No open competition...

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This is such bullshit. That is just the cats ass right there. What is Brian Brohm was the better player by leaps and bounds...?!?

Bullshit. That is a horrible way to run an organization. Why would BB even try, knowing he has zero shot at being a starter...

Man, this organization has gone down the SHITTER the past couple of weeks.

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Settle it with a QB competition and man-off. Favre wins both hands down.

[Bretsky]

Did TT or MM ever note or imply there could be a fair competition ?

I ask this sincerely because I'm mixed up with all of the information different sources have put out.

TT is media sharp; I don't think he ever specifically said Favre would be able to come in and compete and he didn't say Favre could only be the backup either.

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MM said that Rodgers is the starter and their wouldn't be a competition.

[Harlan Huckleby]

MM said that Rodgers is the starter and their wouldn't be a competition.

I'm OK with it, they have reasons for preferring Rodgers that won't be demonstrated by a preseason competition.

Of course there always is a "competition" at every position in that the backup moves up if the starter disappoints badly.

[Merlin]

I think as a head coach you go into TC with who you want to be your starter known because you want to avoid a QB controversy. The Packers have gone over board with this and it is sickening. I have my theories as to why they have stuck to their guns. As far as competition goes, Aaron Rodgers will never, I repeat NEVER have any competition for any position he holds with the Packers as long as Ted Thompson is the GM. I am excited to see Brohm play but I fear he has a glass jaw. Flynn I don't know a lot about but I am willing to bet that both of them will be more ready to play after 1 year with the Packers then Rodgers was after 3. Why? Competition.

[Lurker64]

The reason there's no open competition between Rodgers and Brohm is so they can give Rodgers the most reps during training camp. Likely Rodgers with a full camp and offseason of reps with the #1 guys will be better prepared to play this season than whoever would win the open competition between Brohm and Rodgers. This is more about "winning more games this season" than being "fair" by a long shot.

The reason there's not going to be an open competition between Favre and Rodgers is similar.

[LEWCWA]

blah, blah,blah--this whole thing is bs. I can't believe some of you fuckers around here!

[mmmdk]

All the bickering is kinda history as...

Favre is now reinstated.

Favre cannot / will not be released.

It's business; it's beyond me though that Favre can't fathom this.

Favre is hard to trade and I don't blame the rest of the NFL.

Favre can still re-retire.

Favre is welcome as the clear cut back up QB in GB.

Favre is still a HUGE asset; take notes rest of NFL.

Favre is welcomed by all fans and Packers too - no doubt about that.

Favre has a unique chance to play for the Packers again; should injury happen to Rodgers or Rodgers plays really, really, really poorly over a lengthy period.

Can Favre's ego handle the road ahead and stay true to the Packers?

[Bretsky]

All the bickering is kinda history as...

Favre is now reinstated.

Favre cannot / will not be released.

It's business; it's beyond me though that Favre can't fathom this.

Favre is hard to trade and I don't blame the rest of the NFL.

Favre can still re-retire.

Favre is welcome as the clear cut back up QB in GB.

Favre is still a HUGE asset; take notes rest of NFL.

Favre is welcomed by all fans and Packers too - no doubt about that.

Favre has a unique chance to play for the Packers again; should injury happen to Rodgers or Rodgers plays really, really, really poorly over a lengthy period.

Can Favre's ego handle the road ahead and stay true to the Packers?

He should ask for a trade or release; as a poster noted

The Packers are only looking out for GB and Favre is looking out for Favre

If he thinks he's their best QB and he is not given a chance in an open competition he should ask for a trade.

[The Leaper]

This is more about "winning more games this season" than being "fair" by a long shot.

Really?

Then why isn't Favre the QB?

[packinpatland]

All the bickering is kinda history as...

Favre is now reinstated.

Favre cannot / will not be released.

It's business; it's beyond me though that Favre can't fathom this.

Favre is hard to trade and I don't blame the rest of the NFL.

Favre can still re-retire.

Favre is welcome as the clear cut back up QB in GB.

Favre is still a HUGE asset; take notes rest of NFL.

Favre is welcomed by all fans and Packers too - no doubt about that.

Favre has a unique chance to play for the Packers again; should injury happen to Rodgers or Rodgers plays really, really, really poorly over a lengthy period.

Can Favre's ego handle the road ahead and stay true to the Packers?

He should ask for a trade or release; as a poster noted

The Packers are only looking out for GB and Favre is looking out for Favre

If he thinks he's their best QB and he is not given a chance in an open competition he should ask for a trade.

"He should ask for a trade or release".............he's done that. The answer has been no.
Open competition..........he asked for............The answer was no.

[Bretsky]

This is more about "winning more games this season" than being "fair" by a long shot.

Really?

Then why isn't Favre the QB?

Ditto

While I don't agree, if the Packer Brass figures the long term interest are best served by moving forward I agree with that.

But I don't buy it's about this season. If it was at minimum they'd open it up.

[Patler]

He should ask for a trade or release; as a poster noted

The Packers are only looking out for GB and Favre is looking out for Favre

If he thinks he's their best QB and he is not given a chance in an open competition he should ask for a trade.

Haven't there been other players who have felt the same way over the years? This isn't the first time a veteran player who thinks he deserves to start has been replaced by a much younger player. It only seems different because of Favre's stature. But, in the end, Favre's contract is a team asset just like the contract of every other NFL player, and the Packers should handle it as such.

[Chevelle2]

This is more about "winning more games this season" than being "fair" by a long shot.

Really?

Then why isn't Favre the QB?

Maybe because every time Rodgers has gotten the chance, he has outplayed Favre.