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thespian86 · 07-11-2008, 07:03 AM

Okay so this needs to be brought up.

Over the past two weeks now there has been endless speculation on whether or not Favre had been considering returning. It started out as a talk, then a serious conversation, his brother commits to "50-50 chance of playing", Adam Schefter is saying 80% chance on the NFL Network, now there is serious momentum behind the chance that he might be sending a letter of intention to the Pack in the next week to be added to the active roster.

I don't know how to feel about this because there isn't really a clear cut answer. There are three possible things that can happen here if you ask me, only two of them are likely, one of them the most likely.

A) He'll take over again at starting quaterback. This wouldn't be horrible; Favre is a wonderful Quarterback who can put the ball into some tight spots and make bombs like no one else in the league. Favre also has a kind of magic and playing style that leads to some serious comebacks which we saw a lot of last year. There is also the uncertainty of Rodgers playing to his full potential. I like what I'm seeing but the only thing I'm worried about is him getting injured and having my boys pull a Panthers with Brohm.

B) He'll be traded. This seems the most likely right now. Most of the Pack are saying, although with very few words, that they have moved on and I think they are completely justified. Yes, to a hoard of fans, Brett is the second coming of Jesus Christ. I don't believe for a minute that they were "pushing him out the door"; sounds like a Bus Cook drama queen line. But I watched his Press Conference and I was convinced; I bet they were too. Listen, I love Favre, he is my hero (I mean look at my avatar), but after implementing a whole new "evolved" offense for Aaron I have to think the trade is inevitable. And they would have to play this well. He demands a first round pick, and most likely to someone like the Texans or Carolina, hopefully Baltimore. Keep him in the AFC, with a team that won't play the Pack because that would be a nightmare.

C) The release him. Stupid! Any three of the other NFC North teams are probably drooling to get their hands on Favre. Releasing him would mean having to play him in either Orange and Blue, Blue and Silver, or Purple and Yellow; the last being the worst one because all they are missing is a solid Quarterback and I don't want to give him one of the best of all time.

Personally I don't know how to feel about this. I know logically it's Rodgers' time to shine; he's put in his time and deserves his long awaited shot. But Favre pulls at my heartstrings. Its like a relationship with a girlfriend you know should end but continue out of fear of the future and the comfortable nature of the current situation. It doesn't help that he is America's hero/one of the best quarterbacks of all time.

This is such a fucking hot mess. What do you guys think?

07-11-2008, 07:03 AM	#18 (permalink)
thespian86 change is hard. Location: the green room.	Okay so this needs to be brought up. Over the past two weeks now there has been endless speculation on whether or not Favre had been considering returning. It started out as a talk, then a serious conversation, his brother commits to "50-50 chance of playing", Adam Schefter is saying 80% chance on the NFL Network, now there is serious momentum behind the chance that he might be sending a letter of intention to the Pack in the next week to be added to the active roster. I don't know how to feel about this because there isn't really a clear cut answer. There are three possible things that can happen here if you ask me, only two of them are likely, one of them the most likely. A) He'll take over again at starting quaterback. This wouldn't be horrible; Favre is a wonderful Quarterback who can put the ball into some tight spots and make bombs like no one else in the league. Favre also has a kind of magic and playing style that leads to some serious comebacks which we saw a lot of last year. There is also the uncertainty of Rodgers playing to his full potential. I like what I'm seeing but the only thing I'm worried about is him getting injured and having my boys pull a Panthers with Brohm. B) He'll be traded. This seems the most likely right now. Most of the Pack are saying, although with very few words, that they have moved on and I think they are completely justified. Yes, to a hoard of fans, Brett is the second coming of Jesus Christ. I don't believe for a minute that they were "pushing him out the door"; sounds like a Bus Cook drama queen line. But I watched his Press Conference and I was convinced; I bet they were too. Listen, I love Favre, he is my hero (I mean look at my avatar), but after implementing a whole new "evolved" offense for Aaron I have to think the trade is inevitable. And they would have to play this well. He demands a first round pick, and most likely to someone like the Texans or Carolina, hopefully Baltimore. Keep him in the AFC, with a team that won't play the Pack because that would be a nightmare. C) The release him. Stupid! Any three of the other NFC North teams are probably drooling to get their hands on Favre. Releasing him would mean having to play him in either Orange and Blue, Blue and Silver, or Purple and Yellow; the last being the worst one because all they are missing is a solid Quarterback and I don't want to give him one of the best of all time. Personally I don't know how to feel about this. I know logically it's Rodgers' time to shine; he's put in his time and deserves his long awaited shot. But Favre pulls at my heartstrings. Its like a relationship with a girlfriend you know should end but continue out of fear of the future and the comfortable nature of the current situation. It doesn't help that he is America's hero/one of the best quarterbacks of all time. This is such a fucking hot mess. What do you guys think? __________________ EX: Whats new? ME: I officially love coffee more then you now. EX: uh... ME: So, not much.