Published 7/31/2008
by Jimmy Mac
at Bleacher Report - NFL
Brett Favre is slowly backing the Packers into a corner. A corner, they've stated, that may force them to trade Favre within the division like he wants, reports are now saying.
The Lions aren't even being considered in this race for #4, so the focus shifts to the two remaining teams of the NCF North—The Vikings and Bears.
Overall, based off of fan reactions, polls, and the like, Favre seems more likely to go to Minnesota over Chicago, but don't think for one second that Lovie Smith and Jerry Angelo won't be overwhelmed with questions on a possible future in Chicago for the legendary Packer.
Now, obviously, Lovie is not one to fold under pressure. I'm sure many fans will always remember Lovie for his "Rex is our quarterback" speeches at the post-game podium. And I commend him for that. He's the first sensible coach in Chicago we've had in a while.
He understands that a QB must develop before he can reach his potential, something that both Rex Grossman and Kyle Orton are both in the ...
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