Thompson wants Favre out?

[AtlPackFan]

Some of you in the past have professed the belief that Ted Thompson wanted to start anew with his players, that he was hoping Brett would retire or that he could find a way to get Brett out.

Assuming that at some point Brett DID ask for a trade, does this put that whole notion to rest? Because I would think if Thompson ever had a chance to move Favre without incurring too much of the rath of the Packer faithful, this would have been it. Favre asks to be traded, Thompson obliges, end of story. But, instead, he had McCarthy call Favre to diffuse the situation.

Not calling anyone out or trying to start an argument, just wanted to know what y'all thought.

[wist43]

I'm sure TT would love to be rid of Favre...

His hands are tied though... the backlash would be overwhelming - TT knows Favre has an almost mythical standing with Packer fans. TT is egotistical and rigid, but he's not dumb.

Favre is a Packer for life, and that's just the way it is... my hunch is that Favre is done after this year - and the 2 year run of "the Aaron Rodgers era" can begin.

Thence begins the 2 decade search for a QB of Favre's calibur.

[woodbuck27]

Re: Thompson wants Favre out?

Some of you in the past have professed the belief that Ted Thompson wanted to start anew with his players, that he was hoping Brett would retire or that he could find a way to get Brett out.

Assuming that at some point Brett DID ask for a trade, does this put that whole notion to rest? Because I would think if Thompson ever had a chance to move Favre without incurring too much of the rath of the Packer faithful, this would have been it. Favre asks to be traded, Thompson obliges, end of story. But, instead, he had McCarthy call Favre to diffuse the situation.

Not calling anyone out or trying to start an argument, just wanted to know what y'all thought.

TT is using Brett Favre.

He can't trade Favre as we need a legitimate starting QB.

[PackerBlues]

Had Favre said that he wanted to be traded directly after last season, Yes, Thompson would have gladly have gotten rid of him (My Opinion). But since it took Thompsons normal lack of action in helping to improve the offense even marginally this year to finally piss Favre off enough to ask for a trade.........No, Ted knows damned well that to let Favre go under these circumstances would be suicide for his career. He is after all a freakin genius isnt he?

[Patler]

I'm sure TT would love to be rid of Favre...

His hands are tied though... the backlash would be overwhelming - TT knows Favre has an almost mythical standing with Packer fans. TT is egotistical and rigid, but he's not dumb.

Favre is a Packer for life, and that's just the way it is... my hunch is that Favre is done after this year - and the 2 year run of "the Aaron Rodgers era" can begin.

Thence begins the 2 decade search for a QB of Favre's calibur.

You can't possibly believe that? favre's mythical status is no greater than Montana's in SF, for example.

He had a golden opportunity! I can hear the announcement:

"Favre has asked to be traded. For ALL he has given this organization, we have reluctantly agreed to his wishes. Brett has earned the right to play his last few years (closer to his home, where he wants, etc. etc) We wish him all the best, and he will always be a GREEN BAY PACKER!"

[Scott Campbell]

(My Opinion)

Noob catching on.

[Scott Campbell]

I'm sure TT would love to be rid of Favre...

His hands are tied though... the backlash would be overwhelming - TT knows Favre has an almost mythical standing with Packer fans. TT is egotistical and rigid, but he's not dumb.

Favre is a Packer for life, and that's just the way it is... my hunch is that Favre is done after this year - and the 2 year run of "the Aaron Rodgers era" can begin.

Thence begins the 2 decade search for a QB of Favre's calibur.

You can't possibly believe that? favre's mythical status is no greater than Montana's in SF, for example.

He had a golden opportunity! I can hear the announcement:

"Favre has asked to be traded. For ALL he has given this organization, we have reluctantly agreed to his wishes. Brett has earned the right to play his last few years (closer to his home, where he wants, etc. etc) We wish him all the best, and he will always be a GREEN BAY PACKER!"

And most would praise Ted's decision to help Brett out.


Way to ruin a perfectly good conspiracy theory Patler.

[wist43]

It's all speculation of course... but, going back a few years, the Packers 4 best offensive players were: Favre, Green, Walker, and Wahle.

TT's cleaned house to the tune of 3 out of 4... Surprised Clifton and Tauscher haven't been axed yet. Clifton will probably be history this year or next though I expect.

Maybe he should just cut all the vets... then he could fill the whole roster with 7th rounders!!!

[pbmax]

As of this morning, 53% of the poll at JSOnline said the Pack should trade Favre. The backlash would be swift and mighty, but it might not be as well attended as you think.

Why must we insist that T2 wants Favre gone? Why is it T2 versus Favre, loser leaves town?

How about GM doesn't want to sacrifice like Sherman in longshot attempt to reach Super Bowl in 3 years. And Favre believes he has roughly three years left. Doesn't that explain everything?

I'm sure TT would love to be rid of Favre...

His hands are tied though... the backlash would be overwhelming - TT knows Favre has an almost mythical standing with Packer fans. TT is egotistical and rigid, but he's not dumb.

Favre is a Packer for life, and that's just the way it is... my hunch is that Favre is done after this year - and the 2 year run of "the Aaron Rodgers era" can begin.

Thence begins the 2 decade search for a QB of Favre's calibur.

[PackerBlues]

As of this morning, 53% of the poll at JSOnline said the Pack should trade Favre. The backlash would be swift and mighty, but it might not be as well attended as you think.

Why must we insist that T2 wants Favre gone? Why is it T2 versus Favre, loser leaves town?

How about GM doesn't want to sacrifice like Sherman in longshot attempt to reach Super Bowl in 3 years. And Favre believes he has roughly three years left. Doesn't that explain everything?

I'm sure TT would love to be rid of Favre...

His hands are tied though... the backlash would be overwhelming - TT knows Favre has an almost mythical standing with Packer fans. TT is egotistical and rigid, but he's not dumb.

Favre is a Packer for life, and that's just the way it is... my hunch is that Favre is done after this year - and the 2 year run of "the Aaron Rodgers era" can begin.

Thence begins the 2 decade search for a QB of Favre's calibur.

That poll is a wee bit misleading. The exact wording........

POLL: An angry Brett Favre asks the Packers to trade him. Should they do it?

If Brett Favre were actually still asking for a trade, then yes, Many Packer fans would support his wish, me included. Since he is not openly asking for a trade, no I would not want to see him traded. I would much rather see Thompson sent packing before Brett Favre.

[Merlin]

Thompson would never pull the trigger and trade Favre. His complacency with the status quo on offense for three seasons now is what is fanning all of the flames. When your sure fire first ballot HOF QB get's pissed off because you haven't done a damn thing to help the team score points, I think it's safe to say what TT's ultimate goal is: Favre retires. It isn't the other way around. TT can ill afford to be the guy that forced Favre out. However, it sure is looking that way now.

Remember: "We don't talk about that".

[Patler]

His complacency with the status quo on offense for three seasons now is what is fanning all of the flames.

Complaceny? Six new starters. More 1st day draft picks on offense then defense. Investing 5 draft picks in three years on wide receivers. Complacency?

[PackerBlues]

We have nothing on Offense. Favre, Driver, Jennings. anyone else is unproven.

[LL2]

If the Pack finish 9-7 or better this year TT will be considered a genius and Favre will be all smiles and all teary eyed at the end of the season and none of this talk will mean anything.

[Rastak]

We have nothing on Offense. Favre, Driver, Jennings. anyone else is unproven.

WOW, that's a cool chart.


edit: where did you get that? Do they have a similar thing for other teams?