Murphy heads south, asking Favre to stay home

[Harlan Huckleby]

Bobblehead... release him, see how many teams want him then... or are you a pussy too, like TT?

The answer is about 20 teams would want him. Of course when they found out is wanted to be a starter, that would whittle the list to about 3.

What is your point, PacoPete? Nobody is disputing that Favre is still a valuable commodity.

[bobblehead]

Personally, I would call minnesota, offer him for a first and if they refused I would show him just how bad they really want him.

You guys aren't understanding that teams are not going to pay up big for him.. why would they? They know the Pack is fucked if they plan to not play him if he's on our roster so they will wait it out, just like a "good businessman" would....


Bobblehead... release him, see how many teams want him then... or are you a pussy too, like TT?

Yes, I'm a pussy cuz I wouldn't cave to a whiney little prima donna athlete. Why would I give him to minnesota and let him have the whole camp to prepare for us on monday night?? Or are you actually juvenile and immature enough to think that I (or TT) could be goaded by a being of inferior intellect such as you (or brett). It actually embarrasses me to see you think so little of my composure and intellect.

If I were GM I WOULD release him....the day before I have to pay him.

[Partial]

Harlan is probably pissed. Why is this guy sticking his nose where it doesn't belong. Shut your mouth Murphy, go back to GB, and get to work on the business side. Favre helps that out big time.[/list]

[Harlan Huckleby]

Harlan is probably pissed. Why is this guy sticking his nose where it doesn't belong. Shut your mouth Murphy, go back to GB, and get to work on the business side. Favre helps that out big time.[/list]

what I heard on ESPN is that Murphy was encouraged by Goodell to resolve the matter.

[digitaldean]

If I were GM I WOULD release him....the day before I have to pay him.

Depending on how this plays out, this could very well happen.

[The Gunshooter]

GB is going to try to keep Favre away from Minnesota up to the point of writing him game checks and Favre is going to do whatever he can to go to Minnesota before that.

I am not concerned if Favre ends up in Minnesota because I believe the Packers are still the better team. The only way GB comes out on the bottom is if they suffer a tremendous rash of injuries.

GB 12-4, MINN 9-7

[Pacopete4]

I'm not sure we are the better team to be honest... even with Brett, they've made some moves and AP will only get better.. I know TJack sucks donkey balls, but he will improve too

[bobblehead]

If I were GM I WOULD release him....the day before I have to pay him.

Depending on how this plays out, this could very well happen.

and that is exactly what I have been predicting....or that brett stays home realizing he can't get to minnesota in time to start the season.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Stunning development.

Like Dean said, this might be where the management's cookie starts to crumble.

Oh my God. It is a nothing development. Nothing has changed, all the basic dynamics are the same. I'm only surprised that Favre waited so long to file his paperwork.

Guess I'll have to read Dean's crumbling cookie theory to see what got you all excited.

STOP WATCHING ESPN!!!! The Green Bay Packers have an inside straight, and Favre has a lousy pair of deuces.

If Favre is in ANY way disruptive, intentionally or unintentionally, the team can pay him to sit home, or he can lead protests outside the Packer facility if that is his pleasure. The team can weather even this worst case storm, this great mass of pressure on the PAcker organization exists mostly in the minds of heartbroken and angry Favre fans.

[Pacopete4]

Harlan.. I'm positive you are wrong... thats all I have to say about it... if you think this is only affecting "Brett Favre Fans'' youre delusional

[mraynrand]

What does Favre REALLY want, what are his options, and how does he get there? Answer these questions three and you know exactly what he'll do.

1) He wants to play for the Vikings - then he must report, become a cancer and force them to cut him
2) He wants to play for some other team - he doesn't have to report, but if he stays at home, the pressure is less on Thompson to make a deal. If he's in GB, he gets evaluated (don't know if this is better or worse, but makes a difference in Favre's favpr only if he's in great shape). Favre has to apporve a trade and has to pass a physical for the team he's traded to.
3) He wants to play for the Packers - doubtful, but he has to be in camp to do so

Result - Favre has to report to camp. Murphy knows bridges are burned to a crisp and Favre will never play for the Packers and WILL NOT TRUST TT to get a deal done. Murphy has to convince Favre that he is going to get a deal done. Good luck. Favre will report and will become a cancer. I can't imagine TT taking it up the rear and welcoming Favre back in after the 'Greta' debacle.

TT didn't interview Mooch

TT didn't sign Moss

TT didn't resign Wahle or Rivera

[Harlan Huckleby]

If he talked to the jets, said "I'm excited to get you your camp and play" the deal would be done yesterday, he hasn't, it isn't, now he is coming to camp. HE ONLY WANTS HIS RELEASE.

yes, and he's not going to get that release.

and till he understands this, the drama will continue. This may not get resolved for several weeks.

[Pacopete4]

I really don't have a problem with Brett looking out for Brett first... cuz isn't that what the team is doing? or so TT says?

[Lurker64]

I really don't have a problem with Brett looking out for Brett first... cuz isn't that what the team is doing? or so TT says?

The team is putting itself above an individual, that's what teams are supposed to do. The player is putting himself above his team, that's not what players are supposed to do.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Harlan.. I'm positive you are wrong... thats all I have to say about it... if you think this is only affecting "Brett Favre Fans'' youre delusional

Paco, that's not what I am saying.

The Favre Fans have a WILDLY exaggerated view of Favre's bargaining position. Its reason warped by emotion.