Favre: I'm not reporting to camp yet

[AtlPackFan]

My apologies if someone already posted.

http://blogs.jsonline.com/packers/archive/2008/07/27/favre-i-m-not-reporting-to-camp-yet.aspx

By Greg A. Bedard
Sunday, Jul 27 2008, 06:33 AM

[vince]

Another public manipulation ploy while he rejects the trade partners that are willing to play ball. It's also very difficult to believe that last part isn't another flat-out lie. Brett and Childress talking about going fishing were they?

[cpk1994]

Another public manipulation ploy while he rejects the trade partners that are willing to play ball. It's also very difficult to believe that last part isn't another flat-out lie. Brett and Childress talking about going fishing were they?

Brett just put the final nail in the Vikings tamperinng coffin. Does Brett even realize how dumb he truly is?

[falco]

Another public manipulation ploy while he rejects the trade partners that are willing to play ball. It's also very difficult to believe that last part isn't another flat-out lie. Brett and Childress talking about going fishing were they?

Brett just put the final nail in the Vikings tamperinng coffin. Does Brett even realize how dumb he truly is?

I agree - even if they weren't trying to entice him, than obviously they were discussing him coming. It doesn't matter if Favre initiated the conversation.

[mmmdk]

[quote="cpk1994"]

Does Brett even realize how dumb he truly is?

No, he doesn't realize!

[Joemailman]

If Favre initiated the phone calls, how can everyone be so sure that the Vikings were tampering? Even if Favre informed them of his desire to play for the Vikings, wouldn't they have to encourage him for it to be tampering? Is it tampering because they didn't hang up on him? Maybe it is. I don't know. People seem to be jumping to a lot of conclusions without much information to go on.

[MJZiggy]

I suppose perhaps it depends on who called whom, and how long they talked. Then again with Favre, a call to 411 can take a half hour..."yes, ma'am, I realize you already gave me the number, but I'm just not sure if I want to play again."

[falco]

If Favre initiated the phone calls, how can everyone be so sure that the Vikings were tampering? Even if Favre informed them of his desire to play for the Vikings, wouldn't they have to encourage him for it to be tampering? Is it tampering because they didn't hang up on him? Maybe it is. I don't know. People seem to be jumping to a lot of conclusions without much information to go on.

joe - i think if they had any discussion with favre in regards to playing with the vikings it is tampering, regardless of who started it or how long it went

[Rastak]

If Favre initiated the phone calls, how can everyone be so sure that the Vikings were tampering? Even if Favre informed them of his desire to play for the Vikings, wouldn't they have to encourage him for it to be tampering? Is it tampering because they didn't hang up on him? Maybe it is. I don't know. People seem to be jumping to a lot of conclusions without much information to go on.

joe - i think if they had any discussion with favre in regards to playing with the vikings it is tampering, regardless of who started it or how long it went

That can't be right. Any player could call any team at any time, say a couple words and get his team a draft pick if that were the case.

If Favre called and the Vikings continued to say, "we can't discuss that" they are innocent. Are they innocent? Seems kinda unlikely to me...

[falco]

If Favre initiated the phone calls, how can everyone be so sure that the Vikings were tampering? Even if Favre informed them of his desire to play for the Vikings, wouldn't they have to encourage him for it to be tampering? Is it tampering because they didn't hang up on him? Maybe it is. I don't know. People seem to be jumping to a lot of conclusions without much information to go on.

joe - i think if they had any discussion with favre in regards to playing with the vikings it is tampering, regardless of who started it or how long it went

That can't be right. Any player could call any team at any time, say a couple words and get his team a draft pick if that were the case.

If Favre called and the Vikings continued to say, "we can't discuss that" they are innocent. Are they innocent? Seems kinda unlikely to me...

rastak, I think you're right - my only point was that the vikings would not have to try to entice him, merely having the discussion instead of saying "we can't talk about that" would be tampering

[boiga]

Actually, we still don't know who called who in this ordeal. If the call history shows an unusual increase in Brett's conversations with Bevell, and later talks with Childress, it will be hard for the Vikes to prove their innocence.

At this point, if Brett can't accept Tampa Bay or the Jets, I'm all for paying him to sit mississippi for a year. Release him to the Vikes next year when he turns 40 and has gained 30 pounds of lard.

This has gone on long enough.

[gbgary]

Actually, we still don't know who called who in this ordeal.

we may not, but they (the Packers) do!

[RashanGary]

Actually, we still don't know who called who in this ordeal. If the call history shows an unusual increase in Brett's conversations with Bevell, and later talks with Childress, it will be hard for the Vikes to prove their innocence.

At this point, if Brett can't accept Tampa Bay or the Jets, I'm all for paying him to sit mississippi for a year. Release him to the Vikes next year when he turns 40 and has gained 30 pounds of lard.

This has gone on long enough.

I would consider this too.

[RashanGary]

Well, it's nice to see he's not showing up. I think Goodell had a part in that. He wants to help and I think he wants to keep the back stabbing at a minimum.


The Packers are willing to work on a trade outside the division and Goodell seems to be pushing for that because Favre would play and the Packers would be able to protect their interests at the same time. It's a win/win. The more stubborn Brett stays, I coudl see Goodell growing tired of his act and defending the Packers, who are acctually cooperating in this whole ordeal.

[red]

we mine as well throw some facts in if we're just going to start throwing shit around

Said Favre: “I had planned on reporting for the start of Packers training camp Sunday, but Ted Thompson asked if I would give him a couple of days to try to get the situation resolved. I agreed to do that. I don’t want to be a distraction to the Packers, and I hope in the next few days we can come to an agreement that would allow me to continue playing football.