It’s that time of year again. Green Bay Packers three-time Pro Bowl receiver Donald Driver wants a new contract. So, to apparently make some kind of statement, he’s not taking part in the team’s “voluntary” OTAs. Donald is scheduled to make $3.9 million this season and $4 million in 2010, pretty fair I think, especially considering he caught 74 passes for 1,012 yards and five touchdowns last season—his lowest totals in five years.
I’m not sure what kind of new deal D2 is looking for, but at 34-years-old, he’s obviously trying to cash in one final time before he’s considered over-the-hill. …read more

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Brett Favre was throwing snowballs at his teammates. That’s what kind of day it was for the Green Bay Packers and their quarterback. After spotting the Seahawks two TDs off turnovers to begin the game, Green Bay completely dominated Seattle in winning this NFC Divisional Playoff game 42-20.
The tundra at Lambeau Field was literally frozen this afternoon as the snow started in the first half and just increased in intensity as the game went on, much like the play of the Packers. This game was simply fun to watch. It was a …read more

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The Dallas Cowboys placed a league-high 12 players on the NFC All-Star team. Among the players selected to the NFC squad was Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor, who died last month. Sean received the most votes at his position and was chosen as the starting free safety for the NFC team. A replacement will be announced at a later date. Eleven NFC players will participate in their first Pro Bowl, including Minnesota Vikings rookie running back Adrian Peterson, who leads the NFC in rushing yards with 1,278.