July 2008

Favre actively considering merchandising deal

July 31, 2008

More breaking news tonight on the Favre front. According to an update on ESPNews, Brett Favre and the Packers are working on a “merchandising and marketing deal” that would keep Favre retired. They are continuing to talk, a deal could be finalized and announced over the weekend. There wasn’t much more on it, but that’s where we’re at for [...]

Favre to Jets talks getting serious

July 31, 2008

Favre might land in the Big Apple after all. After the Jets were counted out as a possibility for Favre, talks are reportedly getting serious between his agent, Bus Cook, and New York. The Jets are the clear front-runners, according to the report, because his agent hasn’t had much dialogue with the Bucs, the other [...]

Mike Williams released…AGAIN

July 31, 2008

The Tennessee Titans today have released WR Mike Williams, who will now be searching for his third team in three seasons. Williams was the 10th overall pick in 2005 by the Lions, and coming out USC, many thought he’d be the next big thing at the receiver position. That wasn’t the case, however, as he [...]

Chris Henry suspended four games

July 31, 2008

Former Bengals WR Chris Henry, following his release after has fifth arrest, has been suspended by the league for the first four regular season games, but is free to play in the other 12 if he catches on with another team. Henry was originally suspended indefinitely by Commish Goodell, but because charges against him were [...]

Quincy Carter visits the Dolphins

July 31, 2008

Quincy Carter, who? Yeah, I know. Former Cowboys, Jets, and AFL QB Quincy Carter was given a look by the Miami Dolphins today. This comes as a shock because they have their work cut out for them at QB, with second-year man John Beck and rookie Chad Henne. Also, Carter doesn’t have the best track [...]

Favre charters plane to Green Bay

July 31, 2008

In a clear indication that Favre will be at Packers camp Friday, ESPNews is reporting that Brett Favre has chartered a flight to Wisconsin, more specifically Green Bay. Earlier in the day, a report surfaced that a Favre trade to the Vikings, his preferred destination, or the Bears is plausible, so it appears Favre has [...]

Favre offered $20 million to remain retired

July 31, 2008

According to WTMJ-TV Channel 4 in Milwaukee, Packers CEO Mark Murphy offered Brett Favre $20 million over the next 10 years to stay at home and remain retired. This is an obvious effort to keep Favre away from Packers camp, which he’s expected to report to if he’s reinstated, and out of GM Ted Thompson [...]

Broncos to release Lynch

July 30, 2008

After failing to show up to the team’s meeting and practice today, John Lynch’s tenure with the Broncos is about to end, as the team is planning to cut ties with the veteran safety. His release is expected to happen sometime tomorrow and he has already been given permission to explore other options, be it [...]