Murphy heads south, asking Favre to stay home

[Harlan Huckleby]

#4

But TT & M3 believe it to be #12. Theirs are the only opnions that count.

right. I see good arguments on both sides. put me under the bright lights, and I'd have to say Favre still is probably better. But the coaches are MUCH closer to the situation, and they look at a TON of variables.

[cpk1994]

#4

But TT & M3 believe it to be #12. Theirs are the only opnions that count.

right. I see good arguments on both sides. put me under the bright lights, and I'd have to say Favre still is probably better. But the coaches are MUCH closer to the situation, and they look at a TON of variables.

Which is why I support their decision and back them 100% in this. Of course, Brett's prima donna, whiny child act makes it easier.

[GBRulz]

I am so impressed that of the hundreds of times I've read the phrase prima donna on here, that nobody has typed it as "Pre-Madonna". LOL - who the hell did that last year...was that JH??

[cpk1994]

I am so impressed that of the hundreds of times I've read the phrase prima donna on here, that nobody has typed it as "Pre-Madonna". LOL - who the hell did that last year...was that JH??

Actually, I think it was used just weeks ago duriing the Madonna/Alex Rodriguez thing.

[The Leaper]

But TT & M3 believe it to be #12. Theirs are the only opnions that count.

I'm not sure you can say that TT and MM believe that Rodgers is better than Favre right now.

They believe the switch is the best move to make right now. Those guys just got their contract extensions, so immediate results aren't at the top of their priority list. Maintaining a winner long term is.

[GBRulz]

It most certainly could have been. But I remember last year someone said it and of course, were referencing Favre. It cracked me up.

[GBRulz]

Nothing interesting here....but the GBPG just put this out......

11:45 a.m. update: Favre's agent meeting with Murphy

Hattiesburg American • July 30, 2008

HATTIESBURG, Miss. -- Several media outlets are currently camped out at the office of Brett Favre’s agent, Bus Cook, as the two met with Green Bay Packers’ President and CEO Mark Murphy behind closed doors this morning.
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When approached after the workout, Favre told the Hattiesburg American, “I’m late for a 9 o’clock meeting and I’m not lying.”

Favre had just finished running the stadium bleachers with his wife, Deanna.

A spokesperson in Cook’s office confirmed that a meeting between Murphy, Favre and Cook was planned but stressed that no further comments would be forthcoming. The spokesperson said the parties involved would “probably be meeting for most of the day.”

Murphy flew into Hattiesburg late Tuesday night for discussions aimed at keeping Favre out of the Packers’ training camp until the sticky situation can be resolved.

After this morning’s training camp practice, Coach Mike McCarthy said he hasn’t spoken to Favre and is leaving the situation in the hands of Murphy and GM Ted Thompson, so he can focus on football.

Favre, who announced his retirement in March, approached the Packers earlier this month about returning but was rebuffed by team officials who had made a decision to name Aaron Rodgers as the No. 1 quarterback.

Favre still has two years remaining on his current contract with the Packers and has not been given a release by the team. On Tuesday, Favre sent officials paperwork to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell applying for reinstatement. Once Goodell approves the application, Favre is free to report to training camp.

[Zool]

Nothing interesting here....but the GBPG just put this out......

11:45 a.m. update: Favre's agent meeting with Murphy

Hattiesburg American • July 30, 2008

HATTIESBURG, Miss. -- Several media outlets are currently camped out at the office of Brett Favre’s agent, Bus Cook, as the two met with Green Bay Packers’ President and CEO Mark Murphy behind closed doors this morning.
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When approached after the workout, Favre told the Hattiesburg American, “I’m late for a 9 o’clock meeting and I’m not lying.”

Favre had just finished running the stadium bleachers with his wife, Deanna.

A spokesperson in Cook’s office confirmed that a meeting between Murphy, Favre and Cook was planned but stressed that no further comments would be forthcoming. The spokesperson said the parties involved would “probably be meeting for most of the day.”

Murphy flew into Hattiesburg late Tuesday night for discussions aimed at keeping Favre out of the Packers’ training camp until the sticky situation can be resolved.

After this morning’s training camp practice, Coach Mike McCarthy said he hasn’t spoken to Favre and is leaving the situation in the hands of Murphy and GM Ted Thompson, so he can focus on football.

Favre, who announced his retirement in March, approached the Packers earlier this month about returning but was rebuffed by team officials who had made a decision to name Aaron Rodgers as the No. 1 quarterback.

Favre still has two years remaining on his current contract with the Packers and has not been given a release by the team. On Tuesday, Favre sent officials paperwork to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell applying for reinstatement. Once Goodell approves the application, Favre is free to report to training camp.

I should work for the media. Hell they cant even get it right in his home town.

[GBRulz]

Another update....yawn....

3 p.m. update: Murphy, agent continue meeting without Favre

Hattiesburg American • July 30, 2008

HATTIESBURG, Miss. -- Green Bay Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy is still meeting behind closed doors this afternoon with James “Bus” Cook, agent for longtime Packers quarterback Brett Favre.

Murphy flew into Hattiesburg late Tuesday night to meet with Favre and Cook about whether Favre should report to training camp. Favre, who retired in March, is seeking reinstatement to the team.

Favre arrived a few minutes late for the scheduled 9 a.m. meeting, then left alone at 12:30 p.m. He had not returned to Cook’s office as of 2:30 p.m.

Michelle Beisner, a reporter with the NFL Network, managed to corner Cook for a few seconds during a break in the discussions with Murphy. According to Beisner, Cook indicated that things “were going well” and the meeting could last at least a couple more hours.

Favre left the meeting without commenting.

[GBRulz]

Nothing interesting here....but the GBPG just put this out......

11:45 a.m. update: Favre's agent meeting with Murphy

Hattiesburg American • July 30, 2008

HATTIESBURG, Miss. -- Several media outlets are currently camped out at the office of Brett Favre’s agent, Bus Cook, as the two met with Green Bay Packers’ President and CEO Mark Murphy behind closed doors this morning.
Advertisement

When approached after the workout, Favre told the Hattiesburg American, “I’m late for a 9 o’clock meeting and I’m not lying.”

Favre had just finished running the stadium bleachers with his wife, Deanna.

A spokesperson in Cook’s office confirmed that a meeting between Murphy, Favre and Cook was planned but stressed that no further comments would be forthcoming. The spokesperson said the parties involved would “probably be meeting for most of the day.”

Murphy flew into Hattiesburg late Tuesday night for discussions aimed at keeping Favre out of the Packers’ training camp until the sticky situation can be resolved.

After this morning’s training camp practice, Coach Mike McCarthy said he hasn’t spoken to Favre and is leaving the situation in the hands of Murphy and GM Ted Thompson, so he can focus on football.

Favre, who announced his retirement in March, approached the Packers earlier this month about returning but was rebuffed by team officials who had made a decision to name Aaron Rodgers as the No. 1 quarterback.

Favre still has two years remaining on his current contract with the Packers and has not been given a release by the team. On Tuesday, Favre sent officials paperwork to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell applying for reinstatement. Once Goodell approves the application, Favre is free to report to training camp.

I should work for the media. Hell they cant even get it right in his home town.

I thought that was what it was, too? The 08-09 season and the 09-10 season.

[Zool]

Why am i picturing the end of Spies Like Us with Dan Ackroyd and Chevy Chase playing Trivial Pursuit for control of Eastern Europe?

[Zool]

I thought that was what it was, too? The 08-09 season and the 09-10 season.

He's got 3/39 left on his contract. 08, 09, 10.

[Fritz]

Nothing interesting here....but the GBPG just put this out......

11:45 a.m. update: Favre's agent meeting with Murphy

Hattiesburg American • July 30, 2008

HATTIESBURG, Miss. -- Several media outlets are currently camped out at the office of Brett Favre’s agent, Bus Cook, as the two met with Green Bay Packers’ President and CEO Mark Murphy behind closed doors this morning.
Advertisement

When approached after the workout, Favre told the Hattiesburg American, “I’m late for a 9 o’clock meeting and I’m not lying.”

Favre had just finished running the stadium bleachers with his wife, Deanna.

A spokesperson in Cook’s office confirmed that a meeting between Murphy, Favre and Cook was planned but stressed that no further comments would be forthcoming. The spokesperson said the parties involved would “probably be meeting for most of the day.”

Murphy flew into Hattiesburg late Tuesday night for discussions aimed at keeping Favre out of the Packers’ training camp until the sticky situation can be resolved.

After this morning’s training camp practice, Coach Mike McCarthy said he hasn’t spoken to Favre and is leaving the situation in the hands of Murphy and GM Ted Thompson, so he can focus on football.

Favre, who announced his retirement in March, approached the Packers earlier this month about returning but was rebuffed by team officials who had made a decision to name Aaron Rodgers as the No. 1 quarterback.

Favre still has two years remaining on his current contract with the Packers and has not been given a release by the team. On Tuesday, Favre sent officials paperwork to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell applying for reinstatement. Once Goodell approves the application, Favre is free to report to training camp.

Okay, it's probably just me - I always seem to find one or two really quirky lines that I feel are significant. For example, last week in an article the writer mentioned in passing that Roger Goodell was not available for comment because he was in Iraq. WTF?? What is that dude doing in Iraq? Entertaining the troops by explaining the new tuck rule?

Now, I see that Favre was working out - climbing stadium bleachers sounds like rugged work - but he's doing it with Deanna.

Okay. I'll grant you that she could probably kick my ass up one side and down the other of any stadium bleachers in the country. She's probably in better shape than 80% of the posters on this site. But Favre is an NFL QB, man. So he's been working out with a high school team and running the bleachers with his wife, and we're all feaked out that he's going to go to Minnesota and throw 30 td's and 10 interceptions? The more this goes on, the more I think Favre's comeback is going to be greatly disappointing - for him, and for his fans.

Man, I love that guy. Hall of Fame. Classy the way he handled so much sadness and tough times in his life. Not a media savvy b.s.er - a regular guy. I'm so, so sad at how it's all coming down. And now I wish they could work out a trade.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Man, I love that guy. Hall of Fame. Classy the way he handled so much sadness and tough times in his life. Not a media savvy b.s.er - a regular guy. I'm so, so sad at how it's all coming down. And now I wish they could work out a trade.

Agreed.

[packers11]

pft.com

PLANE LEAVING HATTIESBURG FOR GREEN BAY
Posted by Michael David Smith on July 30, 2008, 3:57 p.m.
A plane is scheduled to leave the airport in Brett Favre’s off-season hometown of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, this afternoon, bound for Green Bay.

A reader reminded us that the web site FlightAware.com makes air travel easy to track, and sure enough, we checked the records for Hattiesburg Muni Airport and found a flight that is scheduled to depart at 4:10 p.m. and arrive at Austin Straubel International Airport in Green Bay at 6:20 p.m.

What we don’t know is who will be on board: Packers president Mark Murphy, getting back to work after wrapping up today’s meeting with Favre? Or Favre, on his way to report to training camp tomorrow?

We do know that it’s not the same plane that Murphy took from Green Bay to Hattiesburg last night. That plane has already left Hattiesburg and is currently en route to Pueblo, Colorado.