ESPN REPORTS IT'S A DONE DEAL--GOOD LUCK TO THE LEGEND

[Bretsky]

JETS JETS JETS JETS JETS JETS :!:

[Bretsky]

If anybody questions the source turn on ESPN now

Stuart Scott reporting it

[Tyrone Bigguns]

Boo Yah.

This trade is as cool as the other side of the pillow. :roll:

[pbmax]

Glazer has it too. Favre and the Packers must have set their watches to leak at the same time!

[Bretsky]

I hope we traded him to the highest bidder

Early reports were a 3rd with a chance of it becoming a 1st or 2nd

NOTHING has been confirmed with compensation as far as I can see

[mission]

Boo Yah.

This trade is as cool as the other side of the pillow. :roll:

boomshakalaka...




/token

[HarveyWallbangers]

This is GREAT. I can root for Brett! Good luck Brett!!! This also means Jeff Garcia isn't freed up to go to Tampa Bay or Chicago. Not that he's great, but an upgrade for those teams.

[HarveyWallbangers]

I hope we traded him to the highest bidder

My boy is back.
:D

[Bretsky]

This is GREAT. I can root for Brett! Good luck Brett!!! This also means Jeff Garcia isn't freed up to go to Tampa Bay or Chicago. Not that he's great, but an upgrade for those teams.


AND he won't kick the shit out of Green Bay in Week 4 :!:

[mission]

This is GREAT. I can root for Brett! Good luck Brett!!! .

Hell yeah!

Honestly makes Sunday's twice as fun now.

I'm kinda content about my own feelings a bit now. I hope he kicks ass.

[Bretsky]

I hope we traded him to the highest bidder

My boy is back.
:D


:lol:

[pbmax]

We have four Favre traded to Jets threads. What's the record?

[Bretsky]

And I can still wear my new Favre Pro Bowl 2004 Jersey w/o guilt as well

[texaspackerbacker]

Assuming it turns out to be true, a big HELL NO to the Good Luck thing.

It's all about the PACKERS not some individual who used to be on our side. The only way I root for him is if it gets us a higher pick according to the trade terms.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Meant Minnesota or Chicago with the Garcia comment.

This is really cool. We get compensation for a guy we thought was retired (something for nothing). He goes to the AFC. Now I have two teams I can root for on Sunday.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Assuming it turns out to be true, a big HELL NO to the Good Luck thing.

It's all about the PACKERS not some individual who used to be on our side. The only way I root for him is if it gets us a higher pick according to the trade terms.

http://videodetective.com/photos/118/004966_3.jpg

[footballfever]

Boy I don't know how to feel. It's sad to see him go and the way it all went down. But I'm relieved he's gone, this has been as disconnected from real football as I've been in years. I'm not following training camp and I don't care at all, this was looming and it was ugly and I just wanted it gone. So glad it is, I will be able to watch and enjoy the Monday night game now. Good luck Brett, we love you just not as much as we love the Pack!

[boiga]

Also, I'd much rather have Chad Pennington looking to Minnesota for a job than Jeff Garcia.

This is a good call for all involved. Favre can buy a farm in Jersey. We get the better pick.

It worked as well as it could under the circumstances.

[pbmax]

I can't (*$#)@@ believe he !#%@^!@#%^* has been *!^#@$(@$(& traded to the @(*^#@(#@^# bleedin' Jets! *#&#))!!!

Thompson got his way, the whole way. It was ugly and might cost two men their jobs (and AROG his sanity) but the Turtle stared down Hamlet.

I would have )#^!&@#%!&*@ bet that the !*(@#&^%!&# GM would have )*#^&!@#%! folded like a cheap !*&%@#*&@# card table before this.

Color me sad but impressed at the same time. Some onions. I mean, some )!*@#^!&@!s.

[Bretsky]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84oVlwbsjg0



PRETTY DAM FUNNY

WAIT

DO I HAVE TO DO THIS TO THE PACKER SHRINE ??????????

[pbmax]

Yeah, exactly. Go Turtle!



This is GREAT. I can root for Brett! Good luck Brett!!! This also means Jeff Garcia isn't freed up to go to Tampa Bay or Chicago. Not that he's great, but an upgrade for those teams.


AND he won't kick the shit out of Green Bay in Week 4 :!:

[Bretsky]

be sure you watch the whole thing

[Bretsky]

wonder if the guy at the very end asking TT the question is in this forum :!:

[Joemailman]

I remember when the Packers traded James Lofton to the Raiders. I didn't watch a Raiders game that first year. Not sure how I'll handle this one.

[Bretsky]

I remember when the Packers traded James Lofton to the Raiders. I didn't watch a Raiders game that first year. Not sure how I'll handle this one.


I'm getting the NFL Network :!:

[Bretsky]

Gosh he's really gone; plenty of my life has been ranting, raving, or telling stories about him

Fights with the ignorant in-laws about how he'll turn out in his early years
My drunken wife getting kicked out of a Milwaukee bar for cussing him out while standing on a bar stool after he refused to sign an autograph for me on her bachelorette party...P.S. she puked after getting thrown out of the bar

Meeting him and getting his autograph two days before he was on ESPN admitting his addiction to Vicoden

And watching him the past 16 years

WOW

[Bretsky]

SAL reports Jets were much more aggressive in going after Favre and the

TB owner was very reluctant to give up a draft pick that could go higher

[BallHawk]

SAL reports Jets were much more aggressive in going after Favre and the

TB owner was very reluctant to give up a draft pick that could go higher

And it seems like Mangini give him a good sell.

[Bossman641]

SAL reports Jets were much more aggressive in going after Favre and the

TB owner was very reluctant to give up a draft pick that could go higher

So do we know what the pick is yet?

Is it a 2nd that could go higher, or a 3rd that could go higher? What's the floor on it?

[Bretsky]

SAL reports Jets were much more aggressive in going after Favre and the

TB owner was very reluctant to give up a draft pick that could go higher

And it seems like Mangini give him a good sell.


4 first round draft picks on the OL
But they don't have a stellar RB

Should be an interesting year for Favre

I hope we play against him in the Super Bowl

[BallHawk]

Neil asks Sal which team is better: Green Bay or the Jets.

Um, does Neil realize he's talking to the guy that thinks Brett is the most overrated QB of all-time.

[Bretsky]

[quote=Bretsky]SAL reports Jets were much more aggressive in going after Favre and the

TB owner was very reluctant to give up a draft pick that could go higher

So do we know what the pick is yet?

Is it a 2nd that could go higher, or a 3rd that could go higher? What's the floor on it?[/quote


Nobody is saying yet; early rumors yesterday were Jets were throwing a 3rd out there with possibility to move up. He's in the AFC and if we end up getting a 2nd out of it life would be good

[Bretsky]

If you were a Jet Fan, it would be a great day

Their QB's were horrific last year

[BallHawk]

SAL reports Jets were much more aggressive in going after Favre and the

TB owner was very reluctant to give up a draft pick that could go higher

So do we know what the pick is yet?

Is it a 2nd that could go higher, or a 3rd that could go higher? What's the floor on it?

You gotta think that it has the possibility of becoming a 1st.

[HarveyWallbangers]

You gotta think that it has the possibility of becoming a 1st.

Not if they are as bad of a team as I think they'll be--even with Brett.

[pbmax]

Jets also have Brian Schottenheimer as their offensive coordinator. I bet he ages 10 years in the next 2 seasons. :lol:

Unlike his uncle Kurt, Brian is seen as an offensive wunderkind.

[Freak Out]

SAL reports Jets were much more aggressive in going after Favre and the

TB owner was very reluctant to give up a draft pick that could go higher

And it seems like Mangini give him a good sell.


4 first round draft picks on the OL
But they don't have a stellar RB

Should be an interesting year for Favre

I hope we play against him in the Super Bowl

I thought they had Jones at RB? His was nails with the Bears.

[BallHawk]

If you were a Jet Fan, it would be a great day

Their QB's were horrific last year

The Jets fans over on Gang Green are ecstatic. They can't believe they got him.

Tampa fans are mixed, but I think most are happy with Garcia.

[Bretsky]

SAL reports Jets were much more aggressive in going after Favre and the

TB owner was very reluctant to give up a draft pick that could go higher

So do we know what the pick is yet?

Is it a 2nd that could go higher, or a 3rd that could go higher? What's the floor on it?

You gotta think that it has the possibility of becoming a 1st.


Gut tells me it's between a 4th and 2nd

I almost guarantee we'll ALL have to be Brett Favre fans because his and the Jets success will mean a better pick

Well, maybe not cpk......but the rest of us will :lol:

[BallHawk]

Somebody tell Stuart Scott he doesn't have to take a dramatic pause every few words.

[Bretsky]

You gotta think that it has the possibility of becoming a 1st.

Not if they are as bad of a team as I think they'll be--even with Brett.


If you are a free agency detractor you probably don't think the Jets will be much

[Bretsky]

If you were a Jet Fan, it would be a great day

Their QB's were horrific last year

The Jets fans over on Gang Green are ecstatic. They can't believe they got him.

Tampa fans are mixed, but I think most are happy with Garcia.


Where is their site ? url ?

[BallHawk]

If you were a Jet Fan, it would be a great day

Their QB's were horrific last year

The Jets fans over on Gang Green are ecstatic. They can't believe they got him.

Tampa fans are mixed, but I think most are happy with Garcia.


Where is their site ? url ?

Bucs: http://bbs.buccaneers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=9

Jets: http://forums.theganggreen.com/forumdisplay.php?f=10

[Fosco33]

If you were a Jet Fan, it would be a great day

Their QB's were horrific last year

I went to their main forum (jetsinsider.com). They are going berzerk (in a good way).

Probably felt like when we got Reggie White...

I wish him the best of luck and will definitely watch all the Jets games this year (TiVO, fast fw). Plus - they play out West 3 times!

Madtown - you down for Jets-Raiders or Jets-Niners? I'll wear my Favre jersey and hold up the Commish's new 'code of conduct'... :P

[Bretsky]

Yes, the Jets fans are going through the moon....they should be

Look at their QB ratings last year

[Bretsky]

PIP would love the poster who noted "Bellichek must be shitting on himself"

[superfan]

Fights with the ignorant in-laws about how he'll turn out in his early years
My drunken wife getting kicked out of a Milwaukee bar for cussing him out while standing on a bar stool after he refused to sign an autograph for me on her bachelorette party...P.S. she puked after getting thrown out of the bar

Great story, B.

Regarding the compensation, does it really matter? Whatever the Jets are giving us, it will ultimately become two 4ths, two 6ths, and a 5th in 2010. :)

[pbmax]

I might finally be able to get some work done. Productivity dropped in the last four weeks.

[mission]

"I guess we gotta break Glenn Foley's jersey out of retirement"



i was scrolling through the thread over there and saw that and just blurted out laughing...

they're pretty excited... i kinda feel good for those jets fans.

as much as i hate their chant

[BF4MVP]

Best possible outcome given the circumstances. Out of the conference, so we can all root for him now :D

Good Luck, Brett! Thanks 4 the memories!!!

[BallHawk]

Oh, plot twist.

Brett wanted to go to the Bucs.

Packers pulled the trigger anyway.

[mission]

Oh, plot twist.

Brett wanted to go to the Bucs.

Packers pulled the trigger anyway.


......

[BF4MVP]

"I guess we gotta break Glenn Foley's jersey out of retirement"

I didn't even know 4 was retired..

What's the only thing as weird as seeing Brett Favre playing for another team? Seeing him wearing a different number :lol:

[HarveyWallbangers]

Oh, plot twist.

Brett wanted to go to the Bucs.

Packers pulled the trigger anyway.

Seriously? Apparently, the Jets were willing to take the risk that he wouldn't report.

[BallHawk]

Chris Mortenson on ESPN now talking about it.

Brett was more comfortable with Bucs, knew the system, knew the people, etc.

Jets called Bus Cook and let them know they were gonna pull the trigger.

Packers did the deal.

[HarveyWallbangers]

What's the only thing as weird as seeing Brett Favre playing for another team? Seeing him wearing a different number :lol:

I think that was a joke. Glenn Foley sucked balls.

[pbmax]

From the Jets board:

"we finally got favre, it only took 17 years, lol"


Tip of the hat for the Ron Wolf callback!

[Bretsky]

Oh, plot twist.

Brett wanted to go to the Bucs.

Packers pulled the trigger anyway.


No surprise
But if the Jets offered us the most you trade him to the Jets

[mission]

"I guess we gotta break Glenn Foley's jersey out of retirement"

I didn't even know 4 was retired..

What's the only thing as weird as seeing Brett Favre playing for another team? Seeing him wearing a different number :lol:

Naw... Glenn Foley is a shitty QB they had...

It would be like us acquiring a new QB and someone here saying "i guess we gotta break lynn dickey's jersey out of retirement"

get it?

[BF4MVP]

What's the only thing as weird as seeing Brett Favre playing for another team? Seeing him wearing a different number :lol:

I think that was a joke. Glenn Foley sucked balls.
:oops:

Never heard of him

[BF4MVP]

"I guess we gotta break Glenn Foley's jersey out of retirement"

I didn't even know 4 was retired..

What's the only thing as weird as seeing Brett Favre playing for another team? Seeing him wearing a different number :lol:

Naw... Glenn Foley is a shitty QB they had...

It would be like us acquiring a new QB and someone here saying "i guess we gotta break lynn dickey's jersey out of retirement"

get it?
Yep, got it. Hadn't heard of the guy :lol:

[digitaldean]

Well, Brett's going to have more endorsement chances in NY than Tampa.

It's business, anyway. If any team can get more in return from Team A than Team B, you go with the better offer.

[Fosco33]

Man, Favre better report to NY. Just get this over and done with...

Personally, I think Favre would've done MUCH better for TB than NYJ (depite his assertion that he doesn't like 'warm' weather - he needs it in the fall, WC offense, division title in '07, etc.).

[Bretsky]

Man, Favre better report to NY. Just get this over and done with...

Personally, I think Favre would've done MUCH better for TB than NYJ (depite his assertion that he doesn't like 'warm' weather - he needs it in the fall, WC offense, division title in '07, etc.).


He was a better fit in Tampa Bay
He was more comfortable with Gruden
Tampa Bay is a better team
TT didn't give a shit :lol:

[Kiwon]

Let's see how much "regular guy" Brett enjoys the fickle fan base of the Big Apple.

Watch out for the boos ........and snowballs.

Brett's been a drama queen for the last several weeks but is he ready for the biggest media market? Country boy goes to the big city. It's a strange fit IMHO. Square peg in a round hole.

Best wishes for #4. I'm sorry that his NFL career will end with another team. He had a chance to cement a defining sports legacy with a single team that would never be equaled again, but "the itch" and his ego got the best of him. Opportunity lost.

Thanks for 16 years of great Packer memories, Brett. You will be missed.

[Bretsky]

at least he opens against the Dolphins

ESPN has to be putting clips together

Great Day for the NFL as well

Favre to Broadway

[BallHawk]

I'd of been fine with trading him to Tampa for less compensation if it meant both sides walk away happy....

[digitaldean]

NY Daily News website has headline on home page
'BROADWAY BRETT"

[Bretsky]

Wolf Holmgren Favre

the good old days

ESPN highlight reel in action

[BallHawk]

NY Daily News website has headline on home page
'BROADWAY BRETT"

http://www.nydailynews.com/img/2008/08/07/pf_favre_broadway.jpg

[BallHawk]

Packers statement.....


"Brett has had a long and storied career in Green Bay, and the Packers owe him a tremendous debt of gratitude for everything he accomplished on the field and for the impact he made in the state. It is with some sadness that we make this announcement, but also with the desire for certainty that will allow us to move the team and organization forward in the most positive way possible.

We respect Brett's decision that he could no longer remain here as a Packer. But there were certain things we were not willing to do because they were not in the best interest of the team. We were not going to release him nor trade him to a team within the division. When Brett ultimately decided that he still wanted to play football, but not in Green Bay, we told him that we would work to find the best solution for all parties involved. We wish Brett and his family well.

We appreciate the tremendous passion shown by our fans. We, like them, always will see Brett Favre as a Green Bay Packer and our respect for him never will change. Moving forward, we are dedicated to delivering a successful 2008 season for all Packers fans."

[mission]

i saw a couple jets sigs over on their forums that already photoshopped brett into a jets jersey... i guess its not too hard.

those guys would start literally killing people if this trade goes bad and he ends up elsewhere lol

[BallHawk]

I'm sure a lot of Packer fans are going to wake up to some surprising news.....

[Fosco33]

Wolf Holmgren Favre

the good old days

ESPN highlight reel in action

Whole Super Bowl team is gone...

[Bretsky]

Wolf Holmgren Favre

the good old days

ESPN highlight reel in action

Whole Super Bowl team is gone...


Yup; hopefully we don't have to wait for the next HOF quarterback to show up before we win another one

[packers11]

pft.com

DID FAVRE PREFER BUCS TO JETS?

Posted by Mike Florio on August 7, 2008, 12:54 a.m.
Chris Mortensen of ESPN suggested on the air not long ago that the Packers pulled the trigger on the trade of quarterback Brett Favre to the Jets even though Favre preferred being traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

If that’s accurate, then this thing might not be over.

Great.

Stay tuned.

[Fosco33]

pft.com

DID FAVRE PREFER BUCS TO JETS?

Posted by Mike Florio on August 7, 2008, 12:54 a.m.
Chris Mortensen of ESPN suggested on the air not long ago that the Packers pulled the trigger on the trade of quarterback Brett Favre to the Jets even though Favre preferred being traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

If that’s accurate, then this thing might not be over.

Great.

Stay tuned.

Mort just said that in last 20-30 min that Jets GM convinced Brett to report and Brett agreed.

Seems over.

[Bretsky]

pft.com

DID FAVRE PREFER BUCS TO JETS?

Posted by Mike Florio on August 7, 2008, 12:54 a.m.
Chris Mortensen of ESPN suggested on the air not long ago that the Packers pulled the trigger on the trade of quarterback Brett Favre to the Jets even though Favre preferred being traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

If that’s accurate, then this thing might not be over.

Great.

Stay tuned.

IMO it's common knowledge Favre preferred TB over the Jets
IMO it's common knowledge that the Jets offered the better deal
IMO it's common knowlege TT doesn't give a shit what Favre prefers
And on this one I'd take the best offer as well

[Gunakor]

Wolf Holmgren Favre

the good old days

ESPN highlight reel in action

Whole Super Bowl team is gone...


Yup; hopefully we don't have to wait for the next HOF quarterback to show up before we win another one

I guess I'm hoping that we already have the next HOF quarterback, and we won't have to wait too long to win another one.

[Bretsky]

Wolf Holmgren Favre

the good old days

ESPN highlight reel in action

Whole Super Bowl team is gone...


Yup; hopefully we don't have to wait for the next HOF quarterback to show up before we win another one

I guess I'm hoping that we already have the next HOF quarterback, and we won't have to wait too long to win another one.


Not sure I'd hold my breath on that one but hopefully you are right
I think Rodgers will be OK as a starter

[NewsBruin]

The Post's immediate article (http://www.nypost.com/seven/08062008/sports/jets/jet_favre_123316.htm):


"I am looking forward to seeing Brett Favre in a New York Jets uniform," owner Woody Johnson said. "He represents a significant addition to this franchise, and reflects our commitment to putting the best possible product on the field. (GM) Mike Tannenbaum and his football administration staff did a great job of navigating this complex process. I am excited about welcoming Brett, (his wife) Deanna and their family to the Jets organization."

The Jets' stunning acquisition of Favre makes them matter again on the New York football landscape, where the Giants have always owned the city, particularly now as defending Super Bowl champions.

The Jets spent more than $140 million in the offseason on new talent to bolster a team that went 4-12 in 2007. Among the offseason work the Jets did was revamp the offensive line with the signings of LG Alan Faneca and RT Damien Woody.

Those signings were surely attractive to Favre.

So, too, was a conversation he had with Eric Mangini on Tuesday night during which Mangini gave Favre the hard sell on why coming to New York was the move for him to make.

Mangini told Favre of the team's new state-of-the-art practice facility that the Jets will move into in September. He informed him of the attractive places to live in the New Jersey area and the fact that playing in New York could be a huge marketing and promotional opportunity for him.

Practice facilities? Endorsement/marketing opportunities? Why the crap would either of those swing Favre's mind?

[Gunakor]

Wolf Holmgren Favre

the good old days

ESPN highlight reel in action

Whole Super Bowl team is gone...


Yup; hopefully we don't have to wait for the next HOF quarterback to show up before we win another one

I guess I'm hoping that we already have the next HOF quarterback, and we won't have to wait too long to win another one.


Not sure I'd hold my breath on that one but hopefully you are right
I think Rodgers will be OK as a starter

Maybe it's Rodgers. Maybe it's Brohm. Remember, we have 2 very highly rated QB prospects on our roster still. With numbers comes better odds. Keep in mind we have an excellent coach in Mike McCarthy, whose expertise is in grooming QB's. I think we are still in excellent hands.

[Lurker64]

As a Packers fan, I am very happy about this.

As a part-time Bills fan, I am very sad.

[bobblehead]

I hope he excels...I'm sad brett turned this into a circus, but I still appreciate 15/16 above .500 seasons. Good luck in NY, I hope you beat NE twice.

[Bretsky]

253

Consecutive games Brett Favre started as a Packer

15

Number of quarterbacks the Jets have used in that span.

[Zool]

"I guess we gotta break Glenn Foley's jersey out of retirement"

I didn't even know 4 was retired..

What's the only thing as weird as seeing Brett Favre playing for another team? Seeing him wearing a different number :lol:

Naw... Glenn Foley is a shitty QB they had...

It would be like us acquiring a new QB and someone here saying "i guess we gotta break lynn dickey's jersey out of retirement"

get it?

I'd say its more like Randy Wright. Dickey didnt suck.

[VegasPackFan]

I am relieved that this is over, and at the same time saddened that we have to watch our great hero wear another uniform. It sure will be odd.

We should all be rooting for BF and the Jets - both for BF's sake (that he continues to have a great career) and for our team's sake (that we get the very best compensation possible).

Rumors are that if the Jets make the playoffs it is a 2nd rounder and it is a 1st rounder if hey make the SB.

Also, it is time for those idiots to stop hassling AR and get on the train. The Packers will be good team this year and we have much to hope for.

[BallHawk]

NY Post has headline as "JET FAVRE".

[Sactopackfan]

Wow, I'm happy and sad...its really over in Green Bay for Brett. I wish him the best. Man the Jets fans are going fuckin crazy.....

[Partial]

While sitting in the bar tonight, it was a surreal experience to see the breaking news hit ESPN. Man, what a sad day. While watching the top 10 Favre moments, I just about shed a tear, knowing how we treated such a great player so poorly. I grew up with Favre. My first memory was the run against Atlanta. I was but a wee lad then, and was watching the game in my basement with my Dad.

I cannot believe that the all-time great Packer will play for another franchise. I'm in shock over the reality finality of it all.

What a sad day to live in Wisconsin and be a Packer fan. I thought we were better than this. Evidently not.

Favre had an expect last year, and to the idiots who say he faded late last season:
Week 17 - two touchdowns in the first quarter, absolutely lights out before sitting down
Week 16 - had a bad game against Chicago in the 3rd coldest game in NFL history, with 40+ mph swirling winds in all directions
Week 15 - Set the all-time record for consecutive completions in a lights out performance after Grant's horrific two early fumbles and playing from behind in a stadium he has historically had a hard time.
Week 15 - Two touchdowns and a 115 quarterback ranking against a very good defense.
Week 14 - Injured in game, played within the gameplan McCarthy gave him (which was poor as they didn't have any time).

I could keep going, but its unnecessary as he rattled off 5 consecutive games over 100+ qb rating.

Man, what a season! I am going to miss him and I'm sure we all as fans will.

[Patler]

I grew up with Favre. My first memory was the run against Atlanta. I was but a wee lad then, and was watching the game in my basement with my Dad.

I cannot believe that the all-time great Packer will play for another franchise. I'm in shock over the reality finality of it all.

What a sad day to live in Wisconsin and be a Packer fan. I thought we were better than this. Evidently not.


The fact that all you have known is Favre explains a lot, in my opinion, about your over-emotional response to this situation. It has happened many times in the past and will happen with home-team heroes in the future. That's just the way it is in professional sports.

Ironically, it often seems that the former team gets the better end of the deal when an aged star is traded. Not always, but often.

[Patler]

I really like this trade, because I can openly cheer for Favre and the Jets with no guilt whatsoever. I can hope for 16 great performances from Favre.

[Partial]

I grew up with Favre. My first memory was the run against Atlanta. I was but a wee lad then, and was watching the game in my basement with my Dad.

I cannot believe that the all-time great Packer will play for another franchise. I'm in shock over the reality finality of it all.

What a sad day to live in Wisconsin and be a Packer fan. I thought we were better than this. Evidently not.


The fact that all you have known is Favre explains a lot, in my opinion, about your over-emotional response to this situation. It has happened many times in the past and will happen with home-team heroes in the future. That's just the way it is in professional sports.

Ironically, it often seems that the former team gets the better end of the deal when an aged star is traded. Not always, but often.

Patler,

I simply value respect, integrity, and commitment. Favre gave this team EVERYTHING and who knows where they'd be without him. They should have been the bigger person and been more fair. Brett Favre was treated like crap,. While he acted like an idiot, a bigger person who have realized all he has done and strived to accomodate him regardless.

[Joemailman]

Ted Thompson has been right on personnel moves most of the time, so he gets a certain benefit of the doubt. However, some decisions are more important than others. If Justin Harrell is a bust, it's a setback, but not a huge deal. He better be right about Rodgers though. If he's wrong, Lambeau will be an ugly place.

By the way Partial, I was in the upper deck at County Stadium for the Atlanta game. Definitely one of his greatest moments.

[HarveyWallbangers]

While sitting in the bar tonight, it was a surreal experience to see the breaking news hit ESPN. Man, what a sad day. While watching the top 10 Favre moments, I just about shed a tear, knowing how we treated such a great player so poorly. I grew up with Favre. My first memory was the run against Atlanta. I was but a wee lad then, and was watching the game in my basement with my Dad.

I've been around a lot longer. I've seen good (Dickey), bad (Wright and many others), average (Majik Man), and great (Favre). The problem with those teams is that when we had a lights out offense (Dickey QB's some of the best offenses in the league with Lofton, Jefferson, Coffman, Ellis, and Ivery), we had horrific defenses. That shouldn't be a problem for Rodgers.

He had a great season, but let's be honest:

Playoff 2 - okay in the first half; horrific in the second half
Playoff 1 - great
Week 17 - barely played in a meaningless game against a team that was ready to roll over (a team that gave up the most points in the NFL).
Week 16 - horrific
Week 15 - Set the record, but was far from lights out (2 ints) against a terrible defense (only Detroit gave up more points).
Week 14 - Considering they gave up 398 points last year (6th worst), I wouldn't call Oakland's defense very good.
Week 13 - horrific

[GrnBay007]

Just watching all the Favre highlights on ESPN. What a sad day!!!! ...never thought I'd see this.

[Freak Out]

I have to say "Fuck you TT you fucking douche!"

I think TT has/will build one heck of a team, he seems to be a pretty damn good talent evaluator and knows who will fit with the Packers....he seems to have put most of the pieces in place and I hope he brings us many SBs in the future.

But I still have to say fuck you Ted.

..and who was putting Dickey down? Fucking idiot.....

[mission]

I have to say "Fuck you TT you fucking douche!"

I think TT has/will build one heck of a team, he seems to be a pretty damn good talent evaluator and knows who will fit with the Packers....he seems to have put most of the pieces in place and I hope he brings us many SBs in the future.

But I still have to say fuck you Ted.

..and who was putting Dickey down? Fucking idiot.....

That was me. In my head I was trying to put Randy White caliber but it didnt come out.

Anyway, here's a tissue ...

Fag.

[Gunakor]

Ted Thompson has been right on personnel moves most of the time, so he gets a certain benefit of the doubt. However, some decisions are more important than others. If Justin Harrell is a bust, it's a setback, but not a huge deal. He better be right about Rodgers though. If he's wrong, Lambeau will be an ugly place.

By the way Partial, I was in the upper deck at County Stadium for the Atlanta game. Definitely one of his greatest moments.


Meh, TT has 2 chances at QB to get it right. If Rodgers fails and Brohm succeeds, TT still wins. Odds of finding a good one are better with 2 highly rated prospects on the roster (as I mentioned earlier). We will be fine.

[Gunakor]

I have to say "Fuck you TT you fucking douche!"

I think TT has/will build one heck of a team, he seems to be a pretty damn good talent evaluator and knows who will fit with the Packers....he seems to have put most of the pieces in place and I hope he brings us many SBs in the future.

But I still have to say fuck you Ted.


It was a mutual decision. And ultimately, Mike McCarthy made the call. Not Ted Thompson.

[LEWCWA]

Assuming it turns out to be true, a big HELL NO to the Good Luck thing.

It's all about the PACKERS not some individual who used to be on our side. The only way I root for him is if it gets us a higher pick according to the trade terms.

Fuck you tex. This shit coming from some asshole that roots for the Cowboys. Get this prick outta here!

[th87]

Gosh he's really gone; plenty of my life has been ranting, raving, or telling stories about him

Fights with the ignorant in-laws about how he'll turn out in his early years
My drunken wife getting kicked out of a Milwaukee bar for cussing him out while standing on a bar stool after he refused to sign an autograph for me on her bachelorette party...P.S. she puked after getting thrown out of the bar

Meeting him and getting his autograph two days before he was on ESPN admitting his addiction to Vicoden

And watching him the past 16 years

WOW

When you met him, did you tell him that story about your wife?

[vince]

Per ESPN:

The deal is for a 4th rounder now - even if Brett re-retires.
If Favre plays 50% of the snaps in '08, it's a 3rd rounder.
If Favre plays 70% of the snaps in '08 and the Jets make the playoffs, it's a 2nd rounder.
If Favre plays 80% of the snaps in '08 and the Jets make the Super Bowl, it's a 1st rounder.

Basically, it seems most likely that the Packers get a 3rd rounder or late 2nd rounder at best...

Which, in the end, IS GREAT!!! This has been a fiasco of epic proportions, but given how this has played out, this end result is the best possible scenario for the Packers.

Go Brett Favre!!! :wave:
Go Green Bay Packers!!! :wave:

[cpk1994]

This is GREAT. I can root for Brett! Good luck Brett!!! This also means Jeff Garcia isn't freed up to go to Tampa Bay or Chicago. Not that he's great, but an upgrade for those teams.

Chad Pennington probably is though :D

[cpk1994]

Let's see how much "regular guy" Brett enjoys the fickle fan base of the Big Apple.

Watch out for the boos ........and snowballs.

Brett's been a drama queen for the last several weeks but is he ready for the biggest media market? Country boy goes to the big city. It's a strange fit IMHO. Square peg in a round hole.

Best wishes for #4. I'm sorry that his NFL career will end with another team. He had a chance to cement a defining sports legacy with a single team that would never be equaled again, but "the itch" and his ego got the best of him. Opportunity lost.

Thanks for 16 years of great Packer memories, Brett. You will be missed.


Also, lets see him try to pull these stunts next off season. The New York press will eat him alive.

[Badgerinmaine]

Assuming it turns out to be true, a big HELL NO to the Good Luck thing.

It's all about the PACKERS not some individual who used to be on our side. The only way I root for him is if it gets us a higher pick according to the trade terms.

http://videodetective.com/photos/118/004966_3.jpg

:P :P :P :P
So is TPB dating Ann-Margret or Sophia Loren? :mrgreen:

[RashanGary]

Wow, this thing couldn't have played out any better considering the way it was going.

[BallHawk]

While sitting in the bar tonight, it was a surreal experience to see the breaking news hit ESPN. Man, what a sad day. While watching the top 10 Favre moments, I just about shed a tear, knowing how we treated such a great player so poorly. I grew up with Favre. My first memory was the run against Atlanta. I was but a wee lad then, and was watching the game in my basement with my Dad.

I cannot believe that the all-time great Packer will play for another franchise. I'm in shock over the reality finality of it all.

What a sad day to live in Wisconsin and be a Packer fan. I thought we were better than this. Evidently not.

Yeah, it was definitely a bizzare experience to see Brett being traded to a new team, but I'm happy for Brett. He gets a new place, new teammates, and this whole circus ends for him. I hope he does well there.

And in regards to treating him poorly, there's nothing to shed a tear about. Listen, Brett Favre has been the only QB I've known, as well. I was born on September 3rd of '92, 3 days before the start of the '92 season. Favre made his name known on September 20th against the Bengals.

Yet, I have no reason to be sad. I'm frustrated over how the situation played out, but not sad. I wish him the best of luck and I'm sure when he goes into the HOF he will go in as a Packer first and there will be no hard feelings.

[Freak Out]

That was me. In my head I was trying to put Randy White caliber but it didnt come out.

Anyway, here's a tissue ...

Fag.

In your humid, pillow biting dreams stud.....

Do you mean Randy Wright? Randy White was a Cowboy D-lineman....and a damn good one.

Do us a favor....use some of your..I'm sure considerable musical talents and mix up a funeral dirge for Favre because he's probably going to die a slow death in the gulag known as the Jets.

[Chevelle2]

While sitting in the bar tonight, it was a surreal experience to see the breaking news hit ESPN. Man, what a sad day. While watching the top 10 Favre moments, I just about shed a tear, knowing how we treated such a great player so poorly. I grew up with Favre. My first memory was the run against Atlanta. I was but a wee lad then, and was watching the game in my basement with my Dad.

I cannot believe that the all-time great Packer will play for another franchise. I'm in shock over the reality finality of it all.

What a sad day to live in Wisconsin and be a Packer fan. I thought we were better than this. Evidently not.

Yeah, it was definitely a bizzare experience to see Brett being traded to a new team, but I'm happy for Brett. He gets a new place, new teammates, and this whole circus ends for him. I hope he does well there.

And in regards to treating him poorly, there's nothing to shed a tear about. Listen, Brett Favre has been the only QB I've known, as well. I was born on September 3rd of '92, 3 days before the start of the '92 season. Favre made his name known on September 20th against the Bengals.

Yet, I have no reason to be sad. I'm frustrated over how the situation played out, but not sad. I wish him the best of luck and I'm sure when he goes into the HOF he will go in as a Packer first and there will be no hard feelings.

Your only 16? Wow your posts suggest you are much older.

[retailguy]

While sitting in the bar tonight, it was a surreal experience to see the breaking news hit ESPN. Man, what a sad day. While watching the top 10 Favre moments, I just about shed a tear, knowing how we treated such a great player so poorly. I grew up with Favre. My first memory was the run against Atlanta. I was but a wee lad then, and was watching the game in my basement with my Dad.

I cannot believe that the all-time great Packer will play for another franchise. I'm in shock over the reality finality of it all.

What a sad day to live in Wisconsin and be a Packer fan. I thought we were better than this. Evidently not.

Yeah, it was definitely a bizzare experience to see Brett being traded to a new team, but I'm happy for Brett. He gets a new place, new teammates, and this whole circus ends for him. I hope he does well there.

And in regards to treating him poorly, there's nothing to shed a tear about. Listen, Brett Favre has been the only QB I've known, as well. I was born on September 3rd of '92, 3 days before the start of the '92 season. Favre made his name known on September 20th against the Bengals.

Yet, I have no reason to be sad. I'm frustrated over how the situation played out, but not sad. I wish him the best of luck and I'm sure when he goes into the HOF he will go in as a Packer first and there will be no hard feelings.

Your only 16? Wow your posts suggest you are much older.

So does commonly accepted mathematics.

[Chevelle2]

While sitting in the bar tonight, it was a surreal experience to see the breaking news hit ESPN. Man, what a sad day. While watching the top 10 Favre moments, I just about shed a tear, knowing how we treated such a great player so poorly. I grew up with Favre. My first memory was the run against Atlanta. I was but a wee lad then, and was watching the game in my basement with my Dad.

I cannot believe that the all-time great Packer will play for another franchise. I'm in shock over the reality finality of it all.

What a sad day to live in Wisconsin and be a Packer fan. I thought we were better than this. Evidently not.

Yeah, it was definitely a bizzare experience to see Brett being traded to a new team, but I'm happy for Brett. He gets a new place, new teammates, and this whole circus ends for him. I hope he does well there.

And in regards to treating him poorly, there's nothing to shed a tear about. Listen, Brett Favre has been the only QB I've known, as well. I was born on September 3rd of '92, 3 days before the start of the '92 season. Favre made his name known on September 20th against the Bengals.

Yet, I have no reason to be sad. I'm frustrated over how the situation played out, but not sad. I wish him the best of luck and I'm sure when he goes into the HOF he will go in as a Packer first and there will be no hard feelings.

Your only 16? Wow your posts suggest you are much older.

So does commonly accepted mathematics.

So does correct grammar. It should say "So do commonly accepted mathematics."

[HarveyWallbangers]

Your only 16? Wow your posts suggest you are much older.

Ballhawk is either a male, English version of Sybil. Or he and his Dad both post on this forum, but use the same user account.
:D

[retailguy]

While sitting in the bar tonight, it was a surreal experience to see the breaking news hit ESPN. Man, what a sad day. While watching the top 10 Favre moments, I just about shed a tear, knowing how we treated such a great player so poorly. I grew up with Favre. My first memory was the run against Atlanta. I was but a wee lad then, and was watching the game in my basement with my Dad.

I cannot believe that the all-time great Packer will play for another franchise. I'm in shock over the reality finality of it all.

What a sad day to live in Wisconsin and be a Packer fan. I thought we were better than this. Evidently not.

Yeah, it was definitely a bizzare experience to see Brett being traded to a new team, but I'm happy for Brett. He gets a new place, new teammates, and this whole circus ends for him. I hope he does well there.

And in regards to treating him poorly, there's nothing to shed a tear about. Listen, Brett Favre has been the only QB I've known, as well. I was born on September 3rd of '92, 3 days before the start of the '92 season. Favre made his name known on September 20th against the Bengals.

Yet, I have no reason to be sad. I'm frustrated over how the situation played out, but not sad. I wish him the best of luck and I'm sure when he goes into the HOF he will go in as a Packer first and there will be no hard feelings.

Your only 16? Wow your posts suggest you are much older.

So does commonly accepted mathematics.

So does correct grammar. It should say "So do commonly accepted mathematics."

Ummm. No. But that's OK, I guess we could talk about "your" or "you're", but if YOU'RE as bright as you claim to be you'll move right along little boy.

[Maxie the Taxi]

While sitting in the bar tonight, it was a surreal experience to see the breaking news hit ESPN. Man, what a sad day. While watching the top 10 Favre moments, I just about shed a tear, knowing how we treated such a great player so poorly. I grew up with Favre. My first memory was the run against Atlanta. I was but a wee lad then, and was watching the game in my basement with my Dad.

I cannot believe that the all-time great Packer will play for another franchise. I'm in shock over the reality finality of it all.

What a sad day to live in Wisconsin and be a Packer fan. I thought we were better than this. Evidently not.

Yeah, it was definitely a bizzare experience to see Brett being traded to a new team, but I'm happy for Brett. He gets a new place, new teammates, and this whole circus ends for him. I hope he does well there.

And in regards to treating him poorly, there's nothing to shed a tear about. Listen, Brett Favre has been the only QB I've known, as well. I was born on September 3rd of '92, 3 days before the start of the '92 season. Favre made his name known on September 20th against the Bengals.

Yet, I have no reason to be sad. I'm frustrated over how the situation played out, but not sad. I wish him the best of luck and I'm sure when he goes into the HOF he will go in as a Packer first and there will be no hard feelings.

Your only 16? Wow your posts suggest you are much older.

Wow, I've got hemorrhoids older than you.

[Chevelle2]

While sitting in the bar tonight, it was a surreal experience to see the breaking news hit ESPN. Man, what a sad day. While watching the top 10 Favre moments, I just about shed a tear, knowing how we treated such a great player so poorly. I grew up with Favre. My first memory was the run against Atlanta. I was but a wee lad then, and was watching the game in my basement with my Dad.

I cannot believe that the all-time great Packer will play for another franchise. I'm in shock over the reality finality of it all.

What a sad day to live in Wisconsin and be a Packer fan. I thought we were better than this. Evidently not.

Yeah, it was definitely a bizzare experience to see Brett being traded to a new team, but I'm happy for Brett. He gets a new place, new teammates, and this whole circus ends for him. I hope he does well there.

And in regards to treating him poorly, there's nothing to shed a tear about. Listen, Brett Favre has been the only QB I've known, as well. I was born on September 3rd of '92, 3 days before the start of the '92 season. Favre made his name known on September 20th against the Bengals.

Yet, I have no reason to be sad. I'm frustrated over how the situation played out, but not sad. I wish him the best of luck and I'm sure when he goes into the HOF he will go in as a Packer first and there will be no hard feelings.

Your only 16? Wow your posts suggest you are much older.

So does commonly accepted mathematics.

So does correct grammar. It should say "So do commonly accepted mathematics."

Ummm. No. But that's OK, I guess we could talk about "your" or "you're", but if YOU'RE as bright as you claim to be you'll move right along little boy.

Mathematics is plural correct? So, it should be "do"

For example, another plural word, dogs. "So do dogs" or "So does dogs"

[retailguy]

While sitting in the bar tonight, it was a surreal experience to see the breaking news hit ESPN. Man, what a sad day. While watching the top 10 Favre moments, I just about shed a tear, knowing how we treated such a great player so poorly. I grew up with Favre. My first memory was the run against Atlanta. I was but a wee lad then, and was watching the game in my basement with my Dad.

I cannot believe that the all-time great Packer will play for another franchise. I'm in shock over the reality finality of it all.

What a sad day to live in Wisconsin and be a Packer fan. I thought we were better than this. Evidently not.

Yeah, it was definitely a bizzare experience to see Brett being traded to a new team, but I'm happy for Brett. He gets a new place, new teammates, and this whole circus ends for him. I hope he does well there.

And in regards to treating him poorly, there's nothing to shed a tear about. Listen, Brett Favre has been the only QB I've known, as well. I was born on September 3rd of '92, 3 days before the start of the '92 season. Favre made his name known on September 20th against the Bengals.

Yet, I have no reason to be sad. I'm frustrated over how the situation played out, but not sad. I wish him the best of luck and I'm sure when he goes into the HOF he will go in as a Packer first and there will be no hard feelings.

Your only 16? Wow your posts suggest you are much older.

So does commonly accepted mathematics.

So does correct grammar. It should say "So do commonly accepted mathematics."

Ummm. No. But that's OK, I guess we could talk about "your" or "you're", but if YOU'RE as bright as you claim to be you'll move right along little boy.

Mathematics is plural correct? So, it should be "do"

For example, another plural word, dogs. "So do dogs" or "So does dogs"

Look, spend some time looking it up, and look up your mistakes as well. You're not correct on my post. Re-read your post, then re-read mine right after it.... Meanwhile, you used an improper form of "your". So take the damn plank out of your eye before you focus on the sliver in mine, OK? Stop being the "divisive jackass" you've been the past few days. I, for one, am fed up with it, and I believe MTP jumped your shit yesterday too. Wake up.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Mathematics is plural correct? So, it should be "do"

For example, another plural word, dogs. "So do dogs" or "So does dogs"

Ummm... he's correcting you on your grammar (you use "your" when "you're" should have been used). That's fair--since you did the same.
:D

[Zool]

GRAMMAR FIGHT!

http://www.forumspile.com/Spelling-GrammarNazi.jpg

[Freak Out]

Not a shock that PackersRats has turned into primary school after the last month.... :lol:

[Pugger]

So the Jets fans are jumping for joy? Something tells me Brett is gonna rue the day he agreed to report to the Jets' camp. This honeymoon will be over once Brett throws an interception. Before you all flame me for this remember that ALL QBs throw interceptions. But you all know how the NY media and fans will react if Brett tries to throw into a small window at the worst possible time. :shtf: We've seen him do that on more than one occasion. And he is more prone to do this when he has no running game (like he did in last season's NFC Championship game) and feels he has to do SOMETHING to get the victory. So unless the Jets can run the ball and that defense of theirs improves over last year it will be along year for Mr. Favre. :roll:

[Maxie the Taxi]

Not a shock that PackersRats has turned into primary school after the last month.... :lol:

Seriously, bad grammar is what got Dizzy Dean fired.

[Gunakor]

So the Jets fans are jumping for joy? Something tells me Brett is gonna rue the day he agreed to report to the Jets' camp. This honeymoon will be over once Brett throws an interception. Before you all flame me for this remember that ALL QBs throw interceptions. But you all know how the NY media and fans will react if Brett tries to throw into a small window at the worst possible time. :shtf: We've seen him do that on more than one occasion. And he is more prone to do this when he has no running game (like he did in last season's NFC Championship game) and feels he has to do SOMETHING to get the victory. So unless the Jets can run the ball and that defense of theirs improves over last year it will be along year for Mr. Favre. :roll:

They got the best RB the Bears have had since Sweetness in a trade last year. Then they upgraded thier offensive line with perhaps the biggest name in FA this year. Thier running game will be fine, especially now with a threat at QB to throw the ball 60 yards downfield.

[Deputy Nutz]

So the Jets fans are jumping for joy? Something tells me Brett is gonna rue the day he agreed to report to the Jets' camp. This honeymoon will be over once Brett throws an interception. Before you all flame me for this remember that ALL QBs throw interceptions. But you all know how the NY media and fans will react if Brett tries to throw into a small window at the worst possible time. :shtf: We've seen him do that on more than one occasion. And he is more prone to do this when he has no running game (like he did in last season's NFC Championship game) and feels he has to do SOMETHING to get the victory. So unless the Jets can run the ball and that defense of theirs improves over last year it will be along year for Mr. Favre. :roll:

They got the best RB the Bears have had since Sweetness in a trade last year. Then they upgraded thier offensive line with perhaps the biggest name in FA this year. Thier running game will be fine, especially now with a threat at QB to throw the ball 60 yards downfield.

Anderson was a better back than Thomas, not by much though

[BallHawk]

Your only 16? Wow your posts suggest you are much older.

Depends who you ask. I'm either 16 or 50. :D