greenbaypressgazette.com - 8/1/2008
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The New York Jets are in serious talks with the Green Bay Packers and Brett Favre's agent about acquiring the legendary quarterback, a source said on Thursday. The Jets and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the only teams that have permission to speak with Favre about a potential trade for now. Favre's agent, Bus Cook, has been in talks with the Jets, who have shown a growing interest, but has not been ...
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Goodell doesn't want hostilities on the practice field
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog —
... That hasn't stopped the Packers from trying, however. The Green Bay Press-Gazette reported Thursday evening that talks were continuing with the New York Jets. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, meanwhile, suggested the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' ...
Report: Jets hold 'serious talks' about Favre
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog —
... The Green Bay Press-Gazette is reporting the Jets "are in serious talks with the Green Bay Packers" and Favre's agent, James "Bus" Cook. ...
Brett Favre Won’t Be Reinstated Today
Every Morning Quarterback —
... NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell won’t reinstate Brett Favre today. He’s giving it another 24 hours to see if the Green Bay Packers and Brett can come to some sort of resolution. Meanwhile, the two sides continue to try to find a way for Brett to play somewhere else because the Packers sure don’t want him in Green Bay. The Green Bay Press-Gazette was reporting that Brett was headed to the N.Y. Jets, but I don’t believe it. On paper, the Jets should be vastly improved, but that’s not enough reason for Brett to be in favor of it. ...
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New York Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum sought and received permission to speak with former Green Bay Packer Brett Favre about his interest in playing for Gang Green, according to reports published last Friday. If the Jets acquire Favre, 38, a ...
Brett Favre & Knockleheads —
Bleacher Report - NFL 8/1/2008
Saying no to Favre is like saying no to winning. Gee, the Packers can go with an injury prone unproven rookie, or the Packers can go with a bullet proof proven winner/future hall of fame player.
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