April 2008 - Green Bay Packers Wiretap

Packers: Drafting Brohm No Slight To Rodgers

Oct 21, 2014 6:14 AM

The Packers claim that their decision to draft quarterback Brian Brohm in the second round of the NFL draft on Saturday was no slight to Aaron Rodgers, according to the Associated Press. "He'll be fine," Green Bay General Manager Ted Thompson said. "Aaron's a pro; he knows this is his gig now." "Aaron's fine," Coach Mike McCarthy added. "He knows how we feel about him; he knows what his role is on our football team; and he'll be given every opportunity to be successful here."

NFL.com

Tags: Green Bay Packers, Draft Misc, Misc Rumor

Discuss
It's Official: Packers Place Favre On Retired List

Jun 19, 2014 7:00 AM

The Green Bay Packers have ended any speculation that Brett Favre could come out of retirement next season after placing him on the team's reserve-retired list, according to ESPN.com. General Manager Ted Thompson said that the move was strictly "procedural in nature" as the quarterback no longer counts towards Green Bay's 80-man roster. "Both [coach] Mike McCarthy and I have spoken to Brett over the past several days," Thompson said in a statement. "Brett knew this change in his roster status was coming, and he fully understood our need to make the move in advance of the NFL draft."

ESPN

Tags: Green Bay Packers, Misc Rumor

Discuss
Packers Call On Daunte Culpepper

Nov 11, 2014 1:25 AM

The Green Bay Packers are considering signing free agent quarterback Daunte Culpepper after meeting with him on Wednesday, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. He's the third quarterback to meet with the Packers this offseason, with both of the others (Quinn Gray and Gus Frerrote) having signed elsewhere (Houston and Minnesota, respectively). Culpepper struggled in Oakland last season, but Green Bay has a much stronger core and wouldn't ask him to start over Aaron Rodgers.

The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Tags: Green Bay Packers, Free Agent Rumor

Discuss
Packers Will Retire Favre's No. 4 During Opener

Jul 9, 2014 10:17 AM

The Green Bay Packers will retire Brett Favre's No. 4 during their season opener against the Minnesota Vikings this September, according to ESPN.com. "The season-opening game is always an exciting event, and now we're very pleased to add the retirement of Brett's No. 4 to that evening," team CEO Mark Murphy said. "It will make for an electric atmosphere at Lambeau Field, as well as a great opportunity for our fans around the country to share in it while watching the game on the national broadcast."

ESPN

Tags: Green Bay Packers, Misc Rumor, Personal Award

Discuss
Packers' CEO Doesn't Think Favre Wavered

Sep 13, 2014 3:10 AM

Packers' President and CEO Mark Murphy doesn't think legendary quarterback Brett Favre is wavering in his decision to retire, according to the Associated Press. "I don't see how anybody could watch his press conference and think anything other than this is something that he really struggled with and came to a decision," Murphy said in an interview with The AP. "Obviously, it was a tough decision for him. But I think in his mind, he knows he made the right decision."

NFL.com

Tags: Green Bay Packers, Misc Rumor

Discuss
Favre Willing To Fill In For Rodgers

Oct 6, 2014 6:41 PM

Brett Favre is happy in retirement but claims that he wouldn't mind filling in for the Packers at quarterback if Aaron Rodgers were to get injured, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. "It would be hard to pass up, I guess," Favre told the Biloxi (Miss.) Sun-Herald in an interview Tuesday. "Yeah, I can probably be up there doing that and playing, but again, I don't know. It's only speculating. I think the world of that team. I had a lot of fun, not only this year, but over my career. Those guys I played with this past year, a lot of young guys, a lot of fun. . . ." "It was a fun year. That was fun, throwing the ball around like we did. There's no reason to think that won't happen again. Aaron (Rodgers) has fallen into a great situation. And if that opportunity presented itself and they did call, it would be tempting. And I very well could be enticed to do it," Favre added.

The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Tags: Green Bay Packers, Misc Rumor

Discuss
Favre Says He Is Not Coming Back

Nov 11, 2014 1:30 AM

Brett Favre has refuted a report which stated he was having second thoughts about his retirement. On Thursday, the Los Angeles Times reported the former Packers quarterback, who announced his retirement last month, was contemplating a comeback with another team. Citing NFL sources, the Times reported that Favre had been quietly talking with teams about their interest in trading for the three-time NFL Most Valuable Player. However, Favre told SI.com on Friday that he is not considering coming out of retirement.

yahoo.com

Tags: Green Bay Packers, Misc Rumor

Discuss
Favre's Agent Shoots Down Comeback Rumors

Jun 19, 2014 3:09 PM

Brett Favre's agent has denied a report that the legendary quarterback is considering making a comeback just weeks after calling it quits, according to ESPN.com. "That is absolutely false. Absolutely false, and you can quote me on that," James Cook told ESPN. "He's retired, period, point blank," Cook told The Times.

ESPN

Tags: Green Bay Packers, Misc Rumor

Discuss
Packers Re-Sign WR Martin To One-Year Deal

Nov 11, 2014 1:31 AM

The Green Bay Packers have re-signed wide receiver Ruvell Martin to a one-year deal worth $445,000, according to the Associated Press. He played in 15 games for the Packers last season, grabbing 16 catches for 242 yards and four touchdowns.

ESPN

Tags: Green Bay Packers, Signing

Discuss