Favre Finally Has Surgery; Julius Peppers Stays In Carolina; and Detroit Stays Desperate

by Brandon on Jun 8, 2009 7:00 AM CDT in Green Bay Packers News

It's official; QB Brett Favre had surgery on his shoulder. It's not clear what he had done or when he did it, but he probably had the tendon in his throwing shoulder severed to decrease the pain he felt while throwing. Of course, his deceptive agent Bus Cook says Favre is still retired, until he changes his mind. Some Viking fans are thrilled, some are terrified. It's a risky move for the Vikings to sign him and immediately annoint him as their starter. They won't get past the 10-6, 1st round playoff loss, ceiling with QB Tarvaris Jackson. But can Favre even regain the form he showed in 2007?
It looks like DE Julius Peppers will stay in Carolina. Please ignore any previous rumors that the Packers might have considered trading for him.
Just because Detroit has been very active in the free agent market this offseason, doesn't mean they are making any good moves. Signing RT Jon Jansen last week was a bad decision. Now they've gone and signed one the Packers' worst free agent signings in recent years, S Marquand Manuel. Just because some other teams were dumb enough to let him start a bunch of games doesn't mean he is any good. His veteran experience can't help them since he's no good on the field, so why bother signing him?

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How long till this one is refuted?

Mort reports Favre has a timetable to make a decision

I look forward to the next report that says that Favre has until the first kickoff to make a decision.

Frye is honestly gotta be one of the top 10 3rd Stringers in all of the NFL right now--colbyb

by verno329 on Jun 8, 2009 1:27 PM CDT reply actions

Mort has proven time and again

he’s not a reliable source. He swings and misses way too often.

P.S. Ed Werder is the new Peter King.

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on Jun 8, 2009 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions

yes he does

but so does everyone with Favre. I used to think it was bad reporting but now I’m not so sure. He can say one thing at one time (and be completely honest about it) and by the time it has been officially reported, he’s changed his mind and told someone else a different story. Brett Favre is the worst thing to happen to journalistic integrity in a long time. If you are reporting on Favre its hard to completely trust your source…even if his name is Brett Favre

Frye is honestly gotta be one of the top 10 3rd Stringers in all of the NFL right now--colbyb

by verno329 on Jun 8, 2009 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions

Point taken

but Favre or no Favre, Mort has always been shady to me.

by jobe on Jun 8, 2009 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions

This has nothing to do with what was linked here

but Kevin Carter is still a free agent. We really should sign him. At worst he’s a veteran who plays limited downs but shows maybe a Raji or Jolly how to be a professional. He can’t cost that much, and he fits perfectly as a 3-4 end. I really think this should happen.

by jobe on Jun 8, 2009 3:46 PM CDT reply actions

I like it

He can’t be too pricey and if last year showed us anything is that you can never have too much depth

Frye is honestly gotta be one of the top 10 3rd Stringers in all of the NFL right now--colbyb

by verno329 on Jun 8, 2009 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions

Agreed

I liked the idea of signing Carter when it was originally floated back in March or April, but it would have happened by now if it was going to happen. I could see GM Ted Thompson being interested, but I could also see Carter asking for a starting job. It’s a legitimate request, Carter has been starting in the league for 14 seasons, but he probably would be signed as a backup to DE Cullen Jenkins. I bet he is waiting to see if anybody gets hurt in training camp and call Carter to come in and start immediately.

by Brandon on Jun 8, 2009 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions

Haha Marquand Manuel

I think I puked in my mouth just a little bit. Wow he angered me. His tenure here makes Jarrett Bush’s tenure look like a Pro Bowl resume.

"You just don't know understand how frustrating this is"- Kevin Borseth

by TkGoUWGB on Jun 8, 2009 6:36 PM CDT reply actions

"his deceptive agent Bus Cook says..."

‘Deceptive’ is a damned kind word to be using to decribe Bus Cook.

The Bears still suck!

by NorthStarr on Jun 8, 2009 9:55 PM CDT reply actions

Pulling my punches

I try and avoid four letter words when I write, so I came up with “deceptive” instead. Everything that comes out of Cook’s mouth has to be treated with extreme skepticism, but he is pretty good at his job, he gets what his client’s want, so I have to treat him with some respect. He is getting paid to be a “deceiver”.

by Brandon on Jun 8, 2009 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions