Difficult Parting Ways

[SnakeLH2006]

Brett didn't like Ted because he wouldn't be his bitch the way Sherman was.

[rbaloha1]

Both parties got what they wanted -- Packers replacing a hof qb with a young franchise qb and #4 playing for the Vikings for obvious reasons. Thrilled this is finally settled 11/01.

[RashanGary]

I'm much more at peace with the way it ended. I never let myself belief Favre's self-esteem was so fickle and bitch-like, but he was hurt like a unappreciated housewife.

It was like your girl friend giving you a BJ, but being angry about it the whole time like it's BS she has to do that shit. Brett just needs a little whisper in his ear about how much you love him from time to time for him to give good head.


In the end, the guy was just way too thin skinned and he fought back with everythign he had. I hope he loses because his act was immature at best and down right destructive and mean spirited at worst. Either way, I think our guys were acting like good, mature adults with good intentions and I'm proud to be a Packer fan.

[Pugger]

This is what I find incredible = that BF would feel so slighted by MM and TT cuz they didn't call him to beg him to return so he just quit! Was it Sherman that turned BF into such a diva? Why would a QB with his accomplishments and acclaim need to be coddled like that?

[gex]

I think it's a simple as ARod being a free agent after last year and they wanted to keep him long term.

Then you'd be wrong. Again.

You offer nothing SC, please go back to the other forum.

[Partial]

I think it's a simple as ARod being a free agent after last year and they wanted to keep him long term.

Then you'd be wrong. Again.

You're correct he had a 5 year contract not a four but the entire principal still applies.

[Scott Campbell]

I think it's a simple as ARod being a free agent after last year and they wanted to keep him long term.

Then you'd be wrong. Again.

You offer nothing SC, please go back to the other forum.

I'm here for you buddy. Anytime you need me.

[sharpe1027]

This is what I find incredible = that BF would feel so slighted by MM and TT cuz they didn't call him to beg him to return so he just quit! Was it Sherman that turned BF into such a diva? Why would a QB with his accomplishments and acclaim need to be coddled like that?

He also said he felt they pressured him too much and forced him to make a decision. Yet, at his retirement he vehemently denied being pressured. According to Bert, it's their fault because called him too much AND because didn't call him enough. He seems a difficult guy to please.

He also accused them of being dishonest and being tricked into coming back, saying that he was promised that Wahle and/or Rivera were to be resigned. Yet, he didn't announce his comeback until AFTER they had been resigned.

Personally, he seems a bit delusional. A good guy a heart, but delusional nevertheless.

[Fritz]

I think Brandt's and Dougherty's articles seem to demonstrate a sense of not only understanding about what happened, but a sense that there's no need to blame one side or the other. They both screwed up.

Based on what I've seen out of Ted, I do believe that he has a hard time with confrontation (don't we all, yes, but for a GM you have to be able to do that) and this greatly contributed to the problem. Had he been more willing to say to Bert, hey, buddy, we're moving on if you don't give us an up-or-down right away, then things might've shaken out differently.

On the other hand, as Sharpe notes, Favre sure is an insecure guy. If he really wanted to come back to play he ought to have said so instead of doing that passive/aggressive thing - I'll do what I think you want me to do but then I'll be pissed at you for what I have done.

We're all starting to come to terms with the parting now, I think.

[sharpe1027]

I think Brandt's and Dougherty's articles seem to demonstrate a sense of not only understanding about what happened, but a sense that there's no need to blame one side or the other. They both screwed up.

Based on what I've seen out of Ted, I do believe that he has a hard time with confrontation (don't we all, yes, but for a GM you have to be able to do that) and this greatly contributed to the problem. Had he been more willing to say to Bert, hey, buddy, we're moving on if you don't give us an up-or-down right away, then things might've shaken out differently.

On the other hand, as Sharpe notes, Favre sure is an insecure guy. If he really wanted to come back to play he ought to have said so instead of doing that passive/aggressive thing - I'll do what I think you want me to do but then I'll be pissed at you for what I have done.

We're all starting to come to terms with the parting now, I think.

Excellent characterization. Moving on.

[Partial]

I will say this:

If it didn't happen in 2008, it certainly would have happened this year. They probably would have just cut Brett instead of trading him to save face (I would think), because had he played and didn't do the whole retirement thing it would look awfully bad if they didn't start him.

They weren't going to let Rodgers walk, or sign him to a big deal without seeing him in games. He was definitely playing this year regardless if Favre was the starter last year or not. Nobody is a big enough cock gobbler to sit Brett knowing he has the streak, etc, not to mention the PR nightmare, so my guess is they would have cut him loose to join whomever he wanted.

Rodgers obviously isn't a Brett Favre like talent, but he'll be a solid guy who can take a loaded team to the playoffs. I don't think we can reasonably expect to make the playoffs ten years in a row, for example, since we don't have the best player (by far and away at that) in the division anymore..

[MichiganPackerFan]

Rodgers obviously isn't a Brett Favre like talent, but he'll be a solid guy who can take a loaded team to the playoffs. I don't think we can reasonably expect to make the playoffs ten years in a row, for example, since we don't have the best player (by far and away at that) in the division anymore..

I heartily disagree. Favre was one of the all time greats, but AR is no slouch. Time will tell, but it's WAY to early to say either way.