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Brett Favre has been released by the New York Jets. This could mean something, this could mean nothing, but it's interesting in that Favre reportedly requested this. "The move means that if Favre were to return to the NFL, he would be
free to sign with any team and because the Jets relinquished his
rights, they would not be owed any compensation if Favre signed with
another team," writes Rob Demovsky of the Green Bay Press-Gazette. "The terms of the Packers’ trade with the Jets last August
said that the Jets would have to give up three first-round draft picks
if they traded Favre to another team in the Packers’ division." At this point, who the hell knows what will happen.
Could Favre be thinking of joining the hated Vikings? Ol' Bag of Donuts coins the term "Brettsagevaris Jackfavrefels."
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel takes a look at the Packers' depth chart now that the rookies, both draft choices and undrafted free agents, have been added to the team. Last I counted, the Packers have 86 players on their roster, but only 78 of them are signed. The roster limit is 80, but the drafted players typically don't sign until July. It's not until that point that the Packers have to trim down to that 80-man limit. Expect the team to sign one or two of the tryout players this weekend. I think last year they signed one. But also expect the Packers to cut a handful of the undrafted free agents they signed as well. There's no way they're going into training camp with 13 wide receivers.
Acme Packing Company handicaps the tryout players at this weekend's rookie orientation minicamp. They think the players with the best chance of landing a contract are punter Chris Keagle, tackle Dane Rudolph, or center Ryan Schuman.
Bob Wolfley of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel notes that the draft received high television ratings in Milwaukee this past weekend (Hat tip: Packers Gab).
Those taking part in the Live Blog for the draft this past weekend including Packers Lounge know I didn't like the pick of LSU fullback Quinn Johnson. I think the Packers already have a bruising fullback on their roster in John Kuhn and a receiving threat in Korey Hall. Johnson better bring it in training camp. Being a special teams demon is only going to help his cause.
Cheesehead TV wonders who's going to play right tackle for the Packers. I was surprised to learn that Josh Sitton is going to be the right guard. I would have figured the mauler that Sitton is would be a perfect fit for right tackle like he was at Central Florida paving the way for Kevin Smith. Heck, if it ain't gonna be Tauscher, I've gotta figure the rookies Lang and Meredith have as good a chance as anyone.
The Packer Plus crew profiles each of the new draft choices from a Packer point of view. Good stuff. Read it:
Quick programming note, the updates are going to be spotty through the weekend. This railbird is going to the Kentucky Derby (!). I'll have my laptop with me, but opportunities for blogging may be limited. However, I'll give you all a tip. I Want Revenge is going to win the Derby. He's the favorite, so you're not going to win any money betting him, but make sure to place in your exotics.
Enjoy "Midnight Rider" by the Allman Brothers Band...
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