Rumor Mill won't die... Part 2... UH OH...

[packers11]

https://www.rotoworld.com

Former NFL personnel man Mike Lombardi writes in his blog that one Packers player told him Brett Favre is giving "real consideration" to making a return.

Lombardi, a 20-year veteran executive, recently worked in the Raiders' and Broncos' front offices, writes for SI.com and started a blog a few months back. He doesn't have the same standards as bigger news sources, but undoubtedly has connections. The Packer told Lombardi that Favre would consider returning with another team if Green Bay won't take him back. Favre was recently placed on the reserve/retired list, however, and the Packers own his rights.

Source: Lombardi on Football Blog

[mission]

wtf...

if he tries something like this, im sorry, but that whole drama queen, etc, etc...

i dunno... if the shoe fits ??

[Pacopete4]

I hope if it is true that he wants to play, then just come out and say it.. and tell the Packers he wants a shot at a ring and he'l be at mini camp

[SMACKTALKIE]

This type of reaction to a great player's retirement is to be expected. When Barry Sanders retired people were speculating about his return for 2 to 3 years.

I'm sure this sucks for Packer fans, but as long as Favre is still standing he'll be the object of return rumors.

[digitaldean]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3471189

To be honest, I wish this would just go away.....

I love Brett, but this is getting to be more than a little too much. I wouldn't mind having him back, but in the long run, that would set back the team a couple seasons at least.

[BallHawk]

Ugh. Everybody knew this was coming. The story from ESPN makes it seem more like a reality than the OP's post.

I'd love to see Brett play again, I really would, but this has become Aaron's team. You can't just strip him of the starter role and say "another year on the bench for you."

If Favre comes back the only way it would work is.

1. Aaron is traded to a team where he WILL start.

2. Favre commits for at least 2 years.

3. Brohm is groomed as his successor.

Only way it works, IMO.

[Brando19]

Ugh. Everybody knew this was coming. The story from ESPN makes it seem more like a reality than the OP's post.

I'd love to see Brett play again, I really would, but this has become Aaron's team. You can't just strip him of the starter role and say "another year on the bench for you."

If Favre comes back the only way it would work is.

1. Aaron is traded to a team where he WILL start.

2. Favre commits for at least 2 years.

3. Brohm is groomed as his successor.

Only way it works, IMO.

Honestly, I like this. Trade ARod if Favre commits for 2 years and groom Brohm. Otherwise, I can't stomach the thought of Favre in another uniform.

[Pacopete4]

I dont understand the problem? Arod has had the same responsibilities for the Packers every year being the #1 guy in OTA's and now that he's had a few guys at his house, its his team? How in the world does that make sense... you bring back that legend and u ride his coat tails to a SB ring... there are only so many of them you get and we've been blessed to have 2 of them with Favre and Starr

[packers11]

MORT: FAVRE CONTEMPLATING COMEBACK
Posted by Michael David Smith on July 2, 2008, 4:16 p.m.
ESPN opened NFL Live this afternoon with a blockbuster: Brett Favre is considering a comeback with the Packers.

According to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen, Favre has made some preliminary contact with the team, including head coach Mike McCarthy, to discuss a possible return.

PFT has previously reported that Favre’s agent, Bus Cook, is pushing him to play in 2008, and that Cook is quietly telling league insiders that Favre isn’t 100 percent retired.

The last time reports surfaced of Favre contemplating a return, Favre issued an emphatic denial, calling returning to football “The last thing I’m thinking about.” It will be interesting to see whether Favre makes a similar statement this time.

As Trey Wingo noted during NFL Live, ESPN is already planning to make the first Monday Night Football of the year, all Favre, all the time. They just didn’t think there was any chance that Favre would be in uniform.

[woodbuck27]

I dont understand the problem? Arod has had the same responsibilities for the Packers every year being the #1 guy in OTA's and now that he's had a few guys at his house, its his team? How in the world does that make sense... you bring back that legend and u ride his coat tails to a SB ring... there are only so many of them you get and we've been blessed to have 2 of them with Favre and Starr

Yup.

Go with 'the known' or 'the unknown'? A lot of '7's' in that post; but I see # 4 again. Haahoo!

Just joking 'of course', for could it be that good?

[BallHawk]

If Brett Favre is indeed interested in playing again for the Packers, should the team welcome him back?

Yes (62.2%)
No (37.8%)

Total votes: 2,376

This story has already taken the front page at JSO.

Here we go.

[Rastak]

I wonder if they let him come to camp and then have an open competition and if Arod wins the job, he gets it. Would Favre throw a shit fit if it went down that way?

[woodbuck27]

I wonder if they let him come to camp and then have an open competition and if Arod wins the job, he gets it. Would Favre throw a shit fit if it went down that way?

haha Just checked my horoscope:

Capricorn

You've got to deal with whatever is happening in front of you today -- there's no easy way to slack off! That's not your style, anyway, so get ready for a wild ride that ends in peace for all.

[BallHawk]

I wonder if they let him come to camp and then have an open competition and if Arod wins the job, he gets it. Would Favre throw a shit fit if it went down that way?

Probably. Favre isn't coming back to be a back-up. He wants the royal treatment and I assume he sees that as being given the starter job back.

I just pray this doesn't turn into a shouting match between the Pack and Brett if this doesn't go the way he wants (returning as the starter)

[BallHawk]

According to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen, Favre has made some preliminary contact with the team, including head coach Mike McCarthy, to discuss a possible return.

This is what makes this for real. If he has indeed initiated contact with the team I assume this is for real and not some media created shitstorm.

Somebody's going to end up pissed and it's either going to be Favre or Aaron.

Who would we rather piss off?