If Favre Is Traded Where Would You Rank Him?

Shrink Attack · Post by **Shrink Attack** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 3:22 pm

Originally posted by Liquid Hippo:
quote:Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:
What are the Packers doing with Favre anyway?

I mean, this has almost gotten absurd and embarrassing from a fan's perspective and Packers' fan's perspective. The fact that the president flew to Mississippi today to talk Favre out of reporting to camp is bizarre. I mean, how dumb is this soap opera going to get before it gets cancelled??

I understood the Packers' position originally that they had moved on and had to plan for 2008 without Favre. I understood that they were hurt by Favre's accusations that they forced him into retirement early and then rejected him when he tried to come back. I understand they had to move on and now need to get a draft pick if they trade him.

But the bottom line is that nobody is going to give them a top pick -- certainly not a first round pick -- and if TAmpa is only offering a seventh round pick for him then they have to keep him. Activate him, let him show up for camp and let the position battle begin. It's already a circus at camp, so why not bring in the main event? I mean, it's stupid NOT to bring him back at this point if he's insistent on playing in 2008.

I think the Packers continue to handle this poorly and the relationship is irrepairable. But you don't release him for nothing, you don't trade him for nothing and you don't lock him out of camp. He needs to be allowed to play in 2008 and right now the best case is to play for Green Bay. Let him compete for the job.

Anyone agree?? Totally agree. I still think the most likely place for him to land is Lambeau Field. Those who say that's impossible are the same people who said it was impossible he'd even come out of retirement.

Assuming what I hear is correct(that he can veto any trade) Favre holds the cards and can ultimately play where he wants. He can veto all trades to ultimately play for the Packers, or demand his release and go to the Vikings. If he stays with the Packers, he'll be the starter in short order. If he's released, he'll go to the Vikings and lead them to the superbowl. [/QUOTE]I think it's very unlikely that he'll be released. Green Bay isn't foolish enough to not at least get something for him in a trade, and they're determined to not let him hook up with another NFC North team.

That being said, the Packers would probably eat his contract before they'd EVER let him go to the Vikings. It would almost be like handing them the Division Title.

[ July 30, 2008, 09:35 PM: Message edited by: Shrink Attack ]

bill · Post by **bill** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 4:43 pm

I agree with Greg. Letting Favre come to training camp and compete for the QB job makes the most sense. Let the better player play. Also, if one of them gets hurt you have more depth. The Packers are good enough to get to the Super Bowl (should have won the NFC Championship last season). If the Packers were rebuilding then I could see why they might want to give Aaron Rodgers the job. Now, with a shot at the Super Bowl they need to keep Favre and play whoever gives them the best chance to win.

bill · Post by **bill** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 5:29 pm

Here is something I have been wondering about. Obviously, the Packers coaching staff know their team is good enough to win big this year. Does the coaching staff feel Favre does not give their team the best chance to win? By not welcoming Favre back, is the coaching staff and management saying they feel Rodgers gives them the best chance to win this year??

mikeybok · Post by **mikeybok** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 4:17 am

Originally posted by Shrink Attack:

That being said, the Packers would probably eat his contract before they'd EVER let him go to the Vikings. It would almost be like handing them the Division Title. Based on "feelings"? (although the division title feelings sound good to me).

He is going to the Bears or Vikings ... or he is going to take 20 mil and stay retired.

Said it before ... I am buying a purple #4 jersey this year. Wonder if I'll make it on the NFFC website pictures loop?

spook · Post by **spook** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:55 am

Jets 7
TB 21
Min 14

boutrous11 · Post by **boutrous11** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 9:05 am

Jets 12
TB 20
Min 13
Chi. 25

TamuScarecrow · Post by **TamuScarecrow** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 1:11 pm

Giving Brett the Vikings gig would make for intriguing rankings. Got to like him higher than 13 with AP and the wideouts he'll have. Where would Berrian fall then as well as Rice?

liquidhippo · Post by **liquidhippo** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 6:27 am

If Favre is traded to the Jets, Bucs, or whoever, can they turn around and immediately trade him to the Vikings?

Shrink Attack · Post by **Shrink Attack** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 9:45 am

Originally posted by Liquid Hippo:
If Favre is traded to the Jets, Bucs, or whoever, can they turn around and immediately trade him to the Vikings? That's a very interesting point, LH. Although the Commissioner's office has to approve all trades, so I would have to wonder if Goodell would veto that one.

mikeybok · Post by **mikeybok** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 10:26 am

Originally posted by Liquid Hippo:
If Favre is traded to the Jets, Bucs, or whoever, can they turn around and immediately trade him to the Vikings? Do you mean to add "... and still be trusted by any other NFL teams to make another deal over the next 20 years ... hmmmm ... probably not".