Favre Trade Done?

[Rastak]

Favre said in the interview last night that the Packers asked him for a list of teams he would play for. Maybe Brett is off doing some research, and I'm sure the Packers would be thrilled to hear that he is.

I don't recall him saying anything of the sort. In fact, the word trade was hardly discussed and he said it was a "way off possibility".

Fox released some of the second part of the interview transcripts. It seems he'll be saying that tonight in part two.

[GBRulz]

Favre said in the interview last night that the Packers asked him for a list of teams he would play for. Maybe Brett is off doing some research, and I'm sure the Packers would be thrilled to hear that he is.

I don't recall him saying anything of the sort. In fact, the word trade was hardly discussed and he said it was a "way off possibility".

Fox released some of the second part of the interview transcripts. It seems he'll be saying that tonight in part two.

Oh ok, thanks Ras. Because I knew damn well he didn't say that in last nights interview!!

[Harlan Huckleby]

Favre said in the interview last night that the Packers asked him for a list of teams he would play for. Maybe Brett is off doing some research, and I'm sure the Packers would be thrilled to hear that he is.

I don't recall him saying anything of the sort. In fact, the word trade was hardly discussed and he said it was a "way off possibility".

It makes you wonder what Favre is thinking. Is he against a trade out of spite, because the team will benefit?

Maybe he really thinks he can rally public opinion behind him to the point where the Packers will grant him an unconditional release. I can't hardly believe that Favre was increasing his chances of returning to the Packers with that interview.

Very strange.

[Pacopete4]

I dont think its strange.. He wants his side of the story out there and he's sick of TT/MM thinking they can do whatever they want to him... thats the bottom line in why he is saying all this now and I'm sure he is still holding back a bit

[GBRulz]

It makes you wonder what Favre is thinking. Is he against a trade out of spite, because the team will benefit?

Maybe he really thinks he can rally public opinion behind him to the point where the Packers will grant him an unconditional release. I can't hardly believe that Favre was increasing his chances of returning to the Packers with that interview.

Very strange.

I think he realizes that if he comes back, it will just be an ugly situation all around in the locker room, which is what he wants to avoid. I think he knows that returning to GB isn't going to happen.

But yeah, I hope he doesn't think the Packers owe it to him or that this interview will help grant an outright release.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I dont think its strange.. He wants his side of the story out there and he's sick of TT/MM thinking they can do whatever they want to him... thats the bottom line in why he is saying all this now and I'm sure he is still holding back a bit

yes, but what does he ultimately want. Why would he oppose a trade?

[DonHutson]

From espn.com's NFC North blog:

Buried in Monday's news story on Brett Favre's interview with Fox News was this important nugget: According to interviewer Greta Van Susteren, the Packers asked Favre to submit a list of teams to whom he would accept a trade.

I don't remember if I heard in the interview or if I read in this or other articles. But anyway, there it is.

[Pacopete4]

I dont think he opposes a trade if its to the team he wants to play for... I think he feels that all the service he has given the packers that IF they are not going to start him then let him find his home and continue his career... that just seems to be his thinking

[mngolf19]

I dont think its strange.. He wants his side of the story out there and he's sick of TT/MM thinking they can do whatever they want to him... thats the bottom line in why he is saying all this now and I'm sure he is still holding back a bit

And I agree with your earlier quote. It is not right to blackball Favre either. He obviously has the skills left to play at a high level and to force him to the bench after all he has done for the Pack would be wrong. If you don't want to play him, then let him go one way or another.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I dont think he opposes a trade if its to the team he wants to play for... I think he feels that all the service he has given the packers that IF they are not going to start him then let him find his home and continue his career... that just seems to be his thinking

ok, this sound plausible. but the two teams most interested in him are likely to be the Vikings and Bears. Surely he can't expect the packers to pave his way to those teams.

[DonHutson]

Ya, I'm sure the Packers are thrilled that Tampa is one of his destinations... a team that could beat us come sept. 28th

As opposed to one that plays in our division? As opposed to causing problems in the Packer locker room? Tampa is not ideal, but it's a good compromise for both parties.

What the Packers should be thrilled about (assuming the rumor that started this is remotely true) is that Favre is talking to teams and being proactive about leaving instead of dragging things out even more.

[Pacopete4]

the Packers shouldn't be happy unless he is our QB because he will stick this to us and one of the best things about Packer football was Brett Favre and all of that is being ruined because TT feels the need that the Packers need to move on from the best thing that most of us ever had... to me, thats heartbreaking

[DonHutson]

I dont think he opposes a trade if its to the team he wants to play for... I think he feels that all the service he has given the packers that IF they are not going to start him then let him find his home and continue his career... that just seems to be his thinking

ok, this sound plausible. but the two teams most interested in him are likely to be the Vikings and Bears. Surely he can't expect the packers to pave his way to those teams.

It's the Blame Game again. If the Packers release Favre outright then it was their choice to do so, and therefore it's their fault that he's gone. If Favre agrees to a trade then he's part of the decision to leave Green Bay, and therefore the fault is shared.

But if Brett wants to play sooner than later, he needs to bite the bullet and accept a trade.

[GBRulz]

I am not a trade expert, but what is the possibility of Tampa doing the trade with GB... Then Tampa starts talking with MN or Chicago about an additional trade where Favre ultimately ends up with one of those teams.

Is that something that could happen?

[Pacopete4]

I dont think he opposes a trade if its to the team he wants to play for... I think he feels that all the service he has given the packers that IF they are not going to start him then let him find his home and continue his career... that just seems to be his thinking

ok, this sound plausible. but the two teams most interested in him are likely to be the Vikings and Bears. Surely he can't expect the packers to pave his way to those teams.

Nope, I dont... but I do think is plausible to sit down, realize he is our QB and let him do the job this year. If he plays bad, then you have a reason to demote him.. but right now its insane to think he's going to come be a back up to a never was