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

[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?

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)

If McCarthy told him it was an open competition maybe he'd just decline the invitation and stay retired? Who knows, this will be really interesting to watch for packer and non-packer fans alike I have a feeling.

[Pacopete4]

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?

to be honest that would make me so happy for one reason.. he'd whip the snot outta Rodgers in every category and that shut people up with this crap that the Packers would be a better team without Favre... absolutely insane

[packers11]

ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports that Brett Favre has told coach Mike McCarthy that he has thought about playing this year.

Had to know this day was coming. The comeback talk is reportedly only in preliminary stages, but Favre's family is encouraging him to play. Cornerback Al Harris says Favre told him he still "has the itch" to play. This situation could turn thorny. The Packers own Favre's rights, but we'd guess that the front office would simply rather move forward with Aaron Rodgers. The coaching staff may lean more towards Favre. Favre could subsequently push for his release, something Mort mentions. "Brett's a high-quality person and he's not going to push it that far," a team source said. "He'll do the right thing [and stay retired]."
Source: ESPN.com

[woodbuck27]

ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports that Brett Favre has told coach Mike McCarthy that he has thought about playing this year.

Had to know this day was coming. The comeback talk is reportedly only in preliminary stages, but Favre's family is encouraging him to play. Cornerback Al Harris says Favre told him he still "has the itch" to play. This situation could turn thorny. The Packers own Favre's rights, but we'd guess that the front office would simply rather move forward with Aaron Rodgers. The coaching staff may lean more towards Favre. Favre could subsequently push for his release, something Mort mentions. "Brett's a high-quality person and he's not going to push it that far," a team source said. "He'll do the right thing [and stay retired]."
Source: ESPN.com

"Brett's a high-quality person and he's not going to push it that far," a team source said. "He'll do the right thing [and stay retired]."
Source: ESPN.com

NO.. high quality or not. Here comes 'the showdown'.

Thanks Aaron Rodgers.

[packers11]

would the team really say no??? he hasn't technically missed anything important yet... A-rod can wait another year if Favre wants to stay... I'd rather go with the proven veteran at the moment while the window of opportunity for a Superbowl is at its highest point that it has been in awhile...

[gex]

WOOHOO, Please Brett come back for another year(or 2 or 3) That would be awesome, the PACKERS would totally be the favorite to win the NFC. Don't worry what so called fans think or what poor Aaron wants(whats he ever done anyway) if you want to come back we want you. Your the best QB ever!!!!!!!!!!

[Scott Campbell]

......to be honest that would make me so happy for one reason.. he'd whip the snot outta Rodgers in every category ............

Mobility?

[DonHutson]

Favre could subsequently push for his release, something Mort mentions. "Brett's a high-quality person and he's not going to push it that far," a team source said. "He'll do the right thing [and stay retired]."
Source: ESPN.com

There's another option there. If the Packers have moved on, and if Favre won't be happy until he tries on that Washington Wizards jersey, then let him. Activate him and trade him.

If the Packers want him back, that's fine too. Then get Jason Taylor's ass in here and make a real run at it.

Either way, it's stupid to just release him.

[Scott Campbell]

Moving to another team isn't as simple as it sounds. How many NFL contenders are looking for a 38 year old rent-a-QB for just a year or two?

[packers11]

Moving to another team isn't as simple as it sounds. How many NFL contenders are looking for a 38 year old rent-a-QB for just a year or two?

Oakland???
Redskins???

[Scott Campbell]

Who is starting in Tampa this year?

[DonHutson]

Moving to another team isn't as simple as it sounds. How many NFL contenders are looking for a 38 year old rent-a-QB for just a year or two?

One who wants to put some asses in the seats. One that thinks it's a QB away from being competitive.

There was always another job waiting for guys like Emmitt Smith, Jerry Rice, etc. long after they peaked. Favre's coming off a great year. Someone would bite.

There's two teams in our division that would love to have him, but they won't be part of the discussion.

[DonHutson]

Bills?
Jets?
Texans?
Ravens?
Panthers?
Cardinals?
Rams?

[Scott Campbell]

Someone would bite.

Of that I have no doubt. But Brett's not coming out of retirement to go play for just any old sucky team.

[Rastak]

You have to admit, he's spicing up the slowest time of the NFL calander!