The Mayor, Favre…and CHTV?
By Aaron Nagler on Oct 19, 2009 with 146 Comments
Yes, the Mayor of Green Bay is soliciting suggestions on how the city should welcome back Brett Favre on November 1st. And yes, the Associated Press has cited one of our suggestions from back in August.
Feel free to leave your own suggestions in the comments below.
Filed Under: Brett Favre • Go Pack Go
all favre wants is attention. After a long loud boo at the beginning, ignore him and cheer really loudly for Aaron. Show him who our favorite QB is now. GO PACKERS
I like Aaron can’t wait until he’s in purple too. Go Vikings.
Taunt him with giant Vicodin pills and he should lose his focus. This should produce at least 2 interceptions.
See Ya Later Trader!!!!!!
Another vote for the punter to wear #4.. Plus, maybe retire Don M. (the magic mans) jersey instead of farves..
Retire don m’s jersey instead of favres. That’s the best one I’ve heard so far. I’m still laughing. ( if Aaron ever plays in purple, I will never declare loyalty to another player again). Go pack
I agree with one other blogger… Cheer Rodgers as loud as we can & ignore Favre to show him who is our QB. A real and or TRUE Packers Fan knows what I mean…you to Favre!!
Regardless of what you do, The Vikings will own the Pack. Rodgers will be picking himself up off the ground all day after being crushed by Jared Allen. AP will run over goldey locks multiple times, and Favre will put the finishing touches on with a few TD passes to Berrian, or Rice. Pick your poison. Packers are screwed. End of story.
I do like the idea of retiring Majik’s jersey. That would be pretty damn funny.
Show a video of Brett Favre throwing an interception to every team in the NFL.
This was submitted to the mayor:
The Green Bay Gazette publishes a special 4 page pictoral edition of the great Packer Teams. Huge headline: WE LOVE OUR TEAM. A copy is handed to every fan entering Lambeau with instructions on “welcoming” #4 back. The PA must announce the starting line-up for the Vikings offense. When he says, “And starting at quarterback for the Vikings” everyone hold-up the paper as to be reading. Everyone in the place stays stone cold silent for 44 seconds. Then the PA system booms Bon Jovi…”Shot through the heart and your to blame. You give love a bad name” The place would go wild and the national audience would understand the Packer community is much more than one man.
Hey Aaron Nagler and the rest of Packer Nation. Your cheered for Brett for 16 years. Grow-up, show some class, stand up and cheer for him, then, if you think your team is so good, they’ll kick his @$$. If not, oh well, cause it’s time to move on, cause Brett’s over the hill. Go Brett & Go Vikings!!
In the past, I’ve always booed when the Vikings entered the stadium. If Brent is among them when they run out of the tunnel on November 1, so be it. He shall be booed, too, as an enemy.
The best way for Mayor Schmitt to RESPECTFULLY welcome back one of the city’s most famous former residents is to initiate the departure of Mr. Thompson. The person who caused Brett’s departure.
The one responsible for Brett’s departure is his own ego, thinking he could waltz back into town after “officially” retiring and reclaim his job (not bigger than the game).
I have been a Packer fan forever. Raised my son as a Packer fan, even though we moved to Arizona, and he was born here.
He even had the opportunity to go to Lambeau for a game. Green Bay and it’s fans have always been respected. Very special team and commitment. But, this site is very disappointing. My respect for the fans, gone. No matter how things played out, Favre deserves some respect. Don’t think you know all that has transpired behind closed doors between Favre and the Pack! This whole thing is just sad for this Packer fan.
My suggestion, show some class. Leave the guy alone and let the game speak for itself.
I agree. Favre needs to understand that the team had already committed to Aaron Rodgers, and that Thompson was acting out of consideration for the whole team and not just one selfish player
Let’s face it, Favre is and was a great quarterback in the NFL. I agree he doesn’t receive special treatment, just boo (like you normally should do) when the vikings enter the field, and cheer loud as hell when the pack come on. It is just the vikings.
We rememberyou Bert, did you bring Ernie?
Quit being crying little babies. just put your heads between your legs and kiss your asses goodbye. GO VIKINGS
Ya know, I’ll have to admit…..the people who post on this blog are much more civilized than The St. Paul Pioneer Press. Check this sensless smack talk out:
http://www.topix.net/forum/sou.....5#lastPost
whats wrong with you people. im the hugest GB fan. If it wasnt for Favre we’d still be the laughing stock of the NFL. I LOVE the pack, but i know we have NO chance of winning this game. i want Favre to get his revenge, he deserved it. We’re 3-2, Minn is 6-0. Thompson is an A-hole. Favre had no problem not being wanted back, but when Ted told him he cant play in the division, that set him off, and it would of done the say to me. Good for Brett,hes about to get his.
I will be cheering as loud as hell when THE MAN Brett Favre comes out on the field. Im a 21 year old Packer season ticket holding fan and all I remember of Packer football is Brett Favre. In the time I have been watching we have had two losing season…JUST TWO! and one was last year without Brett. That means something to me. I respect the man and give props for making my Packer football experience a great one. It’s easy for me to remember that Favre was traded away from us, he did not leave us. Watching the Monday night game between the Vikings and Packers also reminded me that the old man can still play. I don’t blame Ted for the decision he made because I feel it was the right one for the Packers, but i don’t dislike Brett for still playing at a high level on a team that gives him a great chance of winning. That team just so happens to be my second most hated team behind the Bears. That being said, I know Im a true Packer fan and thus must thank #4 for the great years and give him thanks when he returns to 1265. GO PACK GO!
first of all people packer fans seen to forget who took them to the super bowl twice and put green bay back on the map. i think showing the 1996 super bowl would be aggreat honor brett and packer fans alike.i like watching brett.i am disappointed in the packers for treating him this way. the man loves to play.he is the greatest. from dover pennsylvania home of packer player john kuhn.
I like this one:
“Try to not be a bunch of douchebags and graciously welcome the man you kicked out of town after so many fantastic years of football.”
I’ve been a packer fan since 65 (even through the horrible yrs -70-80′s). I love the way folks on this site have their own definitions of ‘what a real Packer fan is’ – sounds like a bunch of kids on the playground. But saying it’s so doesn’t make it so. Favre sparked life into GB and any critic on this site would have admitted it just a few years back… now you have become the ‘turncoats’ after allowing a 4-5 yr GM tell you how it’s going to be. Loyalty runs inches deep in GB – not like it was in the old days… GB has become just like any other NFL team.
I’m glad most of you all were not around during Lombardi – can’t imagine how you would have received him if Redskins had been in a playoff w/ Packers. Holgrem took you to 2 SBs (w/ Brett)… haven’t seen you tear down his signs and legacy like on this site … and he went with a team that played GB many times after he left. So Farve waffles on his career because he loves the game so much… what a great crime that is. When he did disagree with GM it was over what he thought was best for the team, not money like most NFL players (in fact he offered part of his salary to get Moss if possible – but Moss was over the Hill too… yeah, ask Tom Brady about that one!)
Grow some brains (and gracious manners)
I’m all for giving #4 jersey to a rookie, showing the reel of the interceptions, and bringing back what remains of his superbowl victory team, have them stand there on the sidelines wearing their jersies,and when he gets announced and he runs out there, have them start walking off the field.
The one thing I hate, Vikings fans who hated favre for the years he played as a Packer, are now praising him as a god because he joined the Vikings.
We didn’t kick him out. He RETIRED. Last I checked, Favre Pass is still there.
PS: I love it when Favre advocates play the “he-loves-the-game” card and “doesn’t-care-about-money-like-other-players” card.
I also love it when Favre advocates give Brett all the credit for the Super Bowl runs. Where would he be without the number-one-rated defense in ’96, Reggie White, an O line, etc.? Just one man, not a team.
I love it when Packer fans think giving Brett credit for a SB constitutes giving him ‘all’ the credit (what a straw man they like to create) and therefore his trade should be minimized or justified.
Where do you think the Pack would have been without their 3 time MVP, future hall of Famer who holds almost every QB record there is ?(oh, I know, interceptions too… but you will find all the greats have their weaknesses but they always overcome them by their greater strengths e.g. check out the strike out record of Babe Ruth, etc.).
And now to attempt to belittle Favre’s role after years of giving him due credit is hypocritical.
Shame on you!
Welcome him back with silence. He does not deserve anything else.
In 20 or so years, when he is inducted into the Packer Hall of Fame, then we can cheer. But his “me first” conduct is not consistent with Packer ideology and should not be rewarded. He’s had plenty of cheers anyway. Save them for someone more deserving.
You want to talk about a humble athlete who loves the fans and appreciates the uniform he wears? Give me Donald Driver any day. And to hear that DD received a congratulatory phone call for breaking the reception record, not from Brett but from Brett’s brother in Mississippi, is a reflection on Brett’s egocentric character. The man has changed. Shame on me for pointing out what Favre advocates deny and don’t want to hear? Fine. But shame on Brett.
I think we should rename Brett Favre Pass to Aaron Rodgers Way. In a pregame ceremony give Brett his street sign. BTW all you VIQUEEN fans, don’t be so bitter. Since Brett left, Aaron Rodgers has put up better numbers. He’s your problem now and when the smoke clears at the end of the season Favre will choke and you will come up short like you do every year!! Zero Super Bowl apperences since you started playin in that craphole of a dome, history always repeats itself and this year is no different. Favre has not really done anything since 98′. Its 2009!!! And don’t be mad at us cuz we always have had better QB’s in Green Bay. Once again this year is no different!! GO PACK GO!!!!!
yeah..once we had don majkowski ..
Hey Packermania!!??!! When we had the Magic Man, who did they have? Google it and get back soon! The VIQUEENS make it a purpose to hire 40 year old men to QB their team…… Warren Moon, Chris Chandler, Randall Cunningham, Brad Johnson…. TWICE!!!….. the list goes on…. and how many championships did they win in those years? You can say what you want about the Packers…. and some so called Packer Fans can still root for Brett Favre. But like before, the train has left the station….. get on or get off right now!! BRETT FAVRE IS A VIKING!!! Get it through your head!! The enemy!!
milwaukeepackfan – “who loves the fans and appreciates the uniform”
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You must have missed Favre running over to Donald Driver to speak with him after the MN game. A lot of affection was expressed btwn both of them… of course you don’t want to bring up the fact that many veteran Packer players still like respect and speak well of Favre… then again, you probably didn’t see the end of the MN game either because you cut off your TV and went to bed after Brett threw his 3rd TD in the game…. likewise, if Brett had thrown a pick, fumbled the ball in the red zone and got sacked in the end zone for a safety (all like Rodgers did in the MN game) I know exactly what all you Favre haters would have been saying…it would have all been Favre’s fault and one more reason why Mngment should get rid of him…of course Rodgers gets a pass. I know you all are loathing that Favre is holding a high passer rating with only 2 picks all year… kinda cuts against the grain of all that critical hate mongering.
Have someone underwrite this for a game day giveaway to all who enter Lambeau:
70,000 t-shirts in varied colors (red, blue, green, white, purple) to be worn during the game. Front side: #4 // Back side: COLOR DOESN’T MATTER. RESPECT DOES. GO PACK!!
The fact that some of you guys are even contemplating booing green bay’s greatest ever QB (maybe along with Bart Starr) is an absolute disgrace. At the game we should cheer brett, no matter what he is doing now he is still a legend.
FAVRE4EVER
We aren’t angry at Aaron because, despite the fact that he had a bad game (name one player who’s never had a bad game) he is a phenomenal quarterback, who had a great season last year, and will have a great season again this year. For the record, that was Rodgers only interception in this season, but Brent is keeping pace pretty well. Only two picks is pretty good for him.
We will boo him because we care about our teams present, and more importantly, it’s future. I’m tired of pack fans saying that we respect favre just because he was a great quarterback for the team. I’m not saying that he didn’t do alot for the team (one sb in seventeen years isn’t to bad for the “greatest Pack quarterback ever) but packers fans need to look forward to a new era. We’re moving on, and we will treatfavre jusst like any other opposing quarterback. There is a difference between being a Brett fan and being a packers fan. Ok. I’m done on Brett for a while.
How about a welcome parade to show your gratitude?
Green Bay Last 16 seasons
w/ Favre – wo/ Favre
Wins* - 161 – 98
Win % – 63% - 40%
Playoff app – 11 – 1
Playoff wins – 12 – 1
Div Title 7 – 0
Superbowl app – 2 – 0
Superbowl win – 1 – 0
* Winningest team in the league
Gratitude…for the NFC Championship pick. For throwing it up for grabs in overtime at the end of the 4th & 26 game. For throwing 6 picks against the Rams in the playoffs. You’re right, the list goes on and on…
Aaron, excellent point. BURN
Funny, if he is so awful, why are you guys so mad? Shouldn’t you be glad he plays for the Vikings?
You guys sound like an ugly old girlfriend that got dumped for a hotty
I am happy.. Look at last week. Live by the Favre, Die by Favre. I have said that for years. Even with the packers.. He can make great plays, but he can also blow it to. It was great to finally cheer for Farve again.. Two mistake returned for touchdowns.. You can have him.
Not sure if anyone’s paying attention to this thread anymore, but here’s a great take on what to do:
http://www.jsonline.com/sports.....30602.html
Yup, I’m paying attention. But clearly, you’re not: http://cheeseheadtv.com/blog/j.....-epic-fail
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I sure miss winning games agains the vikings i guess if we would have kept brett as our starter and had rogers learn for a few more years he would have picked up how to finish a game like brett does.. We SUCK