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HURNEY RESPONDS TO FAVRE-TO-PANTHERS RUMOR
Published 7/5/2008 by Mike Florio at ProFootballTalk.com
Asked about our report that agent Bus Cook is telling people that quaterback Brett Favre wants to play for the Carolina Panthers, G.M. Marty Hurney said, “ I don’t know where these things come from .” Well, Marty, here’s how it works.  Human beings have vocal cords.  At a point roughly between 18 and 30 months of age, human beings begin using their vocal cords to articulate words.  By the time we reach adulthood, we use them all the freakin’ time. In this case, “these things” came from Cook using those vocal cords to talk to other people about Favre’s desire to play for the ...

Hurney Doesn’t Know About This Favre Business or These Crazy ‘Internet Rumors’
Published 7/5/2008 by Brinson at Mister Mittens
It’s always funny to see both mainstream media people and higher ups in athletics dismiss crazy ideas that stem from the internet (read: blogs). Many times, these rumors have no legs. But a lot of times, these rumors are decently surmised theories or stem from actual insider information. No real clue on which one this Favre to the Panthers deal falls under (although that shouldn’t stop you from wagering on where you think he’ll end up.) Of course, neither does Marty Hurney, apparently. “I don’t know where these things ...

Panthers GM on Favre-to-Carolina Rumors: 'I Don't Know Where These Things Come From'
Published 7/6/2008 by Ryan Wilson at FanHouse
... Thursday, ProFootballTalk.com posted word that Brett Favre's agent, Bus Cook, was floating the idea that his client would love to play for the Panthers. The Rock Hill Herald's Darin Gantt had to take time out from his Fourth of July preparations to shoot down the rumor, because, no matter where Favre may or may not want to play in 2008, Carolina is very happy with their current quarterback, Jake Delhomme. And yesterday, we heard from pithy Panthers general manager Marty Hurney: "I don't know where these things come ...

NFL Sunday: The Favre Story That Refuses to Die
Published 7/6/2008 by Joel 'DiG' DiGiacomo at Football for Breakfast
NFC News Cowboys: Cowboys Fans Have Nothing to Fear from Overrated Brett Favre (Dallas Morning News) Buccaneers: Gruden Leaning Towards Youth (Tampa Tribune) Saints: No Worries: Colston, Evans Deals to Come (Times-Picayune) Panthers: Favre Rumors News to Panthers GM (Charlotte Observer) Packers: Favre’s Circle Targets GM Ted Thompson (Green Bay Press-Gazette) Packers: How Will Packers ...

The courting of Ted Thompson
Published 7/8/2008 by bigfatdrunk at DGDB&D: a Texans blog.
... off TT: Dammit, I re-wound too far.  Where’s that beer? Mrs. T.: You know, speaking of cock-slo..*phone buzzes*….damn you, and damn him.  I’ll be in the bedroom.  Don’t come in for at least 20 minutes. TT: Of course not!  I still have overtime to watch! Favre text: the panthers want me!  cmon, take me back. TT: I hate this fucking guy. TT text: u suk.  no they don’t. Favre text: the texans want ...