Thompson, McCarthy to talk about Favre... TODAY

[RashanGary]

I guess Thompson is buying some time to find a trade partner. And leaving open the option of putting Favre on the roster as an unpleasant last resort. (Releasing Favre is not even an option.) If so, Thompson has falsely raised hopes of the "Favre till Death" crowd, and just deepened the soap opera.

I saw the same thing. When I saw diehard coming out hoping he'd be the starter for Greenbay on opening day I couldn't help but roll my eyes a little. They did say it wasn't going to happen, but some people need to be hit in the head with it to really understand.

[RashanGary]

On a side note, Harlan, I didn't see it as even possible but the Packers mgiht really be serious about having Favre as a backup. I found it strange that when he said he didn't know what Favre's responsiblities were going to be (as if to say they could even make him a 12 million dollar janitor until they find a trade). At the same time he also said things could seem impossible now but possible later so maybe he would be open to being a backup.


Me, personally, I'd rather see Favre cut on the last day than to pay him 12 million to be a backup. I hope it's either trade or retirement though.

[Harlan Huckleby]

On a side note, Harlan, I didn't see it as even possible but the Packers mgiht really be serious about having Favre as a backup.

zero chance of this. FAvre would never, ever, ever in a billion years agree to ride on the bench. He is a total Diva, he goes nuts when they take him out of a game where the team is ahead 50-0.

Favre would only be a "backup" in the sense of being the backup to every starting QB in the AFC. As soon as one goes down, Favre is on a plane, and his bags are already packed.

[woodbuck27]

I'm not sure that Thompson really did himself any favors, and I don't sense he is being honest. Or at least not forthcoming.

I read this interview as Thompson making a transition towards accepting Favre back on the team.

Yet, if that is really TT's inclination, then what's the problem with being more direct?

I guess Thompson is buying some time to find a trade partner. And leaving open the option of putting Favre on the roster as an unpleasant last resort. (Releasing Favre is not even an option.) If so, Thompson has falsely raised hopes of the "Favre till Death" crowd, and just deepened the soap opera.

Full disclosure: I might do exactly what TT did today if I were in his shoes. There is no good option.

Yes there is:

Have 'the balls' to release Brett 'the threat' Favre yesterday. The damnable games must end. It's pathetic to see how TT's hands are tied.

[Scott Campbell]

Have 'the balls' to release Frett Favre yesterday.

Hey, that's not a very nice name for the finest QB in Packer history? What if it sticks? You'll go down as the biggest Favre hater in history.

[Scott Campbell]

Yes there is:

Have 'the balls' to release Brett 'the threat' Favre yesterday

Do you remember the roasting Ted took when the Packers traded the pick to Minny that they used to draft Booty? Of course you don't. You can't remember your name half the time.

If Ted let Brett go, and he ended up in Minny - good lordy, people would tar and feather the poor guy. Your suggestion is Ted commit career suicide.

I don't think so.

[Scott Campbell]

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[MJZiggy]

Yes there is:

Have 'the balls' to release Brett 'the threat' Favre yesterday

Do you remember the roasting Ted took when the Packers traded the pick to Minny that they used to draft Booty? Of course you don't. You can't remember your name half the time.

If Ted let Brett go, and he ended up in Minny - good lordy, people would tar and feather the poor guy. Your suggestion is Ted commit career suicide.

I don't think so.

Isn't career suicide what he's had in mind for Ted all along?

[SD GB fan]

Yes there is:

Have 'the balls' to release Brett 'the threat' Favre yesterday. The damnable games must end. It's pathetic to see how TT's hands are tied.

this is the dumbest idea i've read so far. this move will not only destroy GB and divide the fans, but it will also cost the most doing so. There is a cap hit, a chance for Favre to land with a division rival, and what kind of club cut ties with the FACE OF THE FRANCHISE that easily? TT is doing the right thing to admit how "he doesn't have all the answers" because he doesn't and the matter needs time.

Maybe you should change your catch phrase to "Favre Forever" instead of "Packers Forever"

[Scott Campbell]

Isn't career suicide what he's had in mind for Ted all along?

Woody wants Ted fired for not landing Randy Moss. Instead, they voted him Executive of the Year. Woody is bitter.

[woodbuck27]

Yes there is:

Have 'the balls' to release Brett 'the threat' Favre yesterday

Do you remember the roasting Ted took when the Packers traded the pick to Minny that they used to draft Booty? Of course you don't. You can't remember your name half the time.

If Ted let Brett go, and he ended up in Minny - good lordy, people would tar and feather the poor guy. Your suggestion is Ted commit career suicide.

I don't think so.

Jeee Scott are you taking this to 'the personal'? How badly do you need an ass kicking today 'amatuer'? Can't you pick a wife to beat you?

[MJZiggy]

Yes there is:

Have 'the balls' to release Brett 'the threat' Favre yesterday

Do you remember the roasting Ted took when the Packers traded the pick to Minny that they used to draft Booty? Of course you don't. You can't remember your name half the time.

If Ted let Brett go, and he ended up in Minny - good lordy, people would tar and feather the poor guy. Your suggestion is Ted commit career suicide.

I don't think so.

Jeee Scott are you taking this to 'the personal'? How badly do you need an ass kicking today 'amatuer'? Can't you pick a wife to beat you?

What are you talking about? There's nothing personal in that post...

[Rastak]

Yes there is:

Have 'the balls' to release Brett 'the threat' Favre yesterday

Do you remember the roasting Ted took when the Packers traded the pick to Minny that they used to draft Booty? Of course you don't. You can't remember your name half the time.

If Ted let Brett go, and he ended up in Minny - good lordy, people would tar and feather the poor guy. Your suggestion is Ted commit career suicide.

I don't think so.

Jeee Scott are you taking this to 'the personal'? How badly do you need an ass kicking today 'amatuer'? Can't you pick a wife to beat you?

What are you talking about? There's nothing personal in that post...

I guess "You can't remember your name half the time" could be sorta personal.....

[MJZiggy]

Never mind, I read the last post in the quote string. I take it back. Carry on.

[woodbuck27]

Yes there is:

Have 'the balls' to release Brett 'the threat' Favre yesterday

Do you remember the roasting Ted took when the Packers traded the pick to Minny that they used to draft Booty? Of course you don't. You can't remember your name half the time.

If Ted let Brett go, and he ended up in Minny - good lordy, people would tar and feather the poor guy. Your suggestion is Ted commit career suicide.

I don't think so.

Jeee Scott are you taking this to 'the personal'? How badly do you need an ass kicking today 'amatuer'? Can't you pick a wife to beat you?

What are you talking about? There's nothing personal in that post...

Uhhhh MJ.... Can you please keep your nose out of the BIG BOYS back and forth? Why do you always need to defend some. SOME.

I've come to realize you don't see far around your blinders MJZiggy and you don't need to suck up.

Maybe just really try to relax. Try on a nice movie or just veg and watch some TV.

'' You can't remember your name half the time. ''