[sanjuro]

It seems really strange to me that the Packers don't want Brett Favre to play football this year.

They don't want him to attend training camp, they don't want to trade him, and they are probably not going to release him.

I guess they just like distractions.

 

[BurlyShirley]

Finally green bay realized what the rest of the world has known for a while; that Favre is a classless idiot who only cares about himself. T.O. or Michael Vick don't hold a candle to the selfishness displayed here, and Im loving every minute of the Packers' implosion. Couldn't've happened to a nicer team.

 

[JohnE]

Yawn...this is still news? He just doesnt want to finish his career after throwing that horrible interception to end the year last year.

Go away Brett...you are a distraction. On second thought, stick around. The more distractions for the Pack the better.

 

[cannondalejunky]

i think it's pretty smart of the packers to get rid of him...they've pretty much already burned that bridge...and it's time to move on...and sure he might have a year like last year and they might get a championship, but what if he has a year like he did the year before last...and also he's getting old, he's more prone to injury, and if he gets hurt at the beginning of the season then they've really screwed themselves

 

[I Are Baboon]

Where's Brett Favre been hiding out these days, anyway? You don't hear too much about him anymore.

 

[Westy]

They should just trade him to the Vikings for APe.

 

[jimmydean]

Maybe he can play for the Wizards and wear number 45?

 

[sanjuro]

Finally green bay realized what the rest of the world has known for a while; that Favre is a classless idiot who only cares about himself. T.O. or Michael Vick don't hold a candle to the selfishness displayed here, and Im loving every minute of the Packers' implosion. Couldn't've happened to a nicer team.

Yeah, Favre indecision about retiring is a pain in the A for everyone. But it is his decision to come back and play.

I'm not sure why its classless. It would have been great for the 49ers if Joe Montana retired instead going to the Chiefs, but they had the class to trade him.

What would be classless is if he demanded a trade before going back to the Packers or talking to the press extensively. He had one interview with CNN and that's it.

 

[BurlyShirley]

Yeah, Favre indecision about retiring is a pain in the A for everyone. But it is his decision to come back and play.

I'm not sure why its classless. It would have been great for the 49ers if Joe Montana retired instead going to the Chiefs, but they had the class to trade him.

What would be classless is if he demanded a trade before going back to the Packers or talking to the press extensively. He had one interview with CNN and that's it.

He has continually thrown members of his organization under the bus throughout this process. I can't begrudge the guy for wanting to play or changing his mind, but to go to the national media and call your GM a liar, and then say you won't accept a role as a backup even if the team takes you back, etc. is not being classy.
Plus there's the fact that he has, over the course of his career, thrown teammates under the bus like Javon Walker for things like contract holdouts, etc... and what he's been doing is infinitely worse. He's a hypocrite. Furthermore, he went on the record before he retired saying that the team did not force him to do so, only to retract that statement months later and say that they did. He was lying then or is lying now.
Teams move on when players retire. You cant just yank a team along like he is doing here and expect them to bend to your will. He's so vain he actually expects this. I hope he's traded to Miami.

 

[sanjuro]

He has continually thrown members of his organization under the bus throughout this process. I can't begrudge the guy for wanting to play or changing his mind, but to go to the national media and call your GM a liar, and then say you won't accept a role as a backup even if the team takes you back, etc. is not being classy.
Plus there's the fact that he has, over the course of his career, thrown teammates under the bus like Javon Walker for things like contract holdouts, etc... and what he's been doing is infinitely worse. He's a hypocrite.

This is unprecedented. No Hall of Famer has returned from retirement. The closest comparison I can think of is Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan, but basketball you can always use another player.

The problem for me is that I am not reading every statement that BF and GBP are making. It sounds a congressional hearing.

I think if BF did it correctly, he would have made his decision by June 1 to return, then asked the Pack if he could return as the starter, and if not, then trade me to these teams. Then talk to the press.

 

[.Pit Steelers.]

Finally green bay realized what the rest of the world has known for a while; that Favre is a classless idiot who only cares about himself. T.O. or Michael Vick don't hold a candle to the selfishness displayed here, and Im loving every minute of the Packers' implosion. Couldn't've happened to a nicer team.

I must be part of the world that likes Farve then, Why would you not let a qb that has been starting for what 16 years come back and play. Let him play the first qtr when they play Dallas. Then let Rodgers come in, so Farve can keep his consec game streek going and Rodgers can play some. If they dont let Farve come back i hope Arron Rodgers is bad.

 

[robdamanii]

I must be part of the world that likes Farve then, Why would you not let a qb that has been starting for what 16 years come back and play. Let him play the first qtr when they play Dallas. Then let Rodgers come in, so Farve can keep his consec game streek going and Rodgers can play some. If they dont let Farve come back i hope Arron Rodgers is bad.

Because he f'ing retired.

That put him out, done, finished, kaput. The Packers moved on with their plan, Rodgers is the man now, and Favre needs to go back to his Wrangler jeans commercials.

 

[I Are Baboon]

ESPN.com is reporting the Packers are considering a deal that would send Favre to either the Vikings or Bears. I want to see him go to Chicago just so we can see Burly's reaction.

 

[BurlyShirley]

ESPN.com is reporting the Packers are considering a deal that would send Favre to either the Vikings or Bears. I want to see him go to Chicago just so we can see Burly's reaction.

It's funny I was just reading that.

Impossible actually in Chicago's situation. Bears have no cap space and Favre's salary is $12 million plus. Not to mention the fact that our coaches, players and fans all basically hate the guy.

 

[ridiculous]

$20 M over 10 years to stay home....

 

[I Are Baboon]

$20 M over 10 years to stay home....

Or he could show up and get paid $39 million over three years, and since the Pack won't go for that, they'd have to cut him, which is what he wanted in the first place.

 

[laura]

It's funny I was just reading that.

Impossible actually in Chicago's situation. Bears have no cap space and Favre's salary is $12 million plus. Not to mention the fact that our coaches, players and fans all basically hate the guy.

Yeah. I don't know **** about football, and I haven't been in packer nation for very long, but I know that would be a bad idea.

 

[BurlyShirley]

Yeah. I don't know **** about football, and I haven't been in packer nation for very long, but I know that would be a bad idea.

Hey, even though I agree with you, it'd probably be best if you didn't interject your comments while men are talking.

 

[LOOnatic]

Hey, even though I agree with you, it'd probably be best if you didn't interject your comments while men are talking.

IDK shirls, she's got as many little green squares as you do:biggrin:

 

[I Are Baboon]

Hey, even though I agree with you, it'd probably be best if you didn't interject your comments while men are talking.

LOL

 

[moff_quigley]

Hey, even though I agree with you, it'd probably be best if you didn't interject your comments while men are talking.

Sorry La, but damn that's POTD right there.

 

[sanjuro]

Well I know where Brett is going to now. (This is a real picture)

 

[Secret Squirrel]

Well I know where Brett is going to now. (This is a real picture)

Ugh....the only thing worse than Brett Farve being an attention whore is Manny being Manny...

"I love the Boston fans, but the Red Sox don't deserve me."

Uh....ok..?!???

 

[laura]

Hey, even though I agree with you, it'd probably be best if you didn't interject your comments while men are talking.

You're right, the testosterone in this thread is stifling. I'll go bake some cupcakes.

Sorry La, but damn that's POTD right there.

You and I are officially NOT on nickname terms.

 

[sanjuro]

You're right, the testosterone in this thread is stifling. I'll go bake some cupcakes.



You and I are officially NOT on nickname terms.

Oh, man. Emasculation time.

 

[moff_quigley]

You and I are officially NOT on nickname terms.

*ahem* Excuse me there little lady, I mean Ms. Laura ma'am. :biggrin:

 

[moff_quigley]

 

[IH8Rice]

why is Thomas Jones talking sht about Favre?

how many touchdowns did you have last year Tom? oh thats right 1

going from 4-12 last year to 9-7 this year isnt terribly bad.
he is the record holder of Int's, but hes still Bret Farverer

 

[Skookum]

why is Thomas Jones talking sht about Favre?

how many touchdowns did you have last year Tom? oh thats right 1

going from 4-12 last year to 9-7 this year isnt terribly bad.
he is the record holder of Int's, but hes still Bret Farverer

All the gold in this thread, and you bump this to re-start a conversation about Favre?.......

i wish i could kick you in the nutz...

 

[IH8Rice]

All the gold in this thread, and you bump this to re-start a conversation about Favre?.......

i wish i could kick you in the nutz...

i did and ill do it again
and i dont see gold in this thread. maybe bronze

does this help?