The PBB on Brett Favre

Favre and the Jets

Not many words can describe how we feel. Just the links.

The end draws near

McCarthy becomes chief spokesman and sheds some light on the end of the Packers/Favre relationship.

Favre's plane

Some details on the plane that delivered Favre from Hattiesburg to Green Bay on Sunday.

Back to where we were?

Favre leaves training camp, McCarthy cancels press conference after a 6 hour meeting.

Favre, Rodgers to compete for starting QB!

The Packers have relented. Favre lands in Green Bay, ready to begin training camp!

Mark Murphy in Hattiesburg

The Packer President visits Favre at Favre's home this morning.

The PackerBackerBlog on NPR's "The Takeaway"

The PBB went on the NPR show "The Takeaway" to discuss the Favre situation.

Packers react (finally)

Favre has forced the Packers' hand.

The other side: maybe Ted Thompson is to blame?

Ok, so maybe Favre isn't to blame. Maybe there's another side to this story.

It's official: Favre hates us

It's official: Brett wants out of Green Bay.

Favre on Fox?

So much for that promise to "take a year off", Favre is negotiating with Fox.

Favre un-retirement continues

After last Thursday's appearance on Letterman, Brett followed it up with a "Sunday Night Conversation" on ESPN's SportsCenter.

Poll: Will Favre unretire?

Moving On: Beyond Favre's Retirement for Packers

With legendary Favre's official retirement, the Packers look forward to the 2008 season during Fan Fest. All pro wide receiver Donald Driver said it best: "...You have to move on."

Legendary QB Favre Retiring: It's Official

Legendary future Hall of Famer QB Bret Favre is retiring after 17 years leading the Packers in a new era of glory and championships.

Opps

The Packers website had a 'Favre retiring' breaking news story up for 5 minutes today.

Favre watch: 33 days and counting

Brett waited exactly 33 days after the end of the 2006/2007 season to announce he'd be coming back. Friday is the magic 33.

Packers vs Seahawks: Previews & Predictions

In our divisional playoff home game against the Seahawks, the Packers are favored by eight points with some very good previews & predictions.

McCarthy: Coach of the Year & Favre: Comeback Player of the Year

In the NFL annual awards, Packers coach Mike McCarthy was named Coach of the Year and Q Favre was named Mr. Remarkable & Comeback Player of the Year..

NFL Power Rankings: Packers Ranked 4th or 5th

With the loss to the Bears, the Packers dropped in rankings to 4th or 5th in the NFL Power Rankings.

Packers Mauled By Bears 35-7: Review

The Packers were outplayed in all phases of the game, offense, special teams, & defense, losing to the spoilers archrival Bears in tough weather conditions. The Bears blocked two punts & had two interceptions leading to four scoring touchdowns

ESPN's Sportsguy on Pack-Pats Superbowl

ESPN's Bill Simmons daydreams about a potential Pack-Pats Superbowl rematch.

Packers Rout Rams: Review

Favre threw for 227 yards & two touchdowns to help the Pack rout the Rams 33-14 & to clinch a 1st round playoff bye. Favre overtook Marino to become the NFL career pass yards leader. Outstanding performances by the special teams helped to win the game.

NFL Power Rankings: Packers Ranked 4th

After the dominating win against Oakland,the Packers are still ranked 3rd and 4th.

Packers Clinch NFC North Icing Raiders: Review

The Packers used a balanced offensive, defensive, & special teams performance to beat the Raiders 38-7 & to win the NFC North Division title. Q Favre threw 2 touchdown passes, RB Grant ran for 156 yards & 1 touchdown, & CB Blackmon had two special teams’ touchdowns.

NFL Power Rankings: Packers Ranked 4th

In the NFL Power Rankings, with the ugly tough loss to Dallas last week, the Packers are now generally ranked 4th.

Packers Injury update

Injury update on Favre, Woodson, KGB and even Rodgers.

SI 2007 Sportsman of the Year: Favre

Sports Illustrated named the 2007 Sportsman of the Year: Packer quarterback Brett Favre. The award is a first for the iconic Favre with only four quarterbacks ever to receive the award in its history.

Cowboys Beat Favre-Less Packers 37-27: Review

The Cowboys held off the Packers with a late 4th quarter touchdown drive to win 37-27. After a rattled & injured Q Favre left the game, Q Rodgers rallied the Packers back into the game completing 18 passes for 201 yards & 1 touchdown.

Packers Carve Up Lions 37-26: Review

Favre's 3 touchdowns carved up the Lions in a brutal 37-26 Packers win. Iconic Favre got two new records: 63 three touchdown games (NFL record) and 20 straight completions (team record). RB Grant had a solid game rushing for 101 yards. The Pack are 10-1.

Favre's 3 TDs Tame Panthers 31-17: Review

Favre threw three touchdowns leading the Packers to an easy 31-17 win over the Panthers. In another milestone, Favre tied Marino with sixty-two 3 touchdowns games.

Q Favre Leads NFL Pro Bowl Balloting

Leader of the Pack Q Favre tops Manning, Brady, Romo, and others in the NFL balloting for the 2008 Pro Bowl.

NFL Rankings Week 11: Packers 2nd to 5th

In the NFL Power Rankings Week 11, the Packers are ranked from 2nd to 5th after the Patriots.

Packers Dominate Vikings 34-0: Review

With balanced offensive & defensive performances, the Packers shut out the Vikings 34-0 going 8-1. Supported by an improving running game & by a dominating defense, Q Favre completed 33 of 46 passes for 351 yards with 3 touchdowns.

Midseason Reviews, Awards & Previews

In the NFL midseason reviews, awards, and predictions, the Packers get high marks, are picked to win the North Division, & are predicted to play in the NFC title game. DT Williams is most improved NFL player. Coach McCarthy is Coach of the year.

Packers' Big Plays Beat Chiefs 33-22: Review

Using offensive and defensive big plays, the Packers rallied to beat the Chiefs 33-22. After a shaky first half with 2 interceptions & 2 fumbles, Favre rebounded to complete 24 passes for 360 yards with two big touchdown passes to WR Jennings. While Favre led the offense to his 40th career 4th quarter comeback victory, the defense got five sacks & two crucial interceptions leading to touchdowns.

Packers/Chiefs game preview

Links for the Chiefs/Packers November 4 game.

Favre and Koren: BFF

The NFL is supposed to decide on Koren this week.

Packers Outlast Redskins 17-14: Review

The Packers defense forced three turnovers, including a big play by CB Woodson to recover a forced fumble for a defensive touchdown, to outlast the Redskins 17-14 in a wet cold day game. After a sluggish start, the defense took over in the second half shutting down the Redskins to preserve the victory. The Packers offense struggled throughout the game....

We have to put up with this?

A sick bears youtube video from JJ Nippleman.

Packers Drop The Ball Losing To Bears 27-20: Review

The Packers committed five crucial turnovers and twelve costly penalties that the Chicago Bears capitalized upon for a 27-20 come-from-behind victory in a prime time Sunday night home game. Q Favre completed 29 passes for 322 yards with one touchdown and one costly interception. The Packers did establish a good running game rushing for 121 yards with a net of 5.5 per yards. The loss dropped the Packers from the ranks of the unbeaten to 4-1.

Weekly video: Favre sets record

Interviews with Favre and Greg Jennings.

Favre Leads Pack Over Vikings 23-16: Review

Setting several NFL records, Q Favre lead the unbeaten Packers to a tough 23-16 victory in the Vikings Metrodome. Favre completed 32 of 45 passes for 344 yards using a ball control passing game with 2 touchdowns, & no interceptions. Favre set a new NFL record of 422 touchdown passes. The Pack is 4-0.

Is it 1996?

The Packers are 3-0. The Cowboys are 3-0. The 49ers are 2-1. And Farve is lighting it up.

Phil Simms on the Pack

Phil Simms had a lot to say about Farve and the Packers' success on ESPN's "Stephen A. Smith Show".

Packers vs Chargers Review: Summary, Quotes & Report Card

Brett Favre rallied the Packers in the final minutes against the Chargers completing a 57 yard TD pass to lead the Packers in a 31-24 victory over the Chargers. Vintage Favre's 38th career comeback victory climaxed with a clutch TD pass to WR Jennings. Favre's 420th touchdown pass to Jennings tied Marino's NFL record. The Packers are 3-0 undefeated in the 2007 NFL season.

Pack upsets the Chargers

Packers surprise Chargers, 31-24, as Favre ties Marino for most TDs ever.

Packers vs Giants Review

Headlines, Quotes, & Report Card from your Packer Backer John C. Redfern.

Post-game links

Links from around CheeseLand after the drubbing of the Giants.

Favre Leads Packers to a 35-13 Over Giants

QB Favre had a near flawless day leading the Packers to a 35-13 win over the Giants. Favre went 29-for-38 for 286 yards with three touchdown passes. Favre riddled the Giants' passing defense with short passes to set up crucial scoring plays in the red zone. The 149th win of legendary QB Favre’s 17-year career is a new NFL record.

Packers vs Eagles Game 1 Review: "Ugly Good Win"

On Sunday, rookie K Crosby's 42-yard field goal in the last seconds of the game gave the Packers a 16-13 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.

Keys to Successful Season: Previews

With the Philly home opener on Sunday, the predictable Pack previews are out with the keys to a successful season.

Your Daily (kinda) Packer links

It's that time of day (er week) when we present you with the daily (kinda) Packer links.

Packers 53 Man Roster: 20 Cuts, 3 IR, & 1 RB Trade

Today, the Packers reduced the roster to the NFL mandated 53 players by placing 20 players on waivers, trading for running back Grant, and putting 3 players on injured reserve....

Positive View: Preseason Packers vs Titans Review

On Thursday, the Packers finished the preseason with a 30-14 loss to the Tennessee Titans finishing the preseason at 2-2. The Titans won because they played starters against our reserves into the 3rd quarter. Like in the third game, the starters looked good leaving with a lead, but our reserves looked not so good against their starters losing the game....

A Tale of Two Halves: Preseason Packers vs Jaguars Game Review

In the first half, the Pack had strong performances from the offense, defense, and special teams to lead 10-0. In the second half, with the Packers reserves playing poorly, the Jaguars reserves rallied to win the game 21-3. Overall, the Pack had positive indicators, especially the dominating 1st team defense, QBs Favre & Rodgers, and most rookies. Rookie RB Jackson struggled running the ball with few holes, but he scored on a 1 yard TD run and caught 4 catches for 23 yards. Rookie WR Jones shined with six passes for 80 yards. TE Franks had two big catches.

Rich Eisen interviews Brett Favre

Rich Eisen interviewed Brett Favre on the NFL network last Monday. Most of the interview was about the pre-season games. http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d8019f8f0

Preseason Packers vs Seahawks Game: Review

The Pack improved to 2-0 giving an old fashion whipping to the Seahawks. The offense, the defense, and the special teams showed improvements in the 48-13 rout. The offense had new rhythm, better execution, & quick adjustments leading to an improved offensive performance. Also, they used multiple personnel alignments, the shotgun formation & quick huddles to catch the Seahawks off guard.

Leader of the Pack: QB Favre

The winds of change are blowing with elements of the sports management media trying to slowly adjust Packers' fans to a future "post-Favre era" scenario in Green Bay. Recently, I conducted a sports poll with most fans feeling Favre will retire after the season. Maybe.

Preseason Packers vs. Steelers Game: Review

For the first 2007 preseason game, the Packers did okay with the positives outweighing the negatives in a 13-9 win. Packer great Johnnie Gray said it best: "The Pack did okay...took the first step toward being a much better team than many have predicted...."

Family Night Scrimmage: Good & Mixed Reviews

Favre back at camp

We Are No. 1: Green Bay & QB Favre

The great Favre fiasco

Favre vs. Thompson

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