Favre is open to returning (1 Viewer)

[billymays]

Favre as a retirement talk whore From Packers Plus OnlineOctober 11, 1998"I was very frustrated," Favre said. "I told my wife that I thought about retiring after the game. That's how bad it hurts. After the Super Bowl I thought about retiring too.

oh and one more thinghe will be back

 

[Mr Capicollo]

I don't understand all the people who are calling him selfish. He says he loves the team, the organization, and the fans. He said he would consider coming back if they needed him due to injury. What's selfish about that? If the Packers want him back, as the fans obviously would, what's the problem? As far as Rodgers and his feelings go...there is no way that it will ever be easy for him. Just ask any QB that followed guys like Montana, Elway, and Marino.

If it's not selfish, who do these kinds of statements serve aside from him?

As was stated earlier, Brett just speaks whatever comes to mind when the questions are asked. He's never going to rehearse answers, he speaks from the heart. If you want to hate him for that then so be it.

Like I said, it's all about Brett and his "honesty", which is selfish. Insisting upon saying what's on your mind, regardless of consequences for anyone else is the very definition of selfish. Unselfish would be deflecting those types of questions into praise for Rodgers, etc. At least admit that the guy's selfish. I don't hate Brett, BTW, but the spin is ridiculous.

 

[Chicago Hooligan]

What then, dare I ask, is your definition of "honest."

 

[sho nuff]

I don't understand all the people who are calling him selfish. He says he loves the team, the organization, and the fans. He said he would consider coming back if they needed him due to injury. What's selfish about that? If the Packers want him back, as the fans obviously would, what's the problem? As far as Rodgers and his feelings go...there is no way that it will ever be easy for him. Just ask any QB that followed guys like Montana, Elway, and Marino.

If it's not selfish, who do these kinds of statements serve aside from him?

As was stated earlier, Brett just speaks whatever comes to mind when the questions are asked. He's never going to rehearse answers, he speaks from the heart. If you want to hate him for that then so be it.

Like I said, it's all about Brett and his "honesty", which is selfish. Insisting upon saying what's on your mind, regardless of consequences for anyone else is the very definition of selfish. Unselfish would be deflecting those types of questions into praise for Rodgers, etc. At least admit that the guy's selfish. I don't hate Brett, BTW, but the spin is ridiculous.

Seriously...a guy says "if the team wants me"...talks team team team team. And people still call him selfish.Its laughable.The guy was asking questions for a book about Favre...why would he bring up Rodgers for next year?I will admit he is selfish when he starts talking about himself rather than the team so much.Yes...the spin from people like you is quite ridiculous.

 

[sho nuff]

"I'm sure he loves playing, (but) he's made his decision and we as a football team are ready to move forward," right tackle Mark Tauscher said Thursday night at the Lee Remmel Sports Awards Banquet. "We're not going to worry about all those speculations. We respect Brett. He was a great teammate. But this is Aaron Rodgers' team right now."

Reporter Al Jones, a Favre family friend, said Friday that Favre spoke hypothetically. He's also not thinking about a comeback with another team because he is aware of how much it would offend Packers fans.

Coach Mike McCarthy said he was not troubled by any of Favre's statements.

"My understanding is that he's very content with his decision. I think he's going through the normal emotions that any player goes through. He's got a lot of time on his hands and I'm sure the first year is going to be tough on him."

http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=738448

 

[ScottyFargo]

"I'm sure he loves playing, (but) he's made his decision and we as a football team are ready to move forward," right tackle Mark Tauscher said Thursday night at the Lee Remmel Sports Awards Banquet. "We're not going to worry about all those speculations. We respect Brett. He was a great teammate. But this is Aaron Rodgers' team right now."

Reporter Al Jones, a Favre family friend, said Friday that Favre spoke hypothetically. He's also not thinking about a comeback with another team because he is aware of how much it would offend Packers fans.

Coach Mike McCarthy said he was not troubled by any of Favre's statements.

"My understanding is that he's very content with his decision. I think he's going through the normal emotions that any player goes through. He's got a lot of time on his hands and I'm sure the first year is going to be tough on him."

http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=738448

That's fine and well to quote people who were indicated by Favre's agent as not wanting him back that evreything is hunky-dory. I still contend that it is in poor taste to retire and then wax hypothetical about your return before the season even starts up again.

Mike Vandermause column: Memo to Favre: Zip your lips

By Mike Vandermause

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Asked by the Biloxi Sun-Herald on Tuesday whether he would consider returning if starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers went down with an injury, Favre replied: "It would be tempting, and I very well could be enticed to do it."

Say what?

In the same interview, Favre also said he hasn't changed his mind about retirement. He added he wouldn't return unless he was in shape. Is it any wonder Packers fans were confused by the mixed messages?

Favre's diligent attempt to answer a concocted question came out wrong. In the end, Favre stuck his size-13 shoe in his mouth.

Even the hint Favre might play again will send certain fans and media outlets over the edge. It's not inconceivable that some people will root for Rodgers to get hurt.

Intended or not, Favre's comments added to Rodgers' heavy burden. It's difficult enough following a legend, but it will become harder if there's a perception Favre is waiting in the wings.

Favre could have avoided all of this by emphatically stating he's happy in retirement. He should have politely declined to play a silly game of what-if. Instead, he fueled conjecture about a possible comeback.

How will Favre respond in his next interview when someone hits him with this: "Would you consider playing again if boar hunting gets boring, your golf game goes to pot and your lawn no longer needs mowing due to a drought in Mississippi?"

Against my better journalistic instincts, I would advise Favre to stick a sock in his mouth. Either that, or simply say, "No comment."

Mike Vandermause is sports editor of the Press-Gazette.

http://www.packersnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/a.../804130654/1989

 

[Mr Capicollo]

"I'm sure he loves playing, (but) he's made his decision and we as a football team are ready to move forward," right tackle Mark Tauscher said Thursday night at the Lee Remmel Sports Awards Banquet. "We're not going to worry about all those speculations. We respect Brett. He was a great teammate. But this is Aaron Rodgers' team right now."

Reporter Al Jones, a Favre family friend, said Friday that Favre spoke hypothetically. He's also not thinking about a comeback with another team because he is aware of how much it would offend Packers fans.

Coach Mike McCarthy said he was not troubled by any of Favre's statements.

"My understanding is that he's very content with his decision. I think he's going through the normal emotions that any player goes through. He's got a lot of time on his hands and I'm sure the first year is going to be tough on him."

http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=738448

That's fine and well to quote people who were indicated by Favre's agent as not wanting him back that evreything is hunky-dory. I still contend that it is in poor taste to retire and then wax hypothetical about your return before the season even starts up again.

Mike Vandermause column: Memo to Favre: Zip your lips

By Mike Vandermause

********

Asked by the Biloxi Sun-Herald on Tuesday whether he would consider returning if starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers went down with an injury, Favre replied: "It would be tempting, and I very well could be enticed to do it."

Say what?

In the same interview, Favre also said he hasn't changed his mind about retirement. He added he wouldn't return unless he was in shape. Is it any wonder Packers fans were confused by the mixed messages?

Favre's diligent attempt to answer a concocted question came out wrong. In the end, Favre stuck his size-13 shoe in his mouth.

Even the hint Favre might play again will send certain fans and media outlets over the edge. It's not inconceivable that some people will root for Rodgers to get hurt.

Intended or not, Favre's comments added to Rodgers' heavy burden. It's difficult enough following a legend, but it will become harder if there's a perception Favre is waiting in the wings.

Favre could have avoided all of this by emphatically stating he's happy in retirement. He should have politely declined to play a silly game of what-if. Instead, he fueled conjecture about a possible comeback.

How will Favre respond in his next interview when someone hits him with this: "Would you consider playing again if boar hunting gets boring, your golf game goes to pot and your lawn no longer needs mowing due to a drought in Mississippi?"

Against my better journalistic instincts, I would advise Favre to stick a sock in his mouth. Either that, or simply say, "No comment."

Mike Vandermause is sports editor of the Press-Gazette.

http://www.packersnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/a.../804130654/1989

That's all well and good, but now try arguing this position to people devoid of anything but blind worship for The Almighty Favre.

 

[sho nuff]

"I'm sure he loves playing, (but) he's made his decision and we as a football team are ready to move forward," right tackle Mark Tauscher said Thursday night at the Lee Remmel Sports Awards Banquet. "We're not going to worry about all those speculations. We respect Brett. He was a great teammate. But this is Aaron Rodgers' team right now."

Reporter Al Jones, a Favre family friend, said Friday that Favre spoke hypothetically. He's also not thinking about a comeback with another team because he is aware of how much it would offend Packers fans.

Coach Mike McCarthy said he was not troubled by any of Favre's statements.

"My understanding is that he's very content with his decision. I think he's going through the normal emotions that any player goes through. He's got a lot of time on his hands and I'm sure the first year is going to be tough on him."

http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=738448

That's fine and well to quote people who were indicated by Favre's agent as not wanting him back that evreything is hunky-dory. I still contend that it is in poor taste to retire and then wax hypothetical about your return before the season even starts up again.

And that is valid that people would feel he could have just shut up. I don't have that much of a problem with that.More of a problem with those who continue on the selfish whining...the lies about him drawing out the retirement talk until late in the year for 5 years (he did it once...2 years ago and they knew before the draft).

Yes...Favre's agent who voiced his opinion on the subject. An opinion basically everyone else has refuted.

Should I quote Favre who also disagreed with Bus on the team not wanting him back?

 

[sho nuff]

That's all well and good, but now try arguing this position to people devoid of anything but blind worship for The Almighty Favre.

Not at all...if people want to be truthful and logical I have no problem talking with them.But this same accusatory crap that you are spewing here does not deserve such a response.

 

[Phase of the Game]

Did you notice how amazing he played last year?

yep, really amazing in the playoffs

Did you skip the 2nd round? Brett played very well against the Seahawks and if the secondary would have been able to at least slow down Plax then it may have been another Superbowl appearance for Favre..

Listening to Packer fans defend Brett Favre is like listening to old time southerners defending the Lost Cause mythology.

The Favre haters look ridiculous too.

 

[ScottyFargo]

And that is valid that people would feel he could have just shut up. I don't have that much of a problem with that.

More of a problem with those who continue on the selfish whining...the lies about him drawing out the retirement talk until late in the year for 5 years (he did it once...2 years ago and they knew before the draft).

Yes...Favre's agent who voiced his opinion on the subject. An opinion basically everyone else has refuted.

Should I quote Favre who also disagreed with Bus on the team not wanting him back?

If you are upset by the hyperbole regarding the length of time that Favre has taken in recent years to decide whether or not to retire, then you need to realize that it's in direct correlation with the amount of time Favre has spent in his career deciding to retire. He's been considering it a long time. Someone posted his feelings as far back as '98."Do I think about retiring? I'd be lying if I said, 'No." Nov 2002

Favre said Wednesday he will return to the Green Bay Packers next season, putting off any thoughts of retirement. Dec 2003

Hey there's an early decision. No feet dragging this year!

Favre popped the retirement question to his five-year-old daughter Wednesday morning as he drove her to school Oct 2005

Brett Favre would like to wait until training camp to decide whether to retire or return to the Green Bay Packers for a 16th season. Jan 2006

And now...dun dun dun...he COULD be enticed to come back! No kidding. This has been a long time coming, and even the most die hard Favre fan has to admit that he has done little to protect himself from these sort of questions. He did good being definitive about playing in '04. He and everyone else would simply be better served by being less wishy washy, but it's a little late for that now.

 

[sho nuff]

And that is valid that people would feel he could have just shut up. I don't have that much of a problem with that.

More of a problem with those who continue on the selfish whining...the lies about him drawing out the retirement talk until late in the year for 5 years (he did it once...2 years ago and they knew before the draft).

Yes...Favre's agent who voiced his opinion on the subject. An opinion basically everyone else has refuted.

Should I quote Favre who also disagreed with Bus on the team not wanting him back?

If you are upset by the hyperbole regarding the length of time that Favre has taken in recent years to decide whether or not to retire, then you need to realize that it's in direct correlation with the amount of time Favre has spent in his career deciding to retire. He's been considering it a long time. Someone posted his feelings as far back as '98."Do I think about retiring? I'd be lying if I said, 'No." Nov 2002

Favre said Wednesday he will return to the Green Bay Packers next season, putting off any thoughts of retirement. Dec 2003

Hey there's an early decision. No feet dragging this year!

Favre popped the retirement question to his five-year-old daughter Wednesday morning as he drove her to school Oct 2005

Brett Favre would like to wait until training camp to decide whether to retire or return to the Green Bay Packers for a 16th season. Jan 2006

And now...dun dun dun...he COULD be enticed to come back! No kidding. This has been a long time coming, and even the most die hard Favre fan has to admit that he has done little to protect himself from these sort of questions. He did good being definitive about playing in '04. He and everyone else would simply be better served by being less wishy washy, but it's a little late for that now.

Of course he has "considered" it for a little while.And if people are bashing him for those articles (other than the one in 2006 where he would have liked to wait until camp)...then they are fools...and it is those people I have issue with.

Not quite the same as keeping us all in limbo over it every off season as people continue to bash him for.

He did it what...2...maybe 3 times.

Once it took til bout draft time...every other time...including last off season, they knew quickly (last year was before the freakin Super Bowl)

 

[Chicago Hooligan]

Non-Packer fans seems pretty concerned that this is bad for the Packers.

Thanks for your concern, I guess.

 

[ScottyFargo]

Of course he has "considered" it for a little while.And if people are bashing him for those articles (other than the one in 2006 where he would have liked to wait until camp)...then they are fools...and it is those people I have issue with.Not quite the same as keeping us all in limbo over it every off season as people continue to bash him for.He did it what...2...maybe 3 times.Once it took til bout draft time...every other time...including last off season, they knew quickly (last year was before the freakin Super Bowl)

Five years is a little while? That's nearly 1/3rd of the time he's been in the league!

 

[sho nuff]

Of course he has "considered" it for a little while.And if people are bashing him for those articles (other than the one in 2006 where he would have liked to wait until camp)...then they are fools...and it is those people I have issue with.Not quite the same as keeping us all in limbo over it every off season as people continue to bash him for.He did it what...2...maybe 3 times.Once it took til bout draft time...every other time...including last off season, they knew quickly (last year was before the freakin Super Bowl)

Five years is a little while? That's nearly 1/3rd of the time he's been in the league!

2002...I doubt his "consideration" was more than just a thought when he was sore once or twice.But again...yes...its a little while considering when he was going through these thoughts (in Nov. and December) and deciding the year before.Again...my biggest problem is with people who whined and bashed the guy saying he has been going back and forth and messing with the team for the past 5 years. It simply was not the case.

 

[fatness]

Media whore? Because of an interview with his close friend that works for the Biloxi Sun-Herald? Am I on glue...did he call up Mort? Did he go on the radio with Michael Irvin?

Favre will be on David Letterman tonight. Link

 

[sho nuff]

Media whore? Because of an interview with his close friend that works for the Biloxi Sun-Herald? Am I on glue...did he call up Mort? Did he go on the radio with Michael Irvin?

Favre will be on David Letterman tonight. Link

I thought it was going to be last week.I think he was in town for something and agreed to do it.

Will be his whopping 2nd appearance on the show (first one was after the SB win). what a WHORE.

 

[jgb95]

i just traded for Rogers and just grabbed Farve in UFA for league min to be safe

 

[Beergogglz]

It warms the cockles of my heart to see that there hasn't been the slightest hiccup in the unrequited man-love Packer sychophants have for the Brettster. You go girls!

I wonder who will be the beneficiary of that attention in the future, though? Oprah? Rosie? Paris?

 

[sho nuff]

so shocking that Beergogglz would show up in this thread.

 

[fatness]

He is trying to go away...but some just won't let go (and for the most part its not even Packers' fans.)

That dastardly Letterman, forcing Favre to be on his show when he's trying to "go away".

 

[scott72]

so shocking that Beergogglz would show up in this thread.

He's far more obsessed that any of us Packer fans..Poor fella..

 

[King of the Wolfies]

Reports are that Favre has said that something is bound to happen in training camp.

 

[SayWhat?]

Reports are that Favre has said that something is bound to happen in training camp.

Like I've been saying for years, this guy is the definition of a glory hound. GO AWAY FOR CRYING OUT LOUD. (Rotoworld) Brett Favre told David Letterman on the Late Show that he feels "something's bound to happen" when training camp time rolls around.Impact: Letterman asked him what he meant. "I don't know," Favre responded. "Did I just say that?...Butterflies, or - I don't know, something's bound to happen." Favre really isn't doing much to diffuse speculation he may feel the urge to play in 2008. His official retirement papers still aren't in.

 

[Chicago Hooligan]

"Are you retired, or not?"

"I'm retired."

I see how that could confuse some people.

 

[fatness]

Transcript

Dave: “Now, are you – you have retired? You have not retired?” (audience laughs)

Brett: “I have retired. Watch TV a lot, don’t you? (audience laughs, applauds)

Dave: “Somebody told me that the form, the retirement form had not been signed and mailed in. Is there a retirement form that needs to be signed and mailed in?”

Brett: “That’s what I’ve heard.”

Dave: “Now, have you signed it and mailed it in?”

Brett: “No, I haven’t signed it.”

Dave: “Well, there you go.” (audience applauds; Dave laughs) “’Your honor.’” (audience laughs)

Brett: “I think the only reason to sign that form is so I get a severance check or something, so it’s actually in my benefit, I guess, but.”

Dave: “You’re only 38, for heaven’s sakes.”

Brett: “I know.”

Dave: “And as each day – we’re getting close to mini-camps. Do you start feeling a little something?”

Brett: “You know what, not with mini-camps.”

Dave: “All right, okay, forget mini-camps.” (audience laughs) “Did I say mini-camps? No, forget mini-camps.” (audience laughs)

Brett: “I wasn’t excited about it last year. I think when training camp gets close, I will – something’s bound to happen.”

Dave: “Yeah, now what does that mean, ‘something’s bound to happen.’” (audience, Brett laugh) “As you get close to training camp – now, wait a minute, something’s bound to happen. What does that mean?”

Brett: “I don’t know.” (Dave, audience laugh) “Did I just say that?”

Dave: “You just said, ‘Something’s bound to happen,’ so this makes me think you’re not retired.”

Brett: “Butterflies, or – I don’t know, something’s bound to happen.” (audience laughs)

Dave: “Let me ask you – let me put it to you this way, and I don’t want to be silly about this, but I guess it’s too late for that.” (audience laughs) If there could be adjustments made for your training summer schedule regimen, would that be of interest to you?

Brett: “Can you get that worked?”

Dave: “Yes, yes, I can, I can take care of that.” (audience laughs, applauds)

 

[FavreCo]

Reports are that Favre has said that something is bound to happen in training camp.

Like I've been saying for years, this guy is the definition of a glory hound. GO AWAY FOR CRYING OUT LOUD. (Rotoworld) Brett Favre told David Letterman on the Late Show that he feels "something's bound to happen" when training camp time rolls around.Impact: Letterman asked him what he meant. "I don't know," Favre responded. "Did I just say that?...Butterflies, or - I don't know, something's bound to happen." Favre really isn't doing much to diffuse speculation he may feel the urge to play in 2008. His official retirement papers still aren't in.

Favre ->> <-- SayWhat?

 

[Chicago Hooligan]

He means that he's starting his Presidential campaign. I hope. Because that could lead to so many awesomely bad punny headlines.

 

[Slinger]

Reports are that Favre has said that something is bound to happen in training camp.

Like I've been saying for years, this guy is the definition of a glory hound. GO AWAY FOR CRYING OUT LOUD. (Rotoworld) Brett Favre told David Letterman on the Late Show that he feels "something's bound to happen" when training camp time rolls around.

Impact: Letterman asked him what he meant. "I don't know," Favre responded. "Did I just say that?...Butterflies, or - I don't know, something's bound to happen." Favre really isn't doing much to diffuse speculation he may feel the urge to play in 2008. His official retirement papers still aren't in.

If I'm Aaron Rodgers I'm so not sending him a Christmas card this winter.

 

[Phurfur]

Reports are that Favre has said that something is bound to happen in training camp.

Like I've been saying for years, this guy is the definition of a glory hound. GO AWAY FOR CRYING OUT LOUD. (Rotoworld) Brett Favre told David Letterman on the Late Show that he feels "something's bound to happen" when training camp time rolls around.Impact: Letterman asked him what he meant. "I don't know," Favre responded. "Did I just say that?...Butterflies, or - I don't know, something's bound to happen." Favre really isn't doing much to diffuse speculation he may feel the urge to play in 2008. His official retirement papers still aren't in.

So if he plays this year what number will he wear?

 

[scott72]

Reports are that Favre has said that something is bound to happen in training camp.

Like I've been saying for years, this guy is the definition of a glory hound. GO AWAY FOR CRYING OUT LOUD. (Rotoworld) Brett Favre told David Letterman on the Late Show that he feels "something's bound to happen" when training camp time rolls around.Impact: Letterman asked him what he meant. "I don't know," Favre responded. "Did I just say that?...Butterflies, or - I don't know, something's bound to happen." Favre really isn't doing much to diffuse speculation he may feel the urge to play in 2008. His official retirement papers still aren't in.

So if he plays this year what number will he wear?

#4 isn't retired yet..He's got until week on to keep it unretired..

 

[Kleck]

I think people are reading too much into the "something is bound to happen" line. It didn't sound to me like it was a "something is bound to happen and I'll be back". It was more like a "something is bound to happen and I'm sure I start having that missing the game feeling".

Favre has seldom said all the right words during interviews throughout his career. He's not a speaker, and has stumbled out remarks many times. Just go back and watch some of those mid '90's pressers.

My opinion is that Favre is still every bit as competitive as he ever was. He definitely thinks he can still play, and I believe it, but I think he's tired of trying to live up to the high expectations. Favre truly loves the game, and we all know that he'll never be a booth guy like Aikman, or an analyst like Young or Marino. When a guy like him hangs it up, he hangs it up. That has got to be a tough feeling knowing that what you love to do the most and have given everything you have into is now gone and done forever.

The retirement paper ordeal does add fuel to the fire. I still have not seen proof to the rumor that if Favre waits and signs the papers after June 1st it actually gives Green Bay more cap space. No one in the Green Bay front office seems worried, and I think McCarthy and Thompson are completely set on moving on and probably wouldn't even push Favre to come back if something were to happen to Rodgers this year.

 

[shining path]

Please let this tiresome event die. Retire already and be done with it.

 

[fatness]

Wisconsin State Journal

On Thursday night, he told Letterman that as the start of training camp approaches in July, "Something's bound to happen." Asked by Letterman what he meant, Favre smiled before adding, "Butterflies, or I don't know. I don't know. Something's bound to happen."

On Friday, ESPN aired part of an interview with Suzy Kolber in which Favre said he second-guesses his decision to retire "every day." Favre also told ESPN that while he feels "good about my decision," he added, "This is not to stir the pot, (but) I question it sometimes: 'Are you crazy? You know you still love the game.' I (just) don't love all the other stuff that goes along with it."

As for saying he'd consider returning if Rodgers gets hurt, Favre said, "I feel a little bit guilty. My mom brought this up to me. She said, 'There's probably a bounty out on Aaron Rogers now. So, if he gets hurt before the season, it's probably because of you.'

"I said, 'I didn't even think about that.' And that got kind of blown out of proportion as everything does."

In an interview with the AP Friday at the Madden '09 unveiling, Favre said, "There are always second thoughts, but that's not saying I am coming back," Favre said. "It's never a clear-cut decision.

That dastardly Suzy Kolber, forcing Favre to do an interview with her when he's trying to "go away"

 

[Beergogglz]

Wisconsin State Journal

On Thursday night, he told Letterman that as the start of training camp approaches in July, "Something's bound to happen." Asked by Letterman what he meant, Favre smiled before adding, "Butterflies, or I don't know. I don't know. Something's bound to happen."

On Friday, ESPN aired part of an interview with Suzy Kolber in which Favre said he second-guesses his decision to retire "every day." Favre also told ESPN that while he feels "good about my decision," he added, "This is not to stir the pot, (but) I question it sometimes: 'Are you crazy? You know you still love the game.' I (just) don't love all the other stuff that goes along with it."

As for saying he'd consider returning if Rodgers gets hurt, Favre said, "I feel a little bit guilty. My mom brought this up to me. She said, 'There's probably a bounty out on Aaron Rogers now. So, if he gets hurt before the season, it's probably because of you.'

"I said, 'I didn't even think about that.' And that got kind of blown out of proportion as everything does."

In an interview with the AP Friday at the Madden '09 unveiling, Favre said, "There are always second thoughts, but that's not saying I am coming back," Favre said. "It's never a clear-cut decision.

That dastardly Suzy Kolber, forcing Favre to do an interview with her when he's trying to "go away"

And that's exactly what people have a problem with -- all he has to do is say, "I'm not discussing that topic" when the media asks him about retirement. Simple. But he never does. Then, on cue, his personal army of cheerleaders materialize to whine in unison that he's just being "honest," just being "Favre." Sorry, but if you can't see that he's doing this for attention, you're either dumb, a cleat chaser with a man-crush, or both.

 

[Chicago Hooligan]

Why don't you guys just watch the NBA playoffs, they're pretty awesome.

 

[sho nuff]

I think people are reading too much into the "something is bound to happen" line. It didn't sound to me like it was a "something is bound to happen and I'll be back". It was more like a "something is bound to happen and I'm sure I start having that missing the game feeling".Favre has seldom said all the right words during interviews throughout his career. He's not a speaker, and has stumbled out remarks many times. Just go back and watch some of those mid '90's pressers. My opinion is that Favre is still every bit as competitive as he ever was. He definitely thinks he can still play, and I believe it, but I think he's tired of trying to live up to the high expectations. Favre truly loves the game, and we all know that he'll never be a booth guy like Aikman, or an analyst like Young or Marino. When a guy like him hangs it up, he hangs it up. That has got to be a tough feeling knowing that what you love to do the most and have given everything you have into is now gone and done forever. The retirement paper ordeal does add fuel to the fire. I still have not seen proof to the rumor that if Favre waits and signs the papers after June 1st it actually gives Green Bay more cap space. No one in the Green Bay front office seems worried, and I think McCarthy and Thompson are completely set on moving on and probably wouldn't even push Favre to come back if something were to happen to Rodgers this year.

Don't confuse some of these people with context.Oh...GB put him on the reserved/retired list and got their 11.whatever million in cap space.

 

[sho nuff]

Wisconsin State Journal

On Thursday night, he told Letterman that as the start of training camp approaches in July, "Something's bound to happen." Asked by Letterman what he meant, Favre smiled before adding, "Butterflies, or I don't know. I don't know. Something's bound to happen."

On Friday, ESPN aired part of an interview with Suzy Kolber in which Favre said he second-guesses his decision to retire "every day." Favre also told ESPN that while he feels "good about my decision," he added, "This is not to stir the pot, (but) I question it sometimes: 'Are you crazy? You know you still love the game.' I (just) don't love all the other stuff that goes along with it."

As for saying he'd consider returning if Rodgers gets hurt, Favre said, "I feel a little bit guilty. My mom brought this up to me. She said, 'There's probably a bounty out on Aaron Rogers now. So, if he gets hurt before the season, it's probably because of you.'

"I said, 'I didn't even think about that.' And that got kind of blown out of proportion as everything does."

In an interview with the AP Friday at the Madden '09 unveiling, Favre said, "There are always second thoughts, but that's not saying I am coming back," Favre said. "It's never a clear-cut decision.

That dastardly Suzy Kolber, forcing Favre to do an interview with her when he's trying to "go away"

And that's exactly what people have a problem with -- all he has to do is say, "I'm not discussing that topic" when the media asks him about retirement. Simple. But he never does. Then, on cue, his personal army of cheerleaders materialize to whine in unison that he's just being "honest," just being "Favre." Sorry, but if you can't see that he's doing this for attention, you're either dumb, a cleat chaser with a man-crush, or both.

And whats your obsession with him?And all the others?

Why do you all care what he says?

Talk about on cue....here you are to bash again.

 

[Gopher State]

Favre: Return to NFL is 'last thing I'm thinking about'

USA TODAY

BRETT FAVRE RETIRES

No more: Emotional Favre says there will be no second thoughts about retirement

Brett Favre is moving to squelch rumors he's considering aborting the retirement he announced last month.

The former Packers quarterback told SI.com Friday that playing in 2008 is "the last thing I'm thinking about" after the Los Angeles Times reported Thursday his agent was gauging interest in teams interested in trading for the 38-year-old quarterback.

"I have no idea where that came from," Favre told SI.com, "but it certainly didn't come from me. I'm happy about my decision and I haven't once said, 'I wonder if I made the wrong decision.' I know it's the right one."

However, Favre, who said he has not been participating in his usual training regimen, did not outright dismiss the possibility of playing again.

"How will I feel in four months? Who knows?," he told SI.com. "I'm sure I'll miss it on Sundays. But football's so much more than 16 Sundays. It's about all the other stuff — the preparation, the off-field stuff. And I don't miss any of that."

Packers general manager Ted Thompson also dismissed the story when reached by the Associated Press on Thursday.

"We don't know anything about it," he said, "and it's inconceivable."

Doesn't sound like Favre is coming back regardless of injuries, etc. He's done!

 

[sho nuff]

Shhhh...those exact words from Favre saying its not happening are confusing to those who want to hate.

 

[Phase of the Game]

Wisconsin State Journal

On Thursday night, he told Letterman that as the start of training camp approaches in July, "Something's bound to happen." Asked by Letterman what he meant, Favre smiled before adding, "Butterflies, or I don't know. I don't know. Something's bound to happen."

On Friday, ESPN aired part of an interview with Suzy Kolber in which Favre said he second-guesses his decision to retire "every day." Favre also told ESPN that while he feels "good about my decision," he added, "This is not to stir the pot, (but) I question it sometimes: 'Are you crazy? You know you still love the game.' I (just) don't love all the other stuff that goes along with it."

As for saying he'd consider returning if Rodgers gets hurt, Favre said, "I feel a little bit guilty. My mom brought this up to me. She said, 'There's probably a bounty out on Aaron Rogers now. So, if he gets hurt before the season, it's probably because of you.'

"I said, 'I didn't even think about that.' And that got kind of blown out of proportion as everything does."

In an interview with the AP Friday at the Madden '09 unveiling, Favre said, "There are always second thoughts, but that's not saying I am coming back," Favre said. "It's never a clear-cut decision.

That dastardly Suzy Kolber, forcing Favre to do an interview with her when he's trying to "go away"

And that's exactly what people have a problem with -- all he has to do is say, "I'm not discussing that topic" when the media asks him about retirement. Simple. But he never does. Then, on cue, his personal army of cheerleaders materialize to whine in unison that he's just being "honest," just being "Favre." Sorry, but if you can't see that he's doing this for attention, you're either dumb, a cleat chaser with a man-crush, or both.

You're the one that seems to really have issues.You're obsession with hating Favre is pathetic.

 

[Beergogglz]

Why don't you guys just watch the NBA playoffs, they're pretty awesome.

True that, they're actually pretty good. Can't believe the Suns are folding like a cheap tent, though. And what's up with Detroit? Letting the 6ers take two games? Shocking....

 

[cstu]

Have a nice retirement, guy.

 

[Beergogglz]

Have a nice retirement, guy.

And judging by Ted Thompson's words on NFLN earlier today, the diva of GB very well might stay retired whether he wants to or not....

 

[BeaverCleaver]

Have a nice retirement, guy.

And judging by Ted Thompson's words on NFLN earlier today, the diva of GB very well might stay retired whether he wants to or not....

 

[scott72]

Have a nice retirement, guy.

And judging by Ted Thompson's words on NFLN earlier today, the diva of GB very well might stay retired whether he wants to or not....

 

[The Kerminator]

That media whore Favre. It's draft day and Thompson is being interviewed. You would think they'd ask about the Packer draft picks. Instead they have to ask TT about Favre. There Favre goes again. Always looking for the spotlight.

 

[billymays]

Favre as a retirement talk whore From Packers Plus OnlineOctober 11, 1998"I was very frustrated," Favre said. "I told my wife that I thought about retiring after the game. That's how bad it hurts. After the Super Bowl I thought about retiring too.

oh and one more thinghe will be back