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

[green_bowl_packer]

www.rotoworld.com

Citing a league source, the Wisconsin State Journal reports that Brett Favre requested his release from the Packers "within the past few weeks."

Either Favre or his agent, Bus Cook, reportedly contacted the Packers to inform them of his intent to play again. When the Packers said they've moved on, Favre demanded to be released. The Packers said no. GM Ted Thompson and coach Mike McCarthy are currently on vacation and unavailable for comment. The Packers hold all the power here and if they continue to exercise it, the situation could get ugly for everyone. That is, if Favre doesn't change his mind again.

Source: Wisconsin State Journal

Now it's activate and trade or ugly, no other alternatives. And now that he's pissed he would go Vikings/Bears/NFC if he was cut and Ted won't let that happen in a million years.

[Harlan Huckleby]

When the Packers said they've moved on, Favre demanded to be released. The Packers said no.

this sounds fishy. Favre has been around the league, he knows the PAckers aren't going to release him for nothing. He isn't going to make demands. I really doubt he is angry. And if Favre wants to play, a win-win deal will be worked out to trade him.

[woodbuck27]

he's not gonna find a spot with G.B., they've moved on. But this is only good news, FAvre had a good season in 07, he has trade value.

I can't see Favre back with us after the way all last off and season went.

He just came 'out of the woods' after Aaron in Rome. Translation... he's pissed off. I saw this coming.

[The Leaper]

The Packers hold all the power here and if they continue to exercise it,

I don't see how the Packers hold all the power. If they are adamant about moving on, then Favre indeed has power...because Green Bay either has to activate him or get rid of him. Getting rid of him means finding a trade partner (unlikely...only contending teams would want him, and why the fuck would Thompson trade Favre to a contender?) or cutting him (can you say yet another Packer retread signed by the Vikings?).

Yeah...I sure see how the Packers hold ALL the power.

[Harlan Huckleby]

He just came 'out of the woods' after Aaron in Rome. Translation... he's pissed off. I saw this coming.

Nah, if Favre decided to play some more, that had nothing to do with any of these politics.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Getting rid of him means finding a trade partner (unlikely...only contending teams would want him,

You think QBs as good as Favre are easy to find!?

I take your point about not wanting to trade him to a contender, but there are a lot of teams that fancy themselves contenders. The odds of facing GB in the playoffs are not high. And, psssst, Favre's record in the playoffs ain't all THAT awesome.

[The Leaper]

Ultimately, I think Favre will remain retired. The Packers don't want him now...and Favre won't want to go to a new team and have to start from square one. If Green Bay doesn't want him, Favre will probably spend the better part of the next 6 months kicking his tractor.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Favre won't want to go to a new team and have to start from square one.

nonsense. he will fit right into many teams. he has a bit of experience.

[RashanGary]

I'm not suprised. I think we saw this coming. Favre is a true Diva.

[The Shadow]

If the Pack could trade his rights for a decent draft choice, I would welcome his return.

[RashanGary]

I don't think they'll be able to. Favre's salary is too high for them to bluff teams that they're keeping him and Favre will just retire if the wrong team wins his rights. There will be a handfull of teams that Favre is willing to play for which will bring the market value way down (and that's before you consider he's just a one year rental at a very high salary).

If he gets released I think Minnesota would be the most logical team to strongly pursue him and I think they'd easily give him 15 mil for one year considering he knows the WCO like the back of his hand and they might be a QB away.

As far as the trade goes, I think a lot of moons have to align for this thing to happen. The Packers are not in a win/win situation here.

[Bretsky]

Hey cool; I'd like to see him play again for a GM that wants him.
They'll get a draft pick from somebody.

Adds news to another dang boring offseason. In hearing the news, I decided to go buy what has been my favorite Favre jersey I've ever seen.

Here is a pic from EBAY; anybody like it ?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Brett-Favre-Packers-2004-Pro-Bowl-Jersey-Reebok-54-XXL_W0QQitemZ160254781165QQihZ006QQcategoryZ24957QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

[GBRulz]

If he gets released I think Minnesota would be the most logical team to strongly pursue him and I think they'd easily give him 15 mil for one year considering he knows the WCO like the back of his hand and they might be a QB away.

The thought of him in purple makes me want to throw up in my mouth just a little.

[MJZiggy]

The thought of him in purple makes me want to throw up, period.

[Bretsky]

If he gets released I think Minnesota would be the most logical team to strongly pursue him and I think they'd easily give him 15 mil for one year considering he knows the WCO like the back of his hand and they might be a QB away.

The thought of him in purple makes me want to throw up in my mouth just a little.

At least then Sharper might finally catch a few of his balls

And Rastak would end up being his greatest fan