Tom Silverstein's take

[The Leaper]

I hardly think it would cause a ruckus if he came to camp.

What world are you living in Tex?

Neither Favre or Thompson has even spoken a word today, and the only thing on any sports show tonight is the Favre situation.

If Favre comes into Packers camp as a backup to Rodgers, the media frenzy would be immense...and the pressure on Rodgers would be unreal. Plus, the players would start taking sides at that point. It would be ugly.

[Packerarcher]

They could give him the 4 week suspension at the start of the 4 week training camp. Regardless, Brett seems to have more pride than to show up somewhere that he is completely unwanted.

Pride yes but I think he might be stubborn enough to do it.

[motife]

From GBPG:

"Maybe Mike Strahan can unretire and have a fake sack to go with Favre's fake tear filled retirement."

[The Leaper]

They could give him the 4 week suspension at the start of the 4 week training camp.

No they can't. Favre has done nothing to warrant discipline. He would appeal and the suspension would be overturned very quickly...and the Packers would look EXTREMELY bad around the league.

[Scott Campbell]

This article makes sense. So why doesn't Thompson come out and say the same thing? Why is he such a pussy?

My take? Thompson doesn't want to get into the gutter. If Brett goes there, well that's on him. But Thompson ain't going there.

[The Leaper]

My take? Thompson doesn't want to get into the gutter. If Brett goes there, well that's on him. But Thompson ain't going there.

But how is coming out and stating the facts regarding the situation "getting into the gutter"?

[Scott Campbell]

Who gives a fuck if they lose Rodgers,TT can't have as much faith in him as he proclaims or he would not have drafted two QB's. I said it before TT fucks this up and good luck getting ANYBODY to sign with the Pack. He will coe across as the egotistical prick that drove the legend out of Green Bay. It doesn't even matter if he did,players will have thier preconcieved ideas alredy.

Would you sign with a team where the GM's favorites got treated like Diva's?

[RashanGary]

Alright, let him show up. Give him a clipboard and treat him with little kid gloves. It's not the most pridefull situation for a guy who considers himself a strong man but I guess it's an option for him. It would be sort of pathetic but possible I guess. Believe it or not, I do have a higher opinion of Favre than that, but I guess I wouldn't be shocked by anything from that guy.

[motife]

Chris Myers Fox Sports Radio : "Do you think he (Favre) should come back?"

Charles Barkley: "I do not. He's a pain in the ass. There are more important things to worry about than him coming back. He's had his day, he's only going to get worse. It's a shame what he's doing to Green Bay."

[Scott Campbell]

It's not going to end up bad for the Packers.

If Favre shows up to camp, it will not be a good thing for Aaron Rodgers. That's my point.

The Packers have Favre pegged into a corner in terms of retirement or backup...hoping Favre won't be up to coming back if he isn't the starter. However, if he stuns us all and shows up anyway...things could get very interesting.

It wouldn't be a problem in the locker room. Favre has his own wing. He doesn't co-mingle with the ordinary players.

[Scott Campbell]

However, in this case, when it comes down to explaining to the Packer nation why all of this is happening with probably the most famous Packer player in history...I would offer up a public explanation. The rumors and gossip do not help the team or the situation.

It saves face for the team...and probably saves face some for Favre as well. It puts an end to this debacle.

I don't think you can let players box you into a corner like that. The Packers don't have to go there. Take the high road Ted.

[RashanGary]

However, in this case, when it comes down to explaining to the Packer nation why all of this is happening with probably the most famous Packer player in history...I would offer up a public explanation. The rumors and gossip do not help the team or the situation.

It saves face for the team...and probably saves face some for Favre as well. It puts an end to this debacle.

I don't think you can let players box you into a corner like that. The Packers don't have to go there. Take the high road Ted.

Ditto. Don't say anything. Let Favre whine in Mississippi. There is a faction of fans who have whined for three years. They're still whining. Big deal. It's nothing worth addressing. The reports that are out explain enough. Favre's actions explain enough to a good portion of Packer nation.

[Scott Campbell]

And I think they've already addressed it. Favre retired. Team moved on. The end.

Anything else is just mudslinging.

[Joemailman]

This whole thing is starting to sound like Favre's retirement was orchestrated to get him out of Green Bay all along. The time line is this:

Favre announces retirement in early March.

Shortly after retirement press conference, Favre tells Letterman "something is bound to happen:.

Favre tells Packers in late March/early April that he wants to come back, expecting Thompson to say no. But Thompson says yes, much to Favre's surprise. Favre therefore "changes his mind" again and stays retired.

With Favre staying retired, Packers draft Brohm and Flynn. They proceed with OTA's and mini-camp, and are now thoroughly committed to Rodgers.

In July, Favre again approaches Packers about a return, again figuring they will say no. This time he is right. Therefore Favre asks for release.

Maybe I'm reading too much into this, but this is how it looks to me right now. I think the best solution now is a gentleman's agreement. Packers agree to release Favre as lomh as Favre agrees not to sign with anyone in NFC North.

[RashanGary]

One thing about this whole situation that might turn into a huge positive is how Rodgers teammates are going to view him after this. The Packer brass just chose Rodgers over Favre. They are jumping through all the BS to give Rodgers his chance. I'm pretty sure everyone in that lockerroom is going to have a pretty good idea who "the guy" is now.

Rodgers may or may not succeed, but he's been given the keys and the respect of the organization. He's definilty going to get a real chance and obviously has the confidence of the Packers.