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TerrenceB · 07-11-2008, 08:29 PM

By CHRIS JENKINS, AP Sports Writers 1 hour, 5 minutes ago

Brett Favre asked the Packers to release him so he can return to the NFL with another team after apparently being told his latest retirement reversal wasn’t welcome news in Green Bay.

The team said it would do “what’s right” in response to Favre’s request, which was first reported by ESPN.

“Brett earned and exercised the right to retire on his terms,” the team’s statement said.

“We wanted him to return and welcomed him back on 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.”

The 38-year-old Favre retired March 6 after a 17-year career, but almost immediately began dropping hints that he was having second thoughts.

The Packers statement said Favre now has the right to petition NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to be reinstated, at which point he would return to the team’s active roster.
In this Nov. 11, 2007 file photo, Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy, right, smiles with Brett Favre (4) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, in Green Bay, Wis. Packers coach Mike McCarthy was grilled about rumors of a Brett Favre comeback Wednesday, july 9, 2008, and not by the media, but by kids at the Boys & Girls Club of Green Bay.

But the statement did not specify what the Packers would do after that, beyond doing “what’s right and in the best interest of the team.”

If the team has committed to moving forward without Favre, their options once he was reinstated would include trading him to another team or releasing him so he would be free to sign with the team of his choice. The Packers already have committed to going with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, a first-round pick in 2005 who has been sitting behind Favre for his first three seasons in the NFL.

Releasing Favre presents the possibility that he will sign with NFC North rivals Minnesota or Chicago, where he would be an upgrade over the incumbent QBs. If the Packers traded him, there would be teams outside the division such as Baltimore or Tampa Bay, and perhaps Washington, that would be interested. There also has been speculation he could go to Miami for disgruntled defensive end Jason Taylor, the 2006 defensive player of the year.

It would be an ugly end to what has been one of the most celebrated partnerships in recent NFL history.

“As with all Packers greats, Brett’s legacy will always be celebrated by our fans and the organization, regardless of any change in his personal intentions,” the statement said. “Brett and Deanna will always be a part of the Packers family.”

ESPN’s Chris Mortensen reported Friday that sources close to Favre and the team told him agent James “Bus” Cook asked the Packers for Favre’s release in a letter because the Packers were not receptive to the idea of Favre wanting to play again.

greasybugsy · 07-11-2008, 08:37 PM

Posted this up earlier,

Source: Favre has 'itch' to return; player calls it 'rumor'

FuccN Krayzie · 07-11-2008, 08:37 PM

Yes; I love him but fuck him. Props to the organization for having balls.

sammy_jr_21 · 07-11-2008, 08:37 PM

have a bad feeling bout this...i think if favre is released or traded the packers will pay for it...personally i think rodgers is overrated, had the opportunity to watch him during his days at cal...one thing is for sure bout this situation, it really doesn't have any good solutions, whether u bring favre back or let him go, it is a lose-lose unless rodgers turns out to be one the best quarterbacks in history, which is unlikely...

FuccN Krayzie · 07-11-2008, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sammy_jr_21

have a bad feeling bout this...i think if favre is released or traded the packers will pay for it...personally i think rodgers is overrated, had the opportunity to watch him during his days at cal...one thing is for sure bout this situation, it really doesn't have any good solutions, whether u bring favre back or let him go, it is a lose-lose unless rodgers turns out to be one the best quarterbacks in history, which is unlikely...

What are you talking about. Aaron Rodgers has improved drastically. Releasing Favre is a win-lose. Packers win with Aaron Rodgers and whoever picks up Favre will lose.

B Snide · 07-11-2008, 08:49 PM

The more Favre talks the more he makes himself seem like a jackass, the man just needs to chill relax and be a QB coach or something, theres no need to play..

07-11-2008, 08:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
TerrenceB Underboss Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Northside of Houston Posts: 1,910	Favre wants release from Packers By CHRIS JENKINS, AP Sports Writers 1 hour, 5 minutes ago Brett Favre asked the Packers to release him so he can return to the NFL with another team after apparently being told his latest retirement reversal wasn’t welcome news in Green Bay. The team said it would do “what’s right” in response to Favre’s request, which was first reported by ESPN. “Brett earned and exercised the right to retire on his terms,” the team’s statement said. “We wanted him to return and welcomed him back on 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.” The 38-year-old Favre retired March 6 after a 17-year career, but almost immediately began dropping hints that he was having second thoughts. The Packers statement said Favre now has the right to petition NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to be reinstated, at which point he would return to the team’s active roster. In this Nov. 11, 2007 file photo, Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy, right, smiles with Brett Favre (4) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, in Green Bay, Wis. Packers coach Mike McCarthy was grilled about rumors of a Brett Favre comeback Wednesday, july 9, 2008, and not by the media, but by kids at the Boys & Girls Club of Green Bay. But the statement did not specify what the Packers would do after that, beyond doing “what’s right and in the best interest of the team.” If the team has committed to moving forward without Favre, their options once he was reinstated would include trading him to another team or releasing him so he would be free to sign with the team of his choice. The Packers already have committed to going with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, a first-round pick in 2005 who has been sitting behind Favre for his first three seasons in the NFL. Releasing Favre presents the possibility that he will sign with NFC North rivals Minnesota or Chicago, where he would be an upgrade over the incumbent QBs. If the Packers traded him, there would be teams outside the division such as Baltimore or Tampa Bay, and perhaps Washington, that would be interested. There also has been speculation he could go to Miami for disgruntled defensive end Jason Taylor, the 2006 defensive player of the year. It would be an ugly end to what has been one of the most celebrated partnerships in recent NFL history. “As with all Packers greats, Brett’s legacy will always be celebrated by our fans and the organization, regardless of any change in his personal intentions,” the statement said. “Brett and Deanna will always be a part of the Packers family.” ESPN’s Chris Mortensen reported Friday that sources close to Favre and the team told him agent James “Bus” Cook asked the Packers for Favre’s release in a letter because the Packers were not receptive to the idea of Favre wanting to play again. __________________ CLICK

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B Snide Rap GodFather Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lord Willin' Posts: 6,295	The more Favre talks the more he makes himself seem like a jackass, the man just needs to chill relax and be a QB coach or something, theres no need to play.. __________________

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07-11-2008, 08:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
FuccN Krayzie Rap GodFather Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Purp(le) Hills Posts: 7,557	Yes; I love him but fuck him. Props to the organization for having balls.

07-11-2008, 08:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
sammy_jr_21 Underboss Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,829	have a bad feeling bout this...i think if favre is released or traded the packers will pay for it...personally i think rodgers is overrated, had the opportunity to watch him during his days at cal...one thing is for sure bout this situation, it really doesn't have any good solutions, whether u bring favre back or let him go, it is a lose-lose unless rodgers turns out to be one the best quarterbacks in history, which is unlikely...