Report: “Favre Can’t Stand Green Bay”

[mraynrand]

"But he's not that smart. And his agent, some character named Bus Cook, isn't that smart either. Because if either of them had the intelligence they apparently believe they have, they wouldn't have allowed Favre to spend consecutive offseasons -- this is the third -- publicly urinating on his name. "

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It was clear after 'Greta' that someone needed to do an intervention. Favre needs to let go of the hate and enjoy retirement. I'm a Packer fan and a Viking hater. Favre comes back and plays for the Vikings (which would only happen if the Vikes think they need the revenue it would generate) and I hope he gets his ass kicked by the Packers. Not for vindictiveness - apparently that's his schtick - but because he would be a Vikings QB and would deserve it.

[vince]

Wow that's a harsh article. I'm not sure I'd go quite as far as that article does, as manipulating the media and public is common practice. But at the same time, there's a lot of truth in that article. Thanks for posting it Scott.

[Scott Campbell]

Loved the comment about loathing the Vikings is like loathing your kids music recital. LOL

It's too bad he had to mention the Cowboys as an opponent worthy of loathing, when someone more familiar with our franchise would have cited the Bears.

[Fritz]

My own wish - because I'd like to remember Favre fondly, once the stain of last off-season fades - is that Favre stays retired.

Yes, it'd be great theater if he came back. It'd be exciting, too, like when you see a car wreck about to happen - who'll get hurt? How bad will it be? Will I be involved?

But ultimately, if Favre comes back with the Vikings, it would be damaging to his career. Even if he plays great, leads the Vikings to the Super Bowl, it would be seen by most people as pettiness.

As Nancy Reagan would've said, Just Say No, Brett.

[sheepshead]

http://www.videodetective.com/titledetails.aspx?PublishedId=2475

[run pMc]

Well, if he signs with Minny he won't have Cole, Cotchery, Keller and Washington to throw to.
My guess is he'd be so geeked up to beat GB that his first 5 passes would be deep balls into triple coverage to Berrian.

Favre is a good player, but it's not like he's a top 5 QB. He's faded down the stretch in the last few seasons, and is pushing 40 with a bad wing. The Pro Bowl nod he got this past year was largely derided.

I'd rather see him stay retired.

[PackerBlues]

I admit that I didnt read completely through this thread.......I just glanced through most of the posts after the name calling started.

So let me get this straight, sounds like quite a few of you don't want Favre to play in a Vikings Uninform. It also seems like the majority of the people that dont want to see Favre in a Vikings uniform, are the same people that couldn't wait to see Rogers take over as the starting QB for the Packers.

So many of you claim that Favre is washed up. Yet the Jets went 9-7 last year after Favre had roughly a month or so to learn the Offense, while GreenBay went 6-10 with Rogers at the helm......after Rogers had years to learn the system.

Favre's stats did not look to great, due in part to his bicep injury at the end of the season (and anyone who says Favre played like shit prior to the injury is full of shit themselves) Rogers stats on the other hand looked really good for a rookie QB in his first year.......due in part to playing from behind a lot, against prevent defenses.

Personally, I dont think Favre will try to come back with the Vikings. I could really care less if he did though. If he still has gas in the tank, let him play. The people crying and whining about it the most are the same dipshits that couldnt wait for Favre to leave Greenbay in the first place.
Whats wrong ladies? Afraid Favre and the Vikes would kick Greenbays ass this season? To Funny!!!

[Zool]

Play or doesnt play. I could care less. But what bothers me is the so-called Packer fans that would take pleasure in the Packers losing simply because Favre is playing on the other team. Seems you're not much of a fan at all and really just coming here to stir the pot and get a reaction from people who actually feel strongly about the team they watch/support.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Play or doesnt play. I could care less. But what bothers me is the so-called Packer fans that would take pleasure in the Packers losing simply because Favre is playing on the other team. Seems you're not much of a fan at all and really just coming here to stir the pot and get a reaction from people who actually feel strongly about the team they watch/support.

Agreed--although I think the Myers article is misleading. I don't think Favre is saying he "hates Green Bay." He hates Ted Thompson. I think it's childish and he's listenting to his brothers and hanger ons too much, but that's different than saying he hates Green Bay--which infers that he doesn't have much respect for us fans. I think that's going a bit far.

[PackerBlues]

Play or doesnt play. I could care less. But what bothers me is the so-called Packer fans that would take pleasure in the Packers losing simply because Favre is playing on the other team. Seems you're not much of a fan at all and really just coming here to stir the pot and get a reaction from people who actually feel strongly about the team they watch/support.

OOPS!!!!!! Here we go again. Now I'm a "so-called fan". And worse yet, Im just "stirring the pot".
Bite me Zool. Did I start this entire post? No, I just replied to it. Dont like my opinions? Tough shit!
I am sure that there are plenty of "FANS" out there, who dislike something about the team that they root for. For some of you idiots who like to claim to be "superior fans" to everyone else, it was Favre that you didnt like in GB. You got your wish, now quit your crying. Who the fuck cares if Favre plays for the Vikings?
Poor Poor Zool, would having Favre come back for another season with the Vikes piss on your parade that damned much? Cry me a fuckin river.

[Administrator]

Let's stay on topic Packerblues, no need to make it personal.

[Zool]

You'll come to find this is his entire gig. It gets old really fast.

[Gunakor]

PackerBlues, there's something you haven't quite wrapped your mind around regarding this whole situation. Football is not the sole reason why many Packer fans are disgusted with Favre right now. It's the way he's gone about his business lately. He turned many fans off last year when he left for New York, taking parting shots at the Packers on his way out.

Of all of those fans who were displeased with his behavior last year, most of us had let that one go. He had again retired, the healing process was about to begin, and eventually Favre would come back to embrace the franchise that made him a HOF quarterback. Threads like this one would not be created anymore, the Favre debate would end, and things would get back to normal.

So much for that happening.

This is the crux of the matter PB. Favre isn't coming back to the Vikings because he wants to win a Super Bowl. He's not coming back to prove to himself that he can still play. He's coming back because he wants to stick it to the Packers. He says it's only a beef with Ted Thompson, and it might be, but when your idea of getting back at Thompson is to beat the Packers twice per season, that inevitably affects the Packers as a team. That, and the fans that root for them. It's petty, and I'm sure even you could perhaps understand that. He wants to make the Packers - all of them - suffer, because of a beef he has with just one of them. That's his goal in coming back. Doesn't that sound childish and petty to you?

Listen, all of the Favre supporters have asked the Favre detractors here in Green Bay to let it go. Favre should be able to play, wherever he wants, for as long as he wants. He's earned that. That's fine, and I have tried to let it go. But it's tough when Favre won't let it go, and his supporters won't let it go. I have to assume that Favre is every bit as capable of letting bygones be bygones as we are. Same for you and your fellow Favre supporters. But it's no longer about Favre simply playing football, and that's why I and many others are so frustrated and upset now. It's about damaging the Packers chances of success, and that's it. That's all this is about.

No Packer fan in their right mind should support that, even if it's Brett Favre. Regardless of how you feel the situation was handled, you I would assume still wish the Packers success. How can you support Favre's desire to beat the Packers and still support the Packers being successful?

[Pacopete4]

Favre isn't coming back to the Vikings because he wants to win a Super Bowl. He's not coming back to prove to himself that he can still play. He's coming back because he wants to stick it to the Packers. He says it's only a beef with Ted Thompson, and it might be, but when your idea of getting back at Thompson is to beat the Packers twice per season, that inevitably affects the Packers as a team. That, and the fans that root for them. It's petty, and I'm sure even you could perhaps understand that. He wants to make the Packers - all of them - suffer, because of a beef he has with just one of them. That's his goal in coming back. Doesn't that sound childish and petty to you?

You don't think he is the slightest bit interested in winning another Super Bowl? You think he'd really come back to the Vikes if they were not on the brink of being at that level of play? I think you're wrong here. While some of it may be the hatred of Ted Thompson, I'm not saying that, I think he wants to go somewhere hes needed, hes familiar with, and somewhere he can win. Coming back to haunt TT is just a bonus for him as he is driven with competitive spirit and its just another way to bring that out.

[Gunakor]

Favre isn't coming back to the Vikings because he wants to win a Super Bowl. He's not coming back to prove to himself that he can still play. He's coming back because he wants to stick it to the Packers. He says it's only a beef with Ted Thompson, and it might be, but when your idea of getting back at Thompson is to beat the Packers twice per season, that inevitably affects the Packers as a team. That, and the fans that root for them. It's petty, and I'm sure even you could perhaps understand that. He wants to make the Packers - all of them - suffer, because of a beef he has with just one of them. That's his goal in coming back. Doesn't that sound childish and petty to you?

You don't think he is the slightest bit interested in winning another Super Bowl? You think he'd really come back to the Vikes if they were not on the brink of being at that level of play? I think you're wrong here. While some of it may be the hatred of Ted Thompson, I'm not saying that, I think he wants to go somewhere hes needed, hes familiar with, and somewhere he can win. Coming back to haunt TT is just a bonus for him as he is driven with competitive spirit and its just another way to bring that out.

No, getting back at TT is not a "bonus." It is the motivating factor in his return. It's the sole driving force, the only reason for him to come back. It's the only thing left for him to prove. Anything else the could be done in this league, he's already done. He's said so himself. There is no other reason for him to come back than to stick it to Thompson.

If TT retired this year, Favre would not be contemplating a return to the NFL. Do you honestly believe this not to be the case? What has he said or implied over the past year and a half that would suggest otherwise?