Favre to Vikings will not happen!

[bobblehead]

Brett: Hey brad, I want to play for the vikings, but that OTA and mini camp stuff is way overrated, just give me a fat paycheck and I'll see you at training camp where you will allow me minimum reps to rest my arm.

Brad: Well, with all the new talent you have to get used to I would really like to have you here right away.

Brett: Well, I got my lawn to mow and my chainsaw to pose with for photo-ops and all, I'll just see you in training camp OK.

Brad: Fuck, now I see why TT and MM kicked your ass out of town, never mind, get outta my office.

Brett: I called this press conference to announce that I am staying retired...all this speculation is unfounded. Brad and I are just good buddies...we talked about my tractor and chainsaw.

[sheepshead]

Brett is Shellfish.



The media-friendly Kerry Rhodes refused to discuss Favre, saying, "I don't want to get into it." Jerricho Cotchery said, "Before he came to us, the whole thing was he wanted to go to Minnesota. You kind of feel bad if you were the team he settled for."

Another player, who requested anonymity, launched this salvo at the future Hall of Famer: "I'm tired of being part of his soap opera. If he really wanted to win a championship, he'd be right here. Let's call it for what it is: He wants to play for Minnesota so he can stick it to Green Bay twice a year. He's just being selfish. I'm not surprised."

[Fritz]

If the media calls you "media friendly" is that an insult?

[Jimx29]

I'm just surprised how well Rosenthals and Jackson have been acting throughout this whole circus started

[Scott Campbell]

I'm just surprised how well Rosenthals and Jackson have been acting throughout this whole circus started

Yeah, a tad better than Chicago Bear Jay Cutler.

[cpk1994]

That $20M licensing offer was made before the economy completely tanked. I'd be shocked if they could make him a similar offer this year - even if he hadn't gone off the deep end.

I believe the offer still stands as is. I don't think the tanking economy will affect that in the slightest. Favre's antics the last few weeks on the other hand.....

[MOBB DEEP]

defnition of hater

[SnakeLH2006]

Who cares? Jesus. This Favre shit just divides the threads just like last year. Seems to divide EVERY thread/poster just like last year. But whatever.

Snake's Take:

Bottom line is no matter what, he gets that marketing deal with GB no matter what. His net worth is prob. $100 million. Snake knows rednecks like Brett. They spend their money on guns, booze, hookers, lawn mowers, tractors, and beaver traps. Forget #2 and #3 with Brett. That saves him cash.

It's looking very likely he's motivated with anti-TT sentiment, but who cares? That's his personal deal (as most of us like TT), and makes money EVERY day EVEN now for ESPN, the NFL, etc. with this shit. Some say Bus Cook is an idiot, he may be somewhat, but damn he's making Brett money.

Snake's no virgin cherry with this shit, and usually defended Brett in the past, but is over that as it looks very juvenile now with Brett. So what, he's a FA. Let him play. I'd like to see it if he really thinks he can beat the Pack. Not for a sec. would I like to see him beat GB, but if so, just proves his legend. This guy, as a player, is one of kind. Snake really enjoys seeing him play.

Some think a few years will blow by and Murphy will be:

Murphy: You really made us look stupid but hey you were the biggest money maker in NFL history with media. Sorry, me and TT talked, the marketing deal is off you selfish fuck. Fuck you.
Brett: OK, fuck you.

....More like this:

Murphy: We have a HUGE deal to get us more money in merchandising, etc. as undoubtedly you will help us make money no matter what you did.
Brett: Yep. Ok I sign.
Murphy: Here's a shitload of cash for ya.
Brett: Thanks. I'll be in GB tomorrow.

None of this speculation on motives matters as far as business goes. He's arguably the biggest star in NFL history based on media attention/revenue...even now. He's gonna get that Packer deal NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS. So for anyone to say otherwise, your bitter grapes will be wine when he retires in 3 years or whenever. NO ONE WILL CARE.

Who cares? I doubt don't doubt for a second he gives a fuck about the marketing deal. He knows he's cash money no matter what happens and will be loved/glorifed in Packer history when this shit blows over in a few years. So for anyone to say that marketing deal will blow away, is foolish, as would be GB to hold a grudge. It's HUGE money lost....After all it's just a business like all other businesses. Time heals all wounds. I'll be cheering that bullheaded SOB into Canton whenever it happens....based on gameplay, wins, etc. He's truly a magnet for controversy, but what 40 year old athlete this side of Jordan has garnered so much interest/attention? Obviously he doesn't suck or so many teams wouldn't stick their heads out for him....even though he looks juvenile now. I don't support his motivation, but seeing him play is a plus. Kinda sticking it to the man even though it's TT is kinda motivating. If he CAN do it. more power to him, otherwise GO PACK GO. Packers are #1 in Snake's book.

[Merlin]

Interesting that ALL of the blame goes on Favre, you are haters one and all. Thompson was in that debacle as well and he was as responsible for what transpired as Favre was, yet you give him a pass. You all parrot what the media said, but you really have zero idea of what really happened.

Apparently reality doesn't set well with some of you: Things were so much worse before Thompson got here, we were losing every year, the team sucked, no direction, poor players. Thank God Thompson was hired to change all of that and make this franchise successful once again. I mean really his 31-33 regular season record, his stellar number of playoff appearances, and Super Bowl appearances, are second to none.

It's time to switch to water because the kool-aid you are drinking has really clouded your minds...

[Fritz]

Things were not terrible before Thompson got here....just the last two years of Shermy's regime. But those teams also did not have the defense necessary to get to the NFC Championship game. I thought they did, and had some fond memories of those times. I really did think the Packers had some powerhouse teams that just couldn't get over the hump. But I was set straight by another poster who used statistics to demonstrate that the Packer defense was not of championship caliber. That person also reminded me that even discounting the debacle at Philly, the Packers' playoff record was not so good. Michael Vick tearing the Packers to pieces at Lambeau, all of that.

It was team with a superb offense. They had a nice run. It was actually the kind of team that Wist thinks Thompson will be satisfied with: a team that can go 1-6 or so most years, but doesn't have the pieces to get to the Super Bowl.

And then, of course, it fell apart when Sherman tried to get the team over the top by overpaying for guys (Cletidus Hunt, Mike Wahle) and signing others (Joe Johnson) to big contracts, and by giving up draft picks to move up, over and over (Javon Walker, BJ Sander).

It was fun for awhile but it fell apart at the end.

Were the Packers blameless in the Favre saga? Not completely, no. I think the Murphy trip down to offer 20 mill was a terrible idea, and I'm surprised that the brass couldn't see that it would be perceived as a bribe. Maybe Thompson did not take the bull by the horns soon enough. But on the whole, when I look not only at that situation but the way this year's Favre melodrama is unfolding (lots and lots of similarities to last year, yet Thompson is not involved this time), my sense is that most of last year's mess lay at the feet of a guy who has had a great career but is having a really hard time making a decision and sticking with it.

[Fritz]

Things were not terrible before Thompson got here....just the last two years of Shermy's regime. But those teams also did not have the defense necessary to get to the NFC Championship game. I thought they did, and had some fond memories of those times. I really did think the Packers had some powerhouse teams that just couldn't get over the hump. But I was set straight by another poster who used statistics to demonstrate that the Packer defense was not of championship caliber. That person also reminded me that even discounting the debacle at Philly, the Packers' playoff record was not so good. Michael Vick tearing the Packers to pieces at Lambeau, all of that.

It was team with a superb offense. They had a nice run. It was actually the kind of team that Wist thinks Thompson will be satisfied with: a team that can go 1-6 or so most years, but doesn't have the pieces to get to the Super Bowl.

And then, of course, it fell apart when Sherman tried to get the team over the top by overpaying for guys (Cletidus Hunt, Mike Wahle) and signing others (Joe Johnson) to big contracts, and by giving up draft picks to move up, over and over (Javon Walker, BJ Sander).

It was fun for awhile but it fell apart at the end.

Were the Packers blameless in the Favre saga? Not completely, no. I think the Murphy trip down to offer 20 mill was a terrible idea, and I'm surprised that the brass couldn't see that it would be perceived as a bribe. Maybe Thompson did not take the bull by the horns soon enough. But on the whole, when I look not only at that situation but the way this year's Favre melodrama is unfolding (lots and lots of similarities to last year, yet Thompson is not involved this time), my sense is that most of last year's mess lay at the feet of a guy who has had a great career but is having a really hard time making a decision and sticking with it.

Oops. That would be 10-6.

[PackerBlues]

Interesting that ALL of the blame goes on Favre, you are haters one and all. Thompson was in that debacle as well and he was as responsible for what transpired as Favre was, yet you give him a pass. You all parrot what the media said, but you really have zero idea of what really happened.

Apparently reality doesn't set well with some of you: Things were so much worse before Thompson got here, we were losing every year, the team sucked, no direction, poor players. Thank God Thompson was hired to change all of that and make this franchise successful once again. I mean really his 31-33 regular season record, his stellar number of playoff appearances, and Super Bowl appearances, are second to none.

It's time to switch to water because the kool-aid you are drinking has really clouded your minds...

[FlashPack]

Interesting that ALL of the blame goes on Favre, you are haters one and all. Thompson was in that debacle as well and he was as responsible for what transpired as Favre was, yet you give him a pass. You all parrot what the media said, but you really have zero idea of what really happened.

Apparently reality doesn't set well with some of you: Things were so much worse before Thompson got here, we were losing every year, the team sucked, no direction, poor players. Thank God Thompson was hired to change all of that and make this franchise successful once again. I mean really his 31-33 regular season record, his stellar number of playoff appearances, and Super Bowl appearances, are second to none.

It's time to switch to water because the kool-aid you are drinking has really clouded your minds...

Not any worse then the load of horse manure you spewed in this post..Please

[CaptainD]

Interesting that ALL of the blame goes on Favre, you are haters one and all. Thompson was in that debacle as well and he was as responsible for what transpired as Favre was, yet you give him a pass. You all parrot what the media said, but you really have zero idea of what really happened.

Apparently reality doesn't set well with some of you: Things were so much worse before Thompson got here, we were losing every year, the team sucked, no direction, poor players. Thank God Thompson was hired to change all of that and make this franchise successful once again. I mean really his 31-33 regular season record, his stellar number of playoff appearances, and Super Bowl appearances, are second to none.

It's time to switch to water because the kool-aid you are drinking has really clouded your minds...

Not any worse then the load of horse manure you spewed in this post..Please

Saw this posted on another forum which summarizes this whole fiasco the best,
Kudos to Wizard 87 For the post:

Something to consider to those curious at the reaction of some fans…keep in mind it is but my humble opinion.

The decision to go with Rodgers was not because the packers felt Favre was washed up. He obviously had value, as they were able to trade him late in the off season for a 3rd round pick. It was a combination of having no commitment beyond one year at a time, having to plan for that day without knowing when it would be, the readiness of Rodgers whom they drafted because of Favres uncertainty each off season, and the frustration with having a yearly event (blame the media if you want) around “will he” or won’t he”. The packers may have privately hoped he would retire, but they always left that decision to him. Once it was in, they went forward with the plan they had in place for that day.

Making assumptions that the packers didn’t want favre or thought he was washed up, or had no reverence for the mans accomplishments are just that, assumptions made by fans to further what they want to believe or disdain with packer management. There’s no factual evidence to any of it.

The packers for obvious reasons simply didn’t want him to play in their division if they could control it, they knew he didn’t take the news well and had enough dealing with the drama surrounding favre to add to it by facing him twice a year. It’s not as though they didn’t think he could play, they just didn’t know for how long and they knew Rodgers could as well.

Why is that so hard to comprehend? Why does there have to be a villainous plot behind the scenes? The jets made the very same decision the packers did in one years time, yet people still cant understand the common denominator on both accounts. A young QB who they feel good about.

Favre didn’t take the news well, he is still very upset with the packers and his actions only validate that point. He’s provided help to packer opponents, aired his angst on TV with Greta, and even in the jets locker room (last season). Favre is guilty of initiating through his actions and words more distraction and drama than anyone else in all this, and even though I am still a fan, at some point enough is enough. I want Favre and all that comes with it to just go away so I can get back to remembering him for what he ought to be remembered for. But instead, he’s still closer than ever creating distraction in the wake of the process of moving on.

A process I wish Favre would have discovered.

[cpk1994]

Interesting that ALL of the blame goes on Favre, you are haters one and all. Thompson was in that debacle as well and he was as responsible for what transpired as Favre was, yet you give him a pass. You all parrot what the media said, but you really have zero idea of what really happened.

Apparently reality doesn't set well with some of you: Things were so much worse before Thompson got here, we were losing every year, the team sucked, no direction, poor players. Thank God Thompson was hired to change all of that and make this franchise successful once again. I mean really his 31-33 regular season record, his stellar number of playoff appearances, and Super Bowl appearances, are second to none.

It's time to switch to water because the kool-aid you are drinking has really clouded your minds...

How many NFC title games did your lord Mike Sherman make? I'll wait while you try to count to 0. Ted Thompson has 1. Embarassing playoff losses, destroyed depth. Cap hell. But you keep drinking the kool aid that Sherman was great, becuase reality tells a different story. Whatever fuels your agenda I guess.