OFFICIAL BRETT THE LIVING LEGEND THREAD

[woodbuck27]

Favre was a member of the Packers roster then, so as GM it was Ted Thompson's job to make a decision on what to do with Favre. That is not the case now. I don't think Thompson has much, if any influence on what happens with Favre now. This is primarily between Favre and Murphy.

Your correct Joe.

Then your retracting this Joe? :

Originally Posted by Joemailman

" I think Favre is the one procrastinating here. A quote of ""We'll do it one day." sounds like he's nor ready. He's either waiting for Thompson to retire from the Packers, or he's still worried about what the fan reaction would be. Or both." Joemailman

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[woodbuck27]

Time, Woody. It's going to take a bit more time.

Fritz:

Common sense dictates it's got to be getting too >>> really close.

This is becoming a potentially and growing very embarassing matter. Any Packer fan 'only' needs a little common sence and decency to realize that TRUTH.

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[pbmax]

So to recap:

1. Ted Thompson has no role to play with the Favre retirement ceremony, its just Murphy dragging his feet.

and

2. Favre may hold Thompson in contempt for learning about his trade (initial report was to Bucs, no?) while watching TV. In which case, Joe is right and Favre might be waiting for Thompson to retire.


Just glad we have the logic straight on this one.

[Joemailman]

Your correct Joe.

Then your retracting this Joe? :

Originally Posted by Joemailman

" I think Favre is the one procrastinating here. A quote of ""We'll do it one day." sounds like he's nor ready. He's either waiting for Thompson to retire from the Packers, or he's still worried about what the fan reaction would be. Or both." Joemailman

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Am I missing something here? You quoted my post, said Your correct Joe., and then you ask me if I'm retracting it?

[Fritz]

I think Favre is the one procrastinating here. A quote of ""We'll do it one day." sounds like he's nor ready. He's either waiting for Thompson to retire from the Packers, or he's still worried about what the fan reaction would be. Or both.

When Favre said "We'll do it one day" I think he was daydreaming about Erin Andrews.

[Pugger]

I think Favre is the one procrastinating here. A quote of ""We'll do it one day." sounds like he's nor ready. He's either waiting for Thompson to retire from the Packers, or he's still worried about what the fan reaction would be. Or both.

I truly believe Favre has a bigger issue with M3 than TT. It was M3 who wanted to go with Rodgers and once #4 retired he moved forward at lightening speed. And it was M3 who Favre had those marathon talks with that August, not TT.

[Joemailman]

I truly believe Favre has a bigger issue with M3 than TT. It was M3 who wanted to go with Rodgers and once #4 retired he moved forward at lightening speed. And it was M3 who Favre had those marathon talks with that August, not TT.

But it was TT who wouldn't release Favre from his contract. That's what caused things to get really ugly.

[denverYooper]

Goddamn, this beast is going to hit 500 pages yet.

[MJZiggy]

But it was TT who wouldn't release Favre from his contract. That's what caused things to get really ugly.

But wasn't it M3 who said he'd have to compete for the job if he wanted to come back?

[KYPack]

Goddamn, this beast is going to hit 500 pages yet.

Mish gets mad when we bump it.

500 pp or bust!

[Pugger]

But it was TT who wouldn't release Favre from his contract. That's what caused things to get really ugly.

TT knew if he gave him his unconditional release #4 would make a bee line to MN and he and M3 did not want Favre in this division during Rodgers' first year starting. I think the most egregious error made by TT and M3 was not wanting him to play in GB or any place else. Had Favre filed his papers for reinstatement a little quicker a trade could have been made even sooner and this entire saga wouldn't have dragged on and on.

[pbmax]

I just get the feeling we are headed for a Bradshaw/Steelers situation here. Where the specifics no longer matter as much as the continued animosity.

Bradshaw was mightily pissed at Chuck Noll, but even after Noll was gone he found others to be mad at. Perhaps in Favre's case, with no owner's family at the top it will be different, but it just seems like Favre is more interested in waiting this out than solving it at the current time.

[Fritz]

I think we all know Favre well enough to know it will take TT's retirement and some public fellatio to make him feel better.

[George Cumby]

I think we all know Favre well enough to know it will take TT's retirement and some public fellatio to make him feel better.

Yes, but who is to be the Fellator? Harlan, Murphy, TT?

[Patler]

I just get the feeling we are headed for a Bradshaw/Steelers situation here. Where the specifics no longer matter as much as the continued animosity.

Bradshaw was mightily pissed at Chuck Noll, but even after Noll was gone he found others to be mad at. Perhaps in Favre's case, with no owner's family at the top it will be different, but it just seems like Favre is more interested in waiting this out than solving it at the current time.

I tend to think you are right. If he was of a mind to, Favre could end this at anytime. All he would have to do is say a few things, show up in GB for some insignificant event without mentioning himself, and the organization would welcome him back. They would have no choice but to do it even if they didn't want to as individuals.

The team has to welcome him back, whenever he is ready.
For himself, Favre doesn't have to be ready ever.
It is really in Favre's hands.