A battle is brewing. Time to pick sides

[RashanGary]

There was no way he'd risk it on a group of misfits at RB, Safety, WR or OL either but he did. TT is a risk taker, a bold GM. He's not affraid to fail, only focused on succeeding. Fear (esspecially of failure) is a crippling emotion.

And Favre bailed his ass out with perfect play. The O line sucked, the running backs sucked, and Favre kept the offense working for over half the year. "Thanks Brett, for bailing my ass out. Now get the fuck out. I don't like guys who change their mind, even if they DO play at MVP level." Love, Ted

MrAyn, I'm a little suprised that you feel this way and I'm glad I asked you about your name because every time I addressed you I felt like I was mumbling some wierd unknown word and it through me for a loop.

Really thouogh, if you feel this way, why couldn't Brett bail them out in 2005?

[RashanGary]

I agree that it takes stones for TT to tell Favre he has no need for him. While I'd bring Favre back in a platoon type situation and give AROD time as well, I must admit I have a little more respect for TT for holding to his mojo.

This is just strange, but after the worst possible sinerio for a very rabid and emotional fan base, it somehow seems that Ted Thompson has gained respect and support by many. I'm suprised by this vote. If I had to guess, I would say no matter what ever happened, Brett would get 3 times the support of Ted in any poll just by including their names. Now Ted decides not to bring him back and his haters don't even hate him for it, they see conviction. I'm truely shocked but proud of Packer fans for having open minds when it's very hard to.

[falco]

gil brandt on NFL network this AM said a week ago the public was in favre's favor 80-20

based on the most recent info, he said it is much closer to 50-50

he also sympathized with TT and said that all this crap from Favre's family & friends about TT mistreating Favre is merely a ploy to leverage Favre's return

Gil Brandt is freaking awesome so obviously this is all true.

[RashanGary]

gil brandt on NFL network this AM said a week ago the public was in favre's favor 80-20

based on the most recent info, he said it is much closer to 50-50

he also sympathized with TT and said that all this crap from Favre's family & friends about TT mistreating Favre is merely a ploy to leverage Favre's return

Gil Brandt is freaking awesome so obviously this is all true.

For sure. The Favre camp pulled out all stops. The Packers have a history of keeping players dirtly laundry very secret even when it hurts themselves doing it. The Packers are delicately yet decisively standing behind moving forward. And I think it's very important to remember that it's their jobs that are on the line, not ours. They are truely doing their best here and their best has a history of being pretty good so it's hard to be too upset without the end results to back it.

[Bretsky]

I agree that it takes stones for TT to tell Favre he has no need for him. While I'd bring Favre back in a platoon type situation and give AROD time as well, I must admit I have a little more respect for TT for holding to his mojo.

This is just strange, but after the worst possible sinerio for a very rabid and emotional fan base, it somehow seems that Ted Thompson has gained respect and support by many. I'm suprised by this vote. If I had to guess, I would say no matter what ever happened, Brett would get 3 times the support of Ted in any poll just by including their names. Now Ted decides not to bring him back and his haters don't even hate him for it, they see conviction. I'm truely shocked but proud of Packer fans for having open minds when it's very hard to.

I'm not sure if you'd classify me as a hater; I certainly use to be.

But I think those on the fence with TT will get the pitch forks out much faster then what is deserved if TT shoves Favre out the door and AROD is not successful. Just my view.

[RashanGary]

Yes, if the Packers flop it could get pretty ugly, esspecially if Favre has success.

On the flip side, if the Packers tear it up and Favre has a bad year I think the Packer brass will have exited the Wolf/Favre shadow and truely entered into their own era.

[Bretsky]

Yes, if the Packers flop it could get pretty ugly, esspecially if Favre has success.

On the flip side, if the Packers tear it up and Favre has a bad year I think the Packer brass will have exited the Wolf/Favre shadow and truely entered into their own era.

Absolutely true

I hope Green Bay gets a 3rd round pick (to me that's the highest they will possibly get) if they trade Favre.

If Green Bay does not win the Super Bowl I'd like to see the team they pitch Favre to win it all.

[falco]

Yes, if the Packers flop it could get pretty ugly, esspecially if Favre has success.

On the flip side, if the Packers tear it up and Favre has a bad year I think the Packer brass will have exited the Wolf/Favre shadow and truely entered into their own era.

Absolutely true

I hope Green Bay gets a 3rd round pick (to me that's the highest they will possibly get) if they trade Favre.

If Green Bay does not win the Super Bowl I'd like to see the team they pitch Favre to win it all.

i'd like to see favre go 2-14 and stink it up, but thats just me.

if favre had been told after 4-12 that we were moving on, I would root for him to come back and win a superbowl

there's no reason he can't be guiding this team to the big game this year, so it will kill me to see him do it somewhere else and know "what might have been"

[Bretsky]

Yes, if the Packers flop it could get pretty ugly, esspecially if Favre has success.

On the flip side, if the Packers tear it up and Favre has a bad year I think the Packer brass will have exited the Wolf/Favre shadow and truely entered into their own era.

Absolutely true

I hope Green Bay gets a 3rd round pick (to me that's the highest they will possibly get) if they trade Favre.

If Green Bay does not win the Super Bowl I'd like to see the team they pitch Favre to win it all.

i'd like to see favre go 2-14 and stink it up, but thats just me.

if favre had been told after 4-12 that we were moving on, I would root for him to come back and win a superbowl

there's no reason he can't be guiding this team to the big game this year, so it will kill me to see him do it somewhere else and know "what might have been"

There is a reason he can't lead this team to the Super Bowl
TT does not want him. When I look at everything, even how it's came down, I still can't wish bad things on Favre. He wants to play in GB w/o a doubt

[woodbuck27]

Dead on TwoSeven. Going to be a kick in the nuts watching Brett play for another team but TT has to put the Packers first.

If TT were putting the Packers first, there's no WAY IN HELL he'd risk a superbowl run on an untested starter when he has a QB on his roster who played at an MVP level last year. IT MAKES NO SENSE. Thompson is having a tantrum because Favre isn't fitting his jello mold.

This isn't the showdown many in here expected but the ball is definitely in TT's court. I'd recommend welcoming Fvare back but TT won't use that sense.

Also in his defense, TT has his orders. Favre and cost ($12 million) to the Packers.

PACKERS FOREVER!

[RashanGary]

Woodbuck, I don't know how much the Packers woudl make if Favre came back but I'll bet it's 12 million extra easy. This isn't a money decision. IT's a football decision made by people who are paid to be better at it than you. It's tough to watch for all of us but it's happening.

[GBRulz]

But I think those on the fence with TT will get the pitch forks out much faster then what is deserved if TT shoves Favre out the door and AROD is not successful. Just my view.

You are absolutely right about that, B.

[GoPackGo]

Dead on TwoSeven. Going to be a kick in the nuts watching Brett play for another team but TT has to put the Packers first.

If TT were putting the Packers first, there's no WAY IN HELL he'd risk a superbowl run on an untested starter when he has a QB on his roster who played at an MVP level last year. IT MAKES NO SENSE. Thompson is having a tantrum because Favre isn't fitting his jello mold.

This isn't the showdown many in here expected but the ball is definitely in TT's court. I'd recommend welcoming Fvare back but TT won't use that sense.

Also in his defense, TT has his orders. Favre and cost ($12 million) to the Packers.

PACKERS FOREVER!

Really? I see it the exact opposite way. The ball is in Brett's court. I don't think anyone would fault TT for letting Favre start for the Pack this year despite the drama. Will Brett apologize to the Packers and be the starting QB this year like he should?

[RashanGary]

As an avid TT supporter I'd like to promise everyone that if we sink into the doldrums of the NFL under Thompsons command that I will have zero excuses. I see a very strong team filled with great athletes who are also great football players and guys who love the sport and love to be a part of a team. I see them bonding together and playing at a higher level than the sum of their parts but if they don't and it carries on, TT will surely be fired and he will have very little support from anyone, even his most adiment supporters. A part of his genius is that I don't think he really thinks about it but if it happens I'm sure he'll look back and know why.

[HarveyWallbangers]

stop being a humble Holly and give some strong views It's too easy to wash the scenaro away and not give views

BTW, I sure am glad I bought the 2004 NFL Pro Bowl Favre Jersey recently as opposed to a Packer Favre jersey; I'll be sure to wear that to the posters game if I make it. Maybe I'll bring some cheap turtle T Shirts for others as well

I'm sorry that I'm not that bent out of shape. I was ready to move forward. Favre coming back is a good thing because the Packers can get compensation for somebody they thought was retired. As long as Favre goes to the right team, I'm all for this. If Baltimore gets him, I'll be rooting for a Packers-Ravens Super Bowl. Could be a win-win situation for the Packers.