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A news story just came out of the Shareholder’s meeting that Brady Poppinga was just signed to an extension. This actually comes as a surprise to me since I didn’t even know that they were that close to an extension. As long as the Packers didn’t pay Poppinga a ton of money (no details were released) I really like the extension. I have always liked Poppinga for his attitude and energy while playing. While he isn’t the best linebacker in the league I think he is a pretty good linebacker. He also adds to our special teams. Overall I am happy with the extension. It’s now time to give Jennings an extension.

Poppinga given extension - Packers Blog.

Yesterday the Packers signed two more of their rookies; 4th rounder Josh Sitton and 5th rounder Breno Giocomini.At this point I really don’t have any thoughts about either of them. I really don’t know a whole lot about offensive line play in general, so I really can’t tell you a whole lot about either. At this point I think they will just be solid depth. While they both have a chance of getting one of the starting guard spots I doubt either will be able to pull it off though. You never know though.

What do you think about Josh Sitton and Breno Giocomini? Do you think they will even make the team? Will they just be depth? Or will they actually win a starting spot on the team?

The Packers have reached an agreement with 7th round QB Matt Flynn. No details on the contract have been released yet. Check out the link below for more information on the signing.

Flynn done, too - Packers Blog.

What do you think about Matt Flynn? Is he a career backup or do you think he a real chance of making an impact in the NFL?

The Packers have signed their first rookie this year. 7th round WR Brett Swain. No details on the contract have been released yet. Check out the following link to find out more about the signing.

WR Swain agrees to contract with Packers - Packers Blog.

What do you think about Brett Swain? Do you think he will even make the team? If you think he will what do you expect out of him this season and seasons to come?

I know I promised to stay away from the Favre saga until there was a conclusion but I think we might finally have a resolution. This is a PFT rumor so take that into consideration when you read this. Since this is a rumor there isn’t much proof backing it up. According to PFT Favre has decided to stay retired. Supposedly the Packers offered three teams that they would trade him to but he declined all three teams. So at this point it seems like Favre will remain retired. This doesn’t mean that the story will go away though (I wish it would though) since the chance of Favre coming back is always an option if for example the Packers or any other team in the league has an injury to their starting QB.

Since this is only a rumor there is no guarentees that it is the truth but I personally think this is true since for the last couple of days I have predicted that Favre will stay retired. As training camp is approaching I think Favre is realizing that he will have to work out as hard as he has the last couple of years. I just don’t think Favre has the committment to go through all that work. I think the only places Favre would be willing to put that much work into playing for would be the Packers (as the starter) and the Vikings (since they would be Super Bowl favorites with him). Hopefully Favre will stay retired this time. If Favre truly decides to quit his return plans and doesn’t cause anymore distractions, I will consider this whole thing as water under the bridge and I will love Favre as much as I ever have. Favre is just the victim of not being able to make a decision and stick with it.

While I hope this rumor is true that doesn’t stop the media from keep bringing it up. I just hope that this doesn’t become a distraction for training camp and the 2008 season.

ProFootballTalk.com - FAVRE IS DONE?.