OFFICIAL BRETT FAVRE WANTS TO PLAY AGAIN THREAD!!!!

[Rastak]

They have cards because they have the cap room. The question is, would they use that card and put him on the roster and let him compete with Rodgers?

That would be an entertaining game of chicken.

Vince, if the Packers get anything better than a d3 for Favre, I will be very suprised. The Packers just do not have a lot of cards here by my estimation.

That's a likely scenario unless Favre doesn't want what he might percieve to be a sham competition. If that's the case it seems to me the team (players) would know who actually outplayed the other so I'd be surprised if that's the scenario that played out. You'd have to have an honest competition.

[MJZiggy]

PB, I think that the 80-85% of what Favre put in last year is not less than total commitment. I think Favre burnt out because he never gave himself a moment off all season. He went from the showers to the film room on Sunday and maybe if he'd just let himself enjoy some of those wins, he wouldn't have been so burnt out to begin with.

That said, he's already missed a good chunk of FAVRE'S offseason conditioning. Remember, the last few years he didn't just stroll in for OTA's and go from there. He worked all offseason for his core conditioning, and now he's missed all that work.

Remember the Packers do have the option of activating him and then not doing anything with him, so the trade value is still there. Favre has also said that he wants the ring and not going to be willing to go to a team that's not a Super Bowl contender. He's also not going to want to go somewhere where he has to learn a new offense. He's said so on several occasions.

So what do the Packers do if he comes back, they trade off Rodgers as some suggested and then in August Favre realizes that he really did make the right decision in retiring? (I mean besides all of ESPN having a hernia)

[vince]

Despite Brett's feeble attempts to quash this, there's fire behind the smoke. When Al Harris says he spoke with Brett and he said, "I got the itch" he'll be playing next year. The team has made moved on though.

I think TT will deal him to an AFC team like the Ravens for next year's first rounder. That would be a great deal to get a first rounder from what was nothing.

He is still, and always will be, a legendary Packer who will be loved by all Packer fans for his great career, regardless of what happens.

But I think the time is right for this team to write the next chapter. It will be a good one. Might as well get a bonus first rounder out of the deal if you can.

You would have to be insane to deal a 1 for a 38yo qb.

This isn't any generic 38 yr. old qb Ras. You probably noticed that he plays a lot younger than that - while having the experience of his age.

No doubt the only way they get a 1 is if there were 2 or more teams in the running, or if the Packers could convince a team that there may be.

In any event, I'd try to move him.

[Rastak]

Despite Brett's feeble attempts to quash this, there's fire behind the smoke. When Al Harris says he spoke with Brett and he said, "I got the itch" he'll be playing next year. The team has made moved on though.

I think TT will deal him to an AFC team like the Ravens for next year's first rounder. That would be a great deal to get a first rounder from what was nothing.

He is still, and always will be, a legendary Packer who will be loved by all Packer fans for his great career, regardless of what happens.

But I think the time is right for this team to write the next chapter. It will be a good one. Might as well get a bonus first rounder out of the deal if you can.

You would have to be insane to deal a 1 for a 38yo qb.

This isn't any generic 38 yr. old qb Ras. You probably noticed that he plays a lot younger than that - while having the experience of his age.

No doubt the only way they get a 1 is if there were 2 or more teams in the running, or if the Packers could convince a team that there may be.

In any event, I'd try to move him.

Yea, I'd try too. And the dude was amazing the first half of last year. My hat was of to him, he was outstanding before sliding back just a bit. As Zig pointed out, not sure how he's been conditioning himself. Training camp these days isn't the time to start getting in shape. In addition, I would imagine Arod has worked his ass off to sieze the opportunity. Brohm was a great pick and he really should feel a small bit of pressure (Arod that is)

[MJZiggy]

You being the strong, silent type Ras?

[Rastak]

You being the strong, silent type Ras?

F'd up with the quote.....strong, but not all that silent....

[Rastak]

The latest from the Minneapolis Star Tribune:



GREEN BAY, Wis. — Brett Favre dismissed an ESPN report that he's considering coming out of retirement as "all rumor."

Favre responded Wednesday to the ESPN report by telling his hometown newspaper Web site, SunHerald.com in Gulfport, Miss., that "it's all rumor."

The paper reported that Favre sent a text message saying there's "no reason" for a media frenzy.

ESPN reported that an unidentified Packers source said the 38-year-old Favre told coach Mike McCarthy in the past two weeks that he has the itch to play.

"The Packers have no reaction," team spokesman Jeff Blumb told The Associated Press.

Favre's agent, James "Bus" Cook, didn't return a message seeking comment. Packers general manager Ted Thompson and McCarthy were on vacation.

Favre retired March 6 after a 17-year career.

Cornerback Al Harris said on ESPN's "NFL Live" that Favre made similar comments to him.

"I know he has the itch to come back and play," Harris said. "If he will or not, I don't know."

The Packers plan to use Aaron Rodgers as their starting quarterback for the upcoming season, and he's been leading the team through organized team activities and minicamp.

Rodgers has been groomed to take over for Favre since being selected in the first round in 2005, but has played sparingly.

"Aaron is our quarterback," Harris said. "Brett's retired. But if he wanted to come back, there would be some guys who wouldn't mind it. I would welcome him back with open arms."

Favre has two years left on his contract at an average of about $12.5 million per season. The Packers placed him on the reserve-retired list in the spring so his salary does not now count toward the cap.

Favre's commitment to retirement has been questioned since his announcement. That talk resumed in mid-June when Favre withdrew from the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship at Lake Tahoe, scheduled for July 11-13.

Tournament spokesman Steve Griffith said then that Favre had to miss the event because of a scheduling conflict.

When he retired, a teary Favre said, "I've given everything I possibly could give to this organization, the game of football, and I don't think I've got anything left to give And that's it. I know I can play. But I don't think I want to."

But less than two months later, he told reporters he might be open to returning if Rodgers was injured.

Favre, a three-time MVP, leads the league with 442 touchdown passes, 61,655 yards passing and 160 career victories. He started 253 consecutive regular-season games, more than any other quarterback in history. Including the playoffs, his streak stands at 275.

Rodgers, meanwhile, has stirred up controversy himself this week. In a Sports Illustrated article, the quarterback said he didn't feel pressure to connect with fans the way Favre did.

"I don't feel I need to sell myself to the fans," he said in the article. "They need to get on board now or keep their mouths shut."

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This goes above TTs head imo.

Where is your evidence?

No evidence. I'm saying if Favre wants to come back, will the man managing the money say no? Would Harlan? You'd be a fool to turn down that sorta revenue!

[falco]

where there's smoke theres fire

[Rastak]

From ESPN Blog:


Reading between the Favre retirement lines

July 2, 2008 7:50 PM


Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando

The Brett Favre comeback talk sent me back through his March retirement press conference for context. Favre pointed directly to the "in-season" strain the job was putting on him and his family. He said lots of players would continue playing if they could just show up on Sundays. It was the other things -- minicamps, training camp, meetings, living up to the legend of Brett Favre -- that wore on him. Those stresses and strains are gone now that we're into July and Favre has had time to clear his mind.

"I've given everything I possibly can give to this organization, to the game of football, and I don't think I've got anything left to give, and that's it," Favre said in March.

Did Favre have nothing left to give at that moment, after a long season? Or did he have nothing left to give, ever? He probably did not know the answer to that question in March, but he's an emotional guy, not a calculating one. The news conference had the feel of Favre telling us how he felt at that time. He probably feels differently now.

"I know I can play, but I don't think I want to," Favre said. "And that's really what it comes down to. Fishing for different answers and what-ifs and will he come back and things like that, what matters is, it's been a great career for me, and it's over."

Favre spoke of not being able to give 100 percent any longer. He spoke of growing weary of the expectations that came with being Brett Favre, all-time great.

"I don't think it would get easier next year or the following year," Favre said. "It hasn't up to this point. It's only gotten tougher and something told me, it's gotten too hard for you. I could probably come back and do it, suck it up, but what kind of a toll would that take on me, my family or my teammates? At some point, it would affect one of those, if not all of them. Maybe it has already, I don't know. I can't speak for my teammates, but maybe it's affected my play.

"If I even question for a second that toll that it takes has affected at least one play, then it's time to leave. You can't second-guess any decision you make on the field or wonder, did the pressure or stress get to you? I think if you're starting to question that at all, then it's probably time to go."

Those in-season strains Favre spoke about will persist if Favre decides to scratch the "itch" to come back for an 18th season. They don't feel so bad in July.

[Bretsky]

found this from another forum...

Jason Wilde reported that a very good NFL source told thim that Cook and Favre went to the Packers 2 weeks ago and wanted to come back. The Packers said no . He then went to Mortenson to leak the story to heighten the awareness and force the Packers hand.

If this occured I'm fine with that. If Favre wants to play he should be allowed to, whether it be for Green Bay or another team. If our GM does not want him........trade him or release him. Simple conecept

[Pacopete4]

[/quote]If this occured I'm fine with that. If Favre wants to play he should be allowed to, whether it be for Green Bay or another team. If our GM does not want him........trade him or release him. Simple conecept [/quote]

Ya I agree.. it will tear my heart out if he plays on another team.. absolutely kill me but if that's what is going to make him happy... then, I'll be happy for him but I would love to see #4 run outta that tunnel a few more times because he still has some stuff left in the basement!

[Bretsky]

If this occured I'm fine with that. If Favre wants to play he should be allowed to, whether it be for Green Bay or another team. If our GM does not want him........trade him or release him. Simple conecept [/quote]

Ya I agree.. it will tear my heart out if he plays on another team.. absolutely kill me but if that's what is going to make him happy... then, I'll be happy for him but I would love to see #4 run outta that tunnel a few more times because he still has some stuff left in the basement![/quote]

Me too; but I don't think our GM wants him and if that's the case and he wants to play I hope we grant his wishes

[packinpatland]

ENOUGH!!!!!!

http://www.sunherald.com/newsupdates/story/663221.html

Favre's response to report: 'It's all rumor'

Retired quarterback Brett Favre responded quickly to an ESPN report about a possible return to play for the Green Bay Packers by saying, "It's all rumor."

When queried about a possible media firestorm, Favre text messaged, "No reason for it."

Earlier today, ESPN reported a Green Bay Packers source said the 38-year-old Kiln native told coach Mike McCarthy that Favre has the itch to play again.

Favre announced his retirement on March 6 after his 17-year NFL career.

[RashanGary]

The only good thing about this is that it takes the heat of Rodgers dumb comments. Hopefully it all just sort of disappears and by the time people bring it back up, he'll be tossing TD passes in the preseason and people will be focused on the game.