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(Message started by: StegRock on Oct 20^th, 2003, 6:37pm)

Title: Packers - Favre's Thumb
Post by StegRock on Oct 20^th, 2003, 6:37pm

Here is what's on "The REAL Feed":

Fractured thumb shouldn't sideline Packers' Favre
NFL.com (20.10.2003 15:14)
Brett Favre has a broken right thumb that's not serious and shouldn't prevent him from continuing his NFL quarterbacks record 197-game starting streak.

Here's the reports from the local sources on "the Gridiron Newsstand":

http://www.packers.com/news/stories/2003/10/20/1/;

http://www.jsonline.com/packer/news/oct03/178642.asp.

All I know is that injured thumbs have brought down many a great quarterback... [smiley=shrug.gif] I would at least be just the slightest bit wary about Favre until he hits the field again and shows us that all is fine.

Title: Re: Packers - Favre's Thumb
Post by StegRock on Oct 27^th, 2003, 10:36pm

Here's the current read on "The REAL Feed":

Packers QB Favre held out of practice
NFL.com (27.10.2003 22:11)
Brett Favre and his broken right thumb were given a rest during practice Oct. 27, but Favre is expected to be cleared to throw by Oct. 29.

Here's what the Packers' official web site, available on "the Gridiron Newsstand", reports:

http://www.packers.com/news/stories/2003/10/27/1/.

Knowing Favre, he will play heck-or-high-water. But, we all know the havoc thumb injuries can wreak on quarterbacks(' careers).

Title: Re: Packers - Favre's Thumb
Post by captainpurple on Oct 28^th, 2003, 8:52am

This is a mistake on Sherman's part. Ripken kept trotting out there long after he was effective, and I think you're seeing the same thing with Brat Farte. Pride in playing through pain is one thing; you expect a player to want to go out there no matter what. Shermanneeds to pull the rug here and sit Favre.

A couple years ago Farte hurt his thumb and played the season anyway. He played very poorly and cost his team several games that year.

I see this as more a statement of mistrust in Pederson than a vote of confidence in Farte's thumb.

GO VIKES! Bring on the Cheeseheads!

Title: Re: Packers - Favre's Thumb
Post by StegRock on Oct 29^th, 2003, 9:53pm

Favre practices, but there are "buts". Here's what's on "the Gridiron Newsstand":

http://www.packers.com/news/stories/2003/10/29/1/;

http://www.jsonline.com/packer/news/oct03/180960.asp.

Title: Re: Packers - Favre's Thumb
Post by captainpurple on Nov 11^th, 2003, 10:04am

Last night was exactly what I was referring to above. It was painfully obvious (3 fumbles!!!) that Farte couldn't hang on to the ball, yet he refused to sit, and ultimately cost his team a chance at tying it with a late fumble.

Sit him down!

Title: Re: Packers - Favre's Thumb
Post by DirkDiggler on Nov 11^th, 2003, 5:05pm

on 11/11/03 at 10:04:45, captainpurple wrote:

Spoken like a true Vikings fan!!! [smiley=hellyeafunny.gif]

Title: Re: Packers - Favre's Thumb
Post by Noey21 on Nov 12^th, 2003, 9:04pm

I am no Viking fan but I agree....he is hurting the team now. His streak is appartanly more important than winning.

I think he thinks he has some chance at Marino's records. No chance in hell!

Title: Re: Packers - Favre's Thumb
Post by captainpurple on Nov 13^th, 2003, 9:09am

on 11/12/03 at 21:04:32, Noey21 wrote:

I am no Viking fan but ...

Not to worry Noey, there's still time! ;D