LORD FAVRE comeback part deux...!!!

[falco]

Since Favre is now a "free agent," such a visit could not be considered tampering.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Maybe the Jets didn't release Favre earlier because they were hoping to trade him for draft picks. That might explain why they didn't release him until after the draft.

they would only attempt to trade Favre if he signaled that he wanted to play again. Which would sink the retire-a-packer theory.


the only theory that fits now is that he is undecided, and Jets released him because they want no part of a potential saga.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Plane Flies From Minneapolis To Hattiesburg, And Back Again
Posted by Mike Florio on April 29, 2009, 10:59 p.m.

game on!

[SMACKTALKIE]

Plane Flies From Minneapolis To Hattiesburg, And Back Again
Posted by Mike Florio on April 29, 2009, 10:59 p.m.

game on!

F***ing Florio!! He has nothing to do now that the draft is over.

I think he has a deal with Favre and Bus Cook to keep this s**t up so he has something to report......... hourly......... for the next 4 months.

[GrnBay007]

Anyone planning on going to the Posters game better get tickets FAST. Once the announcement is made ticket prices will go way up!

[dtown]

I think there's a decent chance that Favre returns to football this year, but not for the vikings.

First, I genuinely believe that the Viking's owner wants to move the team to LA (I wanna put together a team that will help us relocate to ...) and has more interest in putting together a young/promising/exciting roster than assembling a superbowl contender. They've already passed on much better upgrades than Favre to the qb position this offseason in favor of Sage Rosenthals, and a move to LA would substantially increase the value of the franchise..

In terms of Favre, I see this move as one of two possibilities - first to either rekindle the goodwill with Green Bay and get that $20m employment package that was previously offered, and the other to have the option of catching on with a contending team that suffered a season-ending qb injury (ala Brady or Manning).

The later makes more sense to me from Favre's perspective. He's probably not ready to play right now, so this move would give him more time to prepare. He might no longer see himself as a full-year option, but probably believes he could play at a top level for half a season. Finally, Brett probably wants to make one more championship run, and seeing how the season progresses would give him more control over this issue. I could even see Brett returning to GB if they were contending and Rodgers got hurt.

Of course, I'm probably wrong on all of this and Brett will sign with the Vikings tomorrow.

[SMACKTALKIE]

I think there's a decent chance that Favre returns to football this year, but not for the vikings.

First, I genuinely believe that the Viking's owner wants to move the team to LA (I wanna put together a team that will help us relocate to ...) and has more interest in putting together a young/promising/exciting roster than assembling a superbowl contender. They've already passed on much better upgrades than Favre to the qb position this offseason in favor of Sage Rosenthals, and a move to LA would substantially increase the value of the franchise..

In terms of Favre, I see this move as one of two possibilities - first to either rekindle the goodwill with Green Bay and get that $20m employment package that was previously offered, and the other to have the option of catching on with a contending team that suffered a season-ending qb injury (ala Brady or Manning).

The later makes more sense to me from Favre's perspective. He's probably not ready to play right now, so this move would give him more time to prepare. He might no longer see himself as a full-year option, but probably believes he could play at a top level for half a season. Finally, Brett probably wants to make one more championship run, and seeing how the season progresses would give him more control over this issue. I could even see Brett returning to GB if they were contending and Rodgers got hurt.

Of course, I'm probably wrong on all of this and Brett will sign with the Vikings tomorrow.

This, you are wrong about.

[dtown]

I think there's a decent chance that Favre returns to football this year, but not for the vikings.

First, I genuinely believe that the Viking's owner wants to move the team to LA (I wanna put together a team that will help us relocate to ...) and has more interest in putting together a young/promising/exciting roster than assembling a superbowl contender. They've already passed on much better upgrades than Favre to the qb position this offseason in favor of Sage Rosenthals, and a move to LA would substantially increase the value of the franchise..

In terms of Favre, I see this move as one of two possibilities - first to either rekindle the goodwill with Green Bay and get that $20m employment package that was previously offered, and the other to have the option of catching on with a contending team that suffered a season-ending qb injury (ala Brady or Manning).

The later makes more sense to me from Favre's perspective. He's probably not ready to play right now, so this move would give him more time to prepare. He might no longer see himself as a full-year option, but probably believes he could play at a top level for half a season. Finally, Brett probably wants to make one more championship run, and seeing how the season progresses would give him more control over this issue. I could even see Brett returning to GB if they were contending and Rodgers got hurt.

Of course, I'm probably wrong on all of this and Brett will sign with the Vikings tomorrow.

This, you are wrong about.

I certainly hope so - I think everyone would agree that it would suck to lose a close rival like that.

[mraynrand]

Plane Flies From Minneapolis To Hattiesburg, And Back Again
Posted by Mike Florio on April 29, 2009, 10:59 p.m.

game on!

I should have known that it would take a Favre 'controversy' to bring you out of the witness protection program.

In related news, schoolchildren made their way to school via buses today.

[Freak Out]

I think there's a decent chance that Favre returns to football this year, but not for the vikings.

First, I genuinely believe that the Viking's owner wants to move the team to LA (I wanna put together a team that will help us relocate to ...) and has more interest in putting together a young/promising/exciting roster than assembling a superbowl contender. They've already passed on much better upgrades than Favre to the qb position this offseason in favor of Sage Rosenthals, and a move to LA would substantially increase the value of the franchise..

In terms of Favre, I see this move as one of two possibilities - first to either rekindle the goodwill with Green Bay and get that $20m employment package that was previously offered, and the other to have the option of catching on with a contending team that suffered a season-ending qb injury (ala Brady or Manning).

The later makes more sense to me from Favre's perspective. He's probably not ready to play right now, so this move would give him more time to prepare. He might no longer see himself as a full-year option, but probably believes he could play at a top level for half a season. Finally, Brett probably wants to make one more championship run, and seeing how the season progresses would give him more control over this issue. I could even see Brett returning to GB if they were contending and Rodgers got hurt.

Of course, I'm probably wrong on all of this and Brett will sign with the Vikings tomorrow.

Certainly wouldn't be the first team that moved from Minnesota to LA.

[Guiness]

this whole thread is like when my 4yr old plays 'opposite day'. I'm retiring...that actually means I'm going to play!

[SnakeLH2006]

Snake is a Favre fan regardless, but me thinks that Brettie just can't give the game up. His dose of humility came with his injury late in the year when the team collapsed, yet the "Unitas Factor" is there and Snake and several hardcore Packer buddies have agreed on this for years: Favre won't be done till they drag his ass off the playing field.

His dad was a football general, it's all he knows. Hard to blame the guy. Looked genuinely pissed, but knew he had to leave GB, as it was time, and don't think his hatred for TT is the driving factor this time. I think he just wants a fleeting look at going for it (getting a SB win) one last time. Hard to blame him, as he's prob. the biggest competitor this side of Michael Jordan that SPORTS has EVER seen. Those guys don't hang it up till they have to.

BTW, CPK, quit hating and making snarky comments, (as Snake has given you a HUGE pass the last year) but there you go and rear your ugly hating head again on EVERY Favre topic just like a year ago. Snake can respect someone not liking Favre/how it transpired (as most all Rats get their point across succinctly and with passion, which is fine...opinions are great), but you fucking posted the same cocky, ill-construed ass BS every other post in here. WTF did Favre do to you? He doesn't even play for us anymore and we are gold at QB with ARod. Yet you still get off just preaching hate and getting your sorry ass giggles. Go play your Wii or something. Alas, you prob. saw Brett at a function in GB and asked to suck his dick, and he said sorry..No love for homos and you got pissed (Not that Snake cares or discriminates on your orientation, but your logic/bias sucks on this topic and the way you get giddy and word your posts).

Sorry all you other Rats, as Snake hasn't vented on a poster in some time, but damn that shit drives me nuts. And oh yeah...Jesus hates haters.

[mraynrand]

Certainly wouldn't be the first team that moved from Minnesota to LA.

L.A. 'Lakers'? Utah Jazz? Hopefully they will have the sense to change their name

[Fritz]

Good point. Pisses me off when an owner moves a team but keeps the name.

Yeah, lots and lots of lakes in L.A. And Utah - birthplace of Jazz - those crazy Mormons!

At least when Modell moved the Browns he left the name, and when Houston moved to Tennessee the team had the good sense to change the name (although didn't they play one season as the Tennessee Oilers? I don't recall).

I think Favre would diminish his reputation by coming back - again. Unless he manages a SB appearance with the Queens, and even then, if he throws a bunch of picks, it won't be good. As Patler has noted, Favre is perilously close to becoming the guy he always said he didn't want to be - the one that is no longer wanted by his team.

I was young but I do remember Johnny U sitting on the bench in San Diego. It was a sad, sad sight.

[KYPack]

Good point. Pisses me off when an owner moves a team but keeps the name.

Yeah, lots and lots of lakes in L.A. And Utah - birthplace of Jazz - those crazy Mormons!

At least when Modell moved the Browns he left the name, and when Houston moved to Tennessee the team had the good sense to change the name (although didn't they play one season as the Tennessee Oilers? I don't recall).

I think Favre would diminish his reputation by coming back - again. Unless he manages a SB appearance with the Queens, and even then, if he throws a bunch of picks, it won't be good. As Patler has noted, Favre is perilously close to becoming the guy he always said he didn't want to be - the one that is no longer wanted by his team.

I was young but I do remember Johnny U sitting on the bench in San Diego. It was a sad, sad sight.

Couple years. 97 and 98 the Tennessee Oilers ruled. They played in Memphis one year. Went to see 'em. Paid $20 for two good seats and still dropped $1200 bucks. That's a strange town, Memphis.
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