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ackers | Favre not expected to returnWed, 4 Jan 2006 12:55:33 -0800John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports Green Bay Packers QB Brett Favre is not expected to return to the team in 2006.
To Brett!
I've been saying for the past several weeks I thought he'd retire. I just didn't see any way he was going to come back -- and it had nothing to do with Sherman's situation. It would've been nice if fans got a chance to say "goodbye" at Lambeau on Sunday, but he'll get a big day of his own at some point next year in all probability so they can do it then.
Ain't gonna happen.But for clarity sake I've edited and changed the topic headline.
really? I was under the impression that was one of the main reasons whether or not he would return.
Nope. That was a misconception and one Favre later clarified. He never said he wouldn't return if Sherman was gone; what he said was he didn't want to learn a new offensive system. Huge difference -- especially since one of the apparent leading candidates (Brad Childress) is well-versed in the West Coast Offense.
Clayton probably was just giving his opinion as Dan Patrick has been on the radio. I doubt Favre has made his decision at this time. I'd like to see Favre announce he will return BUT it will be his last year. That way he doesn't have to address all the questions about retirement.the fact that the report says he will not return almost guarantees that it wont be retirement.hello jets?
Yes, I always Clayton looked more like the head elf than Herbie.http://www.mccallie.org/bfaires/images/herbie3.jpg (Herbie)
we really missed out on an opportunity to give Brett Favre some recognition for a change...While I've been one of the bigger advocates for his retirement (on this board); he will certainly be missed. It's too bad he didn't get to do a final tour to get the respect he has earned around the league, to give him multiple mini-retirement celebrations.
There's a better chance of our two avatars coming to life than there is of Favre playing anywhere other than Green Bay next season.
Many problems with the assessment that Favre plays in another uniform. If Favre is released and "dons another uniform" then Ted Thompson better be looking for another job. Favre is the heart and soul of the Packers and much of Green Bay. If the team shows him the disrespect by not allowing him to go out on his own terms then heads will roll in Green Bay. I dont think Favre will play for another team because he wants his team to be successful. Favre goes to another team that is not his team.
Just curious, has there ever been talk of sending him to a contender? I just feel like that would rejuvenate him enough to go for it. I'm sure all franchise guys say they want to retire with the one team they're associated with, but when push comes to shove and the Packers decide to have a total youth movement and when Favre is confronted with the possibility of going to a good team, I think alot of opinions can change.
Yeah, because Ted Thompson can just decide to go out and get a couple Pro Bowl linemen on both sides of the ball, a secondary, a HOF running back and several more players, right? I'm so sick of this argument, like there's some quick fix out there waiting for any team that simply decides to win it all in one year.
While I dont expect Favre to leave, I can see it happening now - where a couple months ago I would cite everything you have cited to suggest he wouldnt switch teams.So much is in upheaval in GB, and if Favre still wants to play football, he knows that they won't be winning much in GB for the next year or too - and without a line, or RB, it is unlikely he can do well, either. Can Favre play, but play through another year like this past year? These past two, even.
It's Hermy the Dentist.Speaking of which, I've got one helluva Yukon Cornelius beard going and only in ten days!
we really missed out on an opportunity to give Brett Favre some recognition for a change...While I've been one of the bigger advocates for his retirement (on this board); he will certainly be missed. It's too bad he didn't get to do a final tour to get the respect he has earned around the league, to give him multiple mini-retirement celebrations.
Nice, but not quite FSU quality, as they've eaten just a little too much cheese.
Where does it say hes going to retire?
