FROM ANOTHER FORUM DEAL DONE

[Chevelle2]

I just got text message from a friend in GB. Favre is going to Tampa, but I haven't heard yet what we are getting for him.

When asked who his source was:

He is on the board of directors. Can't say anymore because I don't have anymore information.

He is a reliable poster, doesnt spew BS.

[Harlan Huckleby]

That Tampa Bay jersey discussed in another thread is going to be a valuable collector's item, particular with the "Dream on Tampa Bay" signature.

[Charles Woodson]

Crap, who was the punter who went to TB because he thought GB was too cold?

[RashanGary]

The thing is, you're not a trusted poster here You might be right, but damn, it's too good to be true so I don't want to get my hopes up.

What is the forum?

[BallHawk]

Crap, who was the punter who went to TB because he thought GB was too cold?

Josh Bidwell.

[Chevelle2]

The thing is, you're not a trusted poster here You might be right, but damn, it's too good to be true so I don't want to get my hopes up.

What is the forum?

http://packerforum.com/index.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=15966

Dont bust my chops if its wrong ok? I said in the title "form another forum"

[motife]

Favre: Not Interested in Talking About Jets, Bucs
July 25, 2008 by sfhayes
Stranger and stranger. Chris Mortensen reported that Ted Thompson and Brett Favre spoke yesterday and that Favre told Thompson he planned to report to camp. Thompson told Favre that both the Bucaneers and Jets were interested in trading for him and, according to Mortensen, Favre was “not interested” in talking about those trades.

If Favre refuses to be traded to a playoff contender like Tampa Bay, he will confirm the growing suspicions many of us have that he orchestrated this entire thing so that he could play for the Vikings.

[motife]

BTW, this article is an hour old and already has 991 comments.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/8361098/Jets,-Bucs-show-interest-as-Favre-preps-for-camp

Jets, Bucs show interest as Favre preps for campUpdated: July 25, 2008, 3:54 PM EST

The drama-drenched Packers quarterback had a conversation with team general manager Ted Thompson in which he was informed that both the New York Jets and Tampa Bay Buccaneers were interested in a possible trade, FOXSports.com's Jay Glazer reports.

Meanwhile, Favre has told the Packers he plans to report to training camp this weekend, a move perhaps designed to force the team to quickly work out a trade for the three-time MVP.

But before he can play anywhere, Favre must first ask to be returned to active duty in the league. As of Friday afternoon there was no sign he had petitioned the league for reinstatement.

A person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press that the letter, which must be filed with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, had not been received as of late Friday afternoon despite an earlier NFL Network report that the petition was imminent. The person requested anonymity because league and team officials were withholding comment until Favre actually filed his letter.

The step is considered a formality, but an important one: Favre can't return until Goodell receives and approves the request.

Favre's presence in camp could cause a major distraction for the Packers, providing the team additional motivation to work out a trade.

The team committed to moving on with Aaron Rodgers after Favre retired in early March, led them to believe he was coming back in late March, then decided to stay retired — until he apparently changed his mind once again in recent weeks. All indications are that Favre will enter camp as Rodgers' backup.

Packers players are scheduled to move into their dorm rooms on Saturday, and their first team meeting is scheduled for Sunday morning. Their first practice is Monday morning.

Team officials did not immediately return telephone calls from AP. Packers coach Mike McCarthy is scheduled to address the media on Saturday.

Speculation has featured the Buccaneers and Jets for weeks. Jets coach Eric Mangini brushed off — but did not deny — the idea the team had been given permission to talk to Favre.

"With all discussions, those things are internal and that really hasn't changed," Mangini said, adding that he and Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum talk every night about "a lot of different things" but always keep them internal.

Mangini reiterated that he was happy with the team's quarterbacks.

"I feel the same way as I felt yesterday and nothing's changed," Mangini said. "With any conversations me and Mike have, Mike likes to talk about a lot of different scenarios and he enjoys a good chart, he enjoys a good graph and he enjoys a lot of scenarios. That's what he does, and that's what he's supposed to do. So, just normal discussions that we always have."

But when asked if the Jets were looking into adding any veteran quarterbacks, Mangini conceded that it would be "normal operating procedure" for the team to look into "different scenarios."

"As I said, I'm happy with the quarterbacks we have and we look at a lot of different scenarios every night," Mangini said. "And trust me when I tell you that we look into a lot of different scenarios every night. It's just normal operating procedure for us."

And that's just about the only thing normal in the ongoing Favre saga.

In an interview with Fox News last week, Favre said it was "tempting" to show up to Packers camp to call the Packers' "bluff."

But, Favre added: "I don't want to go back there just to stick it to them."

Packers president and CEO Mark Murphy reiterated Thursday that if Favre were to return to the Packers, it would be in "a different role" — presumably not as the starter.

!"We said we would welcome him back, and he'll have a different role," Murphy said, speaking with reporters after Thursday's Packers shareholders meeting. "But what's going to happen if that occurs, we'll have to look and see the situation at the time. That's a little bit of a technicality. But I guess there's two questions. We have said we would welcome him back. But whether he will come back is another question. And a lot of it goes back to, we want to work with Brett, and be fair to him and help give him what he wants."

Packers officials have not publicly discussed the possibility of trading Favre, but Murphy might have hinted at such a move when he conjured the image of Joe Montana in a Kansas City Chiefs uniform.

"We want to have positive feelings about Brett and the Packers, and we want him to continue to be a part of the Packer family," Murphy said. "I think the way this is handled will be important in terms of how that plays out in the future. But I'm also cognizant of some of the things that have happened in the past with Joe Montana ending his career with the Chiefs. Now you look back on it, most people might not remember that he played with the Chiefs."

Favre hadn't filed for reinstatement as of Thursday.

"He has to file it," Murphy said. "It's not like there's any question it will be granted, but it's a step that has to be taken."


Once Favre's request to be reinstated is approved by the commissioner, the Packers must place him on their active roster or release him. Thompson has said the team has no plans to release Favre.

The Packers have filed tampering charges against the Minnesota Vikings, suspecting that interest from their division rival was the main reason Favre suddenly changed his mind on retirement.

Favre's rights belong to the Packers until his contract expires after the 2010 season.

Favre ripped Thompson during the interview for being untruthful with him on a series of personnel moves in recent years. But Murphy said Thursday he didn't think a potential return by Favre would cause tension within the team.

"I don't think so," Murphy said. "We have such respect for Brett and what he's meant to this organization, there will be no tension. But that's a call that Ted and Mike have to make."

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

[sheepshead]

ESPN just said TT's looking for a 1st rounder.

[pbmax]

Does Goodell work weekends?

[Harlan Huckleby]

This is getting fun!

I hope Favre does show up to camp.

If he makes trouble, complains about his role, you kick him out. They have to pay him, but that's all.

If he has a decent attitude, what the hell, go with it, maybe he can be a Packer in 2008. Let him compete for a job if he's willing to be a backup in the event that he loses the competition.

[boiga]

Does Goodell work weekends?

According to JSO, the papers weren't filed today, so Goodell better.

He's pushing this, so he can stay up late waiting on Brett to make a decision this time.