Favre seeks release from Packers (updated)

[12thMan]

Favre just needs to go away. He's already become a distraction for the team. The man talked to Roger Goodell about this mess, for crying out loud.

This trade, cut or release won't happen for a number of reasons.

- No one's going to give the Pack a first rounder for Farve. Everyone in the NFL knows it, the Packers know it, Brett Favre knows it, Warpath knows it - everyone.

- He's not going to play second fiddle to the Rogers. Period. Besides, who's going to pay $12 mil for a back-up.

-Can't cut or release him for fear of him going to a divisional foe.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

Favre just needs to go away. He's already become a distraction for the team. The man talked to Roger Goodell about this mess, for crying out loud.

This trade, cut or release won't happen for a number of reasons.

- No one's going to give the Pack a first rounder for Farve. Everyone in the NFL knows it, the Packers know it, Brett Favre knows it, Warpath knows it - everyone.

- He's not going to play second fiddle to the Rogers. Period. Besides, who's going to pay $12 mil for a back-up.

-Can't cut or release him for fear of him going to a divisional foe.

So what do you do if/when he shows up for camp?? They have to do something. If you're not going to play him, you've gotta move him. The Packers are firm in going with Rodgers, but now you've gotta do the right thing and let Favre move on too.

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

So what do you do if/when he shows up for camp?? They have to do something. If you're not going to play him, you've gotta move him. The Packers are firm in going with Rodgers, but now you've gotta do the right thing and let Favre move on too.

That's the thing, the Packers are calling Favre's bluff. They're saying, hey, Aaron's our guy. If he shows up for camp, the qustion is can Favre stand the media scrutiny of being divisive and playing second fiddle to an inferior OB. I doubt it. I think the Packers are betting that he can't.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

That's the thing, the Packers are calling Favre's bluff. They're saying, hey, Aaron's our guy. If he shows up for camp, the qustion is can Favre stand the media scrutiny of being divisive and playing second fiddle to an inferior OB. I doubt it. I think the Packers are betting that he can't.

It's not just Favre that would have to put up with the media scrutiny though. How is Aaron Rodgers going to handle answering Brett Favre questions all day? Or Mike McCarthy? Or basically anyone from the Packers organization? It's going to be a media circus for the entire team and the longer it drags out the worse off the Packers are going to look.

[sancho2613]

I like this article
ESPN - Packers say one thing, do another as Favre mess lingers - Columnist

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

That's the thing, the Packers are calling Favre's bluff. They're saying, hey, Aaron's our guy. If he shows up for camp, the qustion is can Favre stand the media scrutiny of being divisive and playing second fiddle to an inferior OB. I doubt it. I think the Packers are betting that he can't.

Well what if he shows up are they going to just let him stand around and watch or let him on the field as they would any second stringer? What happens when Brett is hitting WR's and Arron is over throwing his WR's. I just don't see how thye Packers can allow Brett to show up and put on a GB uniform. Maybe its the coaching staff saying that Arron is the guy only latter to come out and say how they cannot hide the fact that Brett has been the better QB so they are going with him. They would then save face as they would not have much of a choice then to go with the best QB.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

Favre just needs to go away. He's already become a distraction for the team. The man talked to Roger Goodell about this mess, for crying out loud.

This trade, cut or release won't happen for a number of reasons.

- No one's going to give the Pack a first rounder for Farve. Everyone in the NFL knows it, the Packers know it, Brett Favre knows it, Warpath knows it - everyone.

- He's not going to play second fiddle to the Rogers. Period. Besides, who's going to pay $12 mil for a back-up.

-Can't cut or release him for fear of him going to a divisional foe.

So what if he goes to a Minn?? Instead of being scared, how about looking at it the other way? Perhpas he'll throw some some picks like we all know Farve will. Thompson is just scared. Let him go, live with your decision and have some confidence in your defense. After all these are guys he drafted. Right? Farve is in the wrong but so is Thompson.

[12thMan]

Bottom line, if Favre shows up it get's real messy. As long as he stays away, at least the Pack can manage the PR a little better. He's already been a headache and he hasn't even laced up his cleats!

[riggins44]

This has turned in a nightmare for the Packer fans. Talked with a lady that works for me, which she was raised just outside Green Bay. She said everyone back home is tired of this and wants Favre to just shut up. Sounds like he doesn't have all the fan support we may be led to think.

[sancho2613]

Originally Posted by riggins44

This has turned in a nightmare for the Packer fans. Talked with a lady that works for me, which she was raised just outside Green Bay. She said everyone back home is tired of this and wants Favre to just shut up. Sounds like he doesn't have all the fan support we may be led to think.

We'll see how those Packers fans that want him to shut up feel if Aaron Rodgers has a horrible season (which i hope he doesn't of course) They might wish we have of let our best QB play his last year or two with a real shot at getting to the Superbowl instead of putting all their support towards a QB who's never had a start before (but still manages to get injured somehow)

[GTripp0012]

I think the only place where Thompson is wrong is that he isn't working harder to convince Favre to return to the Packers as Aaron Rodgers backup.

As the no. 2 guy behind Rodgers, Favre could be an asset to the Packers, as opposed to a hinderence. If Favre isn't willing to take a backseat to the team's future (and he almost certainly isn't), then he's only hurting his own image.

But Thompson isn't cornering Brett in the same way Brett is trying to corner Ted Thompson, so these two sides will continue to get nowhere.

[skinsfan69]

I want Farve to show up cause that will speed up the process. I think that might increase his chances of getting released.

[riggins44]

I really feel bad for Packer fans. Always respected them and their team loyalty. This PR
fiasco in reality hurts them more than anyone.

[Soup's Uncle]

Yeah if I was forced to root for anohter NFL team aside from my beloved Skins, it would be the Packers. This sucks for them.

Brett Favre should just report to camp and play his butt off. He'll most definitley out perform Rodgers. I think Rodgers will end up being pulled if it goes into the season as the starter. Favre just needs to sweat it out. He'll be starting by seasons end (unless Aaron Rodgers comes out and blows up).

It's like you guys said, if he goes to another team, he needs to learn a new offense. Camp is already under way. Sticky situation.

[Monkeydad]

Today is the day something is supposed to happen, decision-wise about trading or keeping him.

Sure, Brett could come and outplay Rodgers for the job and could lead them to more wins this season, but like us with Jason Campbell, they had a long-term plan for the future of the team with Aaron Rodgers and it's time for him to take over so they can see if he'll work out. Favre retired and they began planning for a Rodgers-led team. If they scrap that plan, they could be in trouble for the future, especially if Rodgers decides to leave for somewhere he can play without drama or play at all.