The Red Zone Report

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Vikings replace Jackson with Frerotte at QB - right move for right now?

In a move that likely doesn’t surprise anyone, including Tarvaris Jackson, Minnesota’s Brad Childress has decided to bench his third-year QB in favor of veteran Gus Frerotte after the Vikings’ 0-2 start. After having Adrian Peterson have a sensational rookie season and making big moves in the off-season, the Vikings were expected to be [...]

2008 NFC North Preview: Is this Minnesota’s year?

2007 was the year of surprises in the NFC North. The Green Bay Packers surprised many by going 13-3 and advancing to the NFC Championship Game, as Brett Favre broke out of his “old man” funk and became the Brett Favre of old thanks to an MVP-caliber campaign. The Chicago Bears, on the other hand, went [...]

Which developing NFL QBs have the spotlight on them this season?

Last season, the San Francisco 49ers were expected to be one of the league’s breakout teams, with 2005 #1 overall pick Alex Smith expected to have a breakout season under center. Needless to say, the season didn’t go well for either Smith or the 49ers, as Smith played only seven games due to injury, [...]

Favre could be dealt within NFC North after all

The Green Bay Packers and Brett Favre have been hogging the spotlight these days. In fact, if you’ve been watching ESPN lately, Favre even has his own thing on the bottom ticker. That’s when you know you’ve made it. The Packers are sold on having Aaron Rodgers play behind center in 2008, and Packers management would [...]

Favre to Packers: Release me!

Well, it’s hard to believe it, but Brett Favre might not be a Packer anymore. After telling Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy and other people close to him that he had an “itch” to play again, ESPN’s Chris Mortensen reported that the NFL’s all-time leader in career touchdown passes and passing yards sent a letter [...]

Favre has the “itch” to play again-should he scratch it?

The glorious Hall of Fame class of 2012 might have lost one of its cornerstone members. Hold off the ceremony at Lambeau Field. Keep the number 4 off the wall and Aaron Rodgers on the bench. Why? Because Brett Favre wants to play. On Wednesday afternoon, it was reported that the NFL’s leader in career touchdown [...]