NFL Top 3: Brett Returns; Colts-’Skins; Training Camp

August 16th, 2008 by Superbowl 1
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NFL Top 3: Brett Returns; Colts-’Skins; Training Camp
Let the fireworks begin in Green Bay! Brett Favre Returns Packers: After Reinstatement, Favre May Compete to Start (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Packers: McCarthy to Meet with QBs (Green Bay Press-Gazette) Packers: Rodgers: ‘It’s Going to Be a Dogfight’ (Green Bay Press-Gazette) Packers: Rodgers Stumbles Under the Spotlight (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Vikings: Favre: Packer Now, Viking Later? (Star Tribune) Redskins 30 Colts 16 Redskins: [...]

Titans edge Raiders 17-16 on late FG (AP)

Oakland Raiders kicker Aaron Elling (5) watches his kick go through the uprights with holder Jeff Otis (7) against the Tennessee Titans in the fourth quarter during their NFL preseason football game Friday, Aug. 15, 2008, in Nashville, Tenn. Tennessee won 17-16.

The Tennessee Titans know they can run the ball. What they want is some offensive balance and a passing threat with Vince Young. That remains a work in progress. John Vaughn, filling in for All-Pro Rob Bironas, kicked a 33-yard field goal as time expired Friday night to lift the Titans to a 17-16 victory over the Oakland Raiders in an exhibition featuring the first quarterbacks taken in the 2006 and…


NFL Top 3: Favre Reinstated, Hall of Fame, Training Camp
It’s on! Goodell reinstates Favre who is on his way to Green Bay. The next 72 hours are going to be very interesting! Brett Favre News Packers: Favre to Be Added to Active Roster Monday (Green Bay Press-Gazette) Packers: Favre on His Way to Green Bay; Negotiations Still Ongoing (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Packers: Goodell Imposes Monday Deadline (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Hall of [...]

Favre set for Jets debut vs. Redskins (AP)
Brett Favre’s next big test before taking the field for his Jets debut will be finding his way to the correct locker room. “I know where the visitors’ is,” New York’s new quarterback said. “I think from there, I can kind of backtrack.” Then, Favre stopped himself and asked how many locker rooms there are at Giants Stadium.

Patriots sign 9-time Pro Bowl S Lynch (AP)

New England Patriots John Lynch, left, a nine-time Pro Bowl safety acquired from the Denver Broncos this week, listens to the direction of coaching assistant Josh Boyer as defensive back Brandon Meriweather (31) looks on during their final day of training camp at the team's football facility in Foxborough, Mass., Friday afternoon, Aug. 15, 2008. The Patriots and Lynch have agreed on a one-year, $1.5 million contract.

John Lynch thought he’d end his football career with the Denver Broncos. Now the veteran safety and nine-time Pro Bowl pick, who spent four seasons with Denver after 11 years with Tampa Bay, has signed with the New England Patriots. “I thought Denver would be my last stop, but things happened and here I am,” Lynch said Friday.


WhatIfSports Week 5 preview
What will happen when the Juice gets turned loose in Happy Valley? WhatIfSports predicts this game and the rest of Week 5.

Troy Smith gets his turn as Ravens QB (AP)

In this Thursday night, Aug. 7, 2008, file photo, under the protection of his offensive line, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Troy Smith (10) looks for a receiver during the second quarter of an NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass.

Troy Smith has his priorities in order. To be starting quarterback of the Baltimore Ravens, he must earn respect in the huddle and protect the football. Throwing a few touchdown passes ranks a distant third on his to-do list. After relieving Kyle Boller in Baltimore’s preseason opener last week, Smith gets his turn to start Saturday night against the Minnesota Vikings.


Broadway Brett: Favre Traded to the Jets
So this is how it ends. Brett Favre in New York with a team that won only four games last year. And the Packers with a QB who has yet to start a game. Why do I have a hunch that this is going to end badly for both teams? Jets: From Green Bay to Broadway: [...]

Brett Favre News Network: Favre to Take Offer?
Brett Favre News Hotline Packers: Favre Looks More and More in Charge (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Packers: Report: Favre Contemplates Retirement Offer (Green Bay Press-Gazette) Vikings: Favre Is Winning This Game of Chicken (Star Tribune) Packers: Rodgers Earns Passing Grade So Far (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Bears: Favre Not in Bears’ Forecast (Chicago Tribune) Vikings: Tarvaris Jackson Sharp in Practice (St. Paul Pioneer [...]

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