No Locker For Favre, Words of Advice

Two months after Brett Favre retired, the Green Bay Packers have decided not to leave his locker in the locker room as a shrine. They will, however, remove the locker completely and give it to Brett. A strange move, but it still symbolizes his career, and is a different sort of tribute. How much do you think that 'ol locker will be worth on Ebay in a few years?

In other news:

-> Disgruntled Bears LB Brian Urlacher has said that he will attend mini-camps after all. This come after the Bears apparently offered him a juicy contract extension. They offered him $5 million up front, as well as one mill per season on his existing contract. The new deal will keep him a Bear through the 2012 season. This is, of course, if he can shake the cobwebs he showed much of last season and become an elite LB again.

-> Speaking of LBs, Rosevelt Colvin is still on the free agent market. I, for one, wonder why. Colvin is very talented, but he has struggled with injuries in the past. According to NFL.com, Colvin has attracted some interest from the Cleveland Browns. This would be a good move for both parties, as the Browns would get some much-needed LB depth, and Colvin would be reunited with former defensive coordinator (and now Browns Coach) Romeo Crennel. Colvin likely wouldn't start, but could be valuable if injuries befall either Willie McGinest or Kamerion Wimbley.

-> I never thought I would say it, but one of my beloved Cowboys has made a dick move. Coming off two knee surgeries that forced him to miss 15 games last year, WR Terry Glenn has declined to sign an injury waiver. The waiver, would guarentee the Cowboys that if Glenn doesn't get hurt, they only have to pay him a fraction of his contract. Now, I know it's all about the money these days, but come on Terry. Do your team a favour and sign the waiver. Glenn has struggled with injuries his whole career, and the Cowboys want to be safe. The moral of the story...stay healthy.

-> Baltimore Ravens QB Troy Smith is making a strong bid to be the opening day starter for the club. Smith, a former Heisman Trophy winner, is in his second NFL season, and didn't look to impressive during a few-game stint in his rookie year. Scouts still say he is undersized for a QB (6'0), but the word out of Baltimore is that he is making great strides. If Smith pans out, than what does this mean for 2008 first rounder Joe Flacco? Could be another case similar to what the Browns had last year with Derek Anderson and Brady Quinn. Stay tuned on this one...

-> Speaking of Anderson and Quinn, it appears there will be no competition for the starting QB spot in Cleveland. And, really, why would there be? Anderson lit it up at times last year, and got himself a very nice contract because of it. Another year like that one, and they will be saying Brady who?

-> Broncos CB Dre Bly has a minor hamstring injury and will miss this weekend's camps. No big loss for Bly, who should be the starter anyway. The Broncos are smart for getting him off the field, and lessening the chances of this getting serious.

-> In more camp news, one player is still missing, while two have been good boys and returned. Bills OT Jason Peters is tardy, and is seeking a new deal. You can't blame him, as he has really emerged as a force on that line, but he needs to get to camp. Returning to their teams are DEs Paul Spicer (Jaguars) and Aaron Kampman (Packers). Kudos to both for doing the right thing.

My message to every player in every sport who holds out: Go to practise and earn your money. if you perform, it will come.