Favre must not be traded to a conference team.

[packercorey]

Packergeeks are smoking crack on Favre to NFC North

Ok- although I already commented on their post.

Here is a quote from Steve Hayes at Packergeeks- but I don't think he really understands.

I understand that you don’t want to make your division rivals stronger. And I agree that it would suck to give the Vikings the quarterback that could, under the right circumstances, take them deep into the playoffs.

No it's more than that. You don't soil one of greatest things to have ever happened to your team. There is such thing as legacy. On the flip side- there are PLENTY of teams that would LOVE to deal outside the conference. So why give yourself the headache.

Baltimore...Miami....

Link to Packergeeks post here: http://packergeeks.wordpress.com/2008/07/12/packers-should-consider-offers-from-bears-vikings/

[packercorey]

Peter King lays it out on why he thinks Favre wants to go to the Vikings.

The reason the Packers will not give Favre his freedom is simple. His team of choice is Minnesota, in my opinion, in large part because Vikings offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell is a good friend of Favre's dating back to the three years (2003-05) Bevell was his quarterback coach in Green Bay. If Favre and agent Bus Cook, who, according to ESPN.com on Friday asked the Packers for Favre's unconditional release, believe that the Packers will allow him to go free so he can sign with Minnesota, they're crazy.

Link to article here:http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/peter_king/07/11/peter.king.favre/index.html

[packercorey]

Hat Tip hashmarks-

Tampa Bay Buccaneers talk.


atrributed to St Petersburg Times in Florida-

There are three quarterbacks in the NFL that Gruden would do almost anything to coach: Peyton Manning, Tom Brady and Brett Favre, not necessarily in that order.

Gruden is a guy who loves staring at the back of a player's football card. And unlike when Joe Namath went to the Los Angeles Rams or Johnny Unitas mopped up in San Diego, Favre can still really play.

Link to article: http://blogs.tampabay.com/bucs/2008/07/favre-as-the-bu.html

[Michalo]

Well I read today on jsonline.com that his agent Bus Cook said he wants to play for the Panthers. I really don't care who he plays for any more, but I do think they should let him play if that's what he wants. But after reading the statement on Packers.com I don't think there going to let him go at all, I think if he request reinstatement there going to try and have him sit on there bench for the year in hopes that he'll go away next year. I don't think there is anything another team could give for a Brett Favre.

Food for thought:
Wouldn't it be weird if he did get traded to an AFC team and the Pack played them in the Super Bowl. How much heat would Thompson get if Favre threw the game winning TD pass in that game. I personally would love to see a game between them in the Bowl.

[packercorey]

I'd rather seem him throw a TD for us in the superbowl. But it would be semi-delicious to see the showdown.

[Michalo]

Yes I would rather him play for us or stay retired but the thought crossed my mind of what if they played against eachother in the Super Bowl.

[Brody]

Ok, I have always been a Packer fan, and can barely remember a game before Favre.  But, the fact stands, that players go, franchises stay.  Is Joe Montana's legacy tarnished because he was traded in the later years... No, not at all.  The idea of keeping him for the hopes and dreams that he will keep playing for years to come isn't rational.  We need to look to the future (remember the past) and trade him for some extra draft picks and Jason Taylor.  Miami isn't in our devision, not even our conference, so theres no harm there.  As it does sadden me to actual think it's best for Brett to play elsewhere, but, this was Packer-Country before and long after Brett Favre.

[Disturbed-Tallica]

This is something I posted a few days ago on the Packers boards on Myspace...

I don’t blame Brett... Since before the 2005 season he’s watched a young new quarterback who’s is supposed to be his replacement. Normally a 1st rd draft pick sits on the sideline and takes notes for a year or so then becomes a starter.. But this was a unique situation.. This is Brett Favre.. A living legend.. There is no player currently in football and possibility any sports who is more recognized as the face of a franchise then Brett Favre is to the Green Bay Packers. That being said.. I wouldn’t be upset if he played else where.. TT obviously wants to move on.. You could see the writing on the wall even while Brett still played. Brett has been hammered by media and by higher ups every season about if he’s retiring. I don’t believe some people realize how hard of a decision that is for someone.. Especially someone who loves the game as much as Brett Favre. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I’ve never seen someone play with more love for the game then Favre. Everyone got pissed when he would take months to make a decision that will effect the rest of his life.. So when he finally rushed the decision to make the masses happy and he later realized he made the wrong one and tried convincing everyone (including himself) that it was the right one. And yes there was talk of him returning in March but I honestly believe he’s thought about Aaron Rodgers in this situation and it’s made him back pedal on his judgment.. I don’t think he wants to step on Rodgers’ toes but his urge or "itch" to play football has overcome him enough to say I’m willing to let the packers move on.. I just want to play football. If you sit Favre on the bench for wanting to do what he loves I personally believe that’s complete bull shit! If anything you have them compete for the starting job. There’s no doubt that Favre would likely win that battle.. But you can’t just sit him on the bench.. It’s just wrong. And don’t tell me there are no teams interested in Favre because that’s just insane too. TT knows Favre can still play.. That’s why they won’t grant him his request for a release. But don’t just bring Brett back to hold him hostage. That’s just down right dirty. He wants to play.. Let him play. If TT wants to move on that bad that he would bench Brett Favre no questions asked for coming back then why don’t he get the nuts to cut him?! Probably because he has have a feeling like most people and it will come back to bite him on the ass if Favre plays for another team, especially a division rival. Detroit would throw Kitna to that wolves for Favre.. Imagine Favre throwing to all them young WR’s scary TT isn’t it.. Or going to the Bears? You should read some of the articles I’ve read from Chicago.. There foaming at the mouth if you release him.. Or the Vikings.. who are on the verge of being a great team.. They just need a QB.. you don’t think they would have Jackson sit on the bench for a season or 2 to learn from a legend? And that’s just our division.. If you don’t want to take Favre for what he’s worth and that’s our absolute best chance of winning then grow some nuts and really roll the dice for the guy your now putting the franchise on and release the current face of the franchise! If you let him go to a rival and he wins for them right now just stand firm in what you’ve said threw your actions and what you've said verbally and threw what some people have said that are now pissed off at Favre.. that your building for the future. Favre’s a starting QB.. He’s our QB.. And if the higher ups won’t let him start as he should. Then let him go so he can do what he loves and play football somewhere where they will let him start.

[BarnettFan]

Allow Favre the chance to try out for the starting QB job, if he can't make it over the Rodgers, let him go to another team that could use him... As long as it isn't the Vikings! haha... but really, Favre has every right to play the game that brought him such prosperity throughout his life, and the Packers can't just sit back and take that away from him by not giving him a chance to be with another team.  Either accept him back into the organization, let him try out, or release him and let him go back on to the field where he belongs!

[packercorey]

Listening to sportsline from last night - http://www.packernet.com/audio/sportsline_0728.mp3

Chris Havel actually agrees with the idea that if Thompson moves him to an NFC North team he would be fired eventually because of it. I just hope the Packers are looking bigger than this year or this moment. As someone who is designing a 100 years of the packers illustrations- there is Much history to be aware of.

[BarnettFan]

Sounds like this packergeek is looking at a total organizational aspect of the Packers without thinking about what the fans think at all.  How horrible would it be for Favre to play on the Vikings vs the Packers at Lambeau field? horrible, You might end up having more Favre fans there then Packers fans at that point.  His legacy has a great chance at being tarnished if he joins any other team, and the Viking would be the biggest threat.  Favre needs to be given a fair chance in minicamp to compete for the starting role as our QB, it's the only fair, logical, and respectful thing to do. 

[packercorey]

  Favre needs to be given a fair chance in minicamp to compete for the starting role as our QB, it's the only fair, logical, and respectful thing to do. 

I will second that.

Listening to Adam Schefter on NFL Network arguing with Rich Eisen about Favre being traded to the Vikes- Eisen thinks we should see what the Vikes would give..Shefter is not buying it. Neither am I.

To me- trading him to the bears or the vikings would be an historical blunder on par with hiring Forest Gregg as the head Coach.

[Michalo]

I agree with you it would be a blunder. But it's not far to keep him on our bench just because we don't want him to play somwhere else. Also, nobody is going to give what Favre is worth in a trade thats why IMO they we haven't sent him TB or NYJ.

[packercorey]

Also, nobody is going to give what Favre is worth in a trade thats why IMO they we haven't sent him TB or NYJ.

Agreed

[lambeau41]

Does anybody wonder why the Packers dont Brett in the organization anymore. Just sit and wonder why. Also why would it matter where he plays if hes traded, the team he goes to will be better, but any team would be a threat to the Packers. So what wpould be the difference with Brett going to the Vikings. Just remember, one man dont make a team.