BREAKING NEWS: Brett Favre asks Packers for his release

[HarveyWallbangers]

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

Umm... no.

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.

[The Leaper]

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.

[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

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

Becuase Brett hasn't asked for reinstatement yet?

[Fosco33]

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."

[falco]

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

[pbmax]

Then why didn't he ask for it? That, among all other demands, would have been easier to grant.

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

[Brando19]

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.

[DannoMac21]

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

[The Leaper]

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.

Grant did nothing in the first TD drive, where Favre willed the team back into the game on the strength of his arm. Without that drive, I'm not sure we see the monster day for Grant.

[Brando19]

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

why?

[sheepshead]

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.

[Scott Campbell]

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.

[pbmax]

We're close to the end. Might need to put it in shorthand.

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?

Becuase Brett hasn't asked for reinstatement yet?

Ok. Possibly. A little unlikely, but possible. The Packers could be thinking "lets make sure he really wants to play".

[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.