Favre seeks unconditional release from Packers
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Richie Rich posted 7/11/2008 from sports.espn.go.com [flag] |
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kcdc As a general sports fan though, you have to think this is an awesome idea. I know he played for the Atlanta Falcons in his early days, but can you imagine him in another uniform now? Where will he play? I think someone in the NFC North like Chicago and Minnesota are possiblities, but also those in the AFC East (Miami, Buffalo)...-
chone The Edmonton Eskimos would kick ass with Favre at QB.
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carty64 Favre is my fav player of all time... but he needs to let it go. He had his fanfare, he's got a ring, and he has about a dozen NFL records. Remember Jordan and the Wizards? Yeah, we don't want to remember it either.-
ummfada Michael Jordan didn't play for the Wizards, that was his dad.
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AEM This move by Favre is going to do the same thing it did for Jerry Rice. He is going to go from being one of the greatest QBs, to being one of the greatests QBs while in his prime.
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Ben Q. Rock Dude, how can we miss you if you won't go away? -
mrbigshout Coming soon to a tv channel near you, "Bret Favre Drama Queen" the saga of the retired unretired retired unretired HOF quarterback. -
rodgersfan1976 i'm sorry, but the last i recall he retired and moved on. and so did the team....i'm a packer fan, then a favre fan....and slowly becoming less of a fan as this drama continues. so i support the packers decision. i'm moving on and aaron rodgers is my qb.....you'll see me at lambeau supporting the packers and good ol aaron rodgers for better or for worse.....you'll see me in the stands wearing this shirt!
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bloweisgod I personaly feel that there are no real winners in this situation. I can see both sides here. The man retired and the team moved on. Now that he wants back in the league he does have the right to play, no one can block a persons right to work in this country so if you want to play then play, I am in no position nor is anyone else to tell Brett not to play. Do I think he should come back no, but it isn't my choice it is his choice, I would like to see him do well when he does comeback. Now as far as the Packers go do they need to take him back ......no, not if he isn't part of their plans (which at this point he isn't) but they do need to do the classy thing here after everything Brett has done for that organization just release him and let him sign where ever he wants, if they don't want him then they have no right to tell him where he can and can't play. The Packers organizatiuon needs to do the right thing here and show a little class to one of their greatest players of all time.
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Favre Asks For His Release
Published 7/11/2008 by Brad (noreply@blogger.com) at Chuckie Hacks
WTMJ (and now, ESPN ) is reporting that #4 has asked for his release from the Green Bay Packers. First , this is not a surprise in any way, shape, or form. Second , good luck. No chance GB releases him without getting something (draft pick?) for him, and possibly seeing him land with the Vikings. Third , good luck #2. Favre putting on another jersey is a disaster waiting to happen...for him, that is. He's too dumb to learn a new offense (he's said so in the past)...especially two weeks before camp starts, he probably won't have as good of a WR/TE corps, and he surly won't have ...
NFL Roundup - Favre Coming Back, Matt Jones' Nose Candy, and Redskins Slurs
Published 7/11/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (J-Red) at East Coast Bias
... 1) Favre Is Back - Chris Mortensen has just reported that Brett Favre "emphatically expressed" in a conference call with the Packers that he is coming back this year. He has had his agent, Bus Cook, overnight a letter to the Packers requesting his release. ...
Three days after a conference call with Green Bay Packers team officials on Tuesday in which quar...
Published 7/11/2008 by Chris at Arrowhead Pride: Front Page Posts
... ESPN - Favre seeks unconditional release from Packers, sources say - NFL
Breaking news: Brett Favre asks Packers for release
Published 7/11/2008 by The Hazean at The Hazean
... — has reportedly asked for his release from the Green Bay Packers. ESPN is reporting that he sent the Packers management a letter requested that he be released. ...
Brett Favre Asks the Green Bay Packers for His Release
Published 7/11/2008 by Jimmy at Music City Miracles: Front Page Posts
... And here we go. Chris Mortensen is reporting that Brett Favre wants to play football this season and has asked the Packers for his unconditional release. I am sick of Favre, and I have always been a fan. How many times is he going to go through this? At least in years past he didn't have a teary press conference and announce retirement. ...
REPORT: FAVRE ASKS FOR RELEASE FROM PACKERS
Published 7/11/2008 by Michael David Smith at ProFootballTalk.com
Chris Mortensen of ESPN is reporting that Brett Favre and his agent have sent a letter asking the Green Bay Packers to release him. According to Mortensen, the letter was sent via overnight mail on Thursday and arrived at the Packers’ facility this morning. That doesn’t necessarily mean that Favre wants to play for a team other than the NFL — it could mean that he just wants to explore his options — but Mortensen said on ESPN’s NFL Live today, “I can tell you he wants to play football.”
Favre finally decides, asks Packers for unconditional release.
Published 7/11/2008 by Billy Krumb at Clubhouse Cancer
... ESPN.com’s Mort is reporting that three days after a conference call with Green Bay Packers team officials on Tuesday in which quarterback Brett Favre emphatically expressed his desire to play in 2008, Favre on Friday formally asked for his contractual release from the Packers in a letter, sources close to Favre and the team said. Read the rest of the story here. (as if you haven’t already) So…now the speculation begins. Where will Brett land? We here in the Clubhouse Cancer offices have been debating this for ...
Favre Requests Unconditional Release
Published 7/11/2008 by Stencil at Field Gulls: Front Page Posts
... The two most annoying things in the NFL, ESPN and Brett Favre, have teamed up to spawn the third most annoying thing in the NFL, the story entirely substantiated by an undisclosed source. Given the juicy details and Fav-RAY petting that concludes the story-- ...
Dr. Favrenstein Revisted
Published 7/11/2008 by Adam at Arrowhead Addict | A Kansas City Chiefs Sports Blog
Now that Brett Favre is seeking his unconditional release from the Packers, I wanted to revisit this topic. If he’s coming back to play for another team, you’d have to think that he’d be willing to commit for more than one year. I think we could be downright deadly with Favre in 2009, after another draft and another free agency period (more like an actual free agency period). Say what you will about our O-line, but I’m not sure Favre has ever played with a trio more talented than Dwayne ...
ESPN says Favre wants to play, but not for the Packers
Published 7/11/2008 by JScott at Buc 'Em: Front Page Posts
... ESPN.com is reporting QB Brett Favre has asked the Green Bay Packers for his release, indicating he is not done playing Pro Football... ...
Favre Asks For Unconditional Release
Published 7/11/2008 at Da Bears Blog
... There is no guarantee that his release will be granted by the Green Bay Packers, but this news essentially paves the way for Brett Favre to play for another club. ...
ESPN: Brett Favre Asks For Release From Packers
Published 7/11/2008 by jason at SPORTSbyBROOKS
Brett Favre is serious about coming back to play in the NFL. So serious, that he’s asked for his unconditional release from the Packers . ...
Favre Returns?!?
Published 7/11/2008 by Blitzburgh at Behind the Steel Curtain: Front Page Posts
... Let the rumors continue to swirl, as ESPN.com's Chris Mortensen is reporting that Favre has asked to be released from his contract with the Green Bay Packers. The release would allow him to be snagged by other teams in need of help at the quarterback position. ...
Favre's ideal destination: Tampa Bay?
Published 7/11/2008 at ESPN.com - NFL Nation - Blog
... It's a big "if." But if the Green Bay Packers grant Brett Favre's request to be released, allowing him to sign with any NFL team, where would Favre land? ...
Breaking News: Favre Wants Packers to Release Him
Published 7/11/2008 by Sean Yuille at Pride Of Detroit: Front Page Posts
... The conference call resulted in an interesting twist in this whole story as Brett Favre is now asking for the Packers to release him. At this point, it sounds like Favre is set on coming back despite not even being retired for a full offseason, and it also sounds like he doesn't want to play for the Packers. ...
Favre's Return?
Published 7/11/2008 by Big Money Tony at The DC Sports Page
... NFL fan, except maybe Minnesota Vikings fans, has rooted for Brett Favre. Until maybe now. Except for my unconditional support for the Redskins, despite coaching debacles, or should I say coach recruiting debacles, Favre is one of the players I root for. He's been on fantasy teams of mine. When the Skins play at 1 and Green Bay plays at 4, I'm probably watching Green Bay on DirecTV.
This ongoing saga of his "unretirement" is bugging me to say the least. Now there is word he is asking to be released by the Packers.
I don't blame the man for wanting to ...
Mort: Favre asks for release from Packers
Published 7/11/2008 at Goal-Line Stand
... Mort: Favre asks for release from Packers Posted by Brad Gagnon on July 11, 2008 ESPN’s Chris Mortensen is reporting that Brett Favre wants to play in 2008, and has acted on it by requesting that the Packers release him . “Favre on Friday formally asked for his contractual release from the Packers in a letter,” claims Mortensen, citing “sources close to Favre and the team.” It seems as though the Packer and general manager Ted Thompson weren’t willing to cave when Favre appeared interested in “un-retiring.” As we’ve said in the space, it isn’t abnormal for legends to retire ...
Brett Favre Wants No More Of Green Bay
Published 7/11/2008 by Ryan Hudson at RealClearSports - Blog
... Well, here we go all over again -- Brett Favre, not wanting you to forget him as you head into the weekend, has written a letter to the Packers, asking for his release, according to ESPN's Chris Mortensen. ...
Mortensen discusses Favre's request for release
Published 7/11/2008 at ESPN.com - NFL Nation - Blog
... Brett Favre has formally asked for his contractual release from the Packers in a letter, sources told Chris Mortensen. ...
Rumor: Farve Wants to Come Back
Published 7/11/2008 by bigknoxy at KC Chiefs Football
... felt he was a 100 percent committed in March of previous years, either. Favre felt he had to make a decision to retire because the Packers were pressing him for an answer, a source said.
So now it is Carl Peterson’s turn to decide if he wants to start talking, if Green Bay grants Farve’s wish that is. As much as Farve has done for them you would think think could grant him his wish, but it’s still about business and it’s all about that $$.
via ESPN
Heeere We Go…Favre Requests Release From Packers
Published 7/11/2008 by Anthony Hall at Vikings War Cry
It’s the story that just won’t die:
Three days after a conference call with Packers team officials in which quarterback Brett Favre emphatically expressed his desire to play in 2008, Favre on Friday formally asked by letter for his unconditional contractual release, sources close to Favre and the team said.
Get prepared for nonstop Favre-to-Minnesota speculation.
If you’ve stopped by the blog within the past couple weeks, you know that we’ve been mocking the rumblings that Favre would be a ...
Where Will Favre Play In 2008?
Published 7/11/2008 by Brandon at Acme Packing Company: Front Page Posts
... According to ESPN's Chris Mortenson, QB Brett Favre has written a letter asking for his unconditional release. Whether it would be better to bring him back as the starting QB next season is irrelevant because it seems clear that GM Ted Thompson has ...
Brett Favre 'Stated Emphatically That He Wanted to Play Again' in Talks With Packers
Published 7/12/2008 at FanHouse
... told Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy and general manager Ted Thompson this week that he wants to play in the NFL again, ESPN's Chris Mortensen is reporting. ...
Favre Out
Published 7/12/2008 by Ben Folsom (noreply@blogger.com) at The Curly R: A Washington Redskins Blog
... *facepalm* Four months after retiring, Brett Favre is unretiring. And he wants out of Green Bay. Well this ought to be a fun story. He does not want to play for the Packers, feels as though they pressured him to make a decision after ther 2007 season so he went ahead and hung em up. Now that the season is starting to roll around he is getting antsy to play football, playing with a high school team, can you imagine how psyched those guys are, running 50 yards down field and a ball landing perfectly on your hands. Too ...
Who can afford to pay Brett Favre 15 million?
Published 7/12/2008 by thatguyben at Hogs Haven: Front Page Posts
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Intellesting
Brett Favre is coming out of retirement and does not want to play in Green Bay. Remember this story?
Does anyone think it might ...
Favre fools Green Bay fans; Wants back into NFL
Published 7/12/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (TONY ARNOLDINE) at T O N Y B L O G S
... Last night, Brett Favre reportedly asked for his release from the Green Bay Packers because they weren't very keen on the aged QB playing for them next year. Great. Now ESPN can justify the six hours a day they're devoting to Favre. ...
Seeking Release, Favre Could End Up in AFC East
Published 7/12/2008 by Brian Galliford at Buffalo Rumblings: Front Page Posts
... You've probably heard by now - because, let's face it, Brett Favre is to NFL media what Britney Spears is to paparazzi - the legendary quarterback has asked to be released by the Green Bay Packers, looking to further his NFL career in a different city. And, as you've also probably heard, of the team "most likely" to land Favre's services, the Miami Dolphins top the list. ...
Brett Favre might be coming back for another team?
Published 7/12/2008 by houroc at SportFiends
... ESPN reported a bombshell though yesterday that Brett Favre sent a letter to the Packers stating that he wanted to be released. Oh no!! ...
Two Stupid Things
Published 7/13/2008 by Ryan (noreply@blogger.com) at The Goose's Roost
... This, which is by far the most predictable story of the summer, is re-freaking-diculous. Just go away already. Everyone either loves or hates you, and coming back will only turn more people to the latter opinion. ...
How not to end a career
Published 7/13/2008 by Demond Sanders (noreply@blogger.com) at 18 to 88
I know Peyton is way to classy to ever pull this crap, but let the Favre drama be a lesson to all future HOF quarterbacks. Like all good Americans, I like and appreciate Brett Favre because there are certain plays only he can make. But the madness needed to stop a long time ago. Don't get me wrong I think the Packers are crazy not to make another run with Favre, but I can't blame them for wanting to tell him to get lost. Still, if this was Peyton (and again it never would be) your only option is to let him come back as often as you want. If Green Bay fans ...
The lowdown on this dumb Brett Favre wanting to return to Green Bay fiasco
Published 7/15/2008 by BigBlueShoe at Stampede Blue: Front Page Posts
... This basically means one can dismiss pretty much all the anti-Favre backlash as simpleminded hate and deep seeded resentment for a great player whose sin is not knowing when to retire. That done, we can move on to addressing the problem here.
To spin this back towards the Colts a bit (since this is, first and foremost, a Colts community blog), I agree with 18 to 88; this is not how you are supposed to retire:
I know Peyton is way to classy to ever pull this crap, but let the Favre drama be a lesson to all future HOF quarterbacks. Like ...
Favre backs down (a little)
Published 7/16/2008 at ESPN.com - NFL Nation - Blog
... Earlier this month, Favre asked the Packers to release him from their reserved/retired list so he could play for another team if he chose. ...
The Offseason In Quotes
Published 16 days ago by Vince Verhei at Football Outsiders
... more than one occasion … Brett’s press conference and subsequent conversations in the following weeks illustrated his commitment to retirement. The finality of his decision to retire was accepted by the organization. At that point, the Green Bay Packers made the commitment to move forward with our football team.” – A statement released by the Packers after Favre asked by letter for his unconditional contractual release“There’s nothing I can tell you about the situation.” – Rodgers ( ESPN.com )“We’ve communicated that to Brett, that we have since moved forward. At the same time, ...
Back to the future in Green Bay
Published 15 days ago at ESPN.com - NFL Nation - Blog
... On July 12, Brett Favre asked the Packers to release him after becoming convinced the team didn't want him to return as its starting quarterback. ...
Put me on the list of people who think this is a HORRIBLE idea by Favre.
You came, you played, you're a legend... go play golf & enjoy the rest of your life. Get into coaching, etc. if you're still so into football, but give up on playing again.