The flight to GB has been cancelled

[Bretsky]

I don't know how Goodell is getting away with delaying the reinstatement. I'm surprised the players union hasn't gotten involved yet. This is stupid.

He doesn't "have" to reinstate him at all if he chooses not to, though that would be a media and fan hit like none other. He can take his sweet time if he wants, and if it's Favre that's being stubborn he might just be doing it to "coax him into being more cooperative."

I wouldn't be surprised if Goodell's view of the whole matter has evolved. It seemed like at first he was buying the media/Bretsky spin that the Packers were just sitting on Favre. Now that he's seen a little of Favre in action (refusing to talk to Jets or Tampa), he could be a little wiser.

I also notice that you rip on the media spin yet then use it as your supporting arguments. Has the Favre Camp or TT/MM commented on the Jets/Tampa Bay ? I find no confirmation that he did or did not refuse anything. That was a media leak as well.

[MOBB DEEP]

I don't know how Goodell is getting away with delaying the reinstatement. I'm surprised the players union hasn't gotten involved yet. This is stupid.

yeah, wat gives with the delay

and many posters assumed commish was favoring favre...

[digitaldean]

Listening to ESPN Radio coming home I heard them say that the Jets have upped there offer and Bus & Brett were in negotiations.

WTF?? Has anyone else heard anything??

Just saw this on PFT: (sorry if someone else posted this...
REPORT: PACKERS, JETS IN “SERIOUS TALKS”
Posted by Michael David Smith on July 31, 2008, 8:53 p.m.

The Green Bay Press-Gazette is reporting that the New York Jets are in serious talks with the Green Bay Packers and Brett Favre’s agent about a trade that would send Favre to the Big Apple.

In fact, there’s actually a headline right now on the Press-Gazette web site reading, “All But Over: Favre to Go to Jets (It’s Over: Favre traded to Jets)” although there’s no story under that headline, and it has the appearance of something that was mistakenly put up by an overzealous web producer. (UPDATE: That headline has now been removed.)

However, there’s no mistaking that the Press-Gazette is reporting that the Jets “have shown a growing interest” in Favre, and they now appear to be the favorites to land him.

Favre was reportedly planning to fly from Mississippi to Green Bay this evening, but he has apparently now canceled those plans.

[imscott72]

I don't know how Goodell is getting away with delaying the reinstatement. I'm surprised the players union hasn't gotten involved yet. This is stupid.

He doesn't "have" to reinstate him at all if he chooses not to, though that would be a media and fan hit like none other. He can take his sweet time if he wants, and if it's Favre that's being stubborn he might just be doing it to "coax him into being more cooperative."

then Goodell probably shouldn't of opened his mouth and said if Favre applied for reinstatement he would grant it right away.

[Partial]

According to JSO, he is still flying there per there update to the blog post. His plane is stalled for some reason?

I don't want to see him on the Jets. Their attempt to fortify their roster this season was pretty weak imo.

[Gunakor]

I don't know how Goodell is getting away with delaying the reinstatement. I'm surprised the players union hasn't gotten involved yet. This is stupid.

He doesn't "have" to reinstate him at all if he chooses not to, though that would be a media and fan hit like none other. He can take his sweet time if he wants, and if it's Favre that's being stubborn he might just be doing it to "coax him into being more cooperative."

then Goodell probably shouldn't of opened his mouth and said if Favre applied for reinstatement he would grant it right away.

Maybe the commissioner has changed his mind after learning more about the situation. Or maybe there is a recent development such as a potential trade in the works or something that Goodell knows about, and is doing this to keep the distraction to a minimum in the meantime. Who knows. I can almost guarantee though that Goodell isn't doing this to hurt Favre or to hurt the Packers. He doesn't wanna get this one wrong either, so I'm sure he's got a good reason.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I don't know how Goodell is getting away with delaying the reinstatement. I'm surprised the players union hasn't gotten involved yet. This is stupid.

yeah, wat gives with the delay

and many posters assumed commish was favoring favre...

Goodell is probably doing this because both Favre and the team want it.

Favre supporters think that Favre is going to swoop into his Kingdom and reclaim his throne. Its more like work-out alone somewhere, away from the team. Sounds pretty miserable to me.

[imscott72]

I don't know how Goodell is getting away with delaying the reinstatement. I'm surprised the players union hasn't gotten involved yet. This is stupid.

yeah, wat gives with the delay

and many posters assumed commish was favoring favre...

Goodell is probably doing this because both Favre and the team want it.

Favre supporters think that Favre is going to swoop into his Kingdom and reclaim his throne. Its more like work-out alone somewhere, away from the team. Sounds pretty miserable to me.

Do you really think if Brett shows up and they make him work out alone and away from the team that's in the best interest of the team? You think guys like Driver, Tausch, et al. are going to be ok with that?

[Harlan Huckleby]

Do you really think if Brett shows up and they make him work out alone and away from the team that's in the best interest of the team? You think guys like Driver, Tausch, et al. are going to be ok with that?

He would not be allowed to be with the team if he didn't accept MM's terms - backup QB. That seems quite likely. What's the point of him joining the team if he is at compete odds with the coach and team goals?

Yes, Favre would be kept in the cooler until the impasse was broken. And I can't see either party wanting this.

[Joemailman]

TT's Last Stand!

[imscott72]

Do you really think if Brett shows up and they make him work out alone and away from the team that's in the best interest of the team? You think guys like Driver, Tausch, et al. are going to be ok with that?

He would not be allowed to be with the team if he didn't accept MM's terms - backup QB. That seems quite likely. What's the point of him joining the team if he is at compete odds with the coach and team goals?

Yes, Favre would be kept in the cooler until the impasse was broken. And I can't see either party wanting this.

He's already said he's willing to accept a lesser role. Not sure what else he can say. MM also went on record saying there were scenarios where Brett could remain on the team. What are those scenarios? I think making him work out alone and away from the team would severly divide the team.

[Harlan Huckleby]

He's already said he's willing to accept a lesser role.

I never saw this quote. Could you provide a link or approximate date? I really doubt this is true.

MM also went on record saying there were scenarios where Brett could remain on the team. What are those scenarios?.

The scenario is that Favre accepts the #2 job. Honestly, I think both parties are way past this, we're in an ugly divorce.

I think making him work out alone and away from the team would severly divide the team.

Of course it would be devisive. But less devisive than having the unhappy QB with a chip on his shoulder (the cancer) with the team, when the coaches don't want him.

[imscott72]

He's already said he's willing to accept a lesser role.

I never saw this quote. Could you provide a link or approximate date? I really doubt this is true.

I'll look, but there's been so much print it may take me until tomorrow, but I know I read it somewhere. Maybe someone else can chime in and cooberate.

[Harlan Huckleby]

He's already said he's willing to accept a lesser role.

I never saw this quote. Could you provide a link or approximate date? I really doubt this is true.

I'll look, but there's been so much print it may take me until tomorrow, but I know I read it somewhere. Maybe someone else can chime in and cooberate.

FAvre is only interested in a starting job with GB or any other team, that's been consistent.

[Harlan Huckleby]

http://myespn.go.com/blogs/nfcnorth/0-2-176/Goodell-doesn-t-want-hostilities-on-the-practice-field.html

Not a whole lot new here, but Kevin Seifert thinks Goodell is just trying to prevent an ugly spectacle.