Sad day in GB History

[boiga]

...... yes square on TTs shoulders ,He had a chance to stop this before it even started but once it did he should have been swift in ending it ,
Brett ended going to 1 of the teams it was rumored about how long ago ? he should have traded him when he first found out it was beyond fixing.

wpony, Favre refused to talk to the Bucs or Jets before monday, thus tying ted's hands. They couldn't trade him without his agreement and he was holding out to join the Vikes, which they wouldn't allow.

There really wasn't anything Thompson could do to end this earlier beyond letting Brett play for the Vikings.

[gureski]

I couldn't be more disgusted with Packers management right now. The press conference confirmed much of what I felt. We are an embarassment and not because of Brett Favre....we are an embarassment because of the way management handled this.

After the mourning is through, Packer fans (regardless who you blame) should think about what this says to other players that consider G.B.. If they're willing to hang Favre out to dry than how will they handle me?

[Chevelle2]

I couldn't be more disgusted with Packers management right now. The press conference confirmed much of what I felt. We are an embarassment and not because of Brett Favre....we are an embarassment because of the way management handled this.

After the mourning is through, Packer fans (regardless who you blame) should think about what this says to other players that consider G.B.. If they're willing to hang Favre out to dry than how will they handle me?

Or, maybe I shouldn't go on Natl TV and trash the organization that has treated me like a king and given be tens of millions of dollars.

[Joemailman]

It is a sad day in Green Bay. To deny that, is to deny/forget the last 16 years of Packer history. Those bashing Favre the last few weeks/months aren't looking at it from that perspective. Good luck to Brett Favre and thank you for being a Green Bay Packer all these years! He will be missed.

What in hades is sad about it??? Favre has a chance for a fresh start. The Packers ended a franchise-damaging saga.

Was it a sad day when Michael Jordan played pro baseball, or went ot Washington? Was it sad when Montana went to the chiefs? Sad when Wilt Chamberlain left the 76ers? This is life.

GEt a grip, lady.

Shut up you grouchy old fart. Of course it's a sad day. Why don't you go share old stories with The Shadow and leave us alone? 007 can cry on my shoulder all she wants.

[Chevelle2]

It is a sad day in Green Bay. To deny that, is to deny/forget the last 16 years of Packer history. Those bashing Favre the last few weeks/months aren't looking at it from that perspective. Good luck to Brett Favre and thank you for being a Green Bay Packer all these years! He will be missed.

What in hades is sad about it??? Favre has a chance for a fresh start. The Packers ended a franchise-damaging saga.

Was it a sad day when Michael Jordan played pro baseball, or went ot Washington? Was it sad when Montana went to the chiefs? Sad when Wilt Chamberlain left the 76ers? This is life.

GEt a grip, lady.

Shut up you grouchy old fart. Of course it's a sad day. Why don't you go share old stories with The Shadow and leave us alone? 007 can cry on my shoulder all she wants.

Hitting on 007 eh?

[Harlan Huckleby]

I ain't grouchy, I'm dancing in the streets!

FAvre can still collect his "bribe" after he retires from the JEts. HE'll be back in the Packer family soon enough, a $25M employee. McCarthy said he & Favre even discussed his eventual return during his exit interview.

This move to the Jets is a win-win-win.

[wpony]

I a just glad its over like I said I am a packer fan first and for ever and then a Brett fan how would I grade it?.

1)managent D- )I believe TT could have stoped this before it even started last winter just by talking to him

2)m3 B)I think he did better than any of us knew

3)Brett C-) most of us love him but he let his emotions cloud his actions but after 16 years being told your not need any more would hurt even if it was your fault after your use to having every one love you.

[Bossman641]

I a just glad its over like I said I am a packer fan first and for ever and then a Brett fan how would I grade it?.

1)managent D- )I believe TT could have stoped this before it even started last winter just by talking to him

2)m3 B)I think he did better than any of us knew

3)Brett C-) most of us love him but he let his emotions cloud his actions but after 16 years being told your not need any more would hurt even if it was your fault after your use to having every one love you.

Management - B-
MM - B+
Favre - D

[sharpe1027]

I a just glad its over like I said I am a packer fan first and for ever and then a Brett fan how would I grade it?.

1)managent D- )I believe TT could have stoped this before it even started last winter just by talking to him

Maybe. Of course the same could be said for Favre, why did he get a better grade?

[cpk1994]

I couldn't be more disgusted with Packers management right now. The press conference confirmed much of what I felt. We are an embarassment and not because of Brett Favre....we are an embarassment because of the way management handled this.

After the mourning is through, Packer fans (regardless who you blame) should think about what this says to other players that consider G.B.. If they're willing to hang Favre out to dry than how will they handle me?

Or it could say to free agents that the Packers make a committment 100%. And if you can't meet them in that committment they don't want you anyway.

[The Shadow]

I couldn't be more disgusted with Packers management right now. The press conference confirmed much of what I felt. We are an embarassment and not because of Brett Favre....we are an embarassment because of the way management handled this.

Huh?

[oregonpackfan]

I have been a Packer fan since '59. I cannot recall a more divisive, controversial, or publicized issue involving the Packers in all those years and that includes the John Hadl trade, the sexual assault allegations against James Loften and Mossy Cade, and the major flop of #1 pick Tony Mandarich.

As Harvey stated earlier in this thread, we all need to put the Favre saga behind us. Both McCarthy and Favre have also stated everyone needs to "move forward."

Furthermore, we fans need to be patient with Aaron Rodgers and the Packers' offense. You cannot expect to replace a starting HOF quarterback of 17 years and expect the offense to pick up at the same level they had with Favre. It may not be until mid-season until the offense begins to gel.

Always remember we are Green Bay Packer fans--the most loyal pro football fans in the nation.

[cpk1994]

I couldn't be more disgusted with Packers management right now. The press conference confirmed much of what I felt. We are an embarassment and not because of Brett Favre....we are an embarassment because of the way management handled this.

Huh?

He's a Favre sycophant. You know, ones who think Brett is a saint and can do no wrong. Isn't it obvious?

[sheepshead]

I couldn't be more disgusted with Packers management right now. The press conference confirmed much of what I felt. We are an embarassment and not because of Brett Favre....we are an embarassment because of the way management handled this.

After the mourning is through, Packer fans (regardless who you blame) should think about what this says to other players that consider G.B.. If they're willing to hang Favre out to dry than how will they handle me?

Unfair assessment. I put most of the blame on Cook. TT did what TT is paid to do. He's running a football team not a summer camp.

[gureski]

I couldn't be more disgusted with Packers management right now. The press conference confirmed much of what I felt. We are an embarassment and not because of Brett Favre....we are an embarassment because of the way management handled this.

Huh?

He's a Favre sycophant. You know, ones who think Brett is a saint and can do no wrong. Isn't it obvious?

Doesn't the need to label me say more about you and your lack of objectivity than me? I mean, I didn't say Favre was a saint. I said I was disgusted with management and I am....as most all fans should be at this point. Is this a matter to some of you where anyone who criticizes management is automatically discredited?

This was a pathetic display and it occurred in front of the entire Nation. I think management bungled this beyond belief all the way to McCarthy's ridiculous statements in the post-trade press conference. They couldn't have set out to screw this up more than they did. If you can't see that than maybe there is something wrong with you. Better yet...maybe you're just a Favre-hater.