Nightmare in Green Bay

by Brandon on Jul 7, 2008 2:57 PM CDT in News Comment 4 comments

If Favre wants to return, then I welcome him back. I would wonder if he really means it, but the Packers are better with him. It could also lead to QB Aaron Rodgers likely departure in free agency after 2009, but risks in free agency are always part of football anyway.

What is the worst case scenario if Favre returns to the NFL? Peter King spells it out:

Overwhelmingly the team that makes the most sense to sign Favre for a couple of years is Minnesota. The Vikings are training Tarvaris Jackson to be their quarterback of the future, but he's an unproven commodity with promise at best. Their offensive coordinator is Darrell Bevell, who was Favre's quarterback coach for three years, from 2003-05. They have a close relationship. Not Steve Mariucci-Favre close, but Favre has a lot of respect for him. Imagine Favre in purple. It's an absolutely vomitous scenario for the Packers, imagining Favre playing for their arch-rivals -- and imagining Favre charging out of the tunnel at Lambeau Field for the opening game of the 2008 season. Lambeau Field, Monday Night Football, the night Favre was supposed to have his number retired for the Packers.

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What Would You Do If Favre Ends Up In Minnesota?

Pretend It Hasn't Happened

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Burn My Favre Jersey

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Nightmare in GB

The Packers cannot release Favre and let him resign within the division.

Therefore, if he won’t retire they should trade Brett to the AFC. For a pair of 5th rounders he’ll look good in that black and silver #4 jersey.

by Headless Blogger on Jul 7, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Honestly

I would seriously reconsider my adoration for teh Favre. If he has any ounce of integrity, he’ll stay retired.

-- "I do know that I plead the fizzif."

by Mitchell_M on Jul 7, 2008 9:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Man.

This story cannot go away fast enough.

Before each game, please remember to feed the bats.

by Cool Hand on Jul 8, 2008 12:15 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

No kidding

I don’t think he’ll come back, and I don’t want him back on our team. If he had stayed I would have been happy, but he retired, and now its time to move on. If he ends up on a team in another division or the AFC, I’ll be able to deal with it but I’ll never look at him the same. In the division, all of my Favre possessions are getting put away. I have a lot, so I’d have to redecorate my closet.

by Pack Man on Jul 8, 2008 8:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs