FeelingMN 273 Posted July 2, 2008 Just saw on the ESPN ticker that Favre has contacted Green Bay about a possible return. Not sure exactly what this entails, and haven't seen this anywhere else, but it really isn't all that surprising. Please, everyone join me in making our thoughts known to #4: Focking retire already! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMoney 0 Posted July 2, 2008 you beat me to it according to my local sources..his return is about 90% done..i talked to a packers player on my route who said the same thing last monday..i want to say it blew me away but nah..whos surprised? people who are done, say they are done..people who say they can still play and have that fire, usually come back.. he knows he can still play..he just went about this all wrong..he shouldve said im taking a break from all of the charities we do..keep giving $$ but cut out the travel... take a break from the OTAs and other football stuff... he still has the playbook for heavens sake..are we to think he kept it as a momento? welcome back, brett!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,790 Posted July 2, 2008 Maybe Brett Favre isn't retired after all. ESPN's Chris Mortensen is reporting that Favre has told Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy that he has thought about playing this year. Although Favre's comeback talk is apparently in its preliminary stages, Mortensen also reports that Favre's family is encouraging him to play. Packers cornerback Al Harris appeared with Mortensen on ESPN's NFL Live this afternoon and said that Favre has told him that he "has the itch" to keep playing. Favre tearfully announced his retirement this off-season, and almost immediately afterward there were rumors that he'd be back. AOL Sports. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlaHawker 24 Posted July 2, 2008 Just go the FOCK away... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pokey55 0 Posted July 2, 2008 Just makes him look like an idiot to be retired for what 3 months? He looks like a drama queen with all this nonsense and if he does come back, he better have an ace season. If he's just a little off people will be on him saying 'he should have stayed retired'. Oh wait. It's Favre...they'll be so busy kissing his @ss they won't even notice how he plays. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brad GLuckman 519 Posted July 2, 2008 Wow...I wonder what's going through Aaron Rodgers head right now. As a Packer fan...I say don't take him back. What a selfish fvcking move on his part. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GettnHuge 2 Posted July 2, 2008 I just focking drafted Rodgers in a keeper league Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_risen_demon 0 Posted July 2, 2008 Wow...I wonder what's going through Aaron Rodgers head right now. That's what I was thinking. Him, and the Packers ownership. What a spot to be in -- take Favre back to the probable detriment of the team (despite last year, his skills have obviously atrophied over the last several seasons and this jerking around of the team might be just a wee bit disruptive), or cut the most popular man in Wisconsin. Hemlock or strychnine, decisions decisions. At least it's only rumor at this point. I'd be sincerely surprised if Favre returned in any capacity other than as an injury replacement for Rodgers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuschWack 59 Posted July 2, 2008 Wow...I wonder what's going through Aaron Rodgers head right now. As a Packer fan...I say don't take him back. What a selfish fvcking move on his part. I completely agree. Aaron Rodgers may have to enter a mental hospital. Rodgers will BY FAVRE surpass Steve Young if he ever gets the baboon names Favre off his back. I have no respect left for Favre. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTSkiBum 1,620 Posted July 2, 2008 Favre was dropped in a dynasty league i am in, i snagged him up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMoney 0 Posted July 2, 2008 well, a true packers fan isnt going to start hating favre.... a real fan or someone who has lived here throughout his career KNOWS that he has a fire unlike many others...he shouldve missed games several times with injuries... i went to lambeau the day he retired and if u listened to what he said..you KNEW he left the door wide open...80% of the people i talked to knew he would be back... and who the fock cares about aaron rodgers? whats going through his mind right now? probably..cool...Im close to getting paid BIG money again to do nothing but play video games til the wee hours...you know what you got yourself into coming here and he couldve left by now.. why would he? he is getting paid good money just to practice with the 2nd unit...not a bad gig...had he been drafted by the niners, he would be on his way out of the nfl by now... like i said way back when...how are they gonna retire favres jersey when hes in the huddle? rip it off of him?...condolences to my friend who spent good $ on that opening weekend game..thinking that was the retirement day..i tried to warn him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FeelingMN 273 Posted July 2, 2008 Does this lend any credence to the rumors floating around at the time of his pseudo retirement press conference that he was upset the Pack didn't sign Moss? At the time, it seemed like he was making a knee jerk reaction in response to what the Packers didn't do. Hell, three days after his tearful goodbye, there was speculation that ol' Buss Cook was trying to work an angle with other teams. Just ride your tractor into the sunset, Brett. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Belushi 9 Posted July 2, 2008 This is ridiculous. It's the typical unnamed source again. His agent came out and said he hasn't heard anything from Favre. Everyone's over-reacting based on some rumour. I'm sure just about every player who retires gets the "itch" to come back during the following summer. This is a non-story until Favre or his agent says otherwise. But it is sad they way everyone on these boards starts jumping over a rumour for no reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myjimmy1 0 Posted July 2, 2008 Doesn't everyone have the right to change their mind? I would feel bad for Rodgers but there is always next year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
berven 0 Posted July 2, 2008 Here in Wisconsin, I walked right past the heaps of "Thanks Brett!" tee shirts and piles of coffee table books reviewing his career when I stopped at Target for cat food. I kept my eyes straight ahead even when they went on closeout. I never thought Favre would retire, even when he practically re-enacted Lou Gehrig's farewell from "Pride of the Yankees." I'll be shocked if he doesn't start on opening day, after getting out of all those mini-camps he hates. My question is: When he retires after the '08 season, does he get another orgy of SI special editions and "Thanks Again Brett!" tee shirts? Will the original retirement merchandise lose collectible value because of his comeback? Or will it have enhanced value, like the famous DEWEY WINS edition of the Chicgo Tribune? If Green Bay thinks Brett can still play, they won't worry much about Rodgers's feelings. When they drafted some more QBs, I figured it was so they could trade Aaron if Brett returned. I'd like to have him back for another go. What I am tired of is the retirement circus. Despite the "country boy" demeanor," Favre has become the biggest showboat in football. He's worse than Terrell Owens because, since people love Favre, he can and does play with their emotions. No matter how many more times he "retires" and comes back, my hanky will stay in my pocket. Well, guess I'll hang it up as a poster now. For good. Spend some time with the family. Farewell, all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,790 Posted July 2, 2008 Not going to get too fired up over this one way or the other, BUT: 1) It's hard on Rogers AND the team. They've been doing OTA's and workouts with the full expectation of Rogers being "THE" guy. Coming in this late is disruptive. It's not a team-killer, but the whole reason he announced when he did was (supposedly) so that the team wouldn't have this distraction and get on with the transition. QB is not a fill-in-the-slot position. It takes time for linemen and receivers to get used to a certain rhythm, delivery, style and timing. - Probably isn't any more "different" QB than Brett Favre. 2) The poster (Bmoney) who in one breath raved about Favre's "FIRE", then asked why the hell Rogers would mind being benched is just retarded. Brett Favre has a lot of fire, that sure as hell doesn't mean that Rogers who's played his whole life, practiced, sweat, bled for most of his life waiting for this moment - would prefer to be sitting on his axx. 3) How did Rogers get himself into the Packers? He was DRAFTED Birdbrain. What? You want him to pull an Elway?? That's a stupid comment too Bmoney. 4) Love the idea that Bmoney represents himself as this great Packer fan then says (without any idea of the irony) "who the fock cares about Aaron Rogers?" Really? Your starting QB? That's your feeling toward him? Packers fans my ass. Favre fans more like it. 5) I like Favre a lot. I thought most of the criticism about "will he / won't he" in the past was a creation of the media. Still do. But yeah, as much as I love seeing the guy play, this - less than a month before camp - 5 weeks until the first preseason game? Not cool Brett. 6) Its guys like Bmoney that represent the "true" Packer fan. Brett starts sucking in week 3 and he'll be biitching to put Rogers in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phlegmish 4 Posted July 2, 2008 More to the point, doesn't he realize he's the Madden '09 cover boy. He'll come back, destroy his knee and retire from the IR list in October! ! ! ! ! ! ! Focks two owners in my keeper, YES Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_risen_demon 0 Posted July 2, 2008 Not going to get too fired up over this one way or the other, BUT: 1) It's hard on Rogers AND the team. They've been doing OTA's and workouts with the full expectation of Rogers being "THE" guy. Coming in this late is disruptive. It's not a team-killer, but the whole reason he announced when he did was (supposedly) so that the team wouldn't have this distraction and get on with the transition. QB is not a fill-in-the-slot position. It takes time for linemen and receivers to get used to a certain rhythm, delivery, style and timing. - Probably isn't any more "different" QB than Brett Favre. 2) The poster (Bmoney) who in one breath raved about Favre's "FIRE", then asked why the hell Rogers would mind being benched is just retarded. Brett Favre has a lot of fire, that sure as hell doesn't mean that Rogers who's played his whole life, practiced, sweat, bled for most of his life waiting for this moment - would prefer to be sitting on his axx. 3) How did Rogers get himself into the Packers? He was DRAFTED Birdbrain. What? You want him to pull an Elway?? That's a stupid comment too Bmoney. 4) Love the idea that Bmoney represents himself as this great Packer fan then says (without any idea of the irony) "who the fock cares about Aaron Rogers?" Really? Your starting QB? That's your feeling toward him? Packers fans my ass. Favre fans more like it. 5) I like Favre a lot. I thought most of the criticism about "will he / won't he" in the past was a creation of the media. Still do. But yeah, as much as I love seeing the guy play, this - less than a month before camp - 5 weeks until the first preseason game? Not cool Brett. 6) Its guys like Bmoney that represent the "true" Packer fan. Brett starts sucking in week 3 and he'll be biitching to put Rogers in. Well said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
listen2me 23 1,873 Posted July 2, 2008 4) Love the idea that Bmoney represents himself as this great Packer fan then says (without any idea of the irony) "who the fock cares about Aaron Rogers?" Really? Your starting QB? That's your feeling toward him? Packers fans my ass. Favre fans more like it. I think BMoney is a Seahawks fan but lives in GB? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 4,230 Posted July 2, 2008 Him coming back to play was one of my "predictions" for the coming season back when that thread was en vogue.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,790 Posted July 2, 2008 I think BMoney is a Seahawks fan but lives in GB? well, a true packers fan isnt going to start hating favre....a real fan or someone who has lived here throughout his career KNOWS that he has a fire unlike many others...he shouldve missed games several times with injuries... i went to lambeau the day he retired and if u listened to what he said.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMoney 0 Posted July 2, 2008 Not going to get too fired up over this one way or the other, BUT: 1) It's hard on Rogers AND the team. They've been doing OTA's and workouts with the full expectation of Rogers being "THE" guy. Coming in this late is disruptive. It's not a team-killer, but the whole reason he announced when he did was (supposedly) so that the team wouldn't have this distraction and get on with the transition. QB is not a fill-in-the-slot position. It takes time for linemen and receivers to get used to a certain rhythm, delivery, style and timing. - Probably isn't any more "different" QB than Brett Favre. 2) The poster (Bmoney) who in one breath raved about Favre's "FIRE", then asked why the hell Rogers would mind being benched is just retarded. Brett Favre has a lot of fire, that sure as hell doesn't mean that Rogers who's played his whole life, practiced, sweat, bled for most of his life waiting for this moment - would prefer to be sitting on his axx. 3) How did Rogers get himself into the Packers? He was DRAFTED Birdbrain. What? You want him to pull an Elway?? That's a stupid comment too Bmoney. 4) Love the idea that Bmoney represents himself as this great Packer fan then says (without any idea of the irony) "who the fock cares about Aaron Rogers?" Really? Your starting QB? That's your feeling toward him? Packers fans my ass. Favre fans more like it. 5) I like Favre a lot. I thought most of the criticism about "will he / won't he" in the past was a creation of the media. Still do. But yeah, as much as I love seeing the guy play, this - less than a month before camp - 5 weeks until the first preseason game? Not cool Brett. 6) Its guys like Bmoney that represent the "true" Packer fan. Brett starts sucking in week 3 and he'll be biitching to put Rogers in. oh relax....Im a seahawks fan...but I live in GB...I have 3 players on my route and 1 told me on monday that brett wants back...so I dont buy the "we have no idea where this is from" talk.... of course, aaron was drafted..a point for you but he shouldve asked out if he couldnt stand it..I havent heard him gripe.. with gas prices what they are and the job market pretty shaky..i refuse to shed a tear for a player who is set to make A LOT of money and sit...am i supposed to? thats why i said, who cares what aaron thinks? have u spent countless hours at training camps watching aarons ducks and watching him stumble around? i have...brohm, i have much hope for..aaron? none.... what does aaron think? who cares? hes average..and no, hes NOT the starting qb...mike may have said he is..but until he starts under center in a game..hes not...brett is... i have NEVER..even in favres worst times..ever wanted favre out...(except when the focker was slicing seattle apart in the snow ) didnt want him hurt..just wanted him out wiffle..you swung and missed on this one...sorry... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMoney 0 Posted July 2, 2008 my gal gives me enough grief for that..dont you start... ive lived here my whole life..stock holder..all that goofy crap...go to 4 games a year..camp etc.. i went to lambeau the day he had his press conference.....all i know is if you have been around brett since 92..u knew that wasnt it.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,790 Posted July 2, 2008 wiffle..you swung and missed on this one...sorry... Yeah right. HOW the FOCK is Aaron Rogers going to ask out? When exactly? Now? Because he was told pretty clearly that he was the starter. Still is as far as everyone knows. When Brett himself does this half-hour soliloqy on his retirement, Rogers is supposed to say "Nah, not buying it, trade me." - Like the Pack would anyway. He's in the middle of a 5 year deal. Oh and BTW - He's only getting $7.7 Million over 5 years. That's crap compared to just about any other QB. You know why? Because there are escalators in the contract should he become the starting QB. This ain't just a mindfock by Favre. Roger's contract could have gone to $30Million if Favre had done what he's been hinting about for the past 5 focking years. I don't think Rogers is "happy" at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMoney 0 Posted July 2, 2008 6) Its guys like Bmoney that represent the "true" Packer fan. Brett starts sucking in week 3 and he'll be biitching to put Rogers in. btw..ive been to enough camps and have seen the likes of hasselbeck..warner..brooks...brunell...and trust me..rodgers is not the 2nd coming of anything...ive seen enough blah camps and wobbly passes and misreads to feel the opposite of what youve said..brett, dont ever come out..4 ints? dont care..start the next week... brett never hated fb..he loved it and knew he could still do it..it was the charity work and travel that was tiring everyone out..he does a lot..once u do a lot..u look like the bad guy if u say no..he shouldve passed the baton on to driver and just stayed away...but stayed on the roster... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMoney 0 Posted July 2, 2008 Yeah right. HOW the FOCK is Aaron Rogers going to ask out? When exactly? Now? Because he was told pretty clearly that he was the starter. Still is as far as everyone knows. When Brett himself does this half-hour soliloqy on his retirement, Rogers is supposed to say "Nah, not buying it, trade me." - Like the Pack would anyway. He's in the middle of a 5 year deal. Oh and BTW - He's only getting $7.7 Million over 5 years. That's crap compared to just about any other QB. You know why? Because there are escalators in the contract should he become the starting QB. This ain't just a mindfock by Favre. Roger's contract could have gone to $30Million if Favre had done what he's been hinting about for the past 5 focking years. I don't think Rogers is "happy" at all. hes a bargain because he dropped in the draft..thats true...and no, they wont trade him..mccarthy can work magic with just about anyone.. but theres a reason he went from top qb potentially to dropping like a rock... instead of squabbling..shouldnt u run and grab the packers and take the over for win/losses? 8? ha...im in over baby Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeremy 0 Posted July 2, 2008 Oh no! HELL NO! I love you Brett, but you're not doing this. This is Rodger's team now. We've moved on. If the Packers can get something in a trade for him, great, but he's ain't playin' here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,790 Posted July 2, 2008 all i know is if you have been around brett since 92..u knew that wasnt it.. Funny, all these people saying they knew all along. I imagine you have scads of posts herein around the time of Favre's retirement saying this is complete Bullshiit. - Don't you? So, you knew more than the coaches? The Pack KNEW that Favre was coming back and STILL drafted more QB's?? Damn, they're going to look like the Bucanneers with all them QB's lined up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,790 Posted July 2, 2008 instead of squabbling..shouldnt u run and grab the packers and take the over for win/losses? 8? ha...im in over baby Not really sure why. The Pack was 8-8 the year before WITH FAVRE. Then they get the AFC west and magically win more games the next year. They ain't that lucky this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 4,230 Posted July 2, 2008 It seemed like a fun prediction at the time, I didnt really believe the guy would actually come back and further, I think its pretty much a bad idea if he DOES do so......but I suspect that he still chats with his fellow players and they are pointedly asking if he is missing all the stuf and he is certainly telling them the he is....but that does not mean he is coming back either....of course he is missing it all, just look how long he played the game! Nah, this is all much ado about nothing, jsut some people misreading some off hand discussion between Favre and his peoples.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ras66not99 0 Posted July 2, 2008 and who the fock cares about aaron rodgers? whats going through his mind right now? probably..cool...Im close to getting paid BIG money again to do nothing but play video games til the wee hours...you know what you got yourself into coming here and he couldve left by now.. why would he? he is getting paid good money just to practice with the 2nd unit...not a bad gig... Are You Kidding me with this ? "You know what you got into coming here ? getting paid big money to play video games ? Getting paid good money to practice with the 2nd unit ?" You think a first round draft pick doesn't have a desire and the hunger to be the starting QB of the team that drafted him uh....how many years ago now 3, 4 ? shiat I lost count... You really think he wants to play video games and practice with the 2nd team ??????????? He fights his whole life to make it to the Pro's (drafted in the first round) only to be caught behind an aging legend that you can't saying anything about... Now after FINALLY preparing to be the starter this BS arises... It Must be killing this guy inside.... something you obviously know nothing about since you seem like money is the only thing that is important to you... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LOD01 198 Posted July 2, 2008 quote name='FeelingMN' date='Jul 2 2008, 08:25 PM' post='3637875'] Just saw on the ESPN ticker that Favre has contacted Green Bay about a possible return. Not sure exactly what this entails, and haven't seen this anywhere else, but it really isn't all that surprising. Please, everyone join me in making our thoughts known to #4: Focking retire already! You ###### retire already!!!! FAVRE!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sweetness_34 0 Posted July 2, 2008 He is a drama queen . Fixored Most over-rated player and selfish. Nice!!!! Maybe he wants to come back to help Aaron Rodgers....bwaaaaaaaaaaaaah Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMoney 0 Posted July 2, 2008 Are You Kidding me with this ? "You know what you got into coming here ? getting paid big money to play video games ? Getting paid good money to practice with the 2nd unit ?" You think a first round draft pick doesn't have a desire and the hunger to be the starting QB of the team that drafted him uh....how many years ago now 3, 4 ? shiat I lost count... You really think he wants to play video games and practice with the 2nd team ??????????? He fights his whole life to make it to the Pro's (drafted in the first round) only to be caught behind an aging legend that you can't saying anything about... Now after FINALLY preparing to be the starter this BS arises... It Must be killing this guy inside.... something you obviously know nothing about since you seem like money is the only thing that is important to you... rodgers spent much of the offseason playing GTA...yes, he is dedicated..but the point is...im supposed to be sad for aaron..my condolences... would he rather be in alex smiths shoes right now..having played but pretty much on his way out..or here..considered to have potential... interesting to hear the news here that favre asked for his release 3 weeks ago but it wasnt granted..this is getting juicy sure..now if favre comes back..aaron can ask out..on he goes to some crappy team..and soon, the cfl... meanwhile..looky here..the packers drafted TWO qbs...as if they knew 1 qb wouldnt be with them this year...people assumed it was brett..but maybe its aaron? yes, when the retirement happened..i said he was coming back..i doubt i know how to use the search function Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMoney 0 Posted July 2, 2008 Funny, all these people saying they knew all along. I imagine you have scads of posts herein around the time of Favre's retirement saying this is complete Bullshiit. - Don't you? So, you knew more than the coaches? The Pack KNEW that Favre was coming back and STILL drafted more QB's?? Damn, they're going to look like the Bucanneers with all them QB's lined up! april 9th and damn..all of my posts look alike anyhoo... favre post 14...i see mike came in and dropped the hammer on that bad boy... ive been wrong many times before..i admit it..but i honestly thought they drafted 2 qbs because they werent so confident in aaron...his health or play.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gepetto 1,367 Posted July 2, 2008 First off, this is Chris Mortensen of ESPN reporting it. He's been wrong quite a lot about football stories in the last year. Having an "itch" to come back and play doesn't mean jack-sh!t. It's over. Packers should be thankful. Favre blew it in the playoffs with that horrible throw that got picked (his last pass). And I've always liked Favre. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ens189 1 Posted July 3, 2008 Yeah if I recall correctly Mort was the man who said that Eli would miss a month after he injured his shoulder against Dallas yet Eli never missed a snap after that game. He's not exactly the most reliable reporter but this does seem to be like a serious story that I think only ends one way, with Brett coming back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlaHawker 24 Posted July 3, 2008 Fixored Most over-rated player and selfish. Nice!!!! Maybe he wants to come back to help Aaron Rodgers....bwaaaaaaaaaaaaah How's your defense of Cedric Benson coming? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timinator 0 Posted July 3, 2008 Just heard the rumor on the radio. Maybe I'm a strange Packer fan, but I love Favre and I love Rodgers. Aaron's said and done all the right things since Brett's announcement on March 4. I'd love to see Rodgers get his chance. I think he's ready. I think he's the best starting QB in the division. With McCarthy in his corner, Rodgers is a fantasy sleeper who would reward his owner nicely. Should the Favre rumor be true, I'd be disappointed in him for about a month. Then, when he beats up the Vikes' secondary in Week 1, all would be forgiven. I wish he'd stay retired and I hated how old and unmotivated he looked in the Championship Game. But if Favre plays, he's got my full support. As a Packer fan, I can't really lose here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Law 241 Posted July 3, 2008 ESPN, this thread, everyone plays right into Favre's plan...EVERYONE'S talking about him! It's been five months and poor little Drama Queen hadn't heard or seen his name out there enough. Had to do something didn't he??? I've NEVER seen a player more desperate for attention than Brett Favre. This whole drama that has been going on for years: will I retire or not, will I return or not, I'm retired, maybe not...is just so played! The immense respect I had for Favre, since his days at USM when he beat my Noles, is gone. He's a guy living in the past that just can let it go. He IS the past and I hope the Packers tell him so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
