WHAT IF DA VIKES OFFER A FIRST ROUND DRAFT PICK FOR FAVRE ?

[Fritz]

Contrary to some who find themselves humorous even though no one else does, Thompson is not an idiot and understands football and Favre's legacy. He's not doing this because he doesn't like Brett.

How the hell do you know how TT feels???

I say the writing is on the wall and has been for some time. Favre is handling this shitty but I believe he is genuinely pissed off and I get the feeling it's not all in his head. Thompson doesnt give a fuck about his legacy or he would have begrudgingly taken him back. The smear campaign has been working both ways. Favre just sucks at it. Thompson is very slick and is not going to lose a PR mess to some rambling country hick.

Like I said, if TT thinks the Packers are better with Rodgers he should trade Favre wherever the offer is best. His avoiding the NFC North comes off as coddling and protective of his own legacy if you ask me.

Because he's essentially upper management and he's actually good at it. No one runs a business like that successfully. I think he's doing what he thinks is good for his company. He took his entire fucking locker and sent it to Favre. He made sure that his jersey retirement was going to be in front of a national audience against a big time rival. The guy is all business and that definitely rubs some people the wrong way.

Had Favre not jerked them around in March with the "I'm coming back.....just kidding" we wouldn't even be having this conversation. Brett would be the starting QB of the Packers and its about time that the guy gets some fire for his selfish off-season BS. If you're unsure about retirement you dont retire with the idea that you could come back whenever you want. You say you're coming back and then later on say you're retiring.

Mad, one of the charges against Thompson is that he's not slick - people get pissed that he doesn't seem to give (Packer) rat's ass what fans think, that he's so robotic, and so on and so forth. I've yet to hear anyone call TT a slick PR dude.

[Bossman641]

Contrary to some who find themselves humorous even though no one else does, Thompson is not an idiot and understands football and Favre's legacy. He's not doing this because he doesn't like Brett.

How the hell do you know how TT feels???

I say the writing is on the wall and has been for some time. Favre is handling this shitty but I believe he is genuinely pissed off and I get the feeling it's not all in his head. Thompson doesnt give a fuck about his legacy or he would have begrudgingly taken him back. The smear campaign has been working both ways. Favre just sucks at it. Thompson is very slick and is not going to lose a PR mess to some rambling country hick.

Like I said, if TT thinks the Packers are better with Rodgers he should trade Favre wherever the offer is best. His avoiding the NFC North comes off as coddling and protective of his own legacy if you ask me.

Because he's essentially upper management and he's actually good at it. No one runs a business like that successfully. I think he's doing what he thinks is good for his company. He took his entire fucking locker and sent it to Favre. He made sure that his jersey retirement was going to be in front of a national audience against a big time rival. The guy is all business and that definitely rubs some people the wrong way.

Had Favre not jerked them around in March with the "I'm coming back.....just kidding" we wouldn't even be having this conversation. Brett would be the starting QB of the Packers and its about time that the guy gets some fire for his selfish off-season BS. If you're unsure about retirement you dont retire with the idea that you could come back whenever you want. You say you're coming back and then later on say you're retiring.

Agreed

Why does "avoiding the NFC North comes off as coddling and protective?" It is called doing what is smart. Vikings have a horrible QB, Favre would instantly upgrade their QB situation and make them one of the favorites in the NFC. Why would you want to do this?

I don't care how much you hate TT or bad you feel we need Favre, why would you want to help your biggest rival? It makes no sense.

[GBRulz]

, why would you want to help your biggest rival? It makes no sense.

Exactly...plus, it's a sagging economy, it's important for fans to still be able to obtain $3 tickets

[texaspackerbacker]

I would not want to trade Favre to Minnesota, even for a first.

I would accept the following trade: 2009 first, 2010 first, 2009 second, 2009 sixth, 2010 second, 2011 second, 2011 third, and 2012 first, and five players.

Throw in Favre, third round picks in 2009 and 2010, a fifth in 2009, and a tenth round pick in 2010 and I would make that trade.

I think somebody went back and looked up the Herschel Walker deal.

[texaspackerbacker]

Of course, the only vote that really counts here is Thompson's, and I bet he votes no.

I voted yes. A first round pick is a lot to pass up. I'd hate to see Favre play in Minnesota just for the stink of it, but I honestly think he would have a rotten year--without the talent--mainly receivers--the Packers had surrounding him, and the Vikings would end up really regretting the trade.

[Pugger]

As much as I am sick of Brett and his antics of trying to stick it to TT I say no. Besides, the guy is still retired so until he files those damn reinstatemen papers he can sit on his tractor in MS. If Mr. Undecided does file those papers TT should trade his fanny to the Jets or Miami! I think this possiblity may the reason Favre is still retired!

[The Leaper]

I'd take a first round pick. It would mean that we got the services of Brett Favre for absolutely free for 16 years...we traded a first to get him, and would receive a first in return for him.

It won't happen though. The best we will get for him is a 2nd IMO.

[Zool]

Well free + $100mil

[Guiness]

[snip]so let's make it a big fucking mess.

Everybody wants to see a train wreck

My thoughts on this are 'NO' for two reasons.

The first reason is the same as a lot of the other no voters...I don't want to see him twice this year, and maybe twice again next (probably, the Vikes wouldn't take him w/o a 2yr commitment). Making that trade endangers our shot at winning the division, and you don't do that. So ditto for trading to any NFC North team, including the Lions.

The second is that I don't want a 1st round pick until the whole rookie salary cap is cleared up!!!! I think they do more to sink a team then help them. I count us lucky that Hawk isn't a bust and hurting our cap the way a high first rounder can. Anyways, I'd rather have a 2nd, 3rd and 4th than a first.

[woodbuck27]

I've already stated my thoughts several times. I'm cool if Favre wants to retire. I'm cool if Favre wants to come back to the Packers. I'm cool if Favre gets traded. The only thing I wouldn't be cool with is him getting trade to Minnesota or Chicago. Period. Doesn't matter the compensation.

The way he's been used in Green Bay ...the damn manipulation that almost half of the people that love? the Packers are so duped by that they would refuse a first rounder for a fourth rounder. Just to restrict Favre ... the TT suck crowd here and throughout Packer land that WILL change dwindle fast.

I want Favre in a Viking Uniform and doing his best and whatever that means to 'the Packers' and to TT. He took the dirty job he pays the price.

TT shouldn't have it all his way. Any of you that agree with TT's ways are as guilty as he is of the direction our team will go in.

It won't be up!!! Not the way TT handled this one. All my sensable and YES! dedicated sympathy rests with a Packer Legend not some 'bean counter'.

[prsnfoto]

Meanwhile, Childress was greeted by a group of reporters as he stepped out of his car. Asked about the Favre controversy, Childress said: “I’m not sure what controvery you’re talking about.” He later added that people should not “believe everything you read,” and that the situation is “an NFL matter.”

Could it be the glorious TT lied about the cell phone records? As much as I would like to see Brett go somewhere else and have success I would say no to the poll question who knows they might be the only 2 games we can win next year.

[boiga]

I want Favre in a Viking Uniform and doing his best and whatever that means to 'the Packers' and to TT.

If he does, woodbuck, I'm sure Rastak could recommend a few good vikings boards for you.

After all, considering how strongly your feelings are against the Packers, you might as well follow Favre and start wearing purple. What's the point of sticking around being constantly furious at an institution you no longer support?

[woodbuck27]

Contrary to some who find themselves humorous even though no one else does, Thompson is not an idiot and understands football and Favre's legacy. He's not doing this because he doesn't like Brett.

How the hell do you know how TT feels???

I say the writing is on the wall and has been for some time. Favre is handling this shitty but I believe he is genuinely pissed off and I get the feeling it's not all in his head. Thompson doesnt give a fuck about his legacy or he would have begrudgingly taken him back. The smear campaign has been working both ways. Favre just sucks at it. Thompson is very slick and is not going to lose a PR mess to some rambling country hick.

Like I said, if TT thinks the Packers are better with Rodgers he should trade Favre wherever the offer is best. His avoiding the NFC North comes off as coddling and protective of his own legacy if you ask me.

BANG ON Mad!

[prsnfoto]

Well free + $100mil

He made the club 10 times that and probably will go down as one of the most profitable investments in sports history, not to mention what he has made the league in revenue, he is football's Jordan thats why the commish is pushing for this to be resolved $$$$$$$$$$$$.

[Zool]

Well free + $100mil

He made the club 10 times that and probably will go down as one of the most profitable investments in sports history, not to mention what he has made the league in revenue, he is football's Jordan thats why the commish is pushing for this to be resolved $$$$$$$$$$$$.

He's not hurting.