LOYALTY AND RESPECT

[Harlan Huckleby]

Favre stated that Thompson asked him for a list of teams he would like to play for. Clearly Thompson is open to a trade.

Just because you ask for a list does not mean that you are open to a trade. Asking for a list is a great way to make it look like you are the good guy in the media, when in reality you have no desire whatsoever to consider a trade.

Why in God's name would TT not be willing to trade Favre to the AFC?

This theory makes no sense.

[The Leaper]

Why in God's name would TT not be willing to trade Favre to the AFC?

This theory makes no sense.

I'm saying Thompson has no real desire to trade Favre. Saying "provide me a list" is a PR way to be the good guy. It doesn't mean Thompson is actually doing anything concrete to move Favre at present.

[Harlan Huckleby]

ok, I agree.

There has to be a reason why the NFL appears to have so little interest in picking-up Favre.

edit: whups, you apparently edited your post. I don't agree, you're back to saying TT has some aversion to trading Favre. Well, I see no logic there.

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http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080715/PKR07/807150546/1058/PKR01

Mike V hit the nail on the head. Complete lack of respect for somebody like Favre and for all he has done. He has earned the right to take his time.

[Chevelle2]

If you guys wanna go suck Favre nuts go to the officialfavreforum. they are freaking out over there. Its hilarious to toy with them

[GBRulz]

That's a stretch. Even Favre has said they are considering trading him.

The Packers seem to be sincerely empathetic for what is happening with Brett right now.

OH, you mean when they said, we don't want you, but nobody else can have you either?

Actually, he said it's a "way out there possibility". At least in his interview last night.

I just want this to end. tell him to file his damn papers and come back to compete in TC. I think that is the fairest way to go about it. On the other hand, you have to worry about alienating in the locker room if you do that. On that note, trading him would be the best option and they should get that done as early as possible.

There just isn't a happy ending, any way you look at it.

[The Leaper]

edit: whups, you apparently edited your post. I don't agree, you're back to saying TT has some aversion to trading Favre. Well, I see no logic there.

He has an aversion to trading Favre for nothing.

The AFC generally has no interest for Favre. You'd be lucky to get a 6th round pick out of someone. Why trade Favre for a 6th round pick? Thompson would look like a fool.

Thompson also has an aversion to trading Favre within the NFC, because Favre could hurt the Packers (and Thompson) far more in conference.

If it comes down to it, I'm sure Thompson would trade Favre if he had to. I'm guessing it would be a last resort. He's hoping Favre stays at home, doesn't apply for reinstatement and remains retired.

That is why the "give me a list" deal is completely hollow to me. Thompson KNOWS where he will and won't trade Favre, so why not give Favre a list of places Thompson would be willing to send him...rather than have Favre make up a list and say "No, no, no, no, no, no".

[Harlan Huckleby]

http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080715/PKR07/807150546/1058/PKR01

Mike V hit the nail on the head. Complete lack of respect for somebody like Favre and for all he has done. He has earned the right to take his time.

Vandermause suggested nothing of the sort, you pulled this out of your butt.

He expressed empathy for Favre, who was understandably hurt when the team said they'd moved-on in July. But Vandermause didn't suggest the Packers did anything wrong, or disrespected Favre.

[GBRulz]

If you guys wanna go suck Favre nuts go to the officialfavreforum. they are freaking out over there. Its hilarious to toy with them

Are you referring to officialbrettfavre.com/forum?? Yeah, I can only imagine what it going on over there. However, I noticed this a couple of weeks ago..... We are not accepting any new members at this time.

and since I was banned over there for calling the pilot arrogant, I haven't read for a while now.

[The Leaper]

Mike V hit the nail on the head. Complete lack of respect for somebody like Favre and for all he has done. He has earned the right to take his time.

I agree. The Packers (including Thompson and McCarthy) have some culpability in this. There is plenty of blame to go around...and I don't think anyone can wash their hands of this and claim they've done everything they can to make it work.

[Harlan Huckleby]

That is why the "give me a list" deal is completely hollow to me. Thompson KNOWS where he will and won't trade Favre, so why not give Favre a list of places Thompson would be willing to send him...rather than have Favre make up a list and say "No, no, no, no, no, no".

OK, maybe you have a point there. But I have a hunch FAvre & Thompson are not on exactly chatty terms. TT was just trying to get the info with as little friction as possible. If he give BF a list, maybe BF throws a tantrum.

[sharpe1027]

Thompson KNOWS where he will and won't trade Favre, so why not give Favre a list of places Thompson would be willing to send him...rather than have Favre make up a list and say "No, no, no, no, no, no".

Standard negotiation procedure, make the other guy go first. Someone has to go first.

[Pacopete4]

Thompson KNOWS where he will and won't trade Favre, so why not give Favre a list of places Thompson would be willing to send him...rather than have Favre make up a list and say "No, no, no, no, no, no".

Standard negotiation procedure, make the other guy go first. Someone has to go first.

This is part of the problem... fing sit down, BOTH OF THEM, and work this out... dont wait for the other ones move, thats how this mess started in the first place

[Bretsky]

edit: whups, you apparently edited your post. I don't agree, you're back to saying TT has some aversion to trading Favre. Well, I see no logic there.

He has an aversion to trading Favre for nothing.

The AFC generally has no interest for Favre. You'd be lucky to get a 6th round pick out of someone. Why trade Favre for a 6th round pick? Thompson would look like a fool.

Thompson also has an aversion to trading Favre within the NFC, because Favre could hurt the Packers (and Thompson) far more in conference.

If it comes down to it, I'm sure Thompson would trade Favre if he had to. I'm guessing it would be a last resort. He's hoping Favre stays at home, doesn't apply for reinstatement and remains retired.

That is why the "give me a list" deal is completely hollow to me. Thompson KNOWS where he will and won't trade Favre, so why not give Favre a list of places Thompson would be willing to send him...rather than have Favre make up a list and say "No, no, no, no, no, no".

[Bretsky]

But when you see the sincerity in his eyes and hear it again in his voice, it's hard to get angry for the offseason of indecision he has created. Instead, you feel sorry for Favre, who loves to play football but feels like a man without a team