PackAttack202O wrote on Jul 29, 2008 6:58 AM:
" I was wrong, they don't issue Packer phones. Sorry I'm such a tool. "
Bucketz wrote on Jul 28, 2008 2:28 PM:
" According to Ted Thompson:
There are no, and none that I have ever heard of, certainly since Ive been back and I think I would know any cell phones that any of our players have that are issued by the Packers, "
Bucketz wrote on Jul 28, 2008 1:06 PM:
" I'm curious, do all you Packer fans who think Brett would be a traitor if he plays for another team consider Vince Lombardi a traitor? He left Green Bay to coach the Washington Redskins. Most Packer fans probably don't even know that. "
PackAttack2020 wrote on Jul 25, 2008 11:44 PM:
" to Amom...someones mom....whatever....Yes, they do have Packer issued phones...argue if you wish.....take a look at the stadium.....there is more to that cellular sponsored gate than JUST a name plate....NOT a guess ma...THEY DO have team sponsored phones. "
formerlax wrote on Jul 25, 2008 9:39 PM:
" Eddie...you're right, I guess. I'm just hoping Brett will do the right thing-not let Packer fans down--by STAYING retired. I think he hit his head one too many times, this is just not characteristic of him. The thought of him in another jersey turns my stomach. "
wisconsingal wrote on Jul 25, 2008 9:32 PM:
" He sounds like a big cry baby to me. He's old. He needs to stay home and spend time with his wife and family, he's had his "years in the sun." I personally would think it would be very funny for him to sign with the Vikes only to fall flat on his face!! Go home Brett....let the Pack rebuild and win without you. Believe it or not, it CAN be done! "
jerminator wrote on Jul 25, 2008 9:14 PM:
" as a long time packer fan who has watched farve wear green and gold since his first game with the pack, let me say this drama of his is lowering my opinion of him. my god. "
NAVY VET wrote on Jul 25, 2008 8:40 PM:
" According to the Green Bay Press Gazette, a league spokesman has confirmed that Favre did not file his reinstatement papers today. Maybe it's just a ploy by Brett to see what the Packers will do. Here is a link to the story:
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080725/PKR01/80725057/1954/PKR03 "
Eddie wrote on Jul 25, 2008 7:54 PM:
" formerlax, Brett Favre did indeed let Packer fans down. He did so when he retired, not once but TWICE, and then changed his mind again. He let his whole team down. He let the Packer front office down. No player, no matter how great he is, has the right to keep changing his mind about retirement and then expect the team to give him anything he wants. Favre-worshippers need to accept the fact that the TEAM comes before any one player. "
formerlax wrote on Jul 25, 2008 7:17 PM:
" Brett has NEVER let down Packer fans and NEVER will. He'll prove it to the jealous doubters soon. "
Im Still Jackson wrote on Jul 25, 2008 5:31 PM:
" People hes GONE! Management will not backdown this time and if he shows up he will be sitting on the sidelines most likely which will force a trade that would allow him to play. I would rather see him on another team playing then sitting on the sidelines only to be called upon in an emergency situation looking like an idiot.Why cant the position be shared? Mike Marshall did it for the Twins(yeah I know baseball) for years and pitched alot of no hitters in the late 70,s and early 80's and won many games for the twins after retirement.This whole thing is stupid and makes the Packers management look more stupid than Favre.My moneys on HES GONE and they will face him on the field in another set of colors. "
Amom wrote on Jul 25, 2008 4:56 PM:
" Nova: You must have missed the report where a league source confirmed that Favre was never issued a Packers cell phone. They don't even have team issued cell phones. Where do you get your news?! "
doctor9 wrote on Jul 25, 2008 4:19 PM:
" Brett saying he was forced out is foolishness. Brett had another year in his contract, and if he doesn't retire, he should honor his promise to play. He promised to play through the 2008/2009 season when you signed that contract. Plus, Brett's already getting that money, whether he plays or not, so he's not after more money. Actually, retiring from football would be the money making decision, since he'd have more time for commercials, writing his autobiography, and personal appearances. If he does show up at camp, let him compete for his spot. Hope he's been going to the gym during all of this foolishness, though. "
sillyme wrote on Jul 25, 2008 3:52 PM:
" I believe Bret just got sick of the MEDIA asking about retirement. He must have felt like the MEDIA and fans must want him to retire so what the heck I'll do it! PLEASE come back Bret, you are our only hope. Rodgers will be hurt before long, if he even makes it through training camp injury free. Many retired persons wish they would have stayed working longer but did what they thought was expected of them to do Rodgers will never be the respected person that Favre is!! "
GOD_HIMSELF wrote on Jul 25, 2008 3:49 PM:
" felching pro, packer fans are being laughed at? why? brett was the greatest and he gave the pack the best sixteen years most people could ever think of, and a superbowl win (that's one more than your queens have). nothing is gonna change that. the packers have moved on and it's the right thing to do. as far as him wanting to play for your queens, i'm sure when he realized the packers had moved on, he figured he's go somewhere that there wouldn't really be any expectations.
this is actually the best thing that could have happened. the packers were planning on the future without brett regardless, now they're gonna get some draft picks for him. certainly a better move that getting rid of moss when he was in his prime, no? "
Mr. Bigglesworth wrote on Jul 25, 2008 3:40 PM:
" First of all, if I was tettering about retiring, while working for a successful business, I would expect that they find a replacement before I go, not wait until I quit/retire. Not buying he was 'forced' off of the team. Second, "Brett gives us the best chance to win", maybe on an ordinary sunday with little on the line. It's been 12 years since we won a SuperBowl. How has he done in the majority of big games we have been in? Rodgers will be fine, everyone forget Ted was GM of the year last year? "
quay wrote on Jul 25, 2008 3:23 PM:
" I can't believe this. He must have A.D.D. or something.
If he does play for the pack the only way he can unite the team and the fans (I believe) would announce it's his last year and have a big year long love fest. Still, a pretty disfunctional huddle. "
nova wrote on Jul 25, 2008 3:05 PM:
" kbg23...settle down. I DO read the news!! The following from Lax Trib on 7-24-08:
"A league source confirmed previous media reports that Favre was using a Packers-issued cell phone in his alleged communications with Bevell and Childress." No one's saying he can't change his mind. He just needs to understand that in the real( adult) world there are consequences to your actions. Life goes on! "
fishingpro wrote on Jul 25, 2008 2:46 PM:
" HE played for the love of the game. What a bunch of B.S. All you Packer fans are getting laughed at across the country. You all looked at this guy like he was gods gift to football and the Packers. Now look at your boy. He wants to play for Minnesota. I think this is just hilarious. Makes Minnesota's love boat thing seem pretty funny now huh. Brett is the best Packer ever and he loves us all very much. He is a true packer. Well, doesn't look to be that way anymore huh. I love it. Good luck Rodgers!! At least you won't have to worry about the sun since you will be in Favre's shadow your whole career at Green bay. Watch your beloved Packer fans. they will turn on you just like they did Favre. "
kbg23 wrote on Jul 25, 2008 2:45 PM:
" RE: hst7950
Thank you. This situation is crazy because everyone on this blog has acted like they have never made a decision and then changed their mind? How many of you have moved to new towns? Started new jobs? Went back to school? Come on people! He is human, so he decided he wanted to play again. Yeah, maybe he didn't go about it in the right way but I would hardly call changing your mind being a crybaby. People do it every day - they just don't have the media inflating it. "
kbg23 wrote on Jul 25, 2008 2:43 PM:
" RE: Nova
Hey Nova - make sure YOU read the news before you make a post on this article. The Packers released a statement saying they don't issue players cell phones and that was all thought up by the media, like 85% of the rest of this Favre story. "
msb32 wrote on Jul 25, 2008 2:32 PM:
" Ok i think we all know that having brett back would give us the better chance to win this coming season. brett has been the only QB for the packers ever since i can remember but im not sure if i really want him back...i mean he wanted to go to the vikings!! thats not right i have a lot of respect for him but i would rather see him go to another team then to ever put on the green and gold again. "
PackAttack2020 wrote on Jul 25, 2008 2:01 PM:
" slinger: Nice DOUBLE POST! (and NO that is NOT a pass pattern) Did YOU just insinuate that "I" don't know how to use a computer? I love IRONY, don't you? The Charlie's Angels reference makes me wonder if you were taking inventory in YOUR video collection. Charlie's Angels, that's funny! In regard to MY thoughts on this: I hope Favre wins the Super Bowl...wherever he winds up playing. I hope that it IS with the Packers! If it is eleswhere, then we can all see what a SCHMUCK Ted Thompson is. BRING BRETT BACK BRING BRETT BACK "
lets face it wrote on Jul 25, 2008 1:46 PM:
" I think he would look great in purple. "
hst7950 wrote on Jul 25, 2008 1:30 PM:
" He is a guy who made a mistake. He wants to play and it should be with the Packers. For him to go anywhere else would be ridiculous. "
Darwin wrote on Jul 25, 2008 1:28 PM:
" Pathetic. Captain Aw'Shucks is really showing his true colors. I do feel badly for everyone out there still thinking that Brett is in this for the love of the game. Do they rest their heads on their green and gold pillows each night, wondering if the tooth fairy will deliver their golden boy back to Green Bay? You may love Brett like he's the boy next door, but not to worry - he loves Brett too.
From day 1 this has been about padding his retirement fund. Why not just stand up and admit it like the rest of them? That would at least give you some dignity, Brett. "
Rickey wrote on Jul 25, 2008 1:21 PM:
" He is just another person coming out of retirement in this stagflation economy "
Singlelegal wrote on Jul 25, 2008 1:14 PM:
" I think this whole Brett Favre thing is nothing but a publicity stunt for him. I am a long-time Packers fan. Yes, Brett is an awesome quarterback but he's the one who chose to retire (even after several years of keeping us all guessing whether or not he was really going to do it or not). Well, he made his bed, he has to sleep in it. Quit being such a cry baby, Brett. You're only making everyone lose respect for you. As far as the Packer organization, good for you! As far as whatever team gets Brett, better get the kleenex ready! "
the coach wrote on Jul 25, 2008 12:53 PM:
" By the 2nd pre-season game Brett will be the starter, because Rodgers will be hurt (on the IR). "
Paladin wrote on Jul 25, 2008 12:51 PM:
" Is it possible to trade him to "As the World Turns" or some other soap opera? As far as football...Brett, please just let it go? "
GOD_HIMSELF wrote on Jul 25, 2008 12:47 PM:
" this is obviously setting him up to be traded, sounds like the jets or tampa. either way, it will sure be interesting to see him learn a new offense in a month or so. hopefully whatever team he goes to wins the big one this year or they've just wasted a year of progression for whoever they sit on the bench to watch brett, cause you know after the season he's gonna "retire" again. what a joke. good luck brett. "
Nova wrote on Jul 25, 2008 12:40 PM:
" Make sure he turns in the Packer issued cell phone before he leaves! "
kay27 wrote on Jul 25, 2008 12:34 PM:
" I have been a Favre fan for as long as I have been watching football. However, if he plays for a team other than the Packers this season, I will consider him a traiter. I just don't understand why he would want to end his career with a team other than the Packers.
Go to training camp, earn your spot, stop whining, and we'll be rooting for you and the Pack come game day whether you're the starter or not. "
slinger1919 wrote on Jul 25, 2008 12:31 PM:
" Can't wait unitl ol' PackAttack2020 pipes in on this one! He is busy right now getting his mullet cut while washing his orange and green shag carpeting while listening to his old 8-tracks and watching his Charlie's Angels videos. He can't get over the fact that Jerry Kraemer and Bart Starr have retired. Quit looking in your rear view mirror your whole life. Who is even showing you how to use the computer anyway... "
slinger1919 wrote on Jul 25, 2008 12:29 PM:
" Can't wait unitl ol' PackAttack2020 pipes in on this one! He is busy right now getting his mullet cut while washing his orange and green shag carpeting while listening to his old 8-tracks and watching his Charlie's Angels vides. He can't get over the fact that Jerry Kraemer and Bart Starr have retired. Quit looking in your rear view mirror your whole life. Who is showing even how to use a computer... "
PicklesPlease wrote on Jul 25, 2008 12:23 PM:
" This is just becoming pathetic. What a sad way to go down. I used to have so much respect for Favre--he needs to just move on. "
Amom wrote on Jul 25, 2008 12:12 PM:
" I hope he goes somewhere else and wins the darn superbowl! That would show everyone. He's still got it. "
kbg23 wrote on Jul 25, 2008 12:10 PM:
" Good for you Brett - may the better man win. I wish that was the case, but I am sure both Ted and yourself are working on getting a trade through. Quite frankly, you ought to stay in camp and earn that spot back. That would be our best shot this year. Go Pack! "
HonestAbe wrote on Jul 25, 2008 12:07 PM:
" I hope they keep him, he starts and flops right on his face and realizes he made a bad decision and should have stayed fishing.
sick of the crybaby drama
argh "
packer backer wrote on Jul 25, 2008 11:59 AM:
" The way it sounds here, Brett is playing poker and wants the Packers to trade him, by coming to camp and forcing their hand. What happens if they don't. Will he sit? Does Rogers look over his shoulder every time he throws a INT? Packers lose a game and the fans are yelling Brett, Brett, Brett. Or Farve starts and he shines like a burnt out light bulb. We want Rogers we want Rogers... arg! What ever team has a used Volvo and a Gatorade bottle to trade, Brett's gone! "
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