Jclombardi updates Favre watch.
The Neverending Story: Key dates in Brett Favre’s retirement choices, from 2002 to the present.
Update: According to his brother Scott, Favre sustained injuries to wrists, ankles, & one leg and having his head bruised in the NFC title game. “He was beat all to hell,” said Scott, adding that he doesn’t think Brett has made a decision on retirement yet. Scott also believes it will be difficult for his brother to walk away because of his special bond with Rice, Harvin, and Peterson.
NBC VIDEO: FAVRE CAN TAKE HIS TIME.

Jclombardi’s update about Packers going to Pro Bowl.
With Saints QB Brees heading to the Super Bowl, Packers QB Rodgers will probably be the starting quarterback for the NFC in the Pro Bowl.  In other Pro Bowl news, LB Matthews travels to the Pro Bowl along with S Collins. All-pro CB Woodson has decided not to participate due to injuries. The game is on ESPN Sunday January 31st at 4:30 pm CST. 

Jclombardi reviews Vikings loss win & iconic NFL QB Favre’s future.
Summary: For the 2009 Season, legendary NFL QB Favre will not be going to the Superbowl. The Saints battered Favre and beat the Minnesota Vikings 31-28 in overtime on K Hartley’s 40 yard field goal. The Vikings should have easily won the NFC Championship, but they gave the game away with 6 fumbles (Fumble-aya!), 5 turnovers, & two costly penalties, although they outgained New Orleans’ explosive offense 475-257. True, iconic Favre is human Favre committing that late-game interception in regulation. Yet, contrary to the classy Packers press (playing both [...]

Jclombardi’s commentary about Packers fans & Favre.
Packers fans claimed their say about Sunday’s NFC Championship game between the Vikings and Saint.  In an amusing Packers news article, the vast majority of Packers fans want to see Favre, Vikings go down in flames. “True estimates that of the fans calling in, the percentage breakdown is 90% want Favre to lose and 10% of them want Favre to go and win his second Super Bowl, cementing his status as one of the greatest players ever in the National Football League.”
CBS Video Preview
 
Commentary: We are an enormous country and we use sports teams to re-channel our [...]

Jclombardi reviews NFL All-Rookie Team.
LB Clay Matthews and DL B.J. Raji were named to the National Football League all-rookie team.  The team is selected by Pro Football Weekly and the Professional Football Writers of America. Matthews joined Hawk (2006), Barnett (2003), Diggs (2000) and Simmons (1993) as Packers’ all-rookie linebackers. Raji joined Holliday (1998), Carreker (1984) and Mike Butler (1977) as Packers’ only all-rookie defensive linemen.
OFFENSE
WR: Percy Harvin, Minnesota; Austin Collie, Indianapolis.
TE: Brandon Pettigrew, Detroit.
T: Michael Oher, Baltimore; Phil Loadholt, Minnesota.
G: Andy Levitre, Buffalo; Louis Vasquez, San Diego.
C: Alex Mack, Cleveland.
QB: Mark Sanchez, NY Jets.
RB: Knowshon Moreno, Denver; Beanie Wells, [...]

Jclombardi grades the 2009 Season Packers.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER GRADES
QB: Rodgers: Rodgers had solid statistical numbers with some bad spotty early game performances. He has become a top quarterback, but he must improve in critical game situations to with games. GRADE: A-. Flynn: He has had little playing time. GRADE: Inc.
RB: Grant: After a slow start, he finished strong. GRADE: B. Jackson: He has become an all-around back. GRADE: B. Green: He passed Taylor to become Packers’ leading rusher. GRADE: B. Wynn: put on I.R. Grade: D.
WR: Jennings: After a slow start, he had a great year. GRADE: B+. Driver: He is a [...]

Jclombardi’s NFL All-Pro Team.
OFFENSE:
Quarterback: Peyton Manning, Indianapolis; Drew Brees, New Orleans.
Running Backs: Chris Johnson, Tennessee; Adrian Peterson, Minnesota; Ray Rice, Baltimore; Steven Jackson, St. Louis.
Fullback: Leonard Weaver, Philadelphia; Le’Ron McClain, Baltimore.
Tight End: Dallas Clark, Indianapolis; Vernon Davis, San Francisco, San Diego; Jason Witten, Dallas.
Wide Receivers: Andre Johnson, Houston; Wes Welker, New England; Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis; Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona.
Tackles: Ryan Clady, Denver; Joe Thomas, Cleveland.
Guards: Steve Hutchinson, Minnesota; Kris Dielman, San Diego.
Center: Nick Mangold, NY Jets; Andre Gurode, Dallas.
Placekicker: Nate Kaeding, San Diego.
Kick Returner: Joshua Cribbs, Cleveland.
Punt Returner: DeSean Jackson, Eagles.
DEFENSE
Ends: Jared Allen, Minnesota; Dwight Freeney, Indianapolis; Trent Cole, Philadelphia; Julius Peppers, Carolina.
Tackles: Kevin Williams, Minnesota; Darnell Dockett, Arizona; Jay Ratliff, Dallas; [...]

Jclombardi reviews & grades Packers loss to Cardinals
Summary: In the fourth quarter, QB Rodgers rallied the Packers to score 21 points sending the NFC wild-card game into overtime. Yet, the Cardinals scored on a sack and fumble recovery resulting in a 51-45 defeat in the highest-scoring NFL playoff game.
Game Video Highlights:  

Game Balls: 1. QB Rodgers 2. RB Grant 3. TE Finley 4. WR Jennings.
Report Card–Good, Bad, & Ugly: LA vs SE
Pass Offense—C+ vs C. Starting erratic with playoff chiders, QB Rodger reverted to bad habits overthrowing receivers in the clutch and holding the ball too long.  While Rodgers’ passer rating looked statistically [...]

Jclombardi’s rapid reactions to OT loss.
Summary: In the fourth quarter, QB Rodgers rallied the Packers to score 21 points sending the NFC wild-card game into overtime. Yet, the Cardinals scored on a sack and fumble recovery resulting in a 51-45 defeat in the highest-scoring NFL playoff game.
Game Reviews:  ESPN.   CBS.   NFL.
Play-of-the Game: In overtime, Cardinals CB Adams sacked QB Rodgers forcing a fumble, recovered in mid-air by Arizona LB Dansby, and he returned it 17 yards for the winning touchdown.
Rapid Reactions:
1. Defense: A horrible defensive performance with no pressure, no coverage, and no tackling.  Evaluation: The pressure was underwhelming, the Packers struggled to sort [...]

Jclombardi talks about new pro bowler LB Matthews.
Green Bay’s rookie linebacker Clay Matthews became another Packers added to the Pro Bowl after Chicago Bears linebacker Briggs withdrew due to knee injury. Matthews was the first alternate for the Pro Bowl honor after getting 10 sacks for the 2009 NFL Season. He becomes the Packers’ first rookie to make the Pro Bowl since wide receiver James Lofton. The other Packers on the NFC Pro Bowl roster are safety Collins, QB Rodgers and CB Woodson (named a starter).