BREAKING NEWS: Brett Favre asks Packers for his release

[Rastak]

its hard to imagine turning your back on your pro-bowl QB who was #2 in the MVP voting last year

Kind of misleading. Brady got all but 1 vote. If there was an MVP vote like other sports, Brady would have won and Moss would have finished second--although I get your point.

Harv, you and I have shared a barley pop or two. We're practically pals.
(by the way, where the hell is superfan)


What's your honest take? You in favor of Favre for one more year or Rodgers?

This is still kind of a non-story until someone says something on record. Just curious what your take is.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Having him come back and then trading him isn't necessarily a bad thing--provided we can pick where he goes. If we trade him, we'll get something for nothing. I just hope he doesn't go to Chicago or Minnesota. That's it. Otherwise, I'll enjoy watching him play.

[The Leaper]

But it was hard to bet against Ahman Green too.

No it wasn't. Ahman Green did absolutely nothing the year before he left Green Bay. He was clearly a shell of himself.

Favre carried the team for half the season last year before the running game got traction. He carried the team with leadership through their first playoff game when Grant put us in a 14-0 hole. The guy is still one of the 5 best QBs in the NFL.

Why the hell do you let one of the 5 best QBs in the NFL just walk away?

[pbmax]

Maybe from another angle. If an NFC Championship caliber team and a $12 million contract isn't enough, just what do you think Brett Favre needed in order to be convinced to play in March?

[Partial]

according to the report,

"Thompson and McCarthy were not receptive or enthused about Favre returning to the team. This led to Favre asking Cook to seek his release from the Packers."

I wonder how MM feels - is he supporting the company line, or does he also feel rodgers is ready to start

Of course he is. He'd kill for Favre because Coach's have to work on a game by game level. He can't worry about next year until then because if he is thinking ahead and has a bad year odds are he won't be here then.

[falco]

Maybe from another angle. If an NFC Championship caliber team and a $12 million contract isn't enough, just what do you think Brett Favre needed in order to be convinced to play in March?

seems like all he needed was more time

[HarveyWallbangers]

Harv, you and I have shared a barley pop or two. We're practically pals.
(by the way, where the hell is superfan)

What's your honest take? You in favor of Favre for one more year or Rodgers?

This is still kind of a non-story until someone says something on record. Just curious what your take is.

I decided awhile back not to think too much about any of this. Big waste of time. Honestly, I think he should stay retired. If he comes back for one more year, I'd be cool with that. If he goes elsewhere, I'm cool as long as he doesn't go to Chicago or Minnesota.

[cpk1994]

But it was hard to bet against Ahman Green too.

No it wasn't. Ahman Green did absolutely nothing the year before he left Green Bay. He was clearly a shell of himself.

Favre carried the team for half the season last year before the running game got traction. He carried the team with leadership through their first playoff game when Grant put us in a 14-0 hole. The guy is still one of the 5 best QBs in the NFL.

Why the hell do you let one of the 5 best QBs in the NFL just walk away?

Who says they are letting him walk away? All they have to do is put him on the active roster. THey don't have to release him. Your hatred of TT really kills your brain.

[The Leaper]

Maybe from another angle. If an NFC Championship caliber team and a $12 million contract isn't enough, just what do you think Brett Favre needed in order to be convinced to play in March?

I think Favre was exhausted. Nothing would have convinced him.

He needed time to rest and relax before he could adequately determine his level of commitment.

[falco]

another point - i don't think this would be nearly as big of a deal after a 4-12 season... its more frustrating since we have such a good chance of repeating last years success

[Scott Campbell]

What's your honest take? You in favor of Favre for one more year or Rodgers?

I'm no Harv, but I'd play Favre for another year. But I'd kick him in the balls for all this nonsense.


Then again, I don't have the benefit of having watched Rodgers progression in practice the last 3 years.

[Brando19]

This is ridiculous. I know TT is on vacation, but come on! We, the fans, deserve a press conference in order to know what's going on. This is a big deal to Packer nation. Bring Brett back!

[The Leaper]

Who says they are letting him walk away? All they have to do is put him on the active roster. THey don't have to release him. Your hatred of TT really kills your brain.

It is clearly evident that Favre wants to play, but Thompson and the Packers don't want him.

I like Thompson. I just think he's 100% wrong in his blantant effort to shove Favre out the door.

[Scott Campbell]

Maybe from another angle. If an NFC Championship caliber team and a $12 million contract isn't enough, just what do you think Brett Favre needed in order to be convinced to play in March?

I think Favre was exhausted. Nothing would have convinced him.

He needed time to rest and relax before he could adequately determine his level of commitment.

Ok Brett, then don't say anything. He didn't have to retire just because he wasn't ready to decide.

[falco]

wow, I guess packers.com is reporting the story

Statement From The Green Bay Packers Organization

posted 07/11/2008

The Green Bay Packers are aware of the latest developments regarding Brett Favre.

Brett earned and exercised the right to retire on his terms. We wanted him to return and welcomed him back on more than one occasion.

Brett's press conference and subsequent conversations in the following weeks illustrated his commitment to retirement.

The finality of his decision to retire was accepted by the organization. At that point, the Green Bay Packers made the commitment to move forward with our football team.

As a retired player, Brett has the option to apply for reinstatement with Commissioner Goodell. If that were to occur, he would become an active member of the Green Bay Packers. As always, the Packers will do what's right and in the best interest of the team.

As with all Packers greats, Brett's legacy will always be celebrated by our fans and the organization, regardless of any change in his personal intentions.

Brett and Deanna will always be a part of the Packers family.