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Why exactly is the article so upsetting?
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I posted the article, Shadow, and I didn't agree with it entirely because it glossed over much of what's been said here. Because of that, I didn't find it upsetting, but I did think it was sobering.
Favre in my heart is still the Favre of the late 90s and early 2000s. But the stats do make you realize that he is in fact, like all of us, getting older in a game that is exceptionally unforgiving.Comment
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Well, none of us escape Father Time.
The beautiful part is Favre could well go out with at least a shot
at a championship. The season has begun with an upset win over
a good team that's had our number for a while, ala Dallas in the past.
Between this year and next, which Favre may very well participate in,
the chance to go out in a blaze of glory is a distinct possibility.
And what more could you ask?Who Knows? The Shadow knows!Comment
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The truth is that Favre isn't the same QB he was 10 years ago. He can't take the team on his back now week in and week out like he did in the Sherman era. But with our defense now he doesn't have to. He is going to have to take this truth to heart though.
I remember reading that McCarthy said he told Favre everyday in practice that he doesn't have to score every single possession. McCarthy said something like "Favre has to learn that a punt after a third down completion is not all bad."
Yet, Favre was quoted after the Eagles game as saying this: "I expect to lead this team down and score every time, I really do. That's not just talking. I really believe that. To not score at all is beyond disappointing, and I take that personally, as I should."
And then there is this Favre quote: "Based on how we think our defense will play, maybe there's more of a premium on taking what they give you," said Favre. "Check-downs and punts are OK. I'm well aware of that.
"But, I think I have to go in with the mentality of don't be overcautious. Because what's got me here is a certain way. I know I can't put us in jeopardy and all those things, but we don't want to lose a guy who is running right down the middle of the field or something because it's, like, 'Can't make a mistake, can't make a mistake.'"
And then there's this classic quote from McCarthy on Favre: “Frankly, he made a throw in the Seattle game that he had no business throwing, and it was a touchdown. So everyone's all high-fiving him and this and that, and I said, ‘You got away with one there.’ And he's like, ‘Ride me, dog. Ride me. I'm hot.’ And I'm like, ‘Hot my (expletive).’ It's important to be in-tune with that. He can make those throws, but he doesn't need to try to do that all the time.”
You gotta love a guy like that, don't ya?One time Lombardi was disgusted with the team in practice and told them they were going to have to start with the basics. He held up a ball and said: "This is a football." McGee immediately called out, "Stop, coach, you're going too fast," and that gave everyone a laugh.
John Maxymuk, Packers By The NumbersComment
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One last thing. Favre's a throw back, old school all the way. We had a whole team of guys like him in the sixties.One time Lombardi was disgusted with the team in practice and told them they were going to have to start with the basics. He held up a ball and said: "This is a football." McGee immediately called out, "Stop, coach, you're going too fast," and that gave everyone a laugh.
John Maxymuk, Packers By The NumbersComment
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[/quote]Originally posted by HarveyWallbangers
Can you see Dr. Z writing "Ted's Trapped In The Closet - Chapter 29".Comment
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Sadly, I can.
"There's a lot of interest in the draft. It's great. But quite frankly, most of the people that are commenting on it don't know anything about what they are talking about."--Ted ThompsonComment
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Brett seemed a lot more upbeat in his press conference yesterday. Not necessarily what he said, but he just seemed more at ease."There's a lot of interest in the draft. It's great. But quite frankly, most of the people that are commenting on it don't know anything about what they are talking about."--Ted ThompsonComment
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And then there's this classic quote from McCarthy on Favre: “Frankly, he made a throw in the Seattle game that he had no business throwing, and it was a touchdown. So everyone's all high-fiving him and this and that, and I said, ‘You got away with one there.’ And he's like, ‘Ride me, dog. Ride me. I'm hot.’ And I'm like, ‘Hot my (expletive).’ It's important to be in-tune with that. He can make those throws, but he doesn't need to try to do that all the time.”
I've never heard this 'classic' quote before.
Doesn't even sound like Favre....."Ride me, dog. Ride me. I'm hot.’ "
Doesn't sound like McCarthy either....."And I'm like, ‘Hot my (expletive).’"
You sure this was an actual quote or some sports writers' take?Comment
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NFL Channel has a lot of training camp coverage of the Packers, and that is typical of McCarthy. You don't get that necessarily from his weekly press conferences, but that sounds exactly like what he'd say. He's kind of a hard-ass on the players--even though he comes off as a player's coach. And he can be a real smart-ass."There's a lot of interest in the draft. It's great. But quite frankly, most of the people that are commenting on it don't know anything about what they are talking about."--Ted ThompsonComment
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Big Mac has an edge to him, that's for sure.Comment
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I really like Coach Mac.
He's got the right job. He's 100% football coach, all the way.
I was hoping we'd get Childress a couple years ago, but God, am I glad I was wrong about that one!Comment
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heh heh, I would have thought you would have wanted Sanders. (I did)Originally posted by KYPackComment
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Jason WildeYou sure this was an actual quote or some sports writers' take?
Wisconsin State Journal
Sept. 9, 2007
Interview with MM
One time Lombardi was disgusted with the team in practice and told them they were going to have to start with the basics. He held up a ball and said: "This is a football." McGee immediately called out, "Stop, coach, you're going too fast," and that gave everyone a laugh.
John Maxymuk, Packers By The NumbersComment
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SHould quiet those who wanted Jim Bates.Originally posted by PackerBluesComment
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