Not Our Problem

by klarue24 on Jan 9, 2009 12:28 PM CST Comment 7 comments

Yestersday Brett Favre commented on the recent criticisms of his teammates Running Back Thomas Jones and Safety Kerry Rhodes.

"It's upsetting that a couple of guys have said some negative things, but what can you do? If you poll 99 percent of the guys I played with, I think they would say, 'He was a blast to work with.' I think that's what most guys would say, so it's no sweat.''

Although altercations with his own teammates were a rare occurance during his tenure in Green Bay (The most notable, the contract dispute with Wide Reciever Javon Walker in 2005) the news that Favre would not be making his decision on retirement for several weeks came as a comical expectancy to Packer fans. This will be Favre's fourth year running with an extremely delayed announcement of his decision. A yearly saga that recvieved extreme coverage in the small media market of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Now, the yearly Merry-Go-Round has found a circus to magnify the media coverage that will be fixed on Favre and the Jets until an announcement is made.

"I have the ability to turn it off just like that,'' he said. "I don't feel I have anything else to prove. Do I have to redeem myself for the last five games? No. I could be trying to do that until I'm 60 years old. There is nothing left out there for me from that standpoint. I'm disappointed with the last five games, sure, but I know I did everything I could have.' said Favre of his looming decision.

The Packers had there share of problems in this whirlwind of a season. It has been well documented their 0 for 8 performance late in games. Leading to the cleaning house of the entire Defensive Staff, excluding Linebacker Coach Winston Moss. Offensively the Packers problems lie in the inexperience of the inside lineman and the increasing age of the outside Tackles, leading to a congested running game all year. It is hard pressed to pin the blame on Aaron Rodgers. He ranks in the top ten in every meaningful quarterback statistic. However, it is a statistic that is not in the league record books that means most to Packer fans, a confirmation of who the leader will be in the upcoming season. A fortune most franchises take for granted, a fortune that will leave Cheeseheads gracious for one thing this season.

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Where will Brett play in 2009?

I received the suggestion via email that since the Jets are over the cap next season and can’t renegotiate with veterans and spread it out over future years, because as of 2009, all future years are uncapped, that the Jets will have to cut players to get under the cap. They might decide it’s time to move on and release Brett, his release alone might get them under it. I find it ironic that Brett wanted to be released last summer, but Thompson wouldn’t allow it, and the he trades him to a team that does release him a year later. Maybe now Brett can sign in Minnesota.

I expected Rodgers to succeed, but I had enough doubts that, at the time, I preferred having Brett return to the Packers. I knew what the Packers were getting with Favre. I’m so glad that the Packers still have a great QB to build around and quickly rebound from a disappointing 6-10 season.

by Brandon on Jan 10, 2009 11:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

clause?

wasn’t there a clause in the trade that if Favre ends up in the NFC North, the Packers get 2 first round picks? Was that for 2009 only? I’m fairly certain that there was a clause in the trade, but i’m not internet savvy enough to find what it was

by Lee-Roy Jenkins on Jan 11, 2009 9:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yes

There was a clause but i dont know if that is terminated once he is relaesed. i know if the Jets trade him to an NFC North team we will get a second round pick. im not exactly sure if we get one if he is a Free Agent and signs a new contract.

by klarue24 on Jan 11, 2009 10:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Wow

that is a very intrigiung scenario if that is what plays out. Obviously the downside, as you said, would be Favre’s ability to sign with any team, most notobly, the Vikings. however, if favre does decide to return for the next season there would be a select number of teams would be able to afford him.

by klarue24 on Jan 11, 2009 4:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Vikings

I think the Vikings will look to a much younger QB – they have their veteran in Frerotte and would be wasting money chasing the quickly aging (ok – already aged) Favre. Whispers are they’re targetting Cassel… lots to give up if they go that way, but could be their franchise QB for years to come.

All that said, I love me some Aaron Rodgers!!! (GO BEARS!… of the Cal variety of course)

by LovinBlue on Jan 11, 2009 6:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

i do believe the Vikings will go for a younger QB. yet i dont believe they can afford the money that will be asked from Cassel and his agent, they have spent alot of money on Free Agents the last few years. Dually noted, reports are, The Patriots will Franchise Cassel.

by klarue24 on Jan 11, 2009 6:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

What will Minnesota do?

It’s possible they stick with QB Tarvaris Jackson since he “led” them to the playoffs. I wouldn’t be shocked to see them go back to QB Gus Frerotte. Money’s tight in Minnesota, they had to have a cash call from ownership to sign DE Jared Allen, so dropping big bucks, plus draft picks after QB Matt Cassel’s franchised, sounds unlikely. The rest of the free agent QBs are the elder statesmen type. Obviously QB Kurt Warner’s had a great 2008 season, but obviously he would take a big step back in a pass offense without Arizona’s WRs. Again, he wouldn’t be cheap. This isn’t the year to draft a QB either, although Georgia’s QB Matt Stafford is going pro. Maybe Oklahoma’s QB Sam Bradford will. But both should be gone by the time Minnesota has a pick. Plus, underclass QBs who leave early for the pros don’t usually succeed, think Ryan Leaf, although arguably the best current NFL QB who left school early is QB Aaron Rodgers.

by Brandon on Jan 11, 2009 11:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs