Comments on: REINSTATEMENT LETTER WILL PUT PACKERS IN CHECKMATE http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/ The Best Pro Football Scoop on the Internet Wed, 03 Dec 2008 02:09:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: Vox Veritas http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52898 Vox Veritas Wed, 09 Jul 2008 02:35:59 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52898 I think that this could all be settled with one segment on the Jerry Springer Show. Maybe two. I think that this could all be settled with one segment on the Jerry Springer Show. Maybe two.

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]]> By: empty13 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52604 empty13 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:41:16 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52604 no wonder favre wants to skip on prep and practice. they arent fun and players get hurt at them. no wonder favre wants to skip on prep and practice. they arent fun and players get hurt at them.

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]]> By: obscenery http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52572 obscenery Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:09:39 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52572 cheers "The correct way to say it was that your anology does not meet my limited criteria for what makes a good analogy, whereby relationships of different natures (friends, family, professional, sexual, emotional) are always too dissimilar to compare." there, fixed. if that's how you feel (and i admit i made assumptions on your perspective based on the glipse you've shown. i hope i didn't offend)then that's a true statement. In order for your statement to be true there would need to be both a single perspective for this situation, and a single way to look at professional/emotional relationships- yours. as it stood, your statement was only true for your perspective. The world exists with an infinite number of perspectives, since they're all constantly in flux. cheers

“The correct way to say it was that your anology does not meet my limited criteria for what makes a good analogy, whereby relationships of different natures (friends, family, professional, sexual, emotional) are always too dissimilar to compare.”

there, fixed. if that’s how you feel (and i admit i made assumptions on your perspective based on the glipse you’ve shown. i hope i didn’t offend)then that’s a true statement. In order for your statement to be true there would need to be both a single perspective for this situation, and a single way to look at professional/emotional relationships- yours.

as it stood, your statement was only true for your perspective. The world exists with an infinite number of perspectives, since they’re all constantly in flux.

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]]> By: pftfreak http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52559 pftfreak Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:48:35 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52559 Aaron Rodgers should change his name to China Doll. Aaron Rodgers should change his name to China Doll.

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]]> By: Jim_R http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52547 Jim_R Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:28:33 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52547 "pftfreak says: July 8th, 2008 at 11:59 am Yes, Rodges did great in Dallas and Yes, he did finish the game and Yes, he did get hurt. and Yes, he was on the injury list the rest of the season." Rodgers got hurt in practice...tore his hammy. Too much bench time while Favre is stinking it up in the tough games. Trade Favre. “pftfreak says:

July 8th, 2008 at 11:59 am
Yes, Rodges did great in Dallas

and Yes, he did finish the game

and Yes, he did get hurt.

and Yes, he was on the injury list the rest of the season.”

Rodgers got hurt in practice…tore his hammy. Too much bench time while Favre is stinking it up in the tough games. Trade Favre.

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]]> By: pftfreak http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52546 pftfreak Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:27:01 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52546 We might be sitting on a Rothliesberger or Palmer in Aaron Rodgers, but we might also be sitting on a Cade McCown or Ryan Leaf. At least we know what we're getting with Favre. I read what TT said. I did miss the part where Ted actually said that they WANTED him to come back. We might be sitting on a Rothliesberger or Palmer in Aaron Rodgers, but we might also be sitting on a Cade McCown or Ryan Leaf. At least we know what we’re getting with Favre.

I read what TT said. I did miss the part where Ted actually said that they WANTED him to come back.

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]]> By: Henry http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52538 Henry Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:14:30 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52538 Hey freak, Did you miss the part where the article states TT convinced him to come back? Did you miss the part of TT's quote where he told Favre he can still play but he retired anyways? TT built a new squad that will be able to compete for the next several years. You honestly believe it's Thompson's responsibility to beg Favre to come back when the guy can't even play in the cold anymore? This is exactly the mentality of the Green Bay Favre fan. Heaven forbid a 1st rounder who has been in the system for two years and has the confidence of the GM and coach should ever actually play. My god, we might have a Ben Rothliesberger or Carson Palmer on our hands. But let's just play it safe and go with the drama queen that makes Kyle Orton look like Johnny U when it gets chilly. Hey freak,

Did you miss the part where the article states TT convinced him to come back? Did you miss the part of TT’s quote where he told Favre he can still play but he retired anyways?

TT built a new squad that will be able to compete for the next several years. You honestly believe it’s Thompson’s responsibility to beg Favre to come back when the guy can’t even play in the cold anymore? This is exactly the mentality of the Green Bay Favre fan.

Heaven forbid a 1st rounder who has been in the system for two years and has the confidence of the GM and coach should ever actually play. My god, we might have a Ben Rothliesberger or Carson Palmer on our hands. But let’s just play it safe and go with the drama queen that makes Kyle Orton look like Johnny U when it gets chilly.

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]]> By: Mactator http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52500 Mactator Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:11:18 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52500 I'm the biggest Packer fan and all this crap (which was brought on solely by no. 4) should be dealt with without pity. Stay retired, or if he selfishly "checkmates" his way back in the roster, make him be the backup to Rogers. Like all adults, he made is bed and now he has to sleep in it. Enough is enough! I REALLY hope he is not serious about coming back. He's been saying (up until last week at least) that all of this "were rumors". Remember Favre, there is no "I" in team! I’m the biggest Packer fan and all this crap (which was brought on solely by no. 4) should be dealt with without pity. Stay retired, or if he selfishly “checkmates” his way back in the roster, make him be the backup to Rogers.

Like all adults, he made is bed and now he has to sleep in it. Enough is enough! I REALLY hope he is not serious about coming back. He’s been saying (up until last week at least) that all of this “were rumors”. Remember Favre, there is no “I” in team!

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]]> By: pftfreak http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52495 pftfreak Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:04:35 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52495 your 100% correct Sucks is a strong word that shouln't have been used, and I apologize for that. The correct way to say it was that your anology does not apply in this situation. your 100% correct

Sucks is a strong word that shouln’t have been used, and I apologize for that.

The correct way to say it was that your anology does not apply in this situation.

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]]> By: pftfreak http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52493 pftfreak Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:59:55 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52493 Yes, Rodges did great in Dallas and Yes, he did finish the game and Yes, he did get hurt. and Yes, he was on the injury list the rest of the season. Yes, Rodges did great in Dallas

and Yes, he did finish the game

and Yes, he did get hurt.

and Yes, he was on the injury list the rest of the season.

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]]> By: obscenery http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52480 obscenery Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:38:46 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52480 well good thing for the analogy that relationships aren't only about emotions, and are subject to binding contracts even when nothing has been signed (you live with your girlfriend for long enough and you're in a common law contract). And you're not really implying that business decisions are never subject to emotional attachment, are you? I'm not defending my analogy out of ego. I don't care that you think it sucks. I just find it odd when people use extreme language to shoot down an idea. It's fine to say you don't agree with it, but don't you think somebody might be offended if you say that their idea(s) flat out suck? Sometimes kids who are still learning to have confidence in expressing themselves post on the internet. be sensitive please. well good thing for the analogy that relationships aren’t only about emotions, and are subject to binding contracts even when nothing has been signed (you live with your girlfriend for long enough and you’re in a common law contract).

And you’re not really implying that business decisions are never subject to emotional attachment, are you?

I’m not defending my analogy out of ego. I don’t care that you think it sucks. I just find it odd when people use extreme language to shoot down an idea. It’s fine to say you don’t agree with it, but don’t you think somebody might be offended if you say that their idea(s) flat out suck?

Sometimes kids who are still learning to have confidence in expressing themselves post on the internet. be sensitive please.

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]]> By: empty13 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52477 empty13 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:37:11 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52477 Rodgers got hurt against Dallas? Huh? He finished the game. He played well. Unlike some other GB QB that day... Rodgers got hurt against Dallas? Huh? He finished the game. He played well. Unlike some other GB QB that day…

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]]> By: pftfreak http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52472 pftfreak Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:34:20 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52472 To Henry: If I were the manager of a business, I would like to retain my best employees, to assure a bright future. In an instance, my best, and most loyalest employee for 16 years was thinking about calling it quits, I, as a manager, would do everything within my power to change his mind. As long as I thought it was the best thing for the company. Every manager I have ever dealt with would love to keep every good employee. The fact that Ted didn't do anything to convince him to stay speaks volumes of how he really felt. Remember, Brett told the Packers that he was considering retirement before he actually retired. In that time frame Ted should have made some sort of move. To Henry:

If I were the manager of a business, I would like to retain my best employees, to assure a bright future. In an instance, my best, and most loyalest employee for 16 years was thinking about calling it quits, I, as a manager, would do everything within my power to change his mind. As long as I thought it was the best thing for the company. Every manager I have ever dealt with would love to keep every good employee. The fact that Ted didn’t do anything to convince him to stay speaks volumes of how he really felt. Remember, Brett told the Packers that he was considering retirement before he actually retired. In that time frame Ted should have made some sort of move.

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]]> By: Jim_R http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52451 Jim_R Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:07:39 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52451 To Ted Thompson: Trade Favre. He can't win the big games. He can't play in cold weather. He keeps throwing the heatbreaking interception. He peaked a decade ago. Trade him, get what you can for him. Time to move the Packers into the future. To Ted Thompson: Trade Favre. He can’t win the big games. He can’t play in cold weather. He keeps throwing the heatbreaking interception. He peaked a decade ago. Trade him, get what you can for him. Time to move the Packers into the future.

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]]> By: straightdick http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52447 straightdick Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:55:07 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52447 Booo! Booo!

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]]> By: BackMyPack http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52433 BackMyPack Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:32:40 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52433 If memory serves correct, it wasn't that long ago that Brett said he wouldn't play for another team because he didn't want to have to deal with learning a new offensive system again. Sooo, was that a ruse? I think it pains him that he can't win the big games anymore, "4 and 26th" game in Philly, Ice Bowl II last year. It's only human nature to want to prove to yourself that you can be better. He should probably consider spending some quality time with that beautiful wife of his and his kids before that time is lost. Unless of course he plays for the Saints just a couple of hours from his house. :) Now, what do I do with all those magazines that I bought honoring Favre's retirement from the NFL. Call me SUCKA! If memory serves correct, it wasn’t that long ago that Brett said he wouldn’t play for another team because he didn’t want to have to deal with learning a new offensive system again. Sooo, was that a ruse? I think it pains him that he can’t win the big games anymore, “4 and 26th” game in Philly, Ice Bowl II last year. It’s only human nature to want to prove to yourself that you can be better. He should probably consider spending some quality time with that beautiful wife of his and his kids before that time is lost. Unless of course he plays for the Saints just a couple of hours from his house. :)

Now, what do I do with all those magazines that I bought honoring Favre’s retirement from the NFL. Call me SUCKA!

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]]> By: obscenery http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52426 obscenery Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:29:10 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52426 aren't the Packers better with Aaron Rogers? the nucleus of the team is young and still developing, especially their WRs. Doesn't it make sense for the future (not necessarily next season) to have a QB with more than a year left in the tank to develope with the rest of the young team? In a sport that i see very dependent on team chemistry, and less on individual stars, i think it makes sense to let their youth movement extend to the quarterback position (a position intergral to the overall chemistry of a team). aren’t the Packers better with Aaron Rogers?

the nucleus of the team is young and still developing, especially their WRs. Doesn’t it make sense for the future (not necessarily next season) to have a QB with more than a year left in the tank to develope with the rest of the young team?

In a sport that i see very dependent on team chemistry, and less on individual stars, i think it makes sense to let their youth movement extend to the quarterback position (a position intergral to the overall chemistry of a team).

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]]> By: Mark Troy http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52415 Mark Troy Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:17:29 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52415 Are you guys dumb? Roger's hasn't proved consistent or even good. The Packer's are poised for another deep playoff run - IF they have a proven quarterback. Do you really think Roger's can carry the Packers far in his first playing year? What precedent? Roger's has not even earned the privilege of carrying Farve's jock strap. Look, the Packer's need to welcome Farve back. If he plays well for someone else (or even if he decides not to play if the Pack just says "no" and he retires) and Roger's sucks it up on the field (or gets hurt), the Packer's management looks very foolish and will have angry fans to answer to in small town Green Bay - so long honeymoon. Are you guys dumb?
Roger’s hasn’t proved consistent or even good. The Packer’s are poised for another deep playoff run - IF they have a proven quarterback.
Do you really think Roger’s can carry the Packers far in his first playing year? What precedent?
Roger’s has not even earned the privilege of carrying Farve’s jock strap.

Look, the Packer’s need to welcome Farve back. If he plays well for someone else (or even if he decides not to play if the Pack just says “no” and he retires) and Roger’s sucks it up on the field (or gets hurt), the Packer’s management looks very foolish and will have angry fans to answer to in small town Green Bay - so long honeymoon.

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]]> By: pftfreak http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52413 pftfreak Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:15:51 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52413 I've been reading a lot of post about the relationship analogy, which I think is a terrible one. Teams are in the business of winning a championship, and Favre gives them a better chance of that,this year. I would rather win a championship than be just competive. It is so hard to win in this league that you have to take your chances when they arise. It's not a fore gone conclusion that Rodgers is any good, or that he can stay healty. The two games he has entered in he carrer (New England, and Dallas) he has gotten hurt. This is not an emotional or friendly relationship,this is a business relationship, so that anology sucks. I’ve been reading a lot of post about the relationship analogy, which I think is a terrible one. Teams are in the business of winning a championship, and Favre gives them a better chance of that,this year. I would rather win a championship than be just competive. It is so hard to win in this league that you have to take your chances when they arise. It’s not a fore gone conclusion that Rodgers is any good, or that he can stay healty. The two games he has entered in he carrer (New England, and Dallas) he has gotten hurt.

This is not an emotional or friendly relationship,this is a business relationship, so that anology sucks.

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]]> By: CoryDangerous http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52411 CoryDangerous Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:13:32 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52411 ATTN Everyone: If Favre comes back he will get injured. He is on the cover of Madden, remember? Said injury will ruin his streak thereby ruining his image and reputation. ATTN Everyone:

If Favre comes back he will get injured. He is on the cover of Madden, remember?

Said injury will ruin his streak thereby ruining his image and reputation.

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]]> By: Henry http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52409 Henry Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:10:58 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52409 n this instance, it is obvious that Favre made a knee-jerk reaction due to the way he felt the team was treating him. Now, he feels he made a mistake and he would like to change his mind. How many of us have made a decision and turned around and decided it wasn’t the best thing for us. So, everyone should get off his back and let him do what he wants. As for the Packers taking him back, I just don’t get why they wouldn’t. He is still a good quarterback that makes quick decisions in the pocket. Most of his teamates know him and are fimilar with him. There must be some kind of personal issue between Ted and Favre. If that’s the case than Ted should retire, because he’s letting personal issue effect his decision makeing. However, if he honestly thinks the Packers are better with Aaron Rodgers then Brett Favre he needs his head examined. ================================================ In the same article linked in the above story it clearly states it was TT that talked Favre back into returning in 2005. Here is TT's most recent statement on the issue. ===================================== "Thompson has been unavailable for comment since the latest Favre news broke. But in an interview before he left on vacation, I asked Thompson to respond to the perception the organization didn't do enough to talk Favre out of retiring. "I never understood that, quite frankly," Thompson said. "We went about this offseason the way we have the last several, making sure Brett knew that Mike (McCarthy) and I both felt he's still a good player, can still play the game, can still win and that our team was going to be in a position to win. "I think that's what a veteran looks for: Do we have a chance to win? And can I still play? "Other than that, it's not my place to try to convince someone that they're making a bad decision or a good decision. It's my place to say, these are the facts as I see them, now it's up to you and Deanna to make your choice."" ======================================== So save the "organization was mean to Brett" garbage. This guy has been jerking chains for 4 years now. The Packers made a decision to move forward based on FAVRE'S RETIREMENT, not some perceived slight to Favre. Hell, while we're at it let's just get a taxidermist on the Packers training squad and get a couple of neighborhood kids to push Favre around on the field and he can play till he's 100. n this instance, it is obvious that Favre made a knee-jerk reaction due to the way he felt the team was treating him. Now, he feels he made a mistake and he would like to change his mind. How many of us have made a decision and turned around and decided it wasn’t the best thing for us. So, everyone should get off his back and let him do what he wants. As for the Packers taking him back, I just don’t get why they wouldn’t. He is still a good quarterback that makes quick decisions in the pocket. Most of his teamates know him and are fimilar with him. There must be some kind of personal issue between Ted and Favre. If that’s the case than Ted should retire, because he’s letting personal issue effect his decision makeing. However, if he honestly thinks the Packers are better with Aaron Rodgers then Brett Favre he needs his head examined.

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In the same article linked in the above story it clearly states it was TT that talked Favre back into returning in 2005. Here is TT’s most recent statement on the issue.

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“Thompson has been unavailable for comment since the latest Favre news broke. But in an interview before he left on vacation, I asked Thompson to respond to the perception the organization didn’t do enough to talk Favre out of retiring.

“I never understood that, quite frankly,” Thompson said. “We went about this offseason the way we have the last several, making sure Brett knew that Mike (McCarthy) and I both felt he’s still a good player, can still play the game, can still win and that our team was going to be in a position to win.

“I think that’s what a veteran looks for: Do we have a chance to win? And can I still play?

“Other than that, it’s not my place to try to convince someone that they’re making a bad decision or a good decision. It’s my place to say, these are the facts as I see them, now it’s up to you and Deanna to make your choice.”"
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So save the “organization was mean to Brett” garbage. This guy has been jerking chains for 4 years now. The Packers made a decision to move forward based on FAVRE’S RETIREMENT, not some perceived slight to Favre.

Hell, while we’re at it let’s just get a taxidermist on the Packers training squad and get a couple of neighborhood kids to push Favre around on the field and he can play till he’s 100.

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]]> By: Chris from MD http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52408 Chris from MD Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:08:42 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52408 Crazy ex-girlfriend analogy FTW! Crazy ex-girlfriend analogy FTW!

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]]> By: Henry http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52406 Henry Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:02:16 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52406 there’s my relationship analogy. Favre has to realize he’s a crazy ex-girlfriend right now. ============================================== Maybe the Packers should file a restraining order. there’s my relationship analogy. Favre has to realize he’s a crazy ex-girlfriend right now.

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Maybe the Packers should file a restraining order.

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]]> By: Tundrastruck http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52404 Tundrastruck Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:01:08 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52404 The last thing Green Bay can do here is release Favre, because upon release he can sign with anybody. The worst case scenario here is to have Favre playing for a division opponnent, particularly MN. Their owner is just obnixious enough to do that just to rile up GBP fans. What would it be like for TT and MM if Favre rolls in to Lambeau on opening weekend and lights it up...they will burn down the stadium and lynch Thompson and McCarthy. If they truly can't work him back into the team, they need to trade him. A release simply is too risky. The last thing Green Bay can do here is release Favre, because upon release he can sign with anybody. The worst case scenario here is to have Favre playing for a division opponnent, particularly MN. Their owner is just obnixious enough to do that just to rile up GBP fans. What would it be like for TT and MM if Favre rolls in to Lambeau on opening weekend and lights it up…they will burn down the stadium and lynch Thompson and McCarthy. If they truly can’t work him back into the team, they need to trade him. A release simply is too risky.

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]]> By: Rob0769 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52400 Rob0769 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:56:10 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52400 The Packers can't have Favre as a back up. The first game Rodgers struggles, everyone will be calling to put in Favre. Rodgers may not perform as well with always looking over his shoulder at Favre. Either the Packers take Favre back and at least have the starting job as an open competition or they have to cut or trade him. I don't think they have much options otherwise. The Packers can’t have Favre as a back up. The first game Rodgers struggles, everyone will be calling to put in Favre. Rodgers may not perform as well with always looking over his shoulder at Favre. Either the Packers take Favre back and at least have the starting job as an open competition or they have to cut or trade him. I don’t think they have much options otherwise.

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]]> By: pftfreak http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52398 pftfreak Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:55:01 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52398 I don't know where all this animosity about Favre comes from. A lot of players have retired and than came back. i.e. Jordan, Unites, and the countless bands. They never got any of this animosity. The media mostly is to blame for the "will he or won't he", the past couple of years. They started the whole thing, Favre's reaction is typical for an ageing person in any industry. It's impossible to say when your ready to retire. In this instance, it is obvious that Favre made a knee-jerk reaction due to the way he felt the team was treating him. Now, he feels he made a mistake and he would like to change his mind. How many of us have made a decision and turned around and decided it wasn't the best thing for us. So, everyone should get off his back and let him do what he wants. As for the Packers taking him back, I just don't get why they wouldn't. He is still a good quarterback that makes quick decisions in the pocket. Most of his teamates know him and are fimilar with him. There must be some kind of personal issue between Ted and Favre. If that's the case than Ted should retire, because he's letting personal issue effect his decision makeing. However, if he honestly thinks the Packers are better with Aaron Rodgers then Brett Favre he needs his head examined. I don’t know where all this animosity about Favre comes from. A lot of players have retired and than came back. i.e. Jordan, Unites, and the countless bands. They never got any of this animosity. The media mostly is to blame for the “will he or won’t he”, the past couple of years. They started the whole thing, Favre’s reaction is typical for an ageing person in any industry. It’s impossible to say when your ready to retire. In this instance, it is obvious that Favre made a knee-jerk reaction due to the way he felt the team was treating him. Now, he feels he made a mistake and he would like to change his mind. How many of us have made a decision and turned around and decided it wasn’t the best thing for us. So, everyone should get off his back and let him do what he wants. As for the Packers taking him back, I just don’t get why they wouldn’t. He is still a good quarterback that makes quick decisions in the pocket. Most of his teamates know him and are fimilar with him. There must be some kind of personal issue between Ted and Favre. If that’s the case than Ted should retire, because he’s letting personal issue effect his decision makeing. However, if he honestly thinks the Packers are better with Aaron Rodgers then Brett Favre he needs his head examined.

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]]> By: bgman http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52396 bgman Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:51:22 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52396 Favre is the crazy ex-girlfriend? Yeah, the one who goes on to blow all your friends. Favre is the crazy ex-girlfriend?

Yeah, the one who goes on to blow all your friends.

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]]> By: omegalh http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52395 omegalh Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:50:56 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52395 OOHHHH! Brett Favre's locker! OOHHHH! Brett Favre’s locker!

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]]> By: obscenery http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52391 obscenery Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:34:34 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52391 i don't think the Packers can look like bad guys in this instance. Favre is thinking about Favre, not the Packers. If i had a girl friend who decided 17 happy years was enough, then i found another girlfriend (who's younger, with more chance of a longer future, with exciting questions yet to be answered) only to have the ex decide she wants me back... well... what would you say in that instance? i'd say something like "i'm sorry. you made your decision, i've moved on, and the situation we had doesn't exist anymore because of how i adapted to your decision. Please, let's be friends and help each other move on with our lives." Bringing the ex back while trying to keep things going with the new girl would be trouble, and both relations would be over before you know it as a result. there's my relationship analogy. Favre has to realize he's a crazy ex-girlfriend right now. i don’t think the Packers can look like bad guys in this instance. Favre is thinking about Favre, not the Packers.

If i had a girl friend who decided 17 happy years was enough, then i found another girlfriend (who’s younger, with more chance of a longer future, with exciting questions yet to be answered) only to have the ex decide she wants me back… well… what would you say in that instance?

i’d say something like “i’m sorry. you made your decision, i’ve moved on, and the situation we had doesn’t exist anymore because of how i adapted to your decision. Please, let’s be friends and help each other move on with our lives.”

Bringing the ex back while trying to keep things going with the new girl would be trouble, and both relations would be over before you know it as a result.

there’s my relationship analogy. Favre has to realize he’s a crazy ex-girlfriend right now.

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]]> By: filbertkiwi71 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52387 filbertkiwi71 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:30:03 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52387 " The bottom line is that, even though the Packers apparently don’t want Brett and Brett apparently wants to play for a new team, these two parties might have no choice but to set aside their differences and coexist. " Why would Favre want to play for a new team? I can understand why the Packers may want to move on. It makes a great deal of sense. When Favre plays under control, he can be a great QB. However, when he just starts chucking the ball all over the field, then IMO, he is absolutely useless. He may be a veteran QB, but he still makes the same bone-headed rookie mistakes he has in the past, usually at the most inopportune time. He had an opportunity to take the Packers to the Super Bowl last year and he blew it, by throwing one of the ugliest interceptions I have ever seen in the Giants game. ” The bottom line is that, even though the Packers apparently don’t want Brett and Brett apparently wants to play for a new team, these two parties might have no choice but to set aside their differences and coexist. ”

Why would Favre want to play for a new team? I can understand why the Packers may want to move on. It makes a great deal of sense. When Favre plays under control, he can be a great QB. However, when he just starts chucking the ball all over the field, then IMO, he is absolutely useless. He may be a veteran QB, but he still makes the same bone-headed rookie mistakes he has in the past, usually at the most inopportune time. He had an opportunity to take the Packers to the Super Bowl last year and he blew it, by throwing one of the ugliest interceptions I have ever seen in the Giants game.

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]]> By: bwnyc http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52385 bwnyc Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:27:36 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52385 @maddenchamp610 If they Packers bench Favre for Rodgers, support for the move will last until the 3rd quarter of the first bad game that Rodgers plays. @maddenchamp610

If they Packers bench Favre for Rodgers, support for the move will last until the 3rd quarter of the first bad game that Rodgers plays.

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]]> By: Henry http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52384 Henry Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:20:48 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52384 Favre has as much to lose in this whole situation. Packers football isn't about one guy. Fans that supported the Packers through the suck years of the 70's and 80's appreciate what Favre did but aren't going to be held hostage by him and the Green Bay Favre fans who probably couldn't tell you the names of other players on the team. Even those who would support Favre coming back are looking at how he does it, if he does it. His legacy is already tarnished. Just because some freakin' kid wears a smelly arse jersey for 4 years doesn't mean the rest of Packer fandom will follow blindly. Thompson and McCarthy took a burned out hulk of a team and turned it around in 3 seasons. When Favre played within MM's offense, he was proficient and they won. That's why certain fans are excited about Rodgers. He's got two years in MM's system as well as his tutelage at the position. The kid will take his lumps as all rookies do but he's in a enviable position (football wise, not PR wise) for a first season guy. Get over it Favre fans. The last thing I want to see is Brett Favre waddling around the field with his uni stuffed within hand warmers when it's time to deliver. Favre has as much to lose in this whole situation. Packers football isn’t about one guy. Fans that supported the Packers through the suck years of the 70’s and 80’s appreciate what Favre did but aren’t going to be held hostage by him and the Green Bay Favre fans who probably couldn’t tell you the names of other players on the team.

Even those who would support Favre coming back are looking at how he does it, if he does it. His legacy is already tarnished. Just because some freakin’ kid wears a smelly arse jersey for 4 years doesn’t mean the rest of Packer fandom will follow blindly.

Thompson and McCarthy took a burned out hulk of a team and turned it around in 3 seasons. When Favre played within MM’s offense, he was proficient and they won. That’s why certain fans are excited about Rodgers. He’s got two years in MM’s system as well as his tutelage at the position. The kid will take his lumps as all rookies do but he’s in a enviable position (football wise, not PR wise) for a first season guy.

Get over it Favre fans. The last thing I want to see is Brett Favre waddling around the field with his uni stuffed within hand warmers when it’s time to deliver.

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]]> By: reese http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52383 reese Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:20:46 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52383 Yeah, Florio, I know us Pack fans are funny to make fun of and all being from the countryside but this constant assumption that we are certain to take Brett's side in this is a bit presumptuous. I think we all loved Brett as a player and were willing to accept him regardless his flaws, but I also think we're smart enough to see when a once great player is shoving a gigantic wooden dowel up the rear-end of our franchise. My loyalty ain't to Brett, though I loved him as a player, but to the Pack. It's his fault he retired, and I won't blame TT or McCarthy one bit if they flush his ass at this point in the offseason. Yeah, Florio, I know us Pack fans are funny to make fun of and all being from the countryside but this constant assumption that we are certain to take Brett’s side in this is a bit presumptuous. I think we all loved Brett as a player and were willing to accept him regardless his flaws, but I also think we’re smart enough to see when a once great player is shoving a gigantic wooden dowel up the rear-end of our franchise. My loyalty ain’t to Brett, though I loved him as a player, but to the Pack. It’s his fault he retired, and I won’t blame TT or McCarthy one bit if they flush his ass at this point in the offseason.

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]]> By: nnagi08 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52379 nnagi08 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:08:28 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52379 favre is a chump for putting green bay in this predicament, i mean the guy has been in the league for 18 years & the franchise has treated him like royalty & this is what he does to them, nobody forced him to retire, so he should live w/his decisions!!! favre is a chump for putting green bay in this predicament, i mean the guy has been in the league for 18 years & the franchise has treated him like royalty & this is what he does to them, nobody forced him to retire, so he should live w/his decisions!!!

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]]> By: benniehifive http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52378 benniehifive Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:08:02 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52378 well I'd love to say I'm not a biased source, but the fact is I've been a huge Favre fan for the last 74 seasons that he's led us onto the field...lol anyways, this is something that probably should have happened several years ago because I think everybody feels the same way-Thompson takes the "building through the draft" philosophy to the extreme and wanted to move on with a younger quarterback as soon as he took over. So I guess what I'm actually hoping for is to see Favre get traded to a super bowl caliber team and have another great season. if you haven't guessed yet, I've never been a fan of Thompson... well I’d love to say I’m not a biased source, but the fact is I’ve been a huge Favre fan for the last 74 seasons that he’s led us onto the field…lol anyways, this is something that probably should have happened several years ago because I think everybody feels the same way-Thompson takes the “building through the draft” philosophy to the extreme and wanted to move on with a younger quarterback as soon as he took over. So I guess what I’m actually hoping for is to see Favre get traded to a super bowl caliber team and have another great season. if you haven’t guessed yet, I’ve never been a fan of Thompson…

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]]> By: vettdjsports http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52377 vettdjsports Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:06:11 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52377 This entire situation has really become a no-win scenario for McCarthy and the Packers organization. The Packer fans are smart, but they are also more loyal than most any fans I've ever experienced. They name streets, bars & their pets and kids after past players. If Favre is let go to another team and the Packers have a bad season, the fans are going to be at McCarthy's door with torches & pitch-forks. The Pack is stuck with Favre. Holding firm on what's best for the team may be admirable and truly the best thing to do, but it's also most likely career suicide for McCarthy. This entire situation has really become a no-win scenario for McCarthy and the Packers organization. The Packer fans are smart, but they are also more loyal than most any fans I’ve ever experienced. They name streets, bars & their pets and kids after past players. If Favre is let go to another team and the Packers have a bad season, the fans are going to be at McCarthy’s door with torches & pitch-forks. The Pack is stuck with Favre. Holding firm on what’s best for the team may be admirable and truly the best thing to do, but it’s also most likely career suicide for McCarthy.

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]]> By: cantgetenough http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52375 cantgetenough Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:52:23 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52375 Favre just needs to let it go. He had a great run last year, what else is there to prove? Favre just needs to let it go. He had a great run last year, what else is there to prove?

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]]> By: Chris from MD http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52374 Chris from MD Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:52:18 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52374 This is kind of a dick move by Farve. Didn't the Pack draft a couple of QB's to fill out the depth chart? This is kind of a dick move by Farve. Didn’t the Pack draft a couple of QB’s to fill out the depth chart?

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]]> By: bleedsorangeandbrown http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52370 bleedsorangeandbrown Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:49:54 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52370 I still think Bus Cook's behind this. Dude must have a bookie or bills to pay. I still think Bus Cook’s behind this. Dude must have a bookie or bills to pay.

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]]> By: mcrowell http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52369 mcrowell Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:49:43 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52369 I'm not sure you've got all of this right Florio...there are a couple other options that would be better for the TEAM, which is what TT is suppose to be looking out for: 1) As stated above; move Favre to #2 on the depth chart. If he doesn't like that, then he can just stay retired. If he accepts (which he wouldn't, I would guess) and Rodgers gets hurt or doesn't play well in the first few weeks, then he's still there. 2) Trade him to whoever the hell they want. If Favre doesn't like it, stay retired. 3) upon Favre's announcement that he wants to return, announce him as the teams starter as to not undermine his trade value... a couple side notes here: you sure as hell can't just release him if you're Green Bay. You can't have this guy playing for Minnesota, or Chicago (although he'd be much scarier in Minnesota)...I don't believe Favre has any signing bonus left to collect, which is why GB didn't go after any of it. When Favre signed that 10 year deal (or whatever the hell it was), the signing bonus was prorated on 8 years, which is why he has 2 years left on his contract with no guaranteed money to be collected yet....Finally, has anybody considered that Thompson saw this coming all along, and that is why he never went out and spent any of that HUGE cap money?? Interesting. I’m not sure you’ve got all of this right Florio…there are a couple other options that would be better for the TEAM, which is what TT is suppose to be looking out for:

1) As stated above; move Favre to #2 on the depth chart. If he doesn’t like that, then he can just stay retired. If he accepts (which he wouldn’t, I would guess) and Rodgers gets hurt or doesn’t play well in the first few weeks, then he’s still there.

2) Trade him to whoever the hell they want. If Favre doesn’t like it, stay retired.

3) upon Favre’s announcement that he wants to return, announce him as the teams starter as to not undermine his trade value…

a couple side notes here: you sure as hell can’t just release him if you’re Green Bay. You can’t have this guy playing for Minnesota, or Chicago (although he’d be much scarier in Minnesota)…I don’t believe Favre has any signing bonus left to collect, which is why GB didn’t go after any of it. When Favre signed that 10 year deal (or whatever the hell it was), the signing bonus was prorated on 8 years, which is why he has 2 years left on his contract with no guaranteed money to be collected yet….Finally, has anybody considered that Thompson saw this coming all along, and that is why he never went out and spent any of that HUGE cap money?? Interesting.

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]]> By: bobbyjohn44 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52368 bobbyjohn44 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:49:06 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52368 The solution is simple - Let Brett come back but make it clear that they want to move on and enter the Aaron Rogers era, only giving Favre the option to be the experienced backup, ready to step in if/when Aaron gets injured or struggles. The Packers have the cap room to fit Favre in easily so they just have to put up with having him hang around until he decides he'd rather be hunting than getting frostbite sitting on the bench at Lambeau. 'Nuff Said. The solution is simple - Let Brett come back but make it clear that they want to move on and enter the Aaron Rogers era, only giving Favre the option to be the experienced backup, ready to step in if/when Aaron gets injured or struggles. The Packers have the cap room to fit Favre in easily so they just have to put up with having him hang around until he decides he’d rather be hunting than getting frostbite sitting on the bench at Lambeau. ‘Nuff Said.

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]]> By: Pastabelly http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52367 Pastabelly Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:48:33 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52367 This whole thing was staged by Favre after the loss to NY. Now, he can come back the conquering hero rather than the choker in the cold. This whole thing was staged by Favre after the loss to NY. Now, he can come back the conquering hero rather than the choker in the cold.

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]]> By: spoonman http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52362 spoonman Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:40:19 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52362 Favre is a selfish baby. For the last two offseasons we have had to listen to all the speculation. This is getting almost laughable. I hope he gets on with another team and throws 32 picks or better yet 32 picks for the packers and the favrestruck fans might throw his ass out. Favre is a selfish baby. For the last two offseasons we have had to listen to all the speculation. This is getting almost laughable. I hope he gets on with another team and throws 32 picks or better yet 32 picks for the packers and the favrestruck fans might throw his ass out.

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]]> By: jdbaker01 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52357 jdbaker01 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:31:09 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52357 I agree. Put him on the roster and make him the backup qb. He'd quit before training camp ended. I agree. Put him on the roster and make him the backup qb. He’d quit before training camp ended.

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]]> By: maddenchamp610 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52353 maddenchamp610 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:23:28 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52353 cant they just drop him to number 2 on the depth chart and say Rodgers beat him out in training camp. It would make Brett look senile, and then they wouldnt be the badguys cause the best man wins the job right? He cant force anything if they bench him, then he can either sit and hope Rodgers sucks, or re-retire in a much lesser spectrum after a failed comeback attempt. He doesnt even look like the Brett of LAST year, he really seems to have aged over the year, i think he's messin up! cant they just drop him to number 2 on the depth chart and say Rodgers beat him out in training camp. It would make Brett look senile, and then they wouldnt be the badguys cause the best man wins the job right? He cant force anything if they bench him, then he can either sit and hope Rodgers sucks, or re-retire in a much lesser spectrum after a failed comeback attempt. He doesnt even look like the Brett of LAST year, he really seems to have aged over the year, i think he’s messin up!

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]]> By: TheBozforPres http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52352 TheBozforPres Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:22:47 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52352 I disagree.. I think the majority of Packers fans are smart enough to realize that it is time to move on and would be interested to see what a trade could bring to the team. If I were McCarthy, I would feign enthusiasm to up his trade value (or at least untie the hand behind his back), and then casually seek offers. Worst case scenario, he's stuck with an aging Pro-Bowl quarterback for another year. I disagree.. I think the majority of Packers fans are smart enough to realize that it is time to move on and would be interested to see what a trade could bring to the team. If I were McCarthy, I would feign enthusiasm to up his trade value (or at least untie the hand behind his back), and then casually seek offers. Worst case scenario, he’s stuck with an aging Pro-Bowl quarterback for another year.

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]]> By: monger http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52350 monger Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:17:40 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/08/reinstatement-letter-will-put-packers-in-checkmate/#comment-52350 The only thing the Packers can do is cough up the 12 million and then make him inactive for every game. Expensive, but would serve him right for jerking them around so much. The only thing the Packers can do is cough up the 12 million and then make him inactive for every game. Expensive, but would serve him right for jerking them around so much.

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