Pack: Come On Back ... As A Backup

[swede]

John Clayton is reporting that a call with TT says that he never said Favre would be a back-up. He clarified that he'd be an active member of the Packers and would have 'a role' of some sort. Really interesting - but not as harsh as, 'you're the back-up'. Talk of trade is only hypothetical to TT until Favre files reinstatement.

Maybe Favre is the starter but doesn't play 100% (best for specific situation/game)... hmm

Gosh I haven't clarified anything.......but I will say this. Milwaukee TMJ station reported TT wants Favre back only as a backup. I don't know if it was said or implied but that is what's being reported locally

When TT said that Rogers is the starting quarterback he was referring to the depth chart as it is presently. The media felt justified in declaring Favre the backup, but that is a bit premature since Brett only asked to be released. As far as the organization is concerned a retired Brett is on nobody's depth chart, and should a reinstated Brett show up someday we can then start talking about who the starter will be.

If he files for reinstatement the media can ask the question again.

[MJZiggy]

Nicely put, Mr. Schwede.

[woodbuck27]

Nicely put, Mr. Schwede.

Yes I see it that way too and realistically.

I believe Favre will be the starting QB once he re-instates and wins his job back. I just hope Aaron Rodgers is ready for reality as he seems 'in Aaron's world' now.

I want Favre back as our starting QB as the season begins.

PACKERS FOREVER!

[Dabaddestbear]

Question?
How many years do Rodgers have left on his contract?
And do any of you think that if Brett was given the starting job if that would force Rodgers to look for another team after his contract expires out of spite?

[MJZiggy]

He's under contract through 2009, and no, if Brett comes back for a year, it doesn't FORCE A-Rod to do anything. He could choose to do that, but if he's willing to hang with it, he could also choose to stick around.

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Whatever happened to a fair competition? I don't see any reason that the better man should not start. That is so political and BS. I'm surprised a tough pittsburg guy like M3 would stand for TT's drama and poor decision making.

[Harlan Huckleby]

TT's drama and poor decision making.

Please be specific: exactly when did TT make a bad decision?

And what drama are you talking about?


I'd be tempted to say that you are just a blow hard, but of course I know bettter.

[Bossman641]

What exatly did TT say? Did he say, "Brett you can come back and you're gonna be a backup and that's it" or did he say "Brett you can come back but as of now Arod is our starter?" If it's the second way, then I see no problem with it. There's no way Favre should just walk back in and be handed the starting job. This creates fair competition and shifts the responsibility back to Favre, just how bad does he want to play.

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TT's drama and poor decision making.

Please be specific: exactly when and where did TT make a bad decision?

And what drama are you talking about?


I'd be tempted to say that you are just a blow hard, but of course I know bettter.

starting little dog over the 2nd best player in the NFL from last year. www.tedsbigego.com

[Harlan Huckleby]

TT's drama and poor decision making.

Please be specific: exactly when and where did TT make a bad decision?

And what drama are you talking about?


I'd be tempted to say that you are just a blow hard, but of course I know bettter.

starting little dog over the 2nd best player in the NFL from last year. www.tedsbigego.com

I was looking for something a little more specific. Favre retired, that is why Rodgers was promoted. Exactly when did TT make a bad decision?

[MJZiggy]

He never said anything of the sort was cast in stone, P. There's no reason for you to start a website about it. He is waiting until Brett actually applies for reinstatement to make any decisions at all.

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TT's drama and poor decision making.

Please be specific: exactly when and where did TT make a bad decision?

And what drama are you talking about?


I'd be tempted to say that you are just a blow hard, but of course I know bettter.

starting little dog over the 2nd best player in the NFL from last year. www.tedsbigego.com

I was looking for something a little more specific. Favre retired, that is why Rodgers was promoted. Exactly when did TT make a bad decision?

By not offering a fair competition?

[MJZiggy]

Show me where TT said that if Favre applied for reinstatement he wouldn't allow a competition at the QB position.

[Scott Campbell]

If Ted's ego wasn't so big, he'd lure Brett back by taking bratwurst off the Lambeau menu and replace it with grits.

Any reasonable GM would have at least done that.

[gbgary]

thompson's already denied saying/meaning Brett had to be a back-up. why are people still arguing about this?