2008 NFL Season

APLATillman · Post by **APLATillman** » August 10, 2008 6:47 pm

popcornjack wrote:
APLATillman wrote:
popcornjack wrote:
APLATillman wrote:
popcornjack wrote:So I was going through the circulars today, saw an ad for Madden 09 with favre on the cover in a packers jersey. Seriously??
He will be playing for the NY Jets in the game but they could not change the packaging in time
Did they do it to honor his "retirement"?
that was the intention. i'm wondering if this is just a way to get around the "Madden Curse"
It'll sure s*ck for the Jets if it isn't.

MADDEN 2009 Favre/NYJ related info...

Madden 2009 Brett Favre Jets Cover; Roster Updates

By Michael Luchies, published Aug 08, 2008

Cover Update
EA Sports has responded to the Brett Favre trade to the New York Jets. EA Sports the maker of NFL Madden 2009, has worked fast to give their consumers the best and most accurate product possible. Madden will be shipped out on Tuesday, August 12th. An updated cover of Brett Favre in a New York Jets jersey will be available to download, print, and replace the Packers Favre cover by August 11th on EASports.Com.

Roster Update
Brett Favre was not expected to play in 2008 and was not on any active roster in Madden 2009. Due to the trade to New York, and the assumption that Favre will start for New York, EA Sports made updates available for the game. As of August 11th you can download the new roster which features Favre as the starting QB of the New York Jets. Visit EASports.com for more information and to download these updates.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/articl ... tml?cat=19

APLATillman · Post by **APLATillman** » August 10, 2008 8:16 pm

STEELERS SIGN BYRON LEFTWICH
Posted by Michael David Smith on August 10, 2008, 8:08 p.m.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have announced the signing of free agent quarterback Byron Leftwich.

Signing a quarterback became a high priority for Pittsburgh when Charlie Batch suffered a broken collarbone in the Steelers’ preseason opener.

Yesterday we reported that the Steelers would sign both Leftwich and another free agent quarterback, Daunte Culpepper. Although Culpepper was, like Leftwich, at the team’s training camp today, there was no word on a deal for Culpepper. As one of the NFL’s few players without an agent, Culpepper’s negotiations are always an adventure.

The Steelers have also signed free-agent punter Micah Berger. To make room on the roster for Leftwich and Berger, Pittsburgh released first-year linebacker Anthony Trucks and first-year wide receiver Gerran Walker.

http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/08/ ... -leftwich/

aeroparrot · Post by **aeroparrot** » August 10, 2008 8:23 pm

popcornjack wrote:So I was going through the circulars today, saw an ad for Madden 09 with favre on the cover in a packers jersey. Seriously??

Yep. Those were made before the retirement/going to the Jets.

TommyBahama · Post by **TommyBahama** » August 10, 2008 8:37 pm

aeroparrot wrote:
popcornjack wrote:So I was going through the circulars today, saw an ad for Madden 09 with favre on the cover in a packers jersey. Seriously??
Yep. Those were made before the retirement/going to the Jets.

NO KIDDING!!!...actually i heard they are re-doing the cover and it is suppose to come out Monday!!

aeroparrot · Post by **aeroparrot** » August 10, 2008 8:44 pm

TommyBahama wrote:
aeroparrot wrote:
popcornjack wrote:So I was going through the circulars today, saw an ad for Madden 09 with favre on the cover in a packers jersey. Seriously??
Yep. Those were made before the retirement/going to the Jets.
NO KIDDING!!!...actually i heard they are re-doing the cover and it is suppose to come out Monday!!

That I didn't know about until I just read APA's last post.

TommyBahama · Post by **TommyBahama** » August 10, 2008 8:58 pm

aeroparrot wrote:
TommyBahama wrote:
aeroparrot wrote:
popcornjack wrote:So I was going through the circulars today, saw an ad for Madden 09 with favre on the cover in a packers jersey. Seriously??
Yep. Those were made before the retirement/going to the Jets.
NO KIDDING!!!...actually i heard they are re-doing the cover and it is suppose to come out Monday!!
That I didn't know about until I just read APA's last post.

They have been advertising the Maddedn 2009 for about 3 months now if not longer.....you go in the malls and they have posters or cut out of Farve in the windows or the front entry of any store that sells the game!!

Lightning Bolt · Post by **Lightning Bolt** » August 10, 2008 9:45 pm

TommyBahama wrote:
aeroparrot wrote:
TommyBahama wrote:
aeroparrot wrote:
popcornjack wrote:So I was going through the circulars today, saw an ad for Madden 09 with favre on the cover in a packers jersey. Seriously??
Yep. Those were made before the retirement/going to the Jets.
NO KIDDING!!!...actually i heard they are re-doing the cover and it is suppose to come out Monday!!
That I didn't know about until I just read APA's last post.
They have been advertising the Maddedn 2009 for about 3 months now if not longer.....you go in the malls and they have posters or cut out of Farve in the windows or the front entry of any store that sells the game!!

This week you'll be able to download a software "patch" that will graphically alter Favre into a NY Jet whenever he appears in the game environment.
They've also re-rendered the cover art, that can be printed out at your home and pasted on!

APLATillman · Post by **APLATillman** » August 11, 2008 12:15 am

Titan's Chris Johnson was the fastest RB in the 2008 draft. Ran a 4.24. Need more proof...WOW!

http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d809e4d39

Hoosier PH · Post by **Hoosier PH** » August 11, 2008 6:10 pm

I would love to see this happen or at least stop charging full price for a preseason game.

http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/view/61595

Goodell considers 18-game schedule

At the owners meeting in May, the quality of the league's preseason was discussed, specifically how some preseason games are a poor reflection of the NFL product. Commissioner Roger Goodell is keeping the issue in the news, most recently telling reporters at Bengals camp that the league is "actively evaluating" whether to add a regular-season game and cut the preseason from four games to three. Goodell then took it one step further, saying he also wouldn't rule out 18 regular-season games and only two preseason contests.

Joetown Parrothead · Post by **Joetown Parrothead** » August 11, 2008 6:23 pm

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http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingc ... id=3530000

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Seattle Seahawks leading receiver Bobby Engram will miss six to eight weeks with a cracked shoulder, coach Mike Holmgren says. The 35-year-old Engram set a Seattle franchise record last season with 94 catches and then skipped offseason minicamps while in a dispute over his contract, which expires after this season.

aeroparrot · Post by **aeroparrot** » August 13, 2008 1:02 pm

Looks like the Patriots are very interested in John Lynch.

http://www.boston.com/sports/football/p ... ostin.html

aeroparrot · Post by **aeroparrot** » August 15, 2008 3:22 pm

John Lynch has agreed to a one year deal the the Patriots.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingc ... id=3535479

drunkpirate66 · Post by **drunkpirate66** » August 16, 2008 3:04 pm

Maxim Magazine's pick for the Super Bowl

New England Patriots over the Dallas Cowboys . . .

Break out the Popcorn . . .

popcornjack · Post by **popcornjack** » August 16, 2008 3:38 pm

drunkpirate66 wrote:Maxim Magazine's pick for the Super Bowl

New England Patriots over the Dallas Cowboys . . .

Break out the Popcorn . . .

BRING IT ON!!!!!!!!

Post by **SMLCHNG** » August 16, 2008 3:50 pm

aeroparrot wrote:John Lynch has agreed to a one year deal the the Patriots.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingc ... id=3535479

Makes no sense.. he wanted more than a part time roll here.. and that's what he's gonna be getting there.

drunkpirate66 · Post by **drunkpirate66** » August 16, 2008 4:20 pm

popcornjack wrote:
drunkpirate66 wrote:Maxim Magazine's pick for the Super Bowl

New England Patriots over the Dallas Cowboys . . .

Break out the Popcorn . . .
BRING IT ON!!!!!!!!

I'm actually a little scared. I mean, who is the Cowboys' new QB . . . it can't still be Romo if major publications are actually picking them to win a playoff game - let alone actaully make it to the Super Bowl . . . did they get someone good?

popcornjack · Post by **popcornjack** » August 16, 2008 4:22 pm

drunkpirate66 wrote:
popcornjack wrote:
drunkpirate66 wrote:Maxim Magazine's pick for the Super Bowl

New England Patriots over the Dallas Cowboys . . .

Break out the Popcorn . . .
BRING IT ON!!!!!!!!
I'm actually a little scared. I mean, who is the Cowboys' new QB . . . it can't still be Romo if major publications are actually picking them to win a playoff game - let alone actaully make it to the Super Bowl . . . did they get someone good?

Oh you are a f***in' punk!!

drunkpirate66 · Post by **drunkpirate66** » August 16, 2008 4:23 pm

popcornjack wrote:
drunkpirate66 wrote:
popcornjack wrote:
drunkpirate66 wrote:Maxim Magazine's pick for the Super Bowl

New England Patriots over the Dallas Cowboys . . .

Break out the Popcorn . . .
BRING IT ON!!!!!!!!
I'm actually a little scared. I mean, who is the Cowboys' new QB . . . it can't still be Romo if major publications are actually picking them to win a playoff game - let alone actaully make it to the Super Bowl . . . did they get someone good?
Oh you are a f***in' punk!!

enjoy your day at work . . . off to enjoy the weather . . .

popcornjack · Post by **popcornjack** » August 16, 2008 4:29 pm

drunkpirate66 wrote:
popcornjack wrote:
drunkpirate66 wrote:
popcornjack wrote:
drunkpirate66 wrote:Maxim Magazine's pick for the Super Bowl

New England Patriots over the Dallas Cowboys . . .

Break out the Popcorn . . .
BRING IT ON!!!!!!!!
I'm actually a little scared. I mean, who is the Cowboys' new QB . . . it can't still be Romo if major publications are actually picking them to win a playoff game - let alone actaully make it to the Super Bowl . . . did they get someone good?
Oh you are a f***in' punk!!

enjoy your day at work . . . off to enjoy the weather . . .

Hey while you're at it, I got this paper cut. Care to dump some lemon juice on it?

aeroparrot · Post by **aeroparrot** » August 16, 2008 5:34 pm

SMLCHNG wrote:
aeroparrot wrote:John Lynch has agreed to a one year deal the the Patriots.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingc ... id=3535479
Makes no sense.. he wanted more than a part time roll here.. and that's what he's gonna be getting there.

The Pats have had a couple of injuries so he is needed.