Read This: Telling Timeline on Favre Situation

[green_bowl_packer]

Setting up an old Tivo which had ESPN's NFL Live on it from March 19 that I just watched, same time all the Chad Johnson not wanting to be in Cincy stuff was going on oddly enough.

The thing was when they were doing there bits and pieces at the end of the show is where they announced Chillar signs for 2 years and that they would retire Favre's jersey at the first home game in September 8th, this was the week before he snubbed them according to the time-line.

So there was some conversation going on about coming back at the same time as the jersey retiring? That doesn't make any fucking sense (as the other 50 threads will attest). And he doesn't say anything or did he agree not to come back and then they decided on the date without him? I can't believe if he even had an inkling to come back and play he would have agreed to that date.

Then the whole locker fiasco. I remember MM saying something like "We have some special, exciting plans for the locker" translation - He's going to use it next season! Then Rookie Camp and OTA's came and everyone's talking about the locker of the guy who's not on the team anymore. I think that's when the Pack decided they were moving on they had to, you can't have the whole talk be about an empty locker of a guy who's not on the team.

I have a feeling this Greta thing tonight will be fluff, I hope next weekend when he's at the Packer Hall of Fame Ceremony the GB press holds his feet to the fire for some real answers without stealing thunder from Frank and Gilbert.

[HarveyWallbangers]

So there was some conversation going on about coming back at the same time as the jersey retiring? That doesn't make any fucking sense (as the other 50 threads will attest). And he doesn't say anything or did he agree not to come back and then they decided on the date without him? I can't believe if he even had an inkling to come back and play he would have agreed to that date.

What doesn't make sense? He retired on March 4th. On March 19th they were talking about his jersey retirement. At the end of March, he told them he was thinking about coming back. Thompson and McCarthy talked, and decided they were cool with it. They were setting up an announcement, and then Brett changed his mind. What's doesn't make sense about the timeline?

[woodbuck27]

Your opinion on TT is supported by others, that is true.

The reply was not a personal slam. I am just posting my opinion as well.

All we heard last season was doom and gloom that since Moss wasn't here we'd suffer for it. (I disagreed with TT's handling of that affair, by the way).

Favre may not be able to control his family, but he can control his agent. If his agent says something he doesn't agree with , he can publicly state his disagreement and/or fire him. That he can do, but hasn't.

I think TT was trying to get on the same page with Brett in March when Brett backed out. When TT met with him in May, nothing was stated then about coming back either.

McCarthy has stated that he still can't pin Favre down about committing 100% either. Training camp is less than 2 weeks. It's time for #4 to settle this once and for all.

If he comes back, he's entitled to. It's the perception of him being above anyone else on the roster that gets my goat. #4 has caused this mess from the beginning, TT has not shoved him out the door. Was he less than enthused during the teleconference, yes. I would be too when I go through 3 years of this melodrama, then get words like "closure" and spend months trying to get A-Rod and a revamped offense prepped for the post-Favre era. This vacillating should be done.

Before this past weekend's events, the best analogy I heard was this: Tell Brett, come back for 1 more year to make a SB run, sign A-Rod to a long-term deal and then let Brett ride off into the sunset. But after all this, I wonder what'll happen now.

Again, Woody, no personal slam meant. But it doesn't change my opinion on how TT has handled this. He has to appease the NFL's most rabid fanbase, a QB who has been waiting for his chance to start, plus not alienate the HOF QB who has stiff-armed publicly and privately. Personally, TT has shown more patience than I would have.

I totaly agree that all round this is a mess. I believe that TT's hands are tied, and today I'm not of the opinion he has caused this total mess for those of us that want Favre where he belongs. As OUR QB.

TT is just doing what he's been told,I believe by his BOSS's.

I wish that Brett Favre would just retire. I also want Favre to do what's best for him because only he knows whats best for him and those closest to him in real life. That places people like me in a difficult position.

I can't ever not be loyal as a fan to Brett Favre after all the value he's given to me as a Packer fan. I'm very concerned over his decision to play again and end up in a spot that may really harm him in the end.

I hold NO malice towords Ted thompson over this matter as it now stands and is being reported. The Packer Organization has decided to move on without Brett Favre. A hard one to take. TT is only doing as he's directed.
As a result many will make him the scapegoat, if it turns out badly overall for OUR team.

I won't be one to take him to task over that if the facts as we now know them are true. I've been very disappointed in TT's ways in the past, but I sense there's a better TT ahead for our future once Favre is gone. No shame on Brett Favre either.

One thing I question though is:

If TT really believed that Favre was finally retired or wouldn't play for us again? Why so much CAP money?

Moving past that query:

It's just a case of 'all good things come to an end'. This one really sucks though for me. Especially given the year Favre had in 2007.

[green_bowl_packer]

So there was some conversation going on about coming back at the same time as the jersey retiring? That doesn't make any fucking sense (as the other 50 threads will attest). And he doesn't say anything or did he agree not to come back and then they decided on the date without him? I can't believe if he even had an inkling to come back and play he would have agreed to that date.

What doesn't make sense? He retired on March 4th. On March 19th they were talking about his jersey retirement. At the end of March, he told them he was thinking about coming back. Thompson and McCarthy talked, and decided they were cool with it. They were setting up an announcement, and then Brett changed his mind. What's doesn't make sense about the timeline?

I guess I'm living up to my handle: I meant that if he's telling Campen he's thinking of coming back to play a week later why agree to the ceremony in the first place.

[MJZiggy]

If TT really believed that Favre was finally retired or wouldn't play for us again? Why so much CAP money?[/size]

To sign Ryan Grant to a front loaded contract? To sign the rookies to their deals? To bring in a vet backup QB? As an emergency fund in case we have to sign a new punter?