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Greta Van Susteren Interviews Brett Favre
Greta Van Susteren Interviews Brett Favre
Brett Favre explains his side of the Favre v. the Green Bay Packers crapstorm in this lengthy interview with Fox News’ Greta Van Susteren. Favre admits that a lot of the drama is on him, and that he understands the Packers position. But he still wants out. Unfortunately for Brett Favre it looks like Green Bay is gonna stick to their guns and relegate him ...
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No Right or Wrong Answer for Brett Favre and Packers
Larry Brown Sports — ... I’m glad I held my tongue on commenting on the Packers/Brett Favre situation until now because I’ve just watched the entire Favre/Greta Vantriloquist interview and feel I now have both sides of the story. In case you missed it over the weekend, ...

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Where to rank Brett Favre
thehazean.com 7/8/2008 — Brett Favre. Favre. FavreFavreFavreFavre. Brett Favre. It is starting to sound a lot like John Madden around here. Should Brett Favre return to the Packers (or anywhere else for that matter), the real question for fantasy footballers is where does he fall in the rankings?
Green Bay a Favre-free zone?
with-malice.com 7/10/2008 — NFL is abuzz at the moment with the rumoured intention of Brett Favre to return to football. Something Brett Favre himself assures us all is ‘just a rumour’. I don’t buy that. I think he wants in again.
The Favre Files: July 9, 2008
lombardiave.com 7/10/2008 — What Has Really Happened Today? by LIFER, Blog of the Stars, FanNation.com This morning, I was (luckily) able to learn from many news outlets that Brett Favre sent a text message to the Packers GM, Ted Thompson . Maybe next time they can tell us ...
Brett Favre/T-Mobile in Cahoots
huggingharoldreynolds.blogspot.com 7/12/2008 — As Brett Favre continues his annual jerking around of the Packers franchise and fans, a new T-Mobile commercial features Brett saying "Good Bye to Good Bye."
FirstCuts: Unlocking Brett Favre in Madden 09
sportingnews.com 7/12/2008 — While I firmly believe Brett Favre’s text messaging to Ted Thompson is the fulfilling of the T-Mobile prophecy, video gamers can rest assured: You will be able to use Brett Favre on your console this season.  ...
GILBERT BROWN: “IT’S NOT BRETT FAVRE DAY”
profootballtalk.com 7/13/2008 — Former Packers defensive tackle Gilbert Brown and center Frank Winters will be inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame on Saturday. And while Winters thinks so highly of Brett Favre that he has asked Favre to introduce him, Brown is worried that ...
Stuff You Need: Brett Favre action figure, benched
sports.yahoo.com 7/14/2008 — It's an uncertain time for people who thirst for Brett Favre memorabilia. No one knows if it's time to splurge for the breathtaking Favre painting as a way to remember him forever, get some "Favre 08" merchandise , or perhaps explore ...
Pull a Jake Plummer on Brett Favre?
mvn.com 7/14/2008 — In what is traditionally the most boring part of the year with regards to the NFL, Brett Favre has managed to stir up the hornet’s nest with his request to be removed from the reserve/retired list. I won’t bore you with all the details or rumors ...
Brett Favre Chooses Fox News For His Comeback Announcement
awfulannouncing.blogspot.com 7/14/2008 — Brett Favre is planning on finally talking about his desire to return to the game and he won't be doing so on ESPN. The long awaited first word from Favre is going to be given to Greta Van Susteren of all people. Via Greta Wire.... I just ...
Brett Favre Seriously Considering Unretirement, NFL Live Says [Brett Favre]
deadspin.com 7/2/2008 — According to Chris Mortensen on ESPN's NFL Live, Brett Favre is seriously considering coming back to the NFL for one more season. Mortensen said Favre told Packers' coach Mike McCarthy that he has the "itch to play again." ESPN's NFL Live broke the ...
49ers pipe dreams: Brett Favre can come to The City
mvn.com 7/2/2008 — With Brett Favre "itching" to come back to the NFL, there leaves a whole lot of choices for the Packers. If the Pack do not want him back, they could terminate his contract and Favre can play for another team. The 49ers are in a QB controversy and well, maybe Favre might want to come to the 49ers. Just a farfetched idea, but this is what blogging is about isn't it?
Wisconsin reacts to Favre rumors
myespn.go.com 7/3/2008 — Posted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert Brett Favre called it "all rumors." The Green Bay Packers had no reaction. But how do Wisconsinites and the team's fans in general feel about the news that retired quarterback Brett Favre has expressed an "itch" ...
Oh, the frustration
railbirdcentral.com 7/3/2008 — The whole Brett Favre situation is really, really frustrating. There's no other way to put it. No one knows how it's going to play out. And until it finally does, be prepared for more and more frustration. Maybe the most irritating part about it ...
Things More Believable Than A Brett Favre Retirement
theworldofisaac.com 7/3/2008 — As Brett Favre fake retires again,we wondered at The World of Isaac, what other things are more believable than Brett
COOKS PRIVATELY SAYS FAVRE WANTS TO BE A PANTHER
profootballtalk.com 7/3/2008 — Agent Bus Cook has been yapping a lot over the past several months regarding the future of his star client, Brett Favre. Most recently, we heard that Cook had been telling people that Brett still wants to play. (Two days later, it was widely reported ...
Brett Favre Could Play for the Panthers
mistermittens.org 7/3/2008 — Spiciest rumor of the day says that Brett Favre could possibly be interested in playing for the Carolina Panthers. And by "spicy", I mean "pleaselordendthisfavruh".
Oddsmakers Say Brett Favre Is Even Money to Stay Retired
sports.aol.com 7/3/2008 — Just because the calendar reads July doesn't mean you can't gamble on the NFL. As a result of yesterday's news rumor , the good folks at Bodog have updated their odds on whether Brett Favre will play again: What will Brett Favre do for the 2008 ...
Don't Do It Brett!!
apryldelancey.blogspot.com 7/5/2008 — Okay, the rumors are now in full swing and ESPN is reporting over and over about a possible return to football for Brett Favre. Allthough I’m not in Green Bay and am not a Packers fan I did develop a great deal of respect and admiration for Brett ...
Favre Thinking About a Comeback Already?
prideofdetroit.com 7/6/2008 — I figured Brett Favre would start to think about playing football again once training camp rolled around and he had nothing else to do, but it's barely July and already there are rumors regarding Favre wanting to return.  ESPN's Chris ...
Baltimore and Brett Favre? No Way
ebonybird.com 7/7/2008 — While it may sell a lot more tickets, and garner some much needed national attention, there’s no team less fitted for Brett Favre as its quarterback. Too many egos, too many veterans and not enough time would make for a lethal combination in Charm City.
Brett Favre thinks Brett Favre is selfishThe Eric Gargiulo Blog at phillyBurbs.com
The situation between Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers has reached a fever pitch. Favre was on Fox News last night interviewed by NFL expert Greta Van Sustren. Favre said he wants to move on rather than report to camp as Aaron Rodgers’ backup. In other words, Brett Favre ...
Why Is Brett Favre Talking To This Woman? [Brett Favre]Deadspin
The strange and seemingly unending saga of Brett Favre's un-retirement took another odd twist this afternoon, as Brett decided that the first person he would talk to about this whole mess is none other than Fox News talking blech Greta Van Susteren. Huh? Van Susteren, via her personal " Greta Wire ," made the announcement. I just interviewed Brett Favre in Mississippi….he is, as you know, ...
Where will Brett Favre Play in 2008 OddsPackers Gab
Brett Favre odds courtesy of Bodog, www.BodogLife.com . What will Green Bay do with Brett Favre first during the off season? Bring him to camp 3/2 Trade Him 5/4 Release him 2/1 What team’s roster will Brett Favre been on for the first game of the NFL season? Green Bay Packers  ...
As the Favre turnsThe Eric Gargiulo Blog at phillyBurbs.com
I am back with the weekly Brett Favre update. In case you missed it, Brett Favre finally talked to Packer management last week. Favre was offered a spot back on the team…as a backup. Favre then faxed the Packers asking for an unconditional release. The Pack said no and here ...
Brett Favre Is A County-Wide Crisis, Telemarketing Goldmine [Brett Favre]Deadspin
An email came into the Deadspin tip box yesterday with the subject "Packers robocalling residents about Favre", which said that Green Bay-area residents were getting polled via phone survey about what the Packers should do about The Number 4 Situation. It seemed a little farcical, but considering the fervency of Green Bay Packers' fandom, not out of the realm of possibility. Turns out it is ...
Open Letters to Brett FavreKC Chiefs Football
Open letters to Brett Favre are popping up all over the internet, including some from Kansas City. Eric Barton from The Pitch Blogs has written down his thoughts to Brett. He ask Brett Favre to think back to a game that took place on November 8, 1993. You were just a year into the starting gig in Green Bay, and people were still wondering if the kid from Southern Miss who could never ...
Brett Favre- Get off of my TV.Boiled Sports
I was sick of Brett Favre's teen-aged girl antics back in April...Now, I'm pissed. There isn't a whole bunch going on right now in sports...Some good racing, if you like auto racing (as do I)...some MLB action (the Rays are turning into flounders)...and Brett Favre is leaving text messages for different members of the Packers organization. Oh Joy! Favre loves staying in touch with ...
THE BRETT FAVRE TIMELINEThe World of Isaac
From Retirement to Release..... Quite amusing actually...about 18 days after he retired he was already having second thoughts. Glad I can take Brett Favre and his tearful press conference at face value. LINK
Brett Favre tomfooleryThe Victoria Times
Let's talk about Brett Favre. Hypothetically, let's talk about Brett Favre. Let's go ahead and say that the Packers cut him and he went out and signed with one of the NFC North teams. How would the fan base react? Let's poke around the division. Minnesota: What? No! He's the most hated person in Minnesota sports! We're doing so good with our team, We have a great running game, and a pretty good
Blogger Round Up: FAVRE FAVRE FAVRE editionI Dislike Your Favorite Team
As one of our compatriots noted, Favre has an "itch", and now we know that he more than likely won't be a Packer. Apparently, Green Bay GM Ted Thompson and Brett have never really ever gotten along, and this late entry into the preseason has pushed Thompson's last button. Should anyone be surprised by these turn of events? Did everyone in the world react to this news the exact opposite way I
Pack Say They Want Brett, But His Role Remains to be SeenPackers Gab
Things have taken quite a turn today in the Brett Favre saga, as for the first time it seems that the Packers are speaking out about the fact that Favre says he wants to be released to go play elsewhere. The story today is that the Packers DO want Brett back, and John Clayton is saying that no decision has been made about what role Favre will play in 08. That’s not what came out ...
Brett Favre might be coming back for another team?Hail Mary Jane
Ok so there have been some interesting new developments in the whole Brett Favre situation. First he retired and since then, theres been lots of speculation that he would be returning but no one really knew for sure. ESPN reported a bombshell though yesterday that Brett Favre sent a letter to the Packers stating that he wanted to be released. Oh no!! The Packers have stated in the past ...
Brett Favre Welcome To Backup Aaron RodgersSPORTSbyBROOKS
The Green Bay Packers have ended their silence on the subject of Brett Favre and his return to the NFL. Unfortunately for Favre, he’s not getting the answer he hoped for. Packers GM Ted Thompson and head coach Mike McCarthy told the Associated Press that there’s no way they’re releasing Brett Favre. But if Brett really wants to come back, they have a spot for him right ...
Commentary: hold Favre for ransomRailbird Central
If Brett Favre truly wants to be released, hold him hostage instead. Let the team willing to pay the most for him win. Now that we know Favre has waffled, he no longer deserves the right to be released. And that's especially if the rumors from anonymous sources are true about the Packers welcoming him back in late March before Favre deciding (again) that he wants to stay retired. Favre ...
An Open Letter to Brett FavreChicksInTheHuddle.com
Dear Brett, I was sitting in Starbucks today working on a script for “Rocky 7: The Senior Slug-Out ” and for some reason you came to mind. I thought about your storybook career, the childhood hero dreams you made come true, and the nearly fabled way you made the “critics and experts” bite their tongue on talk of you retiring after 2006. I thought about the emotional news conference ...
Who can afford to pay Brett Favre 15 million?Hogs Haven
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 be a good idea? Brett Favre: Matthew Stockman / Getty Images from here .
Brett Hates Cheese, Loves WhineF Juice.com
Today, Brett Favre — the same Brett Favre the Hazean wrote about earlier this week — 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. Let the speculation begin on his landing spot. [ Full Story at The Hazean ] Three juicy possibilities here: 1. Ted Thompson made Brett ...
A Letter To Brett FavreGonners View
So if you are like me you are pretty sick and tired of ESPN reporting every little text message Brett Favre sends to the entire world regarding his thoughts of coming back to the NFL for the 17th billion time. Yes when Brett Favre made his decision to retire in early March I honored the great NFL quarterback. But now instead of taking the Joe Montana or John Elway road into retirement he is ...
Brett Favre in another jersey: How would you react?Green Bay Packers
It makes me sick to pose this question. But the reality, however much us Cheeseheads may want to deny it, is that there is a chance Brett Favre could be playing quarterback for an NFL team other than the Green Bay Packers in ‘08. Is it likely? Maybe not. Could it happen? Certainly . So, then, would you still root for Favre if he ends up donning a foreign jersey come September? Would you ...
FirstCuts: Unlocking Brett Favre in Madden 09The Sporting Blog
While I firmly believe Brett Favre’s text messaging to Ted Thompson is the fulfilling of the T-Mobile prophecy, video gamers can rest assured: You will be able to use Brett Favre on your console this season. I have little doubt that most Packers -- and probably Ravens, Vikings, Bucs, Bears, Lions -- fans will take advantage of this feature. The process, as detailed in the video ...
FAVRE: RELEASE MENY Post: Sports
MILWAUKEE - Brett Favre finally is speaking for himself: He wants to play but doesn't feel welcome in Green Bay, so he's asking to be released. The quarterback's first substantial comments on his latest retirement decision reversal come in an...
NFL | Brett Favre gives details on why he wants releaseThe Seattle Times: Sports
Brett Favre wanted to clear the air Monday in his increasingly bitter standoff with the Green Bay Packers. He ended up kicking up a cloud...
Brett Favre tells Fox News he doesn't feel welcome in Green BayNYDailyNews.com - Football
After avoiding public comment through weeks of speculation about his football future, Brett Favre is speaking for himself: He wants to play but doesn't feel welcome in Green Bay, so he's asking to be released.
Brett Favre should be blamed for being selfish, but not for desire to return to gameThe Seattle Times: Sports
Who can blame Brett Favre? Does anybody act as if they have more fun playing football than Favre? He's the Peter Pan of pigskin...
Blogging community takes on Favre situationFOXSports.com News for NFL
If you're a sports fan, you have to have a take on the Brett Favre saga. With that in mind, here are some of our bloggers' thoughts.
Our blogging community's take on Favre situationFOXSports.com News for NFL
If you're a sports fan, you have to have a take on the Brett Favre saga. With that in mind, here are some of our bloggers' thoughts.
Rally held to pressure Packers to reinstate FavreFOXSports.com News for NFL
About 200 people rallied outside Lambeau Field on Sunday to pressure the Packers into reinstating Brett Favre as the team's starting quarterback. The crowd - many wearing No. 4 jerseys - chanted, "We want Brett" and carried signs reading, "Favre for ...
Packers fans rally, want Favre to start (AP)Yahoo! Sports - NFL News
About 200 people rallied outside Lambeau Field on Sunday to pressure the Packers into reinstating Brett Favre as the team's starting quarterback. The crowd -- many wearing No. 4 jerseys -- chanted, "We want Brett" and carried signs reading, "Favre for ...
Favre, Packers at ImpasseMark Maske's NFL Insider
It officially is standoff time between Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers. The retired quarterback and his agent, Bus Cook, asked the Packers in a letter delivered Friday to release him. The Packers are refusing, with team officials telling media ...
Source: Jets won't pursue Brett FavreNYDailyNews.com - Football
Brett Favre came much closer to being a Jet in 1991 than he will in 2008. They have virtually ruled out pursuing him if the Packers trade or release him. "It's a long shot right now that the Jets have any interest. I wouldn't spend any time on that," ...
Possible destinations for Brett FavreLatest Sporting News Articles for NFL
Now that the Packers have announced they do not intend to release Brett Favre, his ability to cha...
DON'T EXPECT BRETT ON JETSNY Post: Sports
The Jets have no set starter at quarterback, and a Hall of Famer appears available. But don't expect Brett Favre to don a different type of green jersey this season. Favre, who retired publicly amid tears and cameras after last season, reportedly...
Brett Favre wants release from PackersBoston.com -- Football news
The Green Bay Packers want to do the right thing in response to Brett Favre's latest round of flip-flopping on his future in football.
Sources: Favre flip-flopped before draftFOXSports.com News for NFL
It seems that Brett Favre isn't getting his way in Green Bay anymore.
Sources: Packers won't release FavreFOXSports.com News for NFL
It seems that Brett Favre isn't getting his way in Green Bay anymore.
ESPN: Brett Favre wants release from PackersThe Seattle Times: Sports
Brett Favre wants the Green Bay Packers to release him so he can return to the NFL with another team, according to an ESPN report.
Brett Favre asks for release from Packers so he can join new teamNYDailyNews.com - Football
Brett Favre wants the Green Bay Packers to release him so he can return to the NFL with another team, according to an ESPN report.
Favre asks Packers for releaseFOXSports.com News for NFL
Brett Favre may be determined to play football in 2008, but it now seems unlikely he will do so in Green Bay.
Report: Favre asks Packers to release himLatest Sporting News Articles for NFL
Brett Favre has asked the Green Bay Packers for his unconditional release, ESPN's Chris Mortensen...
Report: Favre asks for release from PackersChicago Sun-Times Bears
Brett Favre wants the Green Bay Packers to release him so he can return to the NFL with another team, according to an ESPN report. ESPN’s Chris Mortensen reported Friday that sources close to Favre and the team told him agent James ‘‘Bus’’ Cook ...