Favre saga update

[The Leaper]

He says all of the right things about not wanting to distract the team but then turns aournd and runs to his ESPN buddies to create a distraction.

I'm guessing Favre isn't the one running.

The media is a major factor in this saga...and not at all a positive one for either side. The media's thirst for information contributes to plenty of rumors and speculation...often created by the media when they have nothing substantive to report.

[cpk1994]

So, who do you guys think TT will choose with the #1 overall pick in next year's draft?

You mean the #32 pick.

[Packgator]

So, who do you guys think TT will choose with the #1 overall pick in next year's draft?

Was Favre traded to the Dolphins? Or the Falcons?

[cpk1994]

He says all of the right things about not wanting to distract the team but then turns aournd and runs to his ESPN buddies to create a distraction.

I'm guessing Favre isn't the one running.

The media is a major factor in this saga...and not at all a positive one for either side. The media's thirst for information contributes to plenty of rumors and speculation...often created by the media when they have nothing substantive to report.

I call BS. ESPN has been blowing smoke up Favre's ass and have been propping him up to be the victim without a hint of giving the Packers side of the story. ITs the most one sided piece of journalism I have ever seen. ITs been nothing but hit piece after hit piece on TT by Gene W. Mort and their cronies. FavreSPN has never been a more appropriate name for that pathetic organization than right now.

[The Leaper]

I call BS.

How is what I said BS? Your rant had absolutely nothing to do with my comment.

[cpk1994]

I call BS.

How is what I said BS? Your rant had absolutely nothing to do with my comment.

You claimed the media was nothing positive for either side. I told you BS becuase ESPN has been sucking up to Favre so hard people hit there heads on the TV because of the suction. They are not the only ones to give Favre a free pass.

[BallHawk]

NFLN just saw Brett drive off.

[packers11]

http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/ic/blogs/insider/index.shtml

Brett Favre leaves Lambeau Field

1:40 p.m.

Brett Favre officially left the building at 1:37 p.m. He was talking with ESPN’s Rachel Nichols at his car for a few minutes and hugged team security official Jerry Parins.

Favre was wearing a white shirt and gray shorts. He did not acknowledge either the throng of media or the fans waiting near the loading dock.

[Pacopete4]

i think thats good bye

[Harlan Huckleby]

What doesn't Brett understand that we don't have to trade him to the team he wants to? What's wrong with the Bucs? What's wrong with the Jets? Both of them have playoff aspirations, the Bucs' being more likely.

It's like a child at a grocery store whose mom doesn't allow him to buy the candy.

perfect analogy

[Pacopete4]

Favre is going to have a family meeting with TT... looks like he is going to be traded according to Wendy Nix

[Noodle]

This article made me feel pretty good about Favre, which I haven't done in a long while. He sounds reasonable, and I don't know how people are reading this as badmouthing A-Rod. He says he understands why A-Rod's the starter now, he's not bitching about that, and Favre of course thinks he'd win an open competition, which anyone with a football brain would know is true.

At bottom, Favre wants to play with someone else, and he'd like to say who that someone else is. Favre is a 16-year vet. Why do people react so violently about the idea of a 16-year employee, in a field where the average tenure is about 5-6 years, having a say in where he'll work next? Each and every one of us would like the same courtesy, and most of us don't have 3 MVP awards on the mantel (I was employee of the month once, but that's about it).

And so what if it's the Queens? Honestly, so friggin what. Are we such pussies that we're afraid ol' man Favre'll whip our ass? Screw that. Let him go there, with the blessing. Just make sure he buckles his chinstrap come Monday night.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I actually think he is referring to the "open" competition being BS.

possibly this is what he meant. But did Rodgers get an "open competition" last year when Favre was the starter? Hell no.

The tables are reversed now, Favre is the backup.

Honestly, he would very likely get back to the starter position anyway. Maybe 50-50.

Favre's ego requires that he be the starter on MN or GB, he only wants to play if he is the hero on a SB contender. He is entitled to set whatever terms he wants for his return, but nobody should feel sorry for him.

[cpk1994]

I actually think he is referring to the "open" competition being BS.

possibly this is what he meant. But did Rodgers get an "open competition" last year when Favre was the starter? Hell no.

The tables are reversed now, Favre is the backup.

Honestly, he would very likely get back to the starter position anyway. Maybe 50-50.

Favre's ego requires that he be the starter on MN or GB, he only wants to play if he is the hero on a SB contender. He is entitled to set whatever terms he wants for his return, but nobody should feel sorry for him.

INdeed. He has the right to set his terms for return. THe Packers have the right to tell him "Gent bent".

[Scott Campbell]

Why do people react so violently about the idea of a 16-year employee, in a field where the average tenure is about 5-6 years, having a say in where he'll work next?

Because he took a ton of money from our team in exchange for giving up that say.