Brett Favre Decision

jdlea · 04-08-2006, 06:34 PM

Well, if it's so annoying to everyone, don't pay attention to it. I'm not saying that tragedy makes it okay for him to take this long. I think the fact that he's one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time gives him the right to take so long making this decision. They weren't going to get a QB in free agency, they have Aaron Rogers. And if you think that I'm wrong, you're lying to yourself. This team won't even address obvious needs. I don't think that Favre thinks the NFL needs him in any way.

I would agree that it's not good for his team to take this long making the decision, but he doesn't tell people to ask John Clayton and Mort to see what his decision will be. It's the intrigue of everyone else that's causing this. I'm sure it's frustrating to the Packers organization and Packer fans, but the fact is, he's one of the best to ever play the game, so people give him a pass. I don't begrudge him in the least for wanting to make sure that he makes a decision he won't regret.

While I'm sure people will tear this apart cause you don't like Salisbury, Sean Salisbury was talking about what it was like to decide to retire. He said, "You're damn right you miss it. You'll never 100% sure you made the right decision. That's just something you have to deal with, I understand why it's taking him so long and I wish I had evaluated this heavily." At least it was something very close to that, back around the time of the Super Bowl. That comes from a guy who was holding a clipboard about 90% of the time. It's not an easy decision to make and the Packers aren't making it any easier.

jdlea · 04-08-2006, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by saden1

Tragedy is part of life. My grandfather died a couple of months ago. I miss him but life goes on. There is nothing especial about Favre's circumstances besides him having 10 million more in his bank account if he decides to stay. Personally, I hate indecisiveness...make a decision already!

And, I just wanted to ask you, would you have showed up for work like 2 days after your father died? Cause I know for one, that I damn sure would not have, but Favre went out and had an amazing game.

saden1 · 04-08-2006, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jdlea

And, I just wanted to ask you, would you have showed up for work like 2 days after your father died? Cause I know for one, that I damn sure would not have, but Favre went out and had an amazing game.

Fortunately I haven't had to deal with my father passing away. I did, however, go to a job interview and then to work the day after finding out my grandfather passed away and I was certainly very close to my grandfather. I sent 5 years living with him and my grandmother from age 4 to 9.

Sociofan · 04-08-2006, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Bushead

I want to ask one thing: How is it when Brett Farve becomes addicted to Pain Killers, everyone views it as a tradgedy and horrible,but when,Let's say Randy Moss, has a little Mary Jane, every wants to call him a thug?

I think of Randy Moss as a thug because he tried running over a police officer with his car; because he threw a full water bottle at an official; because Notre Dame had to pull his scholarship when he got involved in a racially-motivated fight in high school; because he never fails to find a way to embarrass himself and his team.

I don't give a crap about his nugs, but the guy does need to grow up.

dmek25 · 04-09-2006, 01:05 AM

just remember with stpainmaker,its always either black or white.

SmootSmack · 04-09-2006, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by dmek25

just remember with stpainmaker,its always either black or white.

While I don't agree with painmaker's assessment that this is a black or white issue, I think you're confusing him with ST21. This is the first time, that I can recall, that painmaker has mentioned race as an issue on any subject.

STPainmaker · 04-09-2006, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by dmek25

just remember with stpainmaker,its always either black or white.

You must have confused me with someone else. I really do feel though he got a huge free pass on that thing.

KLHJ2 · 04-09-2006, 02:58 AM

I think that you all are blinded by the bonus he gets if he hangs onto his indecision a little while longer.

SamSneed36 · 04-09-2006, 03:22 AM

People say the Favre career cant be tarnished, but over the past year or so I have been shocked by just how selfish this guy has been. Yes he did play after several tragic deaths in his family, props for that. But first the comments about not wanting to mentor Arron Rogers, now this whole retire/dont retire BS. He needs to man up and think of the team and the fans at some point. Go out with a little dignity man

KLHJ2 · 04-09-2006, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by SamSneed36

People say the Favre career cant be tarnished, but over the past year or so I have been shocked by just how selfish this guy has been. Yes he did play after several tragic deaths in his family, props for that. But first the comments about not wanting to mentor Arron Rogers, now this whole retire/dont retire BS. He needs to man up and think of the team and the fans at some point. Go out with a little dignity man

Amen

Hog1 · 04-09-2006, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SamSneed36

People say the Favre career cant be tarnished, but over the past year or so I have been shocked by just how selfish this guy has been. Yes he did play after several tragic deaths in his family, props for that. But first the comments about not wanting to mentor Arron Rogers, now this whole retire/dont retire BS. He needs to man up and think of the team and the fans at some point. Go out with a little dignity man

Totally! Great Post. Brett is taking me from huge fan to view him as rather T.O.ish with all the drama. What next, on the Red carpet with Joan and Melissa????????

dmek25 · 04-09-2006, 08:50 AM

tafkas,you are right.stpainmaker i apoligize

PFunk26 · 04-09-2006, 11:42 AM

I also agree with that post living in Milwaukee I hear it every day and even packer Die hards are losing respect, everyday on the news it Brett hasn't decided yet, getting so old. I admit he's a great player but I soured on him ever since the I wont help Aaron Rodgers bit, And instead of saying things like "I aint coming back unless they get better" really make me question the love he has left for the game

Hog1 · 04-09-2006, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by PFunk26

I also agree with that post living in Milwaukee I hear it every day and even packer Die hards are losing respect, everyday on the news it Brett hasn't decided yet, getting so old. I admit he's a great player but I soured on him ever since the I wont help Aaron Rodgers bit, And instead of saying things like "I aint coming back unless they get better" really make me question the love he has left for the game

The Aron Rodgers thing Chapped me as well. He cannot do anything positive from here. As MK pointed out, he need to retire "a great player" and be remembered in a positive light--------while he still can

Oakland Red · 04-09-2006, 04:01 PM

Brett Favre doesn't want to play for Green Bay anymore; he wants to play, but for a winning team. The management of Green Bay doesn't want to be accused of trading the greatest player in franchise history, so they put the ball in Brett's court. Brett is probably hoping that if he holds out long enough making a decision that somehow it will be politically viable for the management to trade him.

It would be a win win for everyone if they trade Brett. I hope they find the courage to do it.

04-08-2006, 06:34 PM	#1
jdlea Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, VA Age: 40 Posts: 3,109	Re: Brett Favre Decision Well, if it's so annoying to everyone, don't pay attention to it. I'm not saying that tragedy makes it okay for him to take this long. I think the fact that he's one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time gives him the right to take so long making this decision. They weren't going to get a QB in free agency, they have Aaron Rogers. And if you think that I'm wrong, you're lying to yourself. This team won't even address obvious needs. I don't think that Favre thinks the NFL needs him in any way. I would agree that it's not good for his team to take this long making the decision, but he doesn't tell people to ask John Clayton and Mort to see what his decision will be. It's the intrigue of everyone else that's causing this. I'm sure it's frustrating to the Packers organization and Packer fans, but the fact is, he's one of the best to ever play the game, so people give him a pass. I don't begrudge him in the least for wanting to make sure that he makes a decision he won't regret. While I'm sure people will tear this apart cause you don't like Salisbury, Sean Salisbury was talking about what it was like to decide to retire. He said, "You're damn right you miss it. You'll never 100% sure you made the right decision. That's just something you have to deal with, I understand why it's taking him so long and I wish I had evaluated this heavily." At least it was something very close to that, back around the time of the Super Bowl. That comes from a guy who was holding a clipboard about 90% of the time. It's not an easy decision to make and the Packers aren't making it any easier.

04-09-2006, 01:05 AM	#5
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Brett Favre Decision just remember with stpainmaker,its always either black or white. __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

04-09-2006, 02:58 AM	#8
KLHJ2 Inactive Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: DC Metro Area Age: 46 Posts: 5,829	Re: Brett Favre Decision I think that you all are blinded by the bonus he gets if he hangs onto his indecision a little while longer.

04-09-2006, 03:22 AM	#9
SamSneed36 Camp Scrub Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 29	Re: Brett Favre Decision People say the Favre career cant be tarnished, but over the past year or so I have been shocked by just how selfish this guy has been. Yes he did play after several tragic deaths in his family, props for that. But first the comments about not wanting to mentor Arron Rogers, now this whole retire/dont retire BS. He needs to man up and think of the team and the fans at some point. Go out with a little dignity man __________________ http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/6141/sig9im.jpg

04-09-2006, 08:50 AM	#12
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Brett Favre Decision tafkas,you are right.stpainmaker i apoligize __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

04-09-2006, 11:42 AM	#13
PFunk26 Special Teams Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Grafton, WI Age: 44 Posts: 355	Re: Brett Favre Decision I also agree with that post living in Milwaukee I hear it every day and even packer Die hards are losing respect, everyday on the news it Brett hasn't decided yet, getting so old. I admit he's a great player but I soured on him ever since the I wont help Aaron Rodgers bit, And instead of saying things like "I aint coming back unless they get better" really make me question the love he has left for the game __________________ 'I don’t care what it takes, we’re not leaving here without another ring.’ ”

04-09-2006, 04:01 PM	#15
Oakland Red Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oakland, Calif. Posts: 268	Re: Brett Favre Decision Brett Favre doesn't want to play for Green Bay anymore; he wants to play, but for a winning team. The management of Green Bay doesn't want to be accused of trading the greatest player in franchise history, so they put the ball in Brett's court. Brett is probably hoping that if he holds out long enough making a decision that somehow it will be politically viable for the management to trade him. It would be a win win for everyone if they trade Brett. I hope they find the courage to do it.

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