How does Favre fit in Thompson's plan?

[Harlan Huckleby]

If you look at all of Thompson's roster moves, they are done for the future. The recent cutting of Leach was a dramatic example. Leach is certainly more valuable this year than half a dozen players on the roster, but has no long-term role.

Thompson did patch with two vets in secondary, but the deals are relatively front-loaded.

The ONLY exception I see in his plan is Brett Favre. I know this is a tired subject, but the aging warrior looks increasingly miscast on this team. Following Thompson's strategy, the time was ripe to trade Favre last spring. I have to conclude that the reason Thompson didn't make the move is that he didn't want to become the villian.

I know, where's that kicking-dead-horse graphic.

[MJZiggy]

Favre provides the desperately needed veteran leadership and keeps the team from going 0-16 thereby turning AR into another Joey Harrington.

[beakerman]

Packers Can't trade their only money making, markatable player.... speaking of Green Bay becoming the Siberia of the nfl, if they jettison Favre like Tennesse did with Mcnair... it deffinately would not be a good PR move, there are enough people bothered with the trading of Gado, let alone Favre.

Thompson=

[Harlan Huckleby]

I think you're right, Ziggy. That's the thinking. But why not let go of the security blanket and really rebuild in earnest? It could very well be a 2-14 team with Rodgers, 4-12 team with Favre. Big whup. Plus Favre could bring a 3rd round draft pick, at least.

"Rodgers is not ready." Maybe. He wouldn't be the first guy to get thrown to the wolves in his second year. Aikman seems to have survived a trial by fire for a couple seasons.

I'm not suggesting that the team could or would trade Favre during the season! Just saying that Favre is really the sole exception to Thompson's other moves.

[Harlan Huckleby]

BTW, you know the ONLY reason Favre came back is because he loves to play football. He would be better off on a playoff caliber team, he hasn't looked happy the last year.

[pbmax]

Trading Favre would not get past Harlan and Jones. That would have a huge impact on the bottom line and PR. As a business move, it would raise plenty of objections.

Its would be such a big thing that I wouldn't be surpirsed if it wasn't discussed, or if his future was a conversation topic, trading him was dismissed.

Harlan can say all he wants that the GM has final authority, but both Wolf and T2 have told stories of going to Harlan/Jones first before making the move.

Not to say it wouldn't be in our best interest, but I am not surprised it hasn't happened and I don't expect it will.

[pbmax]

BTW, you know the ONLY reason Favre came back is because he loves to play football. He would be better off on a playoff caliber team, he hasn't looked happy the last year.

Harlan, I think "loves football' is an easy description of why he is back.

He clearly wants to keep chasing the records as well.

[MJZiggy]

That's a very good point, pbmax. I just read yesterday that before bringing in KR, TT went to Bob Harlan about it. There's no way trading Favre gets past them and if TT somehow pulled it off, he wouln't survive the trip home from the office.

[Harlan Huckleby]

if TT somehow pulled it off, he wouln't survive the trip home from the office.

I think the FBI might take some interest in this post, Bloody Mary. "I'm going to prove my love for Brett."

[MJZiggy]

Don't look at me. I don't live there. By the time I got my frequent flyer ticket, and made the trip out there, TT'd have retired from old age.

[Tony Oday]

had too

[rbaloha1]

Trading Favre

Recently returned from the Bear game and interacted with numerous fans from throughout the green bay and the midwest.

Its time to see if AR is the real deal. AR needs to play. BF can still play but needs to be with a superbowl contender. Look at Mcnair. Trade BF for a 1st round pic.

Bring in a veteran qb. Let AF play. If AF fails, this year draft has qbs like: Brady Quinn, Drew Stanton, Brian Brohm, etc.

BF has served the Packers faithfully. The Packers need to reward BF by placing him with a superbowl contender.

Many other great ex packer player and coaches did not finish their careers in green bay: jim taylor, lombardi, forrest gregg, etc.

PACKERS MAKE THIS A WIN - WIN SITUATION

[MJZiggy]

First off, NOBODY in their right mind will trade a 1st round pick for a guy that MIGHT or might not decide to hang around next year. Secondly, have any of you guys talked to Brett to find out what HE wants? He deserves to get what he wants. He's made no indication that he wants to go anywhere else, only that if we kicked him out the door he might not retire. I believe the way he put it is "Green Bay is home." Let the man stay home if he wants. Just because you'd want him on a contender doesn't mean that's what he wants.

[Rastak]

First off, NOBODY in their right mind will trade a 1st round pick for a guy that MIGHT or might not decide to hang around next year. Secondly, have any of you guys talked to Brett to find out what HE wants? He deserves to get what he wants. He's made no indication that he wants to go anywhere else, only that if we kicked him out the door he might not retire. I believe the way he put it is "Green Bay is home." Let the man stay home if he wants. Just because you'd want him on a contender doesn't mean that's what he wants.

Your first point is DEAD ON. As your second, he has now stated that if GB didn't want him and he wanted to play he'd change teams. I just don't think he'd commit to a specific number of years so a team would be foolish to give up a high draft choice.

[rbaloha1]

BF on NFL HBO show

BF stated on this show with Bob Costas if the Packers wanted to go in a different direction (ie AF) and felt he could still play, then BF would consider playing for a super bowl contender.

Packer fans -- time to remove the emotions and face reality (Joe Montana, granted Steve Young was in the wings was traded). Trade BF for a number one or a combo of high/conditional picks and players.

This scenario is better than BF retiring, changing his mind and trying to play for another team. Lets get value for BF before its too late!