The Packers will welcome Brett back as a back-up... I think thats the latest.... I'm not sure I see that happening.

seems we soon forget Hornung, Taylor, Montana, OJ, even the great Jordan...all have two things in common…you all know them by using a single name and they all ended their career's with teams we don't associate with them...

I read an interview with Ted Thompson late last night in the Wisconsin State Journal. I saw a lot of positive movement toward reconciliation by management's side and am beginning to hope and believe that this mess can be straightened out. The goal: Brett will remain Green Bay's starting quarterback.

like other nfl players all the crying was for nothing,after another trip to the hospital he will learn

Then again the only team who would actually want Favre would be the Bears....

"How does the greatest quarterback in the NFL suddenly become the most hated man in Wisconsin??? Find out next week on 'The depraved life of the American Football player'." Don't release him. He wanted to go out on his own terms so make him go out on the terms he made the team agree to.

Maybe Halbach can give Farve a job. After all, some people seem to think that he is saving Janesville with all of his high paying classy jobs.

Yes, allways..., if you're going to post jokes that will eventually be deleted, at least post funny ones.

Allwaysright: Can't you find somebody else to pester this morning?

Thanks Thompson :(

He'll either play for the Bears (where he might get the glory he deserves) or he'll play with a team with a domed stadium or warm climate.

Blah, blah, blah, what will be will be

I'd guess he'll eventually get his wish at a buyout price of $1 and end up playing for the Bears. They need a QB and would love to have an old nemesis running their offense. This story is going to be fun to watch. If it were me, I'd stay retired.

Let Brett play, he can still play at a high level. It would be a shame for him not to play. If Brett ends up playing for another team, thompson needs to go. I think people in the state of Wisconsin will want his head..

Not real impressed with Aaron Rogers, never once in his life did Brett to the Packer fans t put up or shut up. That is a clear sign of immaturity, and yes frustration.

Aaron I do agree I think will ask to be traded if Brett is the quaterback this year. But there are not guarantees he would start anywhere else either.

IF Aaron Rogers is the quaterback this year, he better pray he has a outstanding year. Because after his comments and the attitude he has shown Packer fans won't settle for anything less. He has put himself in that position.

In my book, Thompson is the traitor, not Favre.

People...this has been "BREWING" (lol!) for A LONG TIME NOW!!...(WHAT A "TRAITOR", huh, Farve (lol!) Fans?!!!!)

Report: Favre re-thinking retirement
Apr 3, 2:53 pm EDT

LOS ANGELES (TICKER) —Brett Favre could be having second thoughts about retirement.
According to a Los Angeles Times report, the former Green Bay Packers quarterback, who announced his retirement last month, is contemplating a comeback with another team.

Citing NFL sources, the Times reported Thursday that Favre has been quietly talking with teams about their interest in trading for the three-time NFL Most Valuable Player.

On March 4, Favre, who played with the Packers for 16 seasons, announced his retirement during an emotional press conference at Lambeau Field.

However, Favre, 38, has yet to give written notice of his retirement to the league or players’ union.

Favre’s agent, James “Bus” Cook, told the Times he was not aware of his client’s possible interest in resuming his career.

“That’s news to me,” Cook said. “I don’t think it has anything to do with anything. He’s retired, period, point blank.”

During his press conference, Favre denied he retired because the Packers did not make a more aggressive attempt to sign wide receiver Randy Moss.

However, Favre’s decision came one day after the New England Patriots re-signed Moss to a three-year contract worth $27 million.

Friday, Apr 4, 2008 11:32 am EDT

Brett Favre, startled this morning to see the enormity of a report on a morning sports show that he might play football again, said he is not considering coming out of retirement.

"That's the last thing I'm thinking about,'' Favre told SI.com. "I have no idea where that came from, but it certainly didn't come from me. I'm happy about my decision and I haven't once said, 'I wonder if I made the wrong decision.' I know it's the right one.''

On Thursday, the Los Angeles Times reported that Favre's agent, Bus Cook, was asking around the league to see if teams had any interest in trading for the 38-year-old Favre. Thursday night, Cook denied that he was trying to find teams that wanted Favre. When the news broke, Cook called Favre and told him people were sniffing around about Favre coming out of retirement, and Favre was surprised to hear that the story had gotten legs.

Sweet justice....

I predict Favre will be the Packer's quarterback.
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Rodgers will be traded...and his team will beat the Packers in the play-offs.

The Packers will never release Favre. I hope they make him sit his butt on the bench.

If i was Aaron Rodgers and Brett comes back to play. I would ask to be traded because Brett will always play the game is he going to retire after every season. By the time he dose retire Aaron wouldn't have much of a career in the nfl.

Bring back Brett!

I don't deny that Bret has been a legend... but I will repeat, if he goes to another team, then he loses a lot of respect that I had for him. Randy Moss is great at his job too, but I hate that guy.

Not to worry---Rodgers is always getting hurt. It won't be long until Brett is playing again.

I'm not about to judge Brett Favre or some of the comments on here--they are an interesting read at best.
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Bottom line, we don't know what Brett is thinking or what makes him tick. Heck those closest to Brett can't guess what his next move will be or why. Brett is Brett simply put. But, yet, that's what has made ALL OF US (Packer fans or not) love watching him all of these years.
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But, let's give a Superbowl winner, perennial Pro Bowler (NINE TIMES), and the NFL's ONLY 3x MVP a little bit of the benefit of the doubt. After all, that is all we really know about him. We all know him as fans, love him or not.
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I can only imagine what being the star QB with AMAZING NFL records and imminent HOF status would do for a guy's psyche. Imagine the pressure you put on yourself to continuously excel and always be better than the game before. I can't imagine. I, for one, think the guy gets a pass on this one. He's earned his right to take back his decision; to a certain extent. He should be accountable, somehow however, to the fans that he made well-up on that fateful March day. A simple "I'm sorry....and I'll bring Lombardi's trophy home to prove it" is all it'd take for this supporter to don her Favre jersey once again with PRIDE.
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He isn't a traitor or any of the other tarnishing names he's been called as of late. He isn't holding out for more money. He is still under contract and wants to fulfill that obligation; something the Packers aren't hip to.
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We ALL have made knee jerk decisions and later regretted them. We all have questioned our ability to take on a task or continue taking on a task. Just because he is the Ironman of the NFL, doesn't mean he isn't human.
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Despite having the inside track on this saga, the NFL isn't like any other reality I or the rest of us live in. Playing the game and giving it 100% is far different than screaming and throwing popcorn at the TV during a game ONE day a week on Sundays.
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Brett has started close to 275 games. The last time a QB other than #4 started was September 12, 1992. How many of us could say we went to work and gave it 100% the night after our father passed away? During our spouse's bout with cancer? During an injury? Not too many I would guess. He hasn't missed a day of work, essentially, in over 18 years. Of course that's what he is paid "the big bucks" for. But, he also has been more than willing, to forego his "big bucks" to make room in the salary cap so the team could sign players for the betterment of the team.
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Despite these soap operaesque developments in the last 24-36 hours, Favre is a legend and class act. Mike McCarthy does want him to play-- contrary to what is in the media right now. What else is he to do? Go against his boss, Ted Thompson, and risk being shopped around with Brett as a package deal?
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Judging him or his decisions is irrelevant since we don't walk in his shoes. And, what big shoes they are!

The reports have the Packers agreeing to keep Favre on the roster ... as back-up quarterback to Rodgers. The brass know that would end Favre's record of straight starts. Also, can you imagine a good share of fans in the stands yelling for Brett to be put in the game?! Or have them booing Rodgers' every mistake? I think the best solution to this mess was suggested by a Green Bay Gazette sports columnist about 10 days ago: Bring back Favre and let him and Rodgers compete for the starting spot. (I would put my money on Brett ... if Thompson would be honest in his assessment of the competition.)

I cannot believe the "true Packer fans" would no longer support the organization if they release Favre. I am a Packer fan through and through and I believe Favre is one of the best QB's ever. However, the team cannot lower themselves to his childish like behavior. They need to move on. I think it will leave a bad taste in many fans mouths if Favre is going to cry and leave the team on a bad note. That one selfish act will ruin all the good memories that he has created for us.

tinkerb: LOL
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SarahB: I will post it once it is ready! I hope Ted doesn't forget he will have to face the shareholders on July 24th. Yikes!

Release Favre so Rodgers can get us back to the glory days of 8 and 8.

Got my Brett Favre pen ready, momof5!

marymac4 and SarahB: BINGO!
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Anyone want to sign their name to a letter I'm writing Ted?

I am so very disappointed in the Packer management. Brett Favre has taken the Pack back to the top more than once (and brought in tons of new fans and revenue to the organization). I just hope Favre realizes that he is still No. 1 with the majority of us fans. I am not one to use vulgarity, but right now I want to tell Ted Thompson that he can KISS MY BIG, FAT A--!!!

I am and will always be a Brett Favre fan, but this is foolish on his part. I'm sure Detroit or Chicago will take him.

Aaron put his foot in his mouth and no amount of apologies will rectify that and Brett has the right to come back under his contract. MJ retired came back why cant the best Q-Back do the same ? He made the game one of the best watched as his HEART was and always will be in the game of football and I would love to see him back with the pack where he belongs.... And I will always be a Packer fan But Brett will always be the Q-Back I will favor no matter what team he plays for!!!!!!!!!!! I hope the right thing is done here and the team managers do the right thing as mr rodgers is not in my eyes a true Packer as to his disrespect to the fans of the Pack.

the one with KGB? I love it! LOL
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Yes, he is holding on to that ball like a baby holds on to a security blanket during a shot.

momo.., I've seen that photo, and on the plus side it clearly shows he didn't fumble the ball.

NVgrf: that is their perogrative. But, paying 12 million for a bench warmer isn't a very wise business move when the team is owned by the fans.
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Make Brett be Rodgers back-up. That's fine. After he plays more than 2 quarters and is hurt, Brett will "earn" his starting spot and never look back....just like he did that fateful day in September 1992 at Lambeau when "Majik" hurt his ankle.
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It cracks me up to see how many supporters Rodgers has on these boards. Not just locally but nationally. A true Packer fan would know that "Aaron Rogers" is spelled "Aaron RoDgers."

jvldss: since you seem to be quite the historian, could you share with the rest of us what the Packers' play-off appearances looked like from 1962 (Superbowl II) through 1992?
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Please and thank you.

The Packers do not have to release or trade him. I hope they make him sit his butt on the bench.

gazettefan: Rex Grossman is a back-up. LOL. Send me a message and I will send you a picture that is worth 1,000 words of Rex.

Favre has been great...except in the playoffs:

2001 - 6 picks in a 45-17 loss to the Rams
2002 - 2 picks in a 27-7 loss to Atlanta at home
2003 - The pick in overtime in the 4th and 26 game that lead to the winning field goal in a 20-17 loss at Philadelphia
2004- 4 picks in a 31-17 loss to the Vikings at home
2007 - Another pick in overtime to seal their fate against the Giants in the NFC championship game.

Thanks for the one Superbowl win Brett, but this is not the most stellar post season record if you ask me, certainly not enough to place him so high on a pedastel, way above the rest of the team and organization.

The word from Chicago is that Favre is going to be Rex Grossman's backup.

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The Super Bowl was so close last year wasn't it? And how many times did the Packers beat the Bears last year? HELP PLEASE!!!

How many playoff games did the bears win last year?

My honest belief is that he won't be playing pro-football next year. Maybe I'm wrong. All of this talk seems like rumors, though. If he does decide to continue playing, I'd want him to play for the Packers. If he makes the choice to play for another team, I will respect him as a man and respect that he has made that decision as a man. He won't be a hero to me any more, though. I really hope he wouldn't abandon his fans like that. Honestly, if he switches teams... I probably won't even watch football next season.

there's 2 sides to every story.......
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this isn't the end or all of it
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I'm still sticking to what I said yesterday: he'll be back.

Does this mean if they retire his jersey as planned, and he is playing for another team, he won't be able to show up for the ceremony because he will be to busy? At this point I don't think that they should retire his jersey if he can't make up his mind......geez, he is like a see saw, up and down, up and down.

Ok you got me on this one...8-12 but come on last year was great wasn't it?

Care to compare World Championships and Superbowl wins - didn't think so.

FYI: Bears vs Packers overall record: 84-71-6
BEARS WIN!!!

Do not release him. That allows the arrogant egomaniac to go where HE wants with the Packers receiving NO compensation (plus it will probably take him two years to make up his mind where he wants to play).

The Pack should keep him and trade him to where they can get the most for him, hopefully outside the NFC North. This is a business after all. If this is not acceptable to Farve, then let him sit out a year and then he can play for anyone he wants to in 2009. Yes he has given us thrills for 17 years but he has really jerked around this organization for four years now. Time for this to end.

I agree with Aaron Rodgers - get on board or shut up Farve fans - it's time to be a true Packer fan.

The Super Bowl was so close last year wasn't it? And how many times did the Packers beat the Bears last year? HELP PLEASE!!!

ask11, you do know that even if Brett doesn't return to the Packers, the Bears still suck. :)

Bear down, Chicago Bears, make every play clear the way to victory;
Bear down, Chicago Bears, put up a fight with a might so fearlessly.
We'll never forget the way you thrilled the nation with your T-formation.
Bear down, Chicago Bears, and let them know why you're wearing the crown.
You're the pride and joy of Illinois, Chicago Bears, bear down.

once again Favre gets a "pass" from the fans, the Packers have moved on because that is what Brett told them to do when HE said he's retiring. Now people are degrading the front office? As an Eagles fan I wouldn't mind seeing him challenging Donovan as the starter.

I can't fathom Brett playing for any other team but the Packers, it just isn't right. Hope they can work something out so he can get back in the green and gold, if not, he should just stay home.

Does the Packer organization realize that since he has not sent in the "retirement" paperwork that he will not have to be reinstated by Mr. Goodell?

The Packers issued a statement shortly before 4 p.m., about an hour after the story broke. It was not attributed to any individual. Rather, it was called a "statement from the Green Bay Packers organization."

A team spokesman said there would be no further comment beyond the statement, which read:

"The Green Bay Packers are aware of the latest developments regarding Brett Favre.

"Brett earned and exercised the right to retire on his terms. We wanted him to return and welcomed him back on more than one occasion.

"Brett’s press conference and subsequent conversations in the following weeks illustrated his commitment to retirement.

"The finality of his decision to retire was accepted by the organization. At that point, the Green Bay Packers made the commitment to move forward with our football team.

"As a retired player, Brett has the option to apply for reinstatement with Commissioner Goodell. If that were to occur, he would become an active member of the Green Bay Packers. As always, the Packers will do what’s right and in the best interest of the team.

"As with all Packers greats, Brett’s legacy will always be celebrated by our fans and the organization, regardless of any change in his personal intentions.

"Brett and Deanna will always be a part of the Packers family."

Farve playing for the Bears would be a good laugh. I'd love to see that just to heat up the rivalry even more. I'm a fan of neither team, so I hope for them to equally self destruct.

He is seeking an "unconditional" release so he can play for *ANY* team in the NFL, even with-in the division. I heard that Chicago, Minnesota, Miami and Baltimore were the 4 front running teams that are very interested in singing him. It's going to be interesting! ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL??

They wont just release him they will trade him to the afc

... and now the Packers have released a "friendly" statement on their website, further spinning this in a way that makes it look like they have been welcoming him to return with open arms all along.....

What a waste, that Ted Thompson is going to just throw him away like this.

Miltonalum, I don't think you'll be alone in your feelings.

I thought all talk of him returning to football were RUMARS. Or is the rumar part that he would return to "the pack"?

Monday night in Green Bay in a viking uniform................Priceless!!!!!!!
slap in the face to the Packer Management!!

GO BRETT!!!!!!!!!

If he plays with another team because of the big headed packers execs dont want him back, The Packers have lost a fan in me and im sure a ton of others.