Official Response from Packers to Favre letter

[falco]

http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2008/07/11/1/

[The Leaper]

To paraphrase:

We wanted Favre back, but he retired. Now that Favre wants to come back, we don't want him.

[Partial]

Nice way of saying nothing. What a joke and a slap in the face to one of their greats. TT is a moron and will be the most hated man in Wisconsin. Good Riddance.

[falco]

Nice way of saying nothing. What a joke and a slap in the face to one of their greats. TT is a moron and will be the most hated man in Wisconsin. Good Riddance.

if he is, it's only because you're not as well known

[DonHutson]

"If that were to occur, he would become an active member of the Green Bay Packers. As always, the Packers will do what's right and in the best interest of the team. "

I don't think an unconditional release is in the best interest of the team, especially if they go out of the way to say he will be reinstated as an active member of the team.

[Partial]

Nice way of saying nothing. What a joke and a slap in the face to one of their greats. TT is a moron and will be the most hated man in Wisconsin. Good Riddance.

if he is, it's only because you're not as well known

hilarious.

[Zool]

Nice way of saying nothing. What a joke and a slap in the face to one of their greats. TT is a moron and will be the most hated man in Wisconsin. Good Riddance.

if he is, it's only because you're not as well known

hilarious.

I laughed.

[bbbffl66]

If Favre plays somewhere else, and the Packers go 8-8 or 9-7, I think there is no way TT is employed next year. At least not in Green Bay. TT is putting all his eggs in the Rodgers basket. Too bad it seems a bit fragile!

[Partial]

If Favre plays somewhere else, and the Packers go 8-8 or 9-7, I think there is no way TT is employed next year. At least not in Green Bay. TT is putting all his eggs in the Rodgers basket. Too bad it seems a bit fragile!

echoed for an excellent post

[arcilite]

If Favre plays somewhere else, and the Packers go 8-8 or 9-7, I think there is no way TT is employed next year. At least not in Green Bay. TT is putting all his eggs in the Rodgers basket. Too bad it seems a bit fragile!


too bad TT is one of the best GMs in the NFL right now

[bbbffl66]

"too bad TT is one of the best GMs in the NFL right now"

How's the pick from last year doing again? Oh that's right. Still not playing because he's still hurt!

[Partial]

If Favre plays somewhere else, and the Packers go 8-8 or 9-7, I think there is no way TT is employed next year. At least not in Green Bay. TT is putting all his eggs in the Rodgers basket. Too bad it seems a bit fragile!


too bad TT is one of the best GMs in the NFL right now

Source?

He inherited a once in a lifetime quarterback. We'll see how far his ego and A-Rod take him. My guess is 6-10, and if that 7 game swing occurs TT will be fired and take an "one of the best "coaches "in the NFL right now" with him in M3.

[arcilite]

"too bad TT is one of the best GMs in the NFL right now"

How's the pick from last year doing again? Oh that's right. Still not playing because he's still hurt!


yeah, because you judge how good a GM is based on one draft pick.


Try again, dipshit.

[Scott Campbell]

If Favre plays somewhere else, and the Packers go 8-8 or 9-7, I think there is no way TT is employed next year. At least not in Green Bay. TT is putting all his eggs in the Rodgers basket. Too bad it seems a bit fragile!


too bad TT is one of the best GMs in the NFL right now

Source?



http://www.packers.com/team/staff/thompson_ted/

http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=732094

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=nflexecutiveoftheyearpac&prov=tsn&type=lgns

http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=391215

http://www.sportsline.com/mcc/messages/chrono/7326937

http://packergeeks.wordpress.com/2008/03/25/ted-thompson-voted-executive-of-the-year/

http://tundravision.blogspot.com/2008/03/ted-thompson-earns-executive-of-year.html

http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2008/03/24/daily16.html

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/13279-ted-thompson-wise-gm

http://smu.scout.com/a.z?s=357&p=2&c=740491

http://greenbaypackerfan.blogspot.com/2008/03/packers-gm-nfl-executive-of-year.html

http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/03/25/thompson-is-exec-of-the-year/

http://www.wsaw.com/sports/headlines/16990781.html

http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/seahawks/2008/03/25/ex_seahawk_executive_earns_top_honor

http://www.packerforum.com/index.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=14873

http://ballhype.com/story/thompson_named_nfl_s_executive_of_the_year/

[Scott Campbell]

If Favre plays somewhere else, and the Packers go 8-8 or 9-7, I think there is no way TT is employed next year. At least not in Green Bay. TT is putting all his eggs in the Rodgers basket. Too bad it seems a bit fragile!


too bad TT is one of the best GMs in the NFL right now

Source?

He inherited a once in a lifetime quarterback. We'll see how far his ego and A-Rod take him. My guess is 6-10, and if that 7 game swing occurs TT will be fired and take an "one of the best "coaches "in the NFL right now" with him in M3.


And that would make you happy?

[bbbffl66]

He inherited a once in a lifetime quarterback. We'll see how far his ego and A-Rod take him. My guess is 6-10, and if that 7 game swing occurs TT will be fired and take an "one of the best "coaches "in the NFL right now" with him in M3.

Agree. And this season could suck a lot! Hope I'm wrong and all the TT fans are right! :cry:

[Partial]

"too bad TT is one of the best GMs in the NFL right now"

How's the pick from last year doing again? Oh that's right. Still not playing because he's still hurt!


yeah, because you judge how good a GM is based on one draft pick.


Try again, dipshit.

A-Rod has shown nothing. Harrell has shown nothing. That's two of three.

[arcilite]

"too bad TT is one of the best GMs in the NFL right now"

How's the pick from last year doing again? Oh that's right. Still not playing because he's still hurt!


yeah, because you judge how good a GM is based on one draft pick.


Try again, dipshit.

A-Rod has shown nothing. Harrell has shown nothing. That's two of three.

guess you didnt watch the dallas game.

[RashanGary]

Source?

He inherited a once in a lifetime quarterback. We'll see how far his ego and A-Rod take him. My guess is 6-10, and if that 7 game swing occurs TT will be fired and take an "one of the best "coaches "in the NFL right now" with him in M3.

I'll take that bet, or won't you put your money where your mouth is?

[Partial]

"too bad TT is one of the best GMs in the NFL right now"

How's the pick from last year doing again? Oh that's right. Still not playing because he's still hurt!


yeah, because you judge how good a GM is based on one draft pick.


Try again, dipshit.

A-Rod has shown nothing. Harrell has shown nothing. That's two of three.

guess you didnt watch the dallas game.

One game equates to showing something? Are you implying that A-Rod will consistently perform as such against the great defenses of the NFL for the next several years?

Did you ever consider the fact that their gameplan was designed to stop Favre and to blitz from the edge without considering mobility. While we criticized M3 for not making adjustments in his blocking, the same could be said for Dallas' continued edge blitzes and lack of containment.

Give me a break. Dallas would have destroyed us had they had a week to gameplan for A-Rod.

[bbbffl66]

"too bad TT is one of the best GMs in the NFL right now"

How's the pick from last year doing again? Oh that's right. Still not playing because he's still hurt!


yeah, because you judge how good a GM is based on one draft pick.


Try again, dipshit.

A-Rod has shown nothing. Harrell has shown nothing. That's two of three.

guess you didnt watch the dallas game.

Yup, that was sure a great win for us!

[Zool]

Give me a break. Dallas would have destroyed us had they had a week to gameplan for A-Rod.


Thats inferering a lot. We don't know anything about that.


At least start using some consistency or making it seem like you're stating opinion.

[Fosco33]

"too bad TT is one of the best GMs in the NFL right now"

How's the pick from last year doing again? Oh that's right. Still not playing because he's still hurt!


yeah, because you judge how good a GM is based on one draft pick.


Try again, dipshit.

A-Rod has shown nothing. Harrell has shown nothing. That's two of three.

guess you didnt watch the dallas game.

Yup, that was sure a great win for us!

:lol:

Good stuff. In retrospect that was a pointless game. Sure - it made the Pack actually try the last few games when they may have rested - but HFA wasn't affected and then we couldn't overcome this....

http://www.hostpic.biz/uploads/203e48e313.jpg (http://www.hostpic.biz)

[mraynrand]

http://www.hostpic.biz/uploads/203e48e313.jpg (http://www.hostpic.biz)

It's really fun seeing this pic again. I just about put my fist into the computer as I was digitizing this a few weeks ago. It's hard to belive such a great season ended on such a horrendous throw. Like 2003. Thank God we don't have to go through this again. With Rodgers running the show, it's likely we'll have at least a year or two before we have to endure a playoff game again.

[LEWCWA]

This is all BS, If Favre wants to play, show up! I am starting to hate the pack! Chances of Rodgers being worth a damn are slim to none! Amazing how everyone is so ready to push the old man out the door

[DonHutson]

This is all BS, If Favre wants to play, show up! I am starting to hate the pack! Chances of Rodgers being worth a damn are slim to none! Amazing how everyone is so ready to push the old man out the door

Too bad Favre has a revolving door or this could have been just that easy.

[The Shadow]

This is all BS, If Favre wants to play, show up! I am starting to hate the pack! Chances of Rodgers being worth a damn are slim to none! Amazing how everyone is so ready to push the old man out the door


I would think most of us are Packer fans, and not purely fans of any single player.

[texaspackerbacker]

Honestly, some of you are downright PATHETIC!

Before this whole Favre fiasco came up, the general consensus was for this season to range between excellent and super. Now, well, all this sick loser crap being spewed is, well, ........ PATHETIC.

Nothing has changed! The Packers are still a thoroughly excellent and well-rounded team that will do great with Rodgers at QB--IMO, greater than they would have with Favre.

And as for Favre, I'm betting that whoever he ends up with regrets whatever they have to give up to get him. Hopefully, we can get a fairly decent draft pick for him.

He is IMO, the greatest player ever to play the game, bar none. Packer fans owe him a lot. However, I, for one, will NOT be rooting for him on another team--even if it ain't one of those from our own division. Brett has stated that he intends to give about 80% of the effort for preparation that he gave last year. Thus, I expect about 80% of his level of performance--probably a lot less, as he almost certainly will end up on a much less talented team.

I guess I have some crow to eat for being so sure there was nothing to all this itch and comeback crap. Consider it eaten.

[LL2]

Here's an interesting quote I saw on the Yahoo messge board...

"All I can say is that I'm glad that John Elway didn't jerk my Broncos around like this. Really, he needs to make a decision one way or another, and stick with it. Otherwise people will remember him for flip-flopping like a fish out of water instead of being one of the best QBs to play the game"

I kind of agree.

[Packerarcher]

If Favre plays somewhere else, and the Packers go 8-8 or 9-7, I think there is no way TT is employed next year. At least not in Green Bay. TT is putting all his eggs in the Rodgers basket. Too bad it seems a bit fragile!


too bad TT is one of the best GMs in the NFL right now

Hey arcilite you have to watch it,if TT were to make a sudden stop they would need a fuckin big rig wrecker to pull you out of his ass.

[bobblehead]

He inherited a once in a lifetime quarterback. We'll see how far his ego and A-Rod take him. My guess is 6-10, and if that 7 game swing occurs TT will be fired and take an "one of the best "coaches "in the NFL right now" with him in M3.

Agree. And this season could suck a lot! Hope I'm wrong and all the TT fans are right! :cry:

NOt to worry, you're wrong.

[Scott Campbell]

Before this whole Favre fiasco .........



Don't tell me you've bought into all this media crap too. :lol:

[Scott Campbell]

I guess I have some crow to eat for being so sure there was nothing to all this itch and comeback crap. Consider it eaten.


Eh.....it was just a lucky guess. Could have gone either way...... :lol:

[bobblehead]

If Favre plays somewhere else, and the Packers go 8-8 or 9-7, I think there is no way TT is employed next year. At least not in Green Bay. TT is putting all his eggs in the Rodgers basket. Too bad it seems a bit fragile!


too bad TT is one of the best GMs in the NFL right now

Hey arcilite you have to watch it,if TT were to make a sudden stop they would need a fuckin big rig wrecker to pull you out of his ass.

Yea, that executive of the year award was all bullshit. We who support him are obviously clueless.

[Lurker64]

The Packers official press release said exactly what it should have said. If the Packers were do something that was in the best interest of Brett Favre and not in the best interest of the Green Bay Packers, I would hold the organization at fault for that.

The Green Bay Packers are bigger than Brett Favre, always have been and always will be.

[PackerTimer]

Honestly, some of you are downright PATHETIC!

Before this whole Favre fiasco came up, the general consensus was for this season to range between excellent and super. Now, well, all this sick loser crap being spewed is, well, ........ PATHETIC.

Nothing has changed! The Packers are still a thoroughly excellent and well-rounded team that will do great with Rodgers at QB--IMO, greater than they would have with Favre.

And as for Favre, I'm betting that whoever he ends up with regrets whatever they have to give up to get him. Hopefully, we can get a fairly decent draft pick for him.

He is IMO, the greatest player ever to play the game, bar none. Packer fans owe him a lot. However, I, for one, will NOT be rooting for him on another team--even if it ain't one of those from our own division. Brett has stated that he intends to give about 80% of the effort for preparation that he gave last year. Thus, I expect about 80% of his level of performance--probably a lot less, as he almost certainly will end up on a much less talented team.

I guess I have some crow to eat for being so sure there was nothing to all this itch and comeback crap. Consider it eaten.

QFT.

[Joemailman]

I guess I have some crow to eat for being so sure there was nothing to all this itch and comeback crap. Consider it eaten.


Eh.....it was just a lucky guess. Could have gone either way...... :lol:

Mmmm...tasty!
http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/3225/Eating_Crow.jpg

[Scott Campbell]

I guess I have some crow to eat for being so sure there was nothing to all this itch and comeback crap. Consider it eaten.


Eh.....it was just a lucky guess. Could have gone either way...... :lol:

Mmmm...tasty!
http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/3225/Eating_Crow.jpg



Tex is a good sport. :P

[Harlan Huckleby]

funny, i always imagined TEx to be a somewhat older gentleman than we see in his picture.

[Scott Campbell]

funny, i always imagined TEx to be a somewhat older gentleman than we see in his picture.



Harlan, I use visualization techniques, and (no joke) this is how I picture you before each post. It helps me focus.

http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00393/dame_edna_everage_393071a.jpg

[Scott Campbell]

funny, i always imagined TEx to be a somewhat older gentleman than we see in his picture.



Harlan, I use visualization techniques, and (no joke) this is how I picture you before each post. It helps me focus.

http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00393/dame_edna_everage_393071a.jpg

[Joemailman]

Is that Helen Thomas?

:jack:

[Harlan Huckleby]

oh please, those earings with a bright red blouse? how gauche.

[Scott Campbell]

oh please, those earings with a bright red blouse? how gauche.



Ok, fair enough. But I noticed no griping about the lipstick.

[mraynrand]

oh please, those earings with a bright red blouse? how gauche.



Ok, fair enough. But I noticed no griping about the lipstick.

Off topic, but a very funny exchange.

[MJZiggy]

oh please, those earings with a bright red blouse? how gauche.



Ok, fair enough. But I noticed no griping about the lipstick.

Matches the blouse....

[SnakeLH2006]

Nice way of saying nothing. What a joke and a slap in the face to one of their greats. TT is a moron and will be the most hated man in Wisconsin. Good Riddance.

Although I have been a big TT supporter with all decisions up till now, this may blow up bigger than ANY former player/GM altercation I can remember in all of sports history for TT. I mean that response was some cold ass shit. I thought TT was gay this whole time...who knew he had such cold ass pimp blood?? He may be better suited for the back-alleys on Water St. clockin' ends and rolling ho's.. :roll:

[Fritz]

Nice way of saying nothing. What a joke and a slap in the face to one of their greats. TT is a moron and will be the most hated man in Wisconsin. Good Riddance.

Although I have been a big TT supporter with all decisions up till now, this may blow up bigger than ANY former player/GM altercation I can remember in all of sports history for TT. I mean that response was some cold ass shit. I thought TT was gay this whole time...who knew he had such cold ass pimp blood?? He may be better suited for the back-alleys on Water St. clockin' ends and rolling ho's.. :roll:


You know, when Favre retired, he was telling the Packers that it was time for them to move on. That's what retirement means - you're telling your employers that they have to get on without you. So the Packers did that, and apparently in late March when Favre apparently changed his mind and wanted to meet to discuss a comeback, the Packers were more than willing to do that - to stop moving on without Favre. Then he apparently changed his mind again. Again, the message - a second time - is that the Pack needed to move on without Favre.

So they are. And now people are hating them for that?

[Fritz]

This is all BS, If Favre wants to play, show up! I am starting to hate the pack! Chances of Rodgers being worth a damn are slim to none! Amazing how everyone is so ready to push the old man out the door

Well, if this is trute LEWCA then you're not a Packer fan; you're a Brett Favre fan.

[falco]

This is all BS, If Favre wants to play, show up! I am starting to hate the pack! Chances of Rodgers being worth a damn are slim to none! Amazing how everyone is so ready to push the old man out the door

Well, if this is trute LEWCA then you're not a Packer fan; you're a Brett Favre fan.

there is a pretty clear line drawn in the sand between packer fans and favre fans in the last 24 hours

fritz you are dead on with all your points, you're easily in my top 3 favorite posters now - keep up the good work.

EDIT - i should be more clear - obviously most are packer fans and favre fans, but my point is that if you had prioritize one over the other. it is pretty clear who are fans of favre over the team, and not just on this forum but everywhere, like talk radio etc

[MJZiggy]

Yes, Fritz, you've hit on a lot of my feelings as well. You're about the only other person around here who is as offended at being lied to as I am.