BREAKING NEWS: Brett Favre asks Packers for his release

[Fosco33]

Statement From The Green Bay Packers Organization

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.

cryptic statement... does that mean trade?

[cpk1994]

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.

Again there is no evidence as BRett and TT are both not on the record saying any of that. Thats pure BS speculation on your part.

So you don't like Favre - that's fine. But do you think Favre or Rodgers gives the team a better shot to win? We've got about 16 years of evidence for Brett and one 'successful' half for Rodgers and multiple injuries. True - Brett doesn't play well in the cold... so why not say, "Ok, Brett - come back for ONE more - but you will be easily benched for shitty play come cold weather. And Rodgers, sorry dude, you got to ride some pine and get your shot when it counts."

This isn't about my opinion of Favre. This is about you accusing TT of pushing Brett out the door when you don't have a shred of evidence to back it up. You don't know and I know what is on TT's mind. That much IS a fact.

[DonHutson]

It says he would be reinstated as an active member of the Packers if he wants to un-retire. That tells me he won't simply be released.

It also says they will do what's in the best interest of the Packers. To me that implies trying to get some compensation.

This doesn't have to be an ugly situation. Favre can give the Packers a list of teams he would agree to play for and Ted can make the best deal he can with one of them.

[Scott Campbell]

There is room for a return...but not to play with Green Bay. As the statement points out, the Packers committed themselves to life after Favre when he retired.

If he returns, he will be traded or released...based on what is best for the Green Bay Packers.

Nawwww, it leaves the door open I think. They put up some CYA regarding the last 6 months. I'm not so sure anythings off the table at this point from this statement alone.

I think you're right. Why would the Packers take anything off the table at this point?

[Brando19]

whats to prevent a team brokering a trade to minnesota in exchange for draft picks (or a swap in draft picks)

Tampering rules for one thing.

Plus, something tells me they aren't interested...although they probably should be.

Who's not interested? Minnesota?

[pbmax]

I think it reads neutral for the public's consumption, but with the reference to do what best for the Packers, clearly that is a "not just yet" to the unconditional release.

There is room for a return...but not to play with Green Bay. As the statement points out, the Packers committed themselves to life after Favre when he retired.

If he returns, he will be traded or released...based on what is best for the Green Bay Packers.

This is what I'm thinking, although i like Falco's response better....i guess i can only dream.

[sheepshead]

Darrell Bevel

[Scott Campbell]

It says he would be reinstated as an active member of the Packers if he wants to un-retire. That tells me he won't simply be released.

It also says they will do what's in the best interest of the Packers. To me that implies trying to get some compensation.

Probably. But the Packers might decide its in their best interests to give into public out crys and release him. I don't think that would happen, but it's possible.

[pbmax]

To us it means they will do what they can to improve to team. To Favre and Cook, it means no unconditional release, at least not yet.

Statement From The Green Bay Packers Organization

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.

cryptic statement... does that mean trade?

[Partial]

It baffles me that some fans want him back. Unbelievable.

Yes, I cannot understand why ANYONE would want the 3rd best player overall in the league on their team. Fools!

[Brando19]

Pack want Favre as backup?
A Brett Favre comeback plan? Looks more like a backup plan.
The Packers legend asked the team for his unconditional release on Friday, but the organization has no intention of granting that request, FOXSports.com has learned. If anything, sources say, the team is prepared to welcome Favre back as a backup to Aaron Rodgers.

Rodgers has worked as the team's starter for the last five months and Green Bay has been operating under that assumption since Favre announced his retirement in the beginning of March. Favre re-affirmed his decision to retire at the end of March.

At this point, Green Bay would trade Favre before releasing him, sources indicate. The team has the cap space to take on Favre's huge salary, but it would rather deal him than give him up for nothing, if those were the two options.

Friday's letter asking for his release is just the latest in what has been quite a soap opera involving Favre and the team this offseason.

As word of his desire to play leaked out, the team has treated the news largely as hearsay, as this is not the first time this offseason that Favre has made such a request.


In late March during the NFL Owners Meeting Favre informed the team he wanted to play again, multiple sources have told FOXSports.com. Not only did he insist he was returning, both head coach Mike McCarthy and GM Ted Thompson agreed that he still had something left and they would welcome him back. Despite the fact that those close to Favre have stated Thompson did not want Favre back, Thompson was the deciding factor in agreeing it was not too late to have him un-retire at that time and start for the Packers in 2008.

In fact, team brass went as far as chartering a jet to fly to Mississippi to make it official later that week. The agreement was that the NFL's all-time leading passer would return for the year but help make it easier and palatable for Aaron Rodgers, who would have to wait another season to take the helm.

The group was set for this huge move when Favre suddenly phoned the team two days before the meeting was to take place and informed McCarthy that he had changed his mind yet again and was staying retired. While team officials were stunned by Favre's reversal, they made the decision to move on and draft his replacement, a move that Favre at the time understood. The Packers selected two quarterbacks in April's draft, Louisville's Brian Brohm in the 2nd round and LSU's Matt Flynn in the 7th round.

Then, a few weeks ago, Favre phoned the team stating he had that "itch" again to play. However, since he had jilted the Packers in March, the team simply took his latest request with a grain of salt. In addition, the team has put considerable time and attention into making Rodgers comfortable as the heir apparent.

The bottom line at this point is the soap opera is unfortunately growing and likely won't die any time soon.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/8335678/Sourcesackers-won't-release-Favre

[Rastak]

whats to prevent a team brokering a trade to minnesota in exchange for draft picks (or a swap in draft picks)

Tampering rules for one thing.

Plus, something tells me they aren't interested...although they probably should be.

Who's not interested? Minnesota?

Yes, that's my initial take.

[GoPackGo]

Dear Brett,

Thank you for getting off your ass and telling us what's on your mind.

Unconditional release you say? There are only two acceptable responses to that, A) No or B) Fuck no. But we'll start the negotiations there if you want.

good post Don

[cpk1994]

whats to prevent a team brokering a trade to minnesota in exchange for draft picks (or a swap in draft picks)

Tampering rules for one thing.

not to mention probable collusion.

[Brando19]

whats to prevent a team brokering a trade to minnesota in exchange for draft picks (or a swap in draft picks)

Tampering rules for one thing.

Plus, something tells me they aren't interested...although they probably should be.

Who's not interested? Minnesota?

Yes, that's my initial take.

No disrespect to you at all, Ras....but WTF? The Vikings would piss their pants if they had a shot at Favre!