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Favre wants release from Packers - who - 07-12-2008
By CHRIS JENKINS, AP Sports Writers
The Green Bay Packers want to do the right thing in response to Brett Favre's latest round of flip-flopping on his future in football.
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And as far as the team is concerned, that might mean showing No. 4 the door â although working out a trade might be more palatable to the Packers than granting Favre the release he has requested.
Favre asked the Packers to release him so he can return to the NFL with another team after apparently being told his latest retirement reversal wasn't welcome news in Green Bay. The team said it would do "what's right" in response to Favre's request, which was first reported by ESPN on Friday.
"Brett earned and exercised the right to retire on his terms," the team's statement said.
"We wanted him to return and welcomed him back on more than one occasion. Brett's press conference and subsequent conversations in the following weeks illustrated his commitment to retirement. The finality of his decision to retire was accepted by the organization. At that point, the Green Bay Packers made the commitment to move forward with our football team."
The 38-year-old Favre retired March 6 after a 17-year career, openly sobbing as he contemplated a future without football. But almost immediately, he began dropping hints that he was having second thoughts.
The most recent and intense round came Friday, when ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported that sources close to Favre and the team told him agent James "Bus" Cook asked the Packers for Favre's release in a letter because the Packers were not receptive to the idea of Favre wanting to play again.
The Packers' front office has spent the past several offseasons dealing with weeks and months worth of speculation about the three-time MVP's future plans. But this time, they're apparently not biting.
The Packers' statement said Favre, who was placed on the reserve/retired list, has the right to petition NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to be reinstated â a request the league would grant automatically. After that, Favre would return to the team's active roster.
But the statement did not specify what the Packers would do after that, beyond doing "what's right and in the best interest of the team."
If the team has committed to moving forward without Favre, their options once he was reinstated would include trading him to another team or releasing him so he would be free to sign with the team of his choice.
The Packers have made it clear they're committed to going with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, a first-round pick in 2005 who has been sitting behind Favre for his first three seasons in the NFL.
Releasing Favre presents the possibility that he will sign with NFC North rivals Minnesota or Chicago, where he would be an upgrade over the incumbent QBs.
If the Packers traded him, there would be teams outside the division such as Baltimore or Tampa Bay, and perhaps Washington, that would be interested. There also has been speculation he could go to Miami for disgruntled defensive end Jason Taylor, the 2006 defensive player of the year.
Either way, it would be an ugly end to what has been one of the most celebrated partnerships in recent NFL history.
"As with all Packers greats, Brett's legacy will always be celebrated by our fans and the organization, regardless of any change in his personal intentions," the statement said. "Brett and Deanna will always be a part of the Packers family."
Even if that family is looking awfully dysfunctional these days.
The Green Bay Packers want to do the right thing in response to Brett Favre's latest round of flip-flopping on his future in football.
Favre asked the Packers to release him so he can return to the NFL with another team after apparently being told his latest retirement reversal wasn't welcome news in Green Bay. The team said it would do "what's right" in response to Favre's request, which was first reported by ESPN on Friday.
"Brett earned and exercised the right to retire on his terms," the team's statement said.
"We wanted him to return and welcomed him back on more than one occasion. Brett's press conference and subsequent conversations in the following weeks illustrated his commitment to retirement. The finality of his decision to retire was accepted by the organization. At that point, the Green Bay Packers made the commitment to move forward with our football team."
The 38-year-old Favre retired March 6 after a 17-year career, openly sobbing as he contemplated a future without football. But almost immediately, he began dropping hints that he was having second thoughts.
The most recent and intense round came Friday, when ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported that sources close to Favre and the team told him agent James "Bus" Cook asked the Packers for Favre's release in a letter because the Packers were not receptive to the idea of Favre wanting to play again.
The Packers' front office has spent the past several offseasons dealing with weeks and months worth of speculation about the three-time MVP's future plans. But this time, they're apparently not biting.
The Packers' statement said Favre, who was placed on the reserve/retired list, has the right to petition NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to be reinstated â a request the league would grant automatically. After that, Favre would return to the team's active roster.
But the statement did not specify what the Packers would do after that, beyond doing "what's right and in the best interest of the team."
If the team has committed to moving forward without Favre, their options once he was reinstated would include trading him to another team or releasing him so he would be free to sign with the team of his choice.
The Packers have made it clear they're committed to going with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, a first-round pick in 2005 who has been sitting behind Favre for his first three seasons in the NFL.
Releasing Favre presents the possibility that he will sign with NFC North rivals Minnesota or Chicago, where he would be an upgrade over the incumbent QBs.
If the Packers traded him, there would be teams outside the division such as Baltimore or Tampa Bay, and perhaps Washington, that would be interested. There also has been speculation he could go to Miami for disgruntled defensive end Jason Taylor, the 2006 defensive player of the year.
Either way, it would be an ugly end to what has been one of the most celebrated partnerships in recent NFL history.
"As with all Packers greats, Brett's legacy will always be celebrated by our fans and the organization, regardless of any change in his personal intentions," the statement said. "Brett and Deanna will always be a part of the Packers family."
Even if that family is looking awfully dysfunctional these days.
Favre wants release from Packers - Anhil8tor - 07-12-2008
favre is a dick
Favre wants release from Packers - cLaY - 07-12-2008
Great inside information, who...
Favre wants release from Packers - BIRD33 - 07-12-2008
If you've got nothing interesting to say ever you just post links.I hope who dies.
Favre wants release from Packers - who - 07-13-2008
BIRD33 Wrote:If you've got nothing interesting to say ever you just post links.I hope who dies.
Wonderful reply Mr. limpit, what no link to change the subject today?
Favre wants release from Packers - who - 07-13-2008
cLaY Wrote:Great inside information, who...
always nice when the other cocksucker shows up.
I still prefer the old bunny avatar, it was you
Favre wants release from Packers - BIRD33 - 07-13-2008
who Wrote:Wonderful reply Mr. limpit, what no link to change the subject today?
Is that against the law in some lame forum rule book you've come up with?Get a life you fucking loser.
Favre wants release from Packers - who - 07-14-2008
BIRD33 Wrote:Is that against the law in some lame forum rule book you've come up with?Get a life you fucking loser.
welcome to 1994 in smack
Favre wants release from Packers - cLaY - 07-14-2008
this isn't a smack board
this guy wants to lead our country...
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's Foreign Ministry has condemned remarks by Republican presidential candidate John McCain that exporting cigarettes could be a way of killing Iranians.
The state-owned English language IRAN daily has quoted ministry spokesman Mohammad Ali Hosseini denouncing the remarks as "inappropriate" and describing McCain's attitude as "regretful."
Last week, McCain was asked about an Associated Press report that the U.S. exported $158 million worth of cigarettes to Iran during the Bush administration in spite of restrictions on U.S.
imports.
"Maybe that's a way of killing them," McCain said. He then said that he was joking.
Iran has officially announced that it supports neither U.S. presidential campaign but does hope the election will bring a change in U.S. foreign policy.
Favre wants release from Packers - quint - 07-14-2008
where do you think favre will end up?
Favre wants release from Packers - BIRD33 - 07-31-2008
I'm hearing the Packers are now considering trading him within the division which I think is crazy.How high will the ratings be for that first Monday night game with the Pack playing Favre and the Vikings?The fact that they planned to retire his jersey that game is hilarious.
I was with the Packers until I heard that they were offering Favre 20 million to stay retired.Thats fucking stupid.If the guy wants to play let him play.Its almost like they would pay anything for Brett to not over shadow Aaron Rogers like he's some type of baby.
Favre wants release from Packers - BIRD33 - 08-05-2008
Its looking like Favre will start for the Pack.Fucking crazy.If I was Rodgers I'd be livid.
Favre wants release from Packers - Anhil8tor - 08-05-2008
I read Rodgers had a terrible practice Sunday afternoon after the news of Favre coming back. Is it just me or once you do the cry your eyes out retirement party you should be forced to stay retired?
Favre wants release from Packers - BIRD33 - 08-05-2008
Its a weird situation because we all know Favre is the better qb so while I agree that once you retire and an organization brings in your replacement you should stay retired but from a purely business perspective where only wins and losses matter I'd be happy to have Favre back.This isnt little league football where you pay your dues and are guaranteed to play.I think we'll look back on this in ten years and realize Rodgers wasnt that good and all this talk about him being Favre replacement was the same as Griese being Elways replacement.
The Pack would have gotten a huge credibility bump if the GM came out from the beginning and said we love Brett and wish him well but we gave Rodgers our word and then trade Brett to where ever he wanted.It would have been the classy thing to do.
Favre wants release from Packers - Anhil8tor - 08-05-2008
Rodgers and Flynn got fucked.
Brohm is now the heir...
Favre wants release from Packers - BIRD33 - 08-05-2008
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Favre cedes starting job to Rodgers.So I guess he's going to be traded.I don't see him riding the pine.
Favre wants release from Packers - Flumper Barflusterbutt - 08-05-2008
BIRD33 Wrote:
Favre cedes starting job to Rodgers.So I guess he's going to be traded.I don't see him riding the pine.
:lool: I missed this. So Favre is in camp and he has agreed that Rogers is better than him?
And he cried about it?
Favre wants release from Packers - BIRD33 - 08-05-2008
I think he's saying he doesnt want to start for the Pack because that would be a dick move to Rodgers.He's probably getting what he wanted all along which is being traded to Minnesota.Green Bay Vs. Minny week one, the game they planed to retire Favres number during.Its going to be a great game to watch how uncomfortable it is.How will Madden and these asskissers get around the obvious selfishness Favre displayed?
Favre wants release from Packers - quint - 08-06-2008
looks like Tampa.
he should make them release him so he can pick where he goes.
Favre wants release from Packers - quint - 08-07-2008
does this make the Jets a player now?
the wrs and o-line are actually better in ny.