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Old 07-07-2008, 11:17 AM
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Default Favre...gimme a break

Obviously been reading all the Favre news lately with mixed emotions, but this is getting ridiculous. As much as I can admire him as a player and most of the time as a person, enough is enough. Ted Thompson and the Packers in general should not be taking any heat for this and are being put in an impossible position through no fault of their own. Even Brett's best ass-kisser, Peter King tells it like it is in this column.

You know..if he really wants to go play in the dome for the Vi-queens...go for it. The way you have handled the last 4 months, and the way you handled the last 3 offseasons was a joke. You are respected as much as anyone, but enough is enough.

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Old 07-07-2008, 04:23 PM
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do you really think he will play for the Vikings? I never in a million years think that this would happen. Although, I never thought Jordan would play anywhere but the Bulls, and he tried to play in Washington......
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Old 07-07-2008, 04:54 PM
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If he returns, my respect for the man plummets. He has to know that his decision to retire did not only affect him, but his family, his franchise and fans.

He's had a great career. He should leave it that way. Does he really think he's going to go out like Elway, on top??
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Old 07-07-2008, 05:07 PM
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It was a real dumb move to retire and he knows it now. The Packers are a contender. Why he wanted to retire after the season they had is beyond me.
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Old 07-07-2008, 05:10 PM
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I understand if he retires...he lose's his Wranglers gig......
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The Packers were counting the days til Favre retired. They have been wanting him gone for the past few years. Of course, they couldn't publicly come out and say that but that's what they've wanted. They've been wanting to move on but how could they force Favre out of Green Bay? And he still wanted to play so a split was difficult. I just have a gut feeling that this "retirement" and the possible comeback with another team were ways for the two parties to part company without anyone looking like the bad guy.
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Old 07-07-2008, 05:19 PM
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Isnt he under contract with the Pack?? So, if he does return, the franchise that has been 'wanting him gone for the past few years' will have to deal him or make AaRod wait another year.

I liked the way Rodgers commanded that offense when he was given the shot.
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Old 07-07-2008, 08:33 PM
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The Packers were counting the days til Favre retired. They have been wanting him gone for the past few years. Of course, they couldn't publicly come out and say that but that's what they've wanted. They've been wanting to move on

What they wanted was to not have it drag out until April again. If he had stated after the Giants game.."OK..One more Year..Let's go for it"..Outside of MAYBE Aaron Rodgers, there would have been no disapointment in that organization. How could there be after the year he just had?

but how could they force Favre out of Green Bay? And he still wanted to play so a split was difficult. I just have a gut feeling that this "retirement" and the possible comeback with another team were ways for the two parties to part company without anyone looking like the bad guy.

Well...that sure backfired

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shocking news developing

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3818870

"I'm an emotional guy, and I'm sure people are tired of seeing me get emotional. People would probably say, 'Oh, here he goes again.' I think it would just better for me to just thank the Jets, and I sincerely mean that. It was well worth what I invested. But I'm going to just quietly step away if that's what happens."

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http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/jet...-scenario.html

Ray Lewis interested in the Jets.

Favre will come back if this happens.
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Old 02-06-2009, 09:59 AM
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http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/jet...-scenario.html

Ray Lewis interested in the Jets.

Favre will come back if this happens.
I'm glad he's ticking on someone else's clock this year
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Old 02-06-2009, 10:03 AM
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I'm glad he's ticking on someone else's clock this year
I know people are raving over Rodgers' season. I wasn't impressed. All of the nerds with their stats overlook the key statistic. Winning.

We'll see how he does in the next few years. It doesn't appear that he has the will to win like the greats have.
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Old 02-06-2009, 10:21 AM
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I know people are raving over Rodgers' season. I wasn't impressed. All of the nerds with their stats overlook the key statistic. Defense.


We'll see how he does in the next few years. It doesn't appear that he has the will to win like the greats have.
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We'll see...If Year 2 doesn't provide those intagibles, then I'll get off the bandwagon
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