Packers fans will forgive Favre, but when will Rodgers?

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he wanted to be a viking so bad, now he is one, and he can stay one for a long time

[Cleft Crusty]

Clefty is confused, thinking this was a Packer website. The wife was watching "As the World Turns" on the tube and Clefty escaped to the internet - only to find the same thing here - except with even a more tired, trite script.

[Smidgeon]

Clefty is confused, thinking this was a Packer website. The wife was watching "As the World Turns" on the tube and Clefty escaped to the internet - only to find the same thing here - except with even a more tired, trite script.

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[packerbacker1234]

As of right now, the man is a Minnesota Viking. I could care less who he calls and for what reason.......

Maybe someday it will make sense, but for now, go cut your lawn with Jared and Hutch.

Actually he's pretty much a "FA". He is no longer under contract.

Favre naturally wants to repair the broken relationship - and I still wont blame him really for heading to minnesota. Sure, things could of gone down differently after his presser in 2007 and he could of came back that summer when stuff was initially being discussed for anothe rrun with us in 2008, but Favre's sole reason (so he has repeatedly claimed) was to win one more title before he goes. Something tells me he didn't feel, in 2008, that the packers had the team to do so. It's not surprising to think that either: in 2007 we had a lot of things "go our way" along with Brett having one of his better years to get us to that championship game. It's also clear he didn't want to do the offseason stuff and the packers weren't really okay with that.

From both sides I can udnerstand the feeling. You don't practice your not a starter for this team. I'm going on 40 and want to save my body for the regular season. Packers are very flexible, but when your QB 1 you don't relaly get to take "practices off" because the offense revolves around you.

So, all the lies, the bickering back and forth - lets throw that all aside. It was 4 years ago and I've moved on from it. I did feel betrayed when he went to minnesota, but I never blamed him for making such a decision. With the season he had, and the run Minnesota made that year, it was really hard to look at Favre and go "man, you made a bad decision here". He wanted a ring, and as it proved, Minnesota really was one great QB away from their first SB. Favre "almost" gave them that shot before pissing it way late.

I'm not mad at Favre for making "selfish" decisions. He was a middle aged man playing a young mans game at that point. His decisions ALMOST worked out as he wanted them too. Almost.

I think TT did slight Favre some, and I naturally think Favre slighted the organization some as well. I also think prior to 2007 the "will he wont he" was blown way out proportion. Only one other season do I recall favre even mentioning he was thinking about retirment, and that was in 2006 I beleive after the final game when he was on camera crying over it. Prior to that season it was mostly the media constantly berrading him over it. Most felt he was "finished" after 2006. He proved them wrong in 2007.

Most thought he was done in 2008 in terms of being able to play at a high level. He proved them wrong in 2009, where he was an MVP canidate. In 2010 is when it finally showed he was done from a physical stand point. Taking shots in his ankle just to play, new injuries showing up every week, and finally too much pain for even him to handle, and we all know Favre can handle a hell of a lot of pain.

The relationship with the fans I think will repair over the course of time, and I think his relationship with the veterans in GB is just fine. We know Driver and Favre have remained friends, and Fvare has talked to some of the guys since the SB and even heading into it. Does it surprise me he hasn't talked to AR? No, but AR is the guy who "took" your job. Was brought in to replace you, and not only has he replaced you, he got us a ring as well.

I understand bitterness both ways. I also think Rodgers is the bigger man right now, and would indeed answer the phone if Favre called. To not do so would be to stoop down to Favre's level. I fully believe Rodgers is above that, just based on how he handled the entire situation.

[channtheman]

http://www.dickipedia.org/dick.php?title=Brett_Favre

[ThunderDan]

Actually he's pretty much a "FA". He is no longer under contract.

Favre naturally wants to repair the broken relationship - and I still wont blame him really for heading to minnesota. Sure, things could of gone down differently after his presser in 2007 and he could of came back that summer when stuff was initially being discussed for anothe rrun with us in 2008, but Favre's sole reason (so he has repeatedly claimed) was to win one more title before he goes. Something tells me he didn't feel, in 2008, that the packers had the team to do so. It's not surprising to think that either: in 2007 we had a lot of things "go our way" along with Brett having one of his better years to get us to that championship game. It's also clear he didn't want to do the offseason stuff and the packers weren't really okay with that.

From both sides I can udnerstand the feeling. You don't practice your not a starter for this team. I'm going on 40 and want to save my body for the regular season. Packers are very flexible, but when your QB 1 you don't relaly get to take "practices off" because the offense revolves around you.

So, all the lies, the bickering back and forth - lets throw that all aside. It was 4 years ago and I've moved on from it. I did feel betrayed when he went to minnesota, but I never blamed him for making such a decision. With the season he had, and the run Minnesota made that year, it was really hard to look at Favre and go "man, you made a bad decision here". He wanted a ring, and as it proved, Minnesota really was one great QB away from their first SB. Favre "almost" gave them that shot before pissing it way late.

I'm not mad at Favre for making "selfish" decisions. He was a middle aged man playing a young mans game at that point. His decisions ALMOST worked out as he wanted them too. Almost.

I think TT did slight Favre some, and I naturally think Favre slighted the organization some as well. I also think prior to 2007 the "will he wont he" was blown way out proportion. Only one other season do I recall favre even mentioning he was thinking about retirment, and that was in 2006 I beleive after the final game when he was on camera crying over it. Prior to that season it was mostly the media constantly berrading him over it. Most felt he was "finished" after 2006. He proved them wrong in 2007.

Most thought he was done in 2008 in terms of being able to play at a high level. He proved them wrong in 2009, where he was an MVP canidate. In 2010 is when it finally showed he was done from a physical stand point. Taking shots in his ankle just to play, new injuries showing up every week, and finally too much pain for even him to handle, and we all know Favre can handle a hell of a lot of pain.

The relationship with the fans I think will repair over the course of time, and I think his relationship with the veterans in GB is just fine. We know Driver and Favre have remained friends, and Fvare has talked to some of the guys since the SB and even heading into it. Does it surprise me he hasn't talked to AR? No, but AR is the guy who "took" your job. Was brought in to replace you, and not only has he replaced you, he got us a ring as well.

I understand bitterness both ways. I also think Rodgers is the bigger man right now, and would indeed answer the phone if Favre called. To not do so would be to stoop down to Favre's level. I fully believe Rodgers is above that, just based on how he handled the entire situation.

Why not stay in NY? They have been in the AFC Championship game the last 2 years with Sanchez as their QB. Just think what that O would do with an "above average" QB rather than what they have. And I am not calling BF "above average" I am using that term to classify Sanchez's play.

[denverYooper]

Why not stay in NY? They have been in the AFC Championship game the last 2 years with Sanchez as their QB. Just think what that O would do with an "above average" QB rather than what they have. And I am not calling BF "above average" I am using that term to classify Sanchez's play.

He just wanted to get back to hittin' up some down home Midwest ass.

[Scott Campbell]

I think Jason's take on Packer fans might be suspect.

[Freak Out]

Why does Rodgers have to forgive Favre? Good for the soul?

[Bossman641]

It's 100% on Favre to extend any type of olive branch to Rodgers, the organization, and fans. Do you realize how easily he could patch things up with the organization and a large percentage of Packers fans? All he would have to do is call TT and MM, tell them congratulations and that he's sorry for how he acted and acknowledge that they did have a plan for building a team. He could even throw in that he was old and didn't think he would still be around to see that plan come to fruition as a way to cover his ass. Voila!! Hold a press conference, tell the fans the same thing and that he's looking forward to becoming a member of Packer nation again and it would be done.

It's the same story with any athlete. Any athlete that makes even any attempt at an apology, no matter how much it sucks, is always welcomed back. Instead Favre does shit like tell the Bears to knock the Packers out of the playoffs.

[RashanGary]

It's 100% on Favre to extend any type of olive branch to Rodgers, the organization, and fans. Do you realize how easily he could patch things up with the organization and a large percentage of Packers fans? All he would have to do is call TT and MM, tell them congratulations and that he's sorry for how he acted and acknowledge that they did have a plan for building a team. He could even throw in that he was old and didn't think he would still be around to see that plan come to fruition as a way to cover his ass. Voila!! Hold a press conference, tell the fans the same thing and that he's looking forward to becoming a member of Packer nation again and it would be done.

It's the same story with any athlete. Any athlete that makes even any attempt at an apology, no matter how much it sucks, is always welcomed back. Instead Favre does shit like tell the Bears to knock the Packers out of the playoffs.

This is pretty much it. A simple, I was wrong, I didn't realize where this was going and I made some big mistakes. Done. We all forgive. Without it though, I hope he's never a part of the Packers again. Any person who did that stuff and is not sorry for hte people he hurt and drug through the mud, I have no place for him.

[gbgary]

i for one won't believe bf if he says he's sorry or whatnot. if he does there will be an ulterior motive of some sort...something in it for him. remember, he's said many times he "doesn't have any regrets."

[pbmax]

Random thoughts about this article:

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- It strikes me that his reluctance to call Rodgers is based on his fear that Rodgers will treat him like he treated Rodgers. It was reported that Rodgers called Favre, and Favre ignored him, not returning the call. I suspect Favre's ego would have a difficult time dealing with a rebuff from Rodgers, so he doesn't even try.

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If the person giving the quotes has their information correct, then not much has changed. Brett is uncertain whether to call because he is unsure how it will be seen. He is also unsure how he will be treated after he calls, if he calls.

Even Brett's waffling is waffling at this point. Perhaps Ted can find Brett a QB who will offer an apology first.

But an even better question is this: Rodgers has been relatively upfront about the dealings between Brett and himself. Not revealing necessarily, but matter of fact. If there is bitterness on Rodgers part, how does the player giving the quotes know?

Aren't the hard feelings in this case much more likely to be Favre's? Going public is right out of his playbook.

[Old School]

Favre isn't fairing too well in the comments section to the article about this on PFT.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/15/one-packer-says-favre-wants-to-bury-hatchet-with-rodgers/#comments

He appears to continue to lose favor among more than just Packer fans.

[MJZiggy]

Who cares?