is searching for a trade destination. Thompson |
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| Report: Favre will stay away for now, but RB Grant also a no-show |
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07/28/2008 |
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| New York, NY (Best E Casino) - Brett Favre will not report to the opening day of Green Bay Packers training camp, according to Sports Illustrated. Also not reporting to camp on Sunday was running back Ryan Grant, who is reportedly holding out. The magazine's Web site reported that Favre has agreed to give Packers general manager Ted Thompson a couple of days to sort things out. "I had planned on reporting for the start of Packers training camp Sunday, but Ted Thompson asked if I would give him a couple of days |
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| Packers sign trio of second round picks |
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07/27/2008 |
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| Green Bay, WI (Best E Casino) - The Green Bay Packers signed three of their second-round draft picks on Sunday, including wide receiver Jordy Nelson. Nelson, the 36th pick overall, was a consensus All-America selection last season and one of three finalists for the Biletnikoff Award after hauling in 122 receptions for 1,606 yards and 11 touchdowns with Kansas State. He also returned two punts for touchdowns and threw two touchdown passes. Green Bay also signed quarterback Brian Brohm and cornerback Pat Lee on |
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| Report: Favre will stay away for now |
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07/27/2008 |
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| New York, NY (Best E Casino) - Brett Favre will not report to the opening day of Green Bay Packers training camp, according to Sports Illustrated. The magazine's Web site reported that Favre has agreed to give Packers general manager Ted Thompson a couple of days to sort things out. "I had planned on reporting for the start of Packers training camp Sunday, but Ted Thompson asked if I would give him a couple of days to try to get the situation resolved," Favre told SI. "I agreed to do that. I don't want to be a |
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| McCarthy states Rodgers will be starting QB |
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07/26/2008 |
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| stated that Aaron Rodgers will be the starting quarterback. Inundated with questions regarding the ongoing Brett Favre non-retirement drama, McCarthy reiterated that the team is moving forward with Rodgers. "Aaron Rodgers is the quarterback for the Green Bay Packers," McCarthy said. "I've stated it over and over again, and I hope we can understand that. That's where I am as head coach of the Green Bay Packers." McCarthy did say that Favre, who stated that he would like to resume his football career, could repor |
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| Report: NFL investigating Vikings for tampering with Favre |
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07/24/2008 |
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| Minneapolis, MN (Best E Casino) - NFL security interviewed a number of Minnesota Vikings officials on Tuesday regarding tampering charges levied by the Green Bay Packers over Brett Favre. The Minneapolis Star Tribune, citing people with knowledge of the situation, reported that the NFL's security department visited the Vikings' facility in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The Packers filed the tampering charge against Minnesota last week, claiming "inappropriate dialogue" between the Vikings and Favre, who retired thi |
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| Jets sign former Packer DB Carroll |
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07/23/2008 |
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| Hempstead, NY (Best E Casino) - The New York Jets signed former Green Bay Packers defensive back Ahmad Carroll on Tuesday. Carroll, a former highly-touted, first-round selection (25th overall) by Green Bay in the 2004 NFL Draft, spent last season playing for the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League. The 5-foot-10, 190-pound Carroll was waived by the Packers in 2006, and was signed by Jacksonville only to play in one game before being waived in May 2007. The former Arkansas product totaled 102 tackles |
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| Favre breaks silence about retirement controversy |
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07/14/2008 |
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| New York, NY (Best E Casino) - In his first interview since his intent to return to the Green Bay Packers became public knowledge, record-setting quarterback Brett Favre admitted that he pulled the trigger on retirement too early and that he's ready to play in Green Bay this season, though his relationship with Packers management has become fractured. Speaking with Greta Van Susteren on FOX News, Favre said that when Packers head coach Mike McCarthy and general manager Ted Thompson approached him about retirem |
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| Thompson talks about Favre situation, says Rodgers is starter |
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07/13/2008 |
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| Milwaukee, WI (Best E Casino) - Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson spoke to several local media outlets on Saturday about the controversy surrounding Brett Favre's desire to return from his brief retirement, and admitted that his club is in a "very difficult spot." The interview, reported by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, portrayed a confused Thompson not quite sure what to make of Favre's latest change of heart regarding his playing status. "We have to go with what's real," Thompson told the Jour |
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| Packers respond to Favre's request for release |
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07/11/2008 |
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| Green Bay, WI (Best E Casino) - The Green Bay Packers responded to Brett Favre's request for a release on Friday. The team issued the statement in an effort to stem growing media scrutiny after numerous reports of Favre asking the team to release his rights, so the veteran could make a comeback with another organization. "The Green Bay Packers are aware of the latest developments regarding Brett Favre," the statement said. "Brett earned and exercised the right to retire on his terms. We wanted him to return an |
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