BREAKING NEWS: Brett Favre asks Packers for his release

[Harlan Huckleby]

Regardless, the Packers choice to put Rodgers ahead of Favre has placed enormous pressure on Rodgers to perform at a high level this season.

This is true. But there was already a ton of pressure on him. What's the difference between one ton of pressure or two tons? (Don't say it.)

[Harlan Huckleby]

On the other hand...Favre comes back and struggles with his new team, tarnishing his legacy somewhat and we'll constantly hear how "he should have stayed retired" etc. What Favre is doing will completely overshadow any success the Packers will be having. (by media standards) .

I don't think his legacy will be tarnished one bit. Nobody remembers Johnny Unitas in San Diego, or wherever he played.

And I really doubt Favre is gonna stink it up.

I think it will just be an interesting side story if Farve is on another team, and following the PAck will still be JUST as exciting for fans.

[pbmax]

I would be happy with this scenario obviously, but any combination of the Packers doing well and Favre having personal success is OK by me. It would be best if the Packers outperform Favre's new team, but if they make the playoffs, it would be hard to hold that against Rodgers.

I could go on with different scenarios but I think you get my point. There just doesn't seem to be a happy ending here. The thought of seeing him in another uniform makes me sick.

I'm hoping for this:

Packers win the Super Bowl... beating the Favre-led Ravens. Packers get a 3rd round pick next year, and they draft a future Pro Bowl OG with that pick.

[mraynrand]

Nobody remembers Johnny Unitas in San Diego, or wherever he played.

I think he played for the COLTS, Harlan. HA HA, Johnny U in San Diego! FUnny one! That will be the day!

[RashanGary]

It's tough. Favre could take or leave football at this point in his career. It's even a big decision to play for 12 million dollars with a great team and a city that loves him. I guess it's hard for me to get all stoked up for a guy who isn't even stoked up to play.


Rodgers on the other hand is giving his heart and sole to be the very best he can be. He mgiht never be as good as Brett Favre, but man, it's hard not to root for a guy who gives his everythind and genuinely loves the game (enough to play JR college when he thought he had little chance at ever making money at it and would probably still play it for fun if he was a Chiropractor or dentist). Some guys have to get paid to show up and others just love to show up and payment is the icing on the cake. There was a time when Favre loved the game but that time seems to be passed. Above all, I think it's the right thing to move forward with the guys who respect each other enough to show up and love the game enough to commit to it (even in the off season when it might seem inconvenient).

[pbmax]

Red's case doesn't hold water as Favre himself dispelled it in his retirement press conference. It has also been revealed by Favre friendly journalists that T2 DID himself persuade our reluctant hero to come back for McCarthy's first term. That throws two big monkey sized wrenches into Red and Woody's theory.

Now if Brett requires more persuasion than a 13-3 team, a berth in the NFC Championship Game and $12 million, what exactly could that be?

As for PackBlues theory of the cold weather factor, I think that could be an issue. But you would have to believe Favre is pretty twisted to go through all this just to arrange a ticket out of town due to his status as a snowbird.

[mngolf19]

if favre does go to the vikings we will have to ban rastak and mngolf

[mraynrand]

It's tough. Favre could take or leave football at this point in his career. It's even a big decision to play for 12 million dollars with a great team and a city that loves him. I guess it's hard for me to get all stoked up for a guy who isn't even stoked up to play.

What a bunch of fucking bullshit. Like he wouldn't be stoked up to play. Favre busted his ass last year, and there's no reason to think he wouldn't do it again this year. Why the hell can't people in general gave some consideration for a guy that's played every damn game for the past decade and a half? Is it really a bad idea to give Favre a bit of special treatment or just consider him 'just one of the guys' - The answer is obvious - no matter what the Packers or any other team thinks, he'll never be JUST ONE OF THE GUYS. Favre spent more time in preparation last year than the rest of the team - and there was no reason to think he wouldn't do it this year too. This crazy dismissal of Favre by the Packr organization makes NO SENSE. NONE.

[Scott Campbell]

It's tough. Favre could take or leave football at this point in his career. It's even a big decision to play for 12 million dollars with a great team and a city that loves him. I guess it's hard for me to get all stoked up for a guy who isn't even stoked up to play.

What a bunch of fucking bullshit. Like he wouldn't be stoked up to play. Favre busted his ass last year, and there's no reason to think he wouldn't do it again this year. Why the hell can't people in general gave some consideration for a guy that's played every damn game for the past decade and a half? Is it really a bad idea to give Favre a bit of special treatment or just consider him 'just one of the guys' - The answer is obvious - no matter what the Packers or any other team thinks, he'll never be JUST ONE OF THE GUYS. Favre spent more time in preparation last year than the rest of the team - and there was no reason to think he wouldn't do it this year too. This crazy dismissal of Favre by the Packr organization makes NO SENSE. NONE.

One of the reasons I won't yet rule out a change of heart.

[MJZiggy]

Favre spent more time in preparation last year than the rest of the team - and there was no reason to think he wouldn't do it this year too. This crazy dismissal of Favre by the Packr organization makes NO SENSE. NONE.

That's probably part of the problem. Favre burnt himself out doing that. He was a mental train wreck by the time the season was done.

[falco]

if favre does play for another team this year, i would prefer he suck.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Favre spent more time in preparation last year than the rest of the team - and there was no reason to think he wouldn't do it this year too. This crazy dismissal of Favre by the Packr organization makes NO SENSE. NONE.

That's probably part of the problem. Favre burnt himself out doing that. He was a mental train wreck by the time the season was done.

ya, i think this is probably true. Takes a lot more effort to play at a high level at his age.

[bobblehead]

On the other hand...Favre comes back and struggles with his new team, tarnishing his legacy somewhat and we'll constantly hear how "he should have stayed retired" etc. What Favre is doing will completely overshadow any success the Packers will be having. (by media standards) .

I don't think his legacy will be tarnished one bit. Nobody remembers Johnny Unitas in San Diego, or wherever he played.

And I really doubt Favre is gonna stink it up.

I think it will just be an interesting side story if Favre is on another team, and following the PAck will still be JUST as exciting for fans.

Am I the only one who envisions BF with the ravens leading them to 4-12 while throwing 29 picks?

[RashanGary]

mraynmand, what does your name mean? I've failed to piece it togther.



As far as Favre, it's just hard to get excited about a guy who doesn't even really know if he wants to play other than a June itch. The kids who love the game and give everything they have to make it each year are a lot easier for me to pull for now. Favre is still a very good player, but football just seems like a chore for him now. That's really too bad. The Packers clearly feel strongly about Rodgers. They were obvously willing to put up with the waiting game in the past. Now they are ready to move on. There's nothing wrong with moving forward. It's nothing to be angry about and none of us really know how it would turn out.

Who among us thought the Walker trade would work out?
Who thought the Ahman Green trade woudl work out?

You never know how these things are going to be looked back on. You're not as informed as Ted Thompson. You really don't have enough information to be all angry and beligerent right now.

[Partial]

I am really F'in sick of people acting like they're either A) Brett Favre, B) Know what Brett Favre thinks/was thinking, or C) That Favre was just an average player on the team last year.

Favre WAS the team last year. I predict 6-10 this year without BF at the helm, and 11-5 with him.

The Chicago Bulls played half a season when a then retired MJ changed his mind, despite not playing basketball and being in the best shape. That starting shooting guard had to suck it up, sit on the bench, bow to his airness, and take it like a man. The people of Chicago weren't bitching about the inferior backups feelings? Why? Because he's Aaron Rodgers. A nobody. An average joe. A joker.

Why is Rodgers getting the baby treatment? Why is a starting quarterback declared already? Is Favre better today? Yes. Should Favre play over Aaron? Yes. Does Favre deserve to play over Aaron? Yes. Does it hurt the long term future of the club? Not at all. Stop thinking so long term. Our team will likely not have our 6 best players in three years. Think about that one, and how many teams have consistently been able to compete without a star quarterback?!?

Maybe if Aaron would have worked a little harder, etc, he might be a little bit closer in talent to Favre. But he's not even in the same ball park. Aaron's up in the mountains relaxing with his family while the country boy is out playing ball. He has a better arm, he's twice the man, his cock is at least 2 inches longer and thicker, and he is Brett F'in Favre.

When did the dude become an enemy overnight?!?

If I'm TT, I'm on my knees doing whatever it takes to get Favre back. But the dudes ego is out of control and he'd rather go 8-8 with his own team than go 19-0 with Wolf's.

Collins, you have said more dumb shit today than all other days combined. Not want to play? Your fagbag A-Rod is prancing around the mountains with his rich cake boy family while Favre is out practicing. You're a real jagoff sometimes, ya know.

I am going to really jealous over the team Favre takes to the playoffs meanwhile we're bored and depressed anxiously awaiting the pro bowl to see Aaron Kampman.