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Chris Mortensen is on ESPN right now saying they were at a meeting and Favre asked TT for his release, saying he still wants to play! CRAP!!!!!!!!!
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Trade BF for a minimum #1 pick + multiple pics.
It is total BS Favre only wants to play for the Packers.
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Re: BREAKING NEWS: Brett Favre asks Packers for his release
Chris Mortensen was at the meeting?Originally posted by Brando19
Who is 'They'?Comment
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How about they cut A-Rod instead?!?Comment
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Re: BREAKING NEWS: Brett Favre asks Packers for his release
I'm not sure. I just walked in the door...turned on ESPN and heard Chris Mortensen saying "they" were at a meeting and it has been confirmed that Brett Favre has assured TT he wants to play and has indeed asked for his release from the Green Bay Packers. Mortensen then said he saw Favre working out this week and he was throwing the ball and looks absolutey phenomenal. I wish I could have heard the whole conversation, but it was indeed on the screen "Brett Favre asks for his release."Originally posted by cheesnerComment
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Come on TT, swallow it and bring Brett back, it's your only choice.Lombardi told Starr to "Run it, and let's get the hell out of here!" - 'Ice Bowl' December 31, 1967Comment
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Favre formally seeks release from Packers, sources say
By Chris Mortensen
ESPN.com
(Archive)
Updated: July 11, 2008, 3:42 PM ET
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HATTIESBURG, Miss -- Three days after a conference call with Green Bay Packers team officials on Tuesday in which quarterback Brett Favre emphatically expressed his desire to play in 2008, Favre on Friday formally asked for his contractual release from the Packers in a letter, sources close to Favre and the team said.
The letter was sent by Favre's agent, James "Bus" Cook, via overnight mail on Thursday and arrived at the Packers facility Friday morning.
Cook, on behalf of Favre, expressed a desire to have an amicable parting, as the Packers have been reluctant to embrace his return. Favre announced his retirement in early March.
During a conference call on Tuesday that included Packers general manager Ted Thompson, Packers coach Mike McCarthy, Favre and Cook, sources say that the quarterback stated emphatically that he wanted to play again.
When Favre was reminded by the Packers' brass that it was in March when the quarterback said publicly and privately that he wasn't 100 percent committed to football, sources said Favre acknowledged his state of mind at the time, but added that he never felt he was a 100 percent committed in March of previous years, either. Favre felt he had to make a decision to retire because the Packers were pressing him for an answer, a source said.
During the same conference call on Tuesday, neither Thompson nor McCarthy were openly receptive or enthused about Favre's desire to un-retire, the sources said, prompting Favre to direct Cook to request his release from the Packers. Favre has three years remaining on his contract for a total of $39 million. He currently is on the reserve-retired list.
Favre wants a mutual parting rather than having to force the Packers' hand by writing a letter to request his reinstatement to the active 80-man roster. Under league policy, the team would have to comply or release him.
Cook's letter did suggest that Favre's accomplishments for the franchise merited the team honoring his request to be released, also asking that the action be taken "with no strings attached." Favre does not want to be traded, sources said, because he wants the freedom of choice to play for any other franchise.
Favre has been in communication with McCarthy during the past month about his desire to play but until this week had not spoken with Thompson.
Neither Thompson nor McCarthy were available for comment on Friday.
Favre did not wish to speak publicly about his situation when approached while working out Friday morning at a local high school in Hattiesburg. He appeared to be in excellent physical condition and threw the ball with ease, even throwing a football 50 yards "on a rope" with high school receivers. He has been throwing and running with the team for more than a month.
Favre was relaxed and in a positive frame of mind, joking and telling stories about himself, former teammates and coaches. He planned to continue working out next week.
Chris Mortensen covers the NFL for ESPN.To much of a good thing is an awesome thing
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Re: BREAKING NEWS: Brett Favre asks Packers for his release
Yes, he was a guest on Mike & Mike. an hour-long show on ESPN. evidently Favre asked for his release, still wants to play ! And why not?Originally posted by cheesner
I think Cheesner meant Chris Carter, former Viking's star,Is it really a halo or
just a swelled head ?Comment
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Bout time.Comment
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This is just step two. While Favre wants a amicable parting of the ways, that leaves the Packers with bupkus in compensation.
I don't think Favre is going to net a boatload of picks, given the leverage is all on his side, probably not even a single number one pick.
But it would be a double shot to lose Favre and get no compensation. And no strings attached. Meaning, he can sign in the division.Bud Adams told me the franchise he admired the most was the Kansas City Chiefs. Then he asked for more hookers and blow.Comment
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The Ball is now in TT and McCarthy's court. They need to tell Brett they want him to QB for the Pack this year!To much of a good thing is an awesome thing
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Originally posted by GoPackGo
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I think we are past that point. After a conference call, Favre still wasn't convinced. Regardless of which side is closer to the truth, one side has decided its time to leave.
Originally posted by GoPackGoBud Adams told me the franchise he admired the most was the Kansas City Chiefs. Then he asked for more hookers and blow.Comment
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Is there still a chance Favre is a Packer come September?Comment
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I can see why they weren't excited to hear that he changed his mind. He went in public and said he didn't want to play anymore!To much of a good thing is an awesome thing
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