The Hall of Fame Game.

[Ace]

Here's a full game to substitute in your planned time.

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Man do I miss Jermichael Finley sometimes.

 

[Cheese Meister]

Hmpf. This was the only pre season game I would be about to watch. Yeah, I can watch them later on NFL, but I don't like seeing them after the fact.

I switched to the Olympics, then switched back and was able to catch the desk interview with Aaron. And I was glad they at least did a "Come on man!"; the only reason I watch the Monday Night Football pre game show.

 

[JBlood]

Anyone who would pay $1000 for a ticket to the HOF weekend needs a shock like this to maybe cure whatever ails him.

 

[JK64]

Seemed like most the veteran players were laughing it off on ESPN. Especially Rodgers and Favre at one point. The younger players seemed bummed out, and deservedly so since they are playing for a roster spot and count on these preseason games. The rookie Blake Martinez #50 looked so bummed at one point you could tell he wanted to play some football!

Yeah, I saw that shot of Martinez standing in the wings at the stadium. Real disappointment was on his face.

 

[Dirty Sanchez]

Man do I miss Jermichael Finley sometimes.

I don't know about that. He brought me a lot of pain as well.
DS

 

[Ace]

I don't know about that. He brought me a lot of pain as well.
DS

Even with the mistakes (mainly drops) he made, we don't and haven't had a player with his freakish ability at that position prior or since he left.

 

[SuzieShareholder]

Anyone who would pay $1000 for a ticket to the HOF weekend needs a shock like this to maybe cure whatever ails him.

Or "her" as it is in my case.

Seeing Favre inducted was worth the trip and the cost of my weekend package. For me it was a once in a lifetime opportunity that was more than a year in the planning. I went by myself and had one hell of a good time. Not only did I meet the entire class and get their autographs I met some really fun people, had some really good food and drink (all included), and got some great swag.

The game, for me at least, would have been the proverbial icing on the cake. The cancellation was the right thing to do, the field was a horrible mess. It had been covered for days in advance; Tim McGraw show Friday plus the induction ceremony on Saturday - I'm assuming that preparing it in advance would have been a colossal waste of time.

Most people took it in stride. Yes, they were upset but what broke my heart was seeing the disappointment on the faces of the kids, many of whom I am assuming were at their first NFL game.

Bottom line: even if the game was not part of the package I would have gone anyway. The memory of shaking the hand of Brett Favre, looking him in the eye and thanking him for 20 wonderful years will last me a lifetime.

 

[PikeBadger]

Even with the mistakes (mainly drops) he made, we don't and haven't had a player with his freakish ability at that position prior or since he left.

Lots of ability, lots of stupid stuff. I don't miss him.

 

[GreenBaySlacker]

A veteran finley would have been very helpful last year.

I hope cook is healthy. And rodgers is a bit quicker with his leaner weight

 

[PackerFanLV]

Man do I miss Jermichael Finley sometimes.

Man J-fin was a beasttttt!!! Nick Collin is missed also lol

 

[JBlood]

Bottom line: even if the game was not part of the package I would have gone anyway.

I admire your enthusiasm, even if I don't share it. Congratulations!

 

[Deleted member 6794]

Lots of ability, lots of stupid stuff. I don't miss him.

There's no doubt Finley had maturity issues and dropped too many balls. But he was the most talented tight end the Packers have had at least during Rodgers tenure. In addition he started to come around before his career ending injury catching 61 balls for 696 yards and four touchdowns over his last 12 games.

The Packers could for sure need a player like him.

 

[PikeBadger]

There's no doubt Finley had maturity issues and dropped too many balls. But he was the most talented tight end the Packers have had at least during Rodgers tenure. In addition he started to come around before his career ending injury catching 61 balls for 696 yards and four touchdowns over his last 12 games.

The Packers could for sure need a player like him.

Player yes, teammate no.

 

[El Guapo]

Man do I miss Jermichael Finley sometimes.

The Packers missed him sometimes too

 

[Deleted member 6794]

Player yes, teammate no.

I think he was on the right path to being a good teammate as well when he got injured.

 

[El Guapo]

Agreed, I think that Finely was starting to mature. He certainly wasn't there yet but was heading in the right direction.

 

[Zartan]

Here's a full game to substitute in your planned time.

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What kind of Friendship is this? Why link to a game where we lost?

 

[Packerlifer]

What kind of Friendship is this? Why link to a game where we lost?

Just trying to help with Favre's claim that he wants to be remembered as a Packer. A Vikings jersey in his Hall of Fame shrine is supposed to do that so why not recall the entire game? Doesn't this game just scream, "I AM A PACKER!"

Even better is this one. Doesn't Favre just bleed Green & Gold all over Lambeau Field? This even has the jersey of his that went into the PFHOF. http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/20091...gameinfo|contentId:09000d5d813f3f3f&tab=recap

 

[PikeBadger]

I think he was on the right path to being a good teammate as well when he got injured.

He probably was beginning to mature. He's one of those guys that really needed a strong mentor and a muzzle.