According to Chris Havel of GB Press Gazette

[Chevelle2]

FAVRE TO TAMPA OR WONT PLAY AT ALL

[RashanGary]

When did he say this? I listened to some of his radio show. He talked about Tampa but I never heard him say Tampa or not at all.

[Chevelle2]

When did he say this? I listened to some of his radio show. He talked about Tampa but I never heard him say Tampa or not at all.

After the break. During the break, he checked with his sources.

[RashanGary]

Interesting. There are three partys involved.

1. The Packers (I feel confident that they want to trade Brett outside of the division) CHECK
2. Buccaneers (there is a lot of speculation and teams shoot things like this down immediately if they are not true) CHECK *Their non action speaks louder than words here*
3. Brett Favre (if Havel says he wants to go to Tampa then I believe it. He knew Brett wanted to come back for months before it came out) CHECK *if you're telling the truth*


Assuming you are telling the truth, it should be done by the beginning of next week as Brett and the Bucs will want to get him into a camp and the Packers will want this whole thing over with and behind them. There is a lot of motivation here. It could work out well for everyone.

[Chevelle2]

Interesting. There are three partys involved.

1. The Packers (I feel confident that they want to trade Brett outside of the division) CHECK
2. Buccaneers (there is a lot of speculation and teams shoot things like this down immediately if they are not true) CHECK *Their non action speaks louder than words here*
3. Brett Favre (if Havel says he wants to go to Tampa then I believe it. He knew Brett wanted to come back for months before it came out) CHECK *if you're telling the truth*


Assuming you are telling the truth, it should be done by the beginning of next week as Brett and the Bucs will want to get him into a camp and the Packers will want this whole thing over with and behind them.

Yep....I'll take crap if I misheard, but Im pretty sure I didnt....FWIW Bucs camp starts next Friday.

[cheesner]

Unless a deal is in place already, this news isn't exactly going to drive up the price for Tampa.

[RashanGary]

Yikes, that is a late start to TC. That sort of stinks for us because we might have to deal with another full week of drama.

[Charles Woodson]

Yikes, that is a late start to TC. That sort of stinks for us because we might have to deal with another full week of drama.

aww poor baybay

[RashanGary]

Unless a deal is in place already, this news isn't exactly going to drive up the price for Tampa.

No, but Rodger Goodell did get involved and if he is going to encourage the Packers to act with some haste, I would expect that he encourages suiters to respond in a way that is fair to both sides. I think the NFL realizes this thing is ugly and they just want a quick, fair resolution that is fair for everyone and gets Brett into a team in time to make some money for the NFL. Ulitmately it's a money thing, but I would expect it to be fair as well. Maybe I'm naive but I have confidence in leadership here. I expect a 2nd round pick or something equal.

[Charles Woodson]

Unless a deal is in place already, this news isn't exactly going to drive up the price for Tampa.

No, but Rodger Goodell did get involved and if he is going to encourage the Packers to act with some haste, I would expect that he encourages suiters to respond in a way that is fair to both sides. I think the NFL realizes this thing is ugly and they just want a quick, fair resolution that is fair for everyone and gets Brett into a team in time to make some money for the NFL. Ulitmately it's a money thing, but I would expect it to be fair as well. Maybe I'm naive but I have confidence in leadership here.

He can encourage Tampa all he wants, but they are the ones with the upper hand. Goodell and the packers want this shit resolved, and i bet Tampa doesnt want to give the asking price. There TC doesnt start for another week so they also have time

[Harlan Huckleby]

I don't think the Packers are under that much pressure to act. Goodell can enourage, but not force a deal.

I heard a theory on ESPN that Favre is still angling to get released.

[RashanGary]

In that case, if they odn't want to give anything up then the Packers should just sit on Brett and make him wait till the season starts to get his release. He's not the sharpest rock in the quarry so I’m sure both sides have motivation to get something done in a timeframe that allows Brett to learn a new offense.

[Charles Woodson]

In that case, if they odn't want to give anything up then the Packers should just sit on Brett and make him wait till the season starts to get his release. He's not the sharpest rock in the quarry so I’m sure both sides have motivation to get something done in a timeframe that allows Brett to learn a new offense.

If the pack do that, hes as good as gone to the vikings

[CaliforniaCheez]

Chris Havell hasn't been with the Gazette for awhile.

[RashanGary]

I'd let him go at the start fo the season. If he can go in there at the start of the season and grind 120% all year long just to get caught up then he deserves whatever success comes his way. More than likely, I htink he'd choke it away iwth a mistake if he made it to the playoffs anyway. Whatever offense he's running, he's going to be behind and in order for him to play as great as last year he had to be 2 steps ahead. I also don't see AP staying healthy. I don't want him there, but if it's between having him on our team or their team I'd rather he be on their team. I'd just make sure it's his very last option and it would only happen in a timeframe that is hard on him.