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Kentucky Jet Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 10 Days Until Training Camp, 10 More Statements About the Jets By Joe Caporoso | July 14th, 2008 E-mail | Print | Share Ten more days until training camp kicks off, which means ten more days until the Chris Baker saga begins, ten more days until the Jets second quarterback battle in three years begins, and ten more days until Eric Mangini begins putting rooms full of people to sleep during his press conferences. It also means that it is time for ten more random statements/questions/comments about the Jets. 1. I have to agree with Stephen A. Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentucky Jet Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 Favre Claims Packers Were Dishonest By CHRIS JENKINS,AP Sports Posted: 2008-07-14 23:12:34 Filed Under: NFL MILWAUKEE (July 14) - 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. The quarterback's first substantial comments on his latest retirement decision reversal come in an interview with Fox News on "On the Record with Greta Van Susteren." Legends in Strange Uniforms For Packers fans, the thought of Brett Favre in another uniform must be excruciating. For the rest of us, it's just plain odd. But he wouldn't be the first icon to don a strange-looking uniform late in his career. Jonathan Daniel, Getty Images Joe Namath and the glitz of Hollywood! It seemed like a perfect match. Unfortunately for the Rams, Joe's knees were shot when he moved to La-La Land in 1977. Namath only played in four games before calling it a career. Allsport / Getty Images Being a part-owner of the Wizards wasn't enough for Michael Jordan. When his competitive juices would not stop flowing, he suited up with Washington and played two good, but far from great, seasons. Jesse D. Garrabrant, NBAE / Getty Images After a long stint with the Giants in San Francisco, Willie Mays came back to New York in 1972. But this wasn't what any fan wanted. He produced little for the Mets and left many thinking he had stayed around too long. AP After retiring from the Red Wings, Gordie Howe returned to the ice for seven more seasons, the last three with the Hartford Whalers. He was 52 when he finally hung up his skates. Denis Brodeur, Getty Images Babe Ruth is synonymous with the Yankees. Even their stadium is called "The House That Ruth Built." So it still comes as a shock to see the Bambino donning a Boston Braves uni in 1935 as his career ended with a whimper. AP Not every team switch by an icon has a sad ending. Joe Montana enjoyed two productive seasons with the Chiefs after leaving the 49ers and almost took K.C. to the Super Bowl in 1993. Vince Bucci, AFP / Getty Images "OK, you guys have a different path, fine," Favre said, recalling a June 20 conversation with Packers coach Mike McCarthy. "What does that mean for me? So that means either you give me my helmet, welcome back, or release me, or attempt to trade me. We all know that's a possibility, but way-out-there possibility. "And he says, 'Well, playing here is not an option, but we can't envision you playing with another team, you know, either.' And I thought, so basically, I'm not playing for anyone if I choose to come back." According to Van Susteren, who spoke to the AP by telephone Monday afternoon, 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." The team had no immediate reaction to Favre's interview Monday. "We currently have nothing to add on this matter," a team spokesman said. "I am guilty of retiring early and there is a reason for that," Favre said, according to an excerpt provided to The Associated Press before the Monday night broadcast. "And the major issue is 'Why did he retire?,' and 'He asked for a release because he doesn't want to play in Green Bay.' That's not true. And I hope people are hearing this and saying 'OK, that clears it up.' " Favre told Fox he understands that the Packers want to move on - but if they're doing so, they should let him go. "Them moving on does not bother me," Favre said. "It doesn't. I totally understand that. By me retiring March 3, I knew that could possibly happen. All I was saying is, you know, I'm thinking about playing again." Favre said he has thought about the ramifications of playing for another team, moving to another city, and angering some Packers fans "You know, the bottom line is, I may not play anywhere," Favre said. "But we have thought of all those things. We have thought about it." Van Susteren - who is from Appleton, Wis., is a Packers shareholder and previously had interviewed Favre and his wife, Deanna - said Favre made it clear he would not return to the Packers if he wasn't the starter. And while Favre said the Packers asked him for a list of teams to which he would accept a trade, he wants to be released to make sure he ends up on a competitive club. Thompson said the team wasn't going to release Favre, but he could come back in a "different role than he was" because the team is committed to going forward with Aaron Rodgers. "You're telling me playing there is not an option, but playing elsewhere, we just can't - we're trying to protect your legacy," Favre said. "Well, thank you. I appreciate that. But apparently now, they're trying to protect my legacy by bringing me back and having me be a backup. Boy, that is really good." Thompson and McCarthy wouldn't discuss the possibility of trading Favre and said they hadn't received any trade inquiries as of Saturday. Thompson and McCarthy gave AP a detailed description of their dealings with Favre throughout the offseason, including an episode a few weeks after Favre's retirement where the two were prepared to fly to Mississippi to seal the deal on a Favre comeback - only to have the quarterback change his mind again. In the interview, Favre said the Packers were being dishonest, although he did not point out specific examples in the portion of the interview aired Monday. A second segment is scheduled to air Tuesday. "If you move on, you tell me one thing, don't come back and tell the public ... just say it, 'You know, we've moved on and we'll work with Brett on whatever it is,"' Favre said. "Don't make up a lot of stuff or give half of the truth." McCarthy and Thompson also expressed concern Saturday that Favre spent most of the offseason questioning whether he still had the commitment to play football. But Favre told Fox News it wasn't going to be an issue. "If I'm going to play it's going to be 100 percent commitment," Favre said. Favre's interview - which was receiving top billing over an interview with presidential candidate John McCain in promos for Van Susteren's show that aired during the day Monday - is the latest development in what is looking more and more like an irreparable schism between one of the NFL's most storied franchises and perhaps its most beloved quarterback. Thompson called the situation "gut-wrenching" Saturday. "I mean, it hurts," he said. "I'm not talking about physically hurting, but the sensitivity. We understand where the fans are coming from. This is a hot-button issue that surpasses anything I've ever gone through." 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Kentucky Jet Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 14 Jul I Want Fav-Re All the talk of rebuilding and youth movement for the New York Jets is mularkey. This team spent a ton of money to get back on the competive side of teh street. Win now? Let Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentucky Jet Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 NFL Posted on Mon, Jul. 14, 2008 AFC TRAINING CAMP PREVIEW Patriots look almost perfect By Charean Williamscjwilliams@star-telegram.com The New England Patriots didn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentucky Jet Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 MANNING OUT 4-6 WEEKS Posted by Mike Florio on July 15, 2008, 12:14 a.m. Colts quarterback Peyton Manning will miss four-to-six weeks after undergoing surgery on Monday to remove an infected bursa sac from his left knee. As a result, he possibly could miss all of the preseason, and perhaps the regular-season opener on September 7. Team president Bill Polian said that Manning had been receiving treatment for an inflamed bursa sac since February. The real question, as we see it, is whether the estimate provided is real, or whether Manning’s situation will mimic that of receiver Marvin Harrison, who always seemed last year to be a week away from playing, but who never was able to perform. Look at it this way — Manning’s problem has been around for five months. Though removal of the sac could go a long way toward solving the problem, there’s no guarantee at this point that Manning will be back to 100 percent any time soon. And if the Colts suddenly jump into the bidding for Brett Favre, it would be a clear sign that the situation is more serious than advertised. We’re kidding. We think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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