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[Joemailman]

In trying to figure out whether Favre or Thompson have the upper hand in this affair, I think it comes down to one unanswered question: Is Ted Thompson willing to pay Favre 12 million to backup Aaron Rodgers rather than release him? If he is, then he has the upper hand since if Favre wants to be a starter he would then have to agree to give up his desire to sign with Minnesota, and agree to a trade. If Thompson is not willing to do that, than Favre has the upper hand. He can simply wait until the end of training camp and Thompson would have to release him.

Most would assume that Favre would agree to a trade rather than be a backup in Green Bay. But is that certain? What is more important to Favre? A starting job, or a shot at a another Super Bowl ring? If he wants to start, clearly he would prefer a trade. However, if he wants a ring, he could decide that his best chance for that is in Green Bay.

[Farley Face]

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In trying to figure out whether Favre or Thompson have the upper hand in this affair, I think it comes down to one unanswered question: Is Ted Thompson willing to pay Favre 12 million to backup Aaron Rodgers rather than release him? If he is, then he has the upper hand since if Favre wants to be a starter he would then have to agree to give up his desire to sign with Minnesota, and agree to a trade. If Thompson is not willing to do that, than Favre has the upper hand. He can simply wait until the end of training camp and Thompson would have to release him.

Most would assume that Favre would agree to a trade rather than be a backup in Green Bay. But is that certain? What is more important to Favre? A starting job, or a shot at a another Super Bowl ring? If he wants to start, clearly he would prefer a trade. However, if he wants a ring, he could decide that his best chance for that is in Green Bay.

My personal opinion is Favre has sworn off ever playing for the green and gold again. If he shows up to camp it will be only to try and make TT blink.

[Rastak]

If he is serious about playing he should get his ass to camp and quit screwing around. He isn't wanted, that's obvious. Show up and compete because I'm starting to think a trade is unlikely. Release is likely out of the question.

[GrnBay007]

I don't think either of them have the upper hand. They are both in a shitty spot.

TT will not pay Favre 12 mil to back up Rodgers.
TT would not pay Favre 1 mil or 1 dollar to back up Rodgers.....he simply does not want him around anymore to mess with his "plan".

If TT is so confident in Rodgers then release Favre and let this whole thing go...let Favre play!! And if that means with the Vikings so be it.

[GrnBay007]

If he is serious about playing he should get his ass to camp and quit screwing around. He isn't wanted, that's obvious. Show up and compete

Right. And let the cards fall where they may.

[falco]

If he is serious about playing he should get his ass to camp and quit screwing around. He isn't wanted, that's obvious. Show up and compete

Right. And let the cards fall where they may.

that's all he had to do in the first place and a lot of this mess could have been avoided

just say, hey, I'm coming back, I want to play, and then the ball is TT court, he can do whatever he wants from there (trade, release, bench, etc)

[Bretsky]

If he is serious about playing he should get his ass to camp and quit screwing around. He isn't wanted, that's obvious. Show up and compete because I'm starting to think a trade is unlikely. Release is likely out of the question.

EXACTLY

Get your ass to camp and beat out Rodgers

TT doesn't want you and he'll drop the asking price if you get in camp

[boiga]

TT will not pay Favre 12 mil to back up Rodgers.

I think that's where you're wrong. TT could more easily spend 12 million on an over qualified back up than Brett could withstand sitting on the bench watching Aaron have a good time. We have the money, but Brett does not have the patience.

If Brett had to choose between riding the bench and sitting in Mississippi, he'd choose Mississippi. Do you remember how miserable he was during that Dallas game?

[Joemailman]

If he is serious about playing he should get his ass to camp and quit screwing around. He isn't wanted, that's obvious. Show up and compete because I'm starting to think a trade is unlikely. Release is likely out of the question.

If you're right, then Favre has 2 choices. Play for the Packers or retire. Let TT force him into retirement, or play for the Packers, and see what happens? Last year, only 10 QB's in the entire league started every game, and it's not like Arod has been an ironman. If Favre agrees to be the backup, he likely starts at some point. Not saying it will likely happen, but crazier things have happened.

[RIPackerFan]

I agree - I think the best thing that could happen is for Favre to hold a press conference tomorrow and say the following:
1) I asked for reinstatement.
2) I apologize to the NFL, my team - the Green Bay Packers - and the fans for the way this situation has been handled.
3) I understand that because I retired, the Packers moved on and made Rogers the starter.
4) I will accept the assignment as the number 2 QB - since it was I who retired.
5) However, I do this with the expectation that while Arod is the starter, if I outperform him in preseason, I will be the number 1 QB. If I cannot, I will be content with my back-up status.
6) I cannot take any questions since I need to get to camp to be with my teammates.

Then just let the cards fall where they are. If he can't beat out Arod - then he is number 2.

[Chevelle2]

If he is serious about playing he should get his ass to camp and quit screwing around. He isn't wanted, that's obvious. Show up and compete because I'm starting to think a trade is unlikely. Release is likely out of the question.

EXACTLY

Get your ass to camp and beat out Rodgers

TT doesn't want you and he'll drop the asking price if you get in camp

To be fair to Brett, I thought they said being his backup wasn't an option?

[GrnBay007]

TT will not pay Favre 12 mil to back up Rodgers.

I think that's where you're wrong. TT could more easily spend 12 million on an over qualified back up than Brett could withstand sitting on the bench watching Aaron have a good time. We have the money, but Brett does not have the patience.

If Brett had to choose between riding the bench and sitting in Mississippi, he'd choose Mississippi. Do you remember how miserable he was during that Dallas game?

No Way!! The guy won't part with money in FA....no way will he pay Favre to sit. Not to mention the fans would be screaming the first mistake Rodgers made. (well, that will happen anyway....but you know what I mean)

[dabootski]

GrnBay007
PostPosted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 10:23 pm Post subject:
I don't think either of them have the upper hand. They are both in a shitty spot.

TT will not pay Favre 12 mil to back up Rodgers.
TT would not pay Favre 1 mil or 1 dollar to back up Rodgers.....he simply does not want him around anymore to mess with his "plan".

If TT is so confident in Rodgers then release Favre and let this whole thing go...let Favre play!! And if that means with the Vikings so be it.

come on that is just plain retarded.

[Freak Out]

TT asked #4 for a couple of days to work things out and the clock is ticking....if he holds pat then #4 needs to file the letter and show at camp.

[GrnBay007]

If he is serious about playing he should get his ass to camp and quit screwing around. He isn't wanted, that's obvious. Show up and compete because I'm starting to think a trade is unlikely. Release is likely out of the question.

EXACTLY

Get your ass to camp and beat out Rodgers

TT doesn't want you and he'll drop the asking price if you get in camp

To be fair to Brett, I thought they said being his backup wasn't an option?

LOL true....silly as it seems. Doesn't even sound like he's welcome at all at Lambeau. Crazy stuff going on in GB.