BREAKING NEWS: Brett Favre asks Packers for his release

[Fosco33]

Why is he treating Favre like he flopped last year -- he had a near MVP season?

I don't think he is. I think he's treating Favre like the guy who said he didn't have it anymore in March.

Favre has seen the writing on the wall for the last few years from TT. I'm under the assumption that Favre was pushed into calling the retirement b/c of the draft and TT could've done a shit ton more to try and get BF to come back - instead he sat on his hands and let the

How many teams in this situation wouldn't want to do everything possible to convince Favre to play again?

Again Brett retired before the draft, so unless Brett was psychic, you are dead wrong on that one. Also, both M3 and TT wernt down to Mississippi to convice him earlier this year. You are dead wrong on all accounts. Brett should not be coddled. That is pure BS.

Why wouldn't TT want a decision before the draft? It was never publicly said but there were rumors of a 'timeline' by TT. Brett being an extremly emotional guy and generally wanting to 'do the right thing' retired... but said 'I know I can play, etc, etc.' - if TT wanted him back it could've happened.

Why coddle ARod along this process? How many Packer back-ups have went on to great success (Hasselbeck, Brunel, etc, etc.)? If they're worried about locker room drama, trade ARod and bring along Brohm.

And the time is now - all the previous stuff can't be reversed.

Brett wants to come back and Packer management has turned their back. Simple as that.

[Scott Campbell]

Nicely done Packers. Ball back in Brett's court.

[Rastak]

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.

I'd have a barley pop with you too Scott but we'd have to find a nearby state if I headed west.

[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.

[Packers4Ever]

this is just an awful day in Packerland... one that i'll probably never forget, how we turn our back on this man is just heart breaking and gut wrenching

Paco, those of us who love Favre for all he is, have
not turned our backs on him. Thompson did, let
him suffer the consequences now =

Patriots vs Pack in the SB, Pack takes it, 35-0.

[DonHutson]

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.

There's no reason why a trade can't be "amicable." Give the Packers the list of teams you'll play for and Ted will get what he can as soon as he can. You don't want to wait around for that? Well maybe you should've spoken up sooner.

Thanks for the memories Brett. Thanks for a Super Bowl win and for sticking around in Green Bay for one last record breaking season. I hoped you would be one of the rare athletes that left too soon to spare us all the vision of a broken down #4 hobbling off the field. But you can count the number of guys that didn't get dragged off the field kicking and screaming on one hand, so I guess that was a lot to hope for.

Apparently the only thing that will end this is an injury or a catastrophically bad season, and I'm kind of glad you'll go through that somewhere else. That would be hard to watch in too much detail.

Best of luck.

[Brando19]

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.

Hmm..doesn't mention his demand for a release, but hints that they'll grant it. Anyone else think that?

[falco]

Hmm..doesn't mention his demand for a release, but hints that they'll grant it. Anyone else think that?

i see it differently there - i think it is leaving the door open for his return

[Brando19]

Hmm..doesn't mention his demand for a release, but hints that they'll grant it. Anyone else think that?

i see it differently there - i think it is leaving the door open for his return

i love you

[Scott Campbell]

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.

Hmm..doesn't mention his demand for a release, but hints that they'll grant it. Anyone else think that?

Nope. Not at all. It says he'll become a member of the Green Bay Packers, and they'll do what's in the best interests of the team.

They've left all options open.

[Rastak]

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.

Hmm..doesn't mention his demand for a release, but hints that they'll grant it. Anyone else think that?

No, I don't see that but it is a confirmation that this stuff is happening. And shows Tex lives in a fucking world of his own.

[pbmax]

2006 Ahman, 266 carries, 1059 yards, 5 TDs and 2 fumbles lost on a team with a makeshift O line. Oh, and he had 46 catches for 373 and 1 more TD.

And Brett had help in the first half from the guy who fumbled twice. Grant had two TDs and a couple big runs while the Packers were running up their first 28 points on the Seaturkeys.

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?

[cpk1994]

Hmm..doesn't mention his demand for a release, but hints that they'll grant it. Anyone else think that?

i see it differently there - i think it is leaving the door open for his return

ACtually, thats responding to the situation without saying one word in either direction.

[falco]

pbmax you need to update your sig if there is any room left

[Scott Campbell]

Hmm..doesn't mention his demand for a release, but hints that they'll grant it. Anyone else think that?

i see it differently there - i think it is leaving the door open for his return

The only thing that doesn't jive with that is, why make Brett go through all of this if they really wanted him back?