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Why Releasing Favre Would Be Problematic for Packers

 
Quick, think of an NFL team or two that is only a capable quarterback away from being a Super Bowl contender. For me, the two that come immediately to mind are the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings. And that's why it would be problematic for the Green Bay Packers to release Brett Favre. One of the interesting aspects of the reports saying that Favre is considering playing this season, after announcing his retirement early...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry. (link)

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