Van Susteren: Favre Felt Pressured

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http://blogs.jsonline.com/packers/ar...s-to-play.aspx

According to JSOnline, Favre tells Van Susteren that he felt pressured by the Packers desire to know by the draft. I think our record player is skipping on a scratch.

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You know, rooting for the Lions can cause much less stress day to day, especially in the offseason*. But all that losing might still take years off your life like you were smoking.

*Unless they draft a WR in the first round.

[motife]

http://packergeeks.wordpress.com/2008/07/14/favre-accuses-packers-of-dishonesty/

Favre Accuses Packers of Dishonesty
Is Brett Favre serious? According to this quote from his Fox News Channel appearance tonight, Favre accuses the Green Bay Packers of making stuff up about his situation.

"Them moving on does not bother me. It doesn’t. I totally understand that. By me retiring March 3rd I knew that could possibly happen. All I was saying is you know I’m thinking about playing again. The ‘itch’ has been used. That is the word that has been used if you want to say itch, or the fire is coming back, or whatever. If I’m going to play it’s going to be 100% commitment…. And so if you move on, you tell me one thing, don’t come back and tell the public,… just say it. ‘You know, we’ve moved on and we’ll work with Brett on whatever it is.’ Don’t make up a lot of stuff or give half of the truth."

So what, exactly, did they make up? I hope he’ll give details tonight. But I must say he does not come to the claim with a ton of credibility. Nearly a dozen times since this whole began Favre has said things that are demonstrably false or, at the very least, contradicted by sources that don’t have the credibility problems he is creating for himself. I look at some here. Aaron from Cheesehead.tv expands on the subject here. And Foxsports.com’s Mark Kriegel discusses Favre’s credibility here. An excerpt:

"Rather, what so disappoints about this latest episode is the sense that Favre — of all people — has been less than honest with himself and legions who believed in him. Worse still, there’s something disingenuous, even sneaky, about the way this story has played out.

He changed his mind? He’s allowed, I guess. He’s human. But after a goodbye like the one issued in March, if he has something to say, he should say it.

Instead, he takes a pass while friends and family fuel the rumors he has long complained about.

In April, the Los Angeles Times reported that his agent was trying to gauge teams’ interest. “Absolutely false,” said the agent.

Then, last week, came reports saying that Favre had an “itch” to return.

“It’s all rumor,” said the retired quarterback.

Rumor, really? Subsequent statements by his mother, his brother and Packers cornerback Al Harris told you otherwise.

Then there were stories of Favre texting Green Bay general manager Ted Thompson. More rumors, of course.

Now, Favre has asked for a release from the team.

“There’s only one way for me to play the game, and that’s 100 percent,” he said, referring to the rigors of film study and practice. “… if I cannot do those things 100 percent, then I can’t play.”

He didn’t want to do it back in March, but now he does? Why should the Packers, or any other team, believe him? Because he said so?"

Ouch. We’ll have more after the interview tonight.

[SMACKTALKIE]

http://www.rotoworld.com

Brett Favre told FOXNews' Greta Van Susteren in Monday's interview that the Packers asked him for a list of team's he's willing to be traded to.

Favre also said wants to be on a contender. Presumably, the Packers would rather not deal Favre inside the conference and will certainly not let him go to an intradivision rival. The Dolphins would seem Green Bay's ideal option, but they went 1-15 last year. We're speculating, but GM Ted Thompson may have to suck it up and send Favre to Tampa. The Bucs host the Pack in Week 4.

[SMACKTALKIE]

Sorry......I just saw this somewhere else. Just hard to keep up with all the threads.

[vince]

http://packergeeks.wordpress.com/200...of-dishonesty/

Favre Accuses Packers of Dishonesty
Is Brett Favre serious? According to this quote from his Fox News Channel appearance tonight, Favre accuses the Green Bay Packers of making stuff up about his situation.

"Them moving on does not bother me. It doesn’t. I totally understand that. By me retiring March 3rd I knew that could possibly happen. All I was saying is you know I’m thinking about playing again. The ‘itch’ has been used. That is the word that has been used if you want to say itch, or the fire is coming back, or whatever. If I’m going to play it’s going to be 100% commitment…. And so if you move on, you tell me one thing, don’t come back and tell the public,… just say it. ‘You know, we’ve moved on and we’ll work with Brett on whatever it is.’ Don’t make up a lot of stuff or give half of the truth."

So what, exactly, did they make up? I hope he’ll give details tonight. But I must say he does not come to the claim with a ton of credibility. Nearly a dozen times since this whole began Favre has said things that are demonstrably false or, at the very least, contradicted by sources that don’t have the credibility problems he is creating for himself. I look at some here. Aaron from Cheesehead.tv expands on the subject here. And Foxsports.com’s Mark Kriegel discusses Favre’s credibility here. An excerpt:

"Rather, what so disappoints about this latest episode is the sense that Favre — of all people — has been less than honest with himself and legions who believed in him. Worse still, there’s something disingenuous, even sneaky, about the way this story has played out.

He changed his mind? He’s allowed, I guess. He’s human. But after a goodbye like the one issued in March, if he has something to say, he should say it.

Instead, he takes a pass while friends and family fuel the rumors he has long complained about.

In April, the Los Angeles Times reported that his agent was trying to gauge teams’ interest. “Absolutely false,” said the agent.

Then, last week, came reports saying that Favre had an “itch” to return.

“It’s all rumor,” said the retired quarterback.

Rumor, really? Subsequent statements by his mother, his brother and Packers cornerback Al Harris told you otherwise.

Then there were stories of Favre texting Green Bay general manager Ted Thompson. More rumors, of course.

Now, Favre has asked for a release from the team.

“There’s only one way for me to play the game, and that’s 100 percent,” he said, referring to the rigors of film study and practice. “… if I cannot do those things 100 percent, then I can’t play.”

He didn’t want to do it back in March, but now he does? Why should the Packers, or any other team, believe him? Because he said so?"

Ouch. We’ll have more after the interview tonight.

That's a great blog entry right there. We'll see if Brett comes with details to support his accusations tonight.

[Harlan Huckleby]

sounds like this interview is gonna be a doozy!

[The Shadow]

I am very embarrassed for Brett Favre.

[RashanGary]

Favre is really scorned. It's kind of sad, like watching a young child throw a tantrum but it is all part of the learning process. When you've never been told no it can be a pretty big shock when it happens. It's a little sad and pathetic. He needed this though. He just lost his ground and MM/TT were having no part of it.

[RashanGary]

I am very embarrassed for Brett Favre.

Haha, if you look at my post below I called it sad and pathetic. I (and you) always saw this in Brett but it's sad to see his fans have to see it up close and personal.

[gbgary]

well...he finally speaks. since he wants to play and the fans clearly want him back then, to me, that settles it. he's still good and if he wants to win, which he always has, then this team is the only option for him. i'm sorry if Rodgers gets pissed/hurt or whatever but we've had good back-ups before and traded them so if he wants to go then so be it. they'd probably get a higher draft pick for him anyway. TT will just have to get over it. they love BB and if he pans out TT will still look like a genius. so get an experienced back up and let's move on.....again.

[Harlan Huckleby]

well...he finally speaks. since he wants to play and the fans clearly want him back then, to me, that settles it.

you accept Favre's terms that he be guaranteed a starting job!?

ya know, it's up to the Coach & GM. They deserve the right to make the call.

[gbgary]

well...he finally speaks. since he wants to play and the fans clearly want him back then, to me, that settles it.

you accept Favre's terms that he be guaranteed a starting job!?

ya know, it's up to the Coach & GM. They deserve the right to make the call.

i hear ya. but who doesn't think Brett is better than Rodgers? the only thing AR has over Brett is legs. it'll be a no-brainer for MM and TT.

[RashanGary]

well...he finally speaks. since he wants to play and the fans clearly want him back then, to me, that settles it. he's still good and if he wants to win, which he always has, then this team is the only option for him. i'm sorry if Rodgers gets pissed/hurt or whatever but we've had good back-ups before and traded them so if he wants to go then so be it. they'd probably get a higher draft pick for him anyway. TT will just have to get over it. they love BB and if he pans out TT will still look like a genius. so get an experienced back up and let's move on.....again.

Are you paying attention?

[Harlan Huckleby]

i hear ya. but who doesn't think Brett is better than Rodgers? the only thing AR has over Brett is legs. it'll be a no-brainer for MM and TT.

evidently it is very much a brainer. Favre has been completely flakey the last several months. He's 39. TT has to think about the future.