Favre says it's all a rumor (1 Viewer)

[Hoss_Cartwright]

New thread because this would be lost in the others and people might actually think he is coming back.

NFL Headlines

Favre says comeback talk is 'all rumor'

In a text message to the Biloxi Herald, Brett Favre said reports of his potential return in 2008 "is all rumor."

Favre said there is "no reason" for a media firestorm after numerous reports surfaced that he's contemplating a return. Still, until Favre says publicly that he absolutely does not want to play in 2008 and stops text messaging people that he'd like to come back, speculation about his future will continue. Jul. 2 - 8:24 pm et

Source: Biloxi Sun Herald

 

[dmac37]

Best Favre post of the day!

 

[ceo3west]

Thanks for starting another thread on Favre

 

[mcintyre1]

He actually never says that he's NOT coming back... he just says that it is a rumor. Rumors can be true

 

[bcr8f]

He didn't say he's not coming back. He just said it's a rumor.

"The story we're bombing Iran is just a rumor"

"Are you bombing Iran?"

"No comment."

 

[BigRed]

And also, he didn't say he's not coming back. He said it's just a rumour. FYI.

GB the Favre-fest that will continue ad nauseum up to opening day if not more. Must be summer.

Anyone know who Owens is playing b-ball with on his driveway???

 

[Interseptopus]

http://blogs.jsonline.com/packers/archive/...-all-rumor.aspx

 

[radballs]

Hey Hoss,

He's #######' coming back.

Signed,

Brett Favre's wife

 

[Hoss_Cartwright]

Thanks for starting another thread on Favre

In case you didn't read the OP, I started another thread because of the title. Rather than bury Favre saying it's just a rumor inside of a thread that says he's coming back, it made more sense to start another thread with the correct title. Got it?

 

[Hoss_Cartwright]

And also, he didn't say he's not coming back. He said it's just a rumour. FYI.

GB the Favre-fest that will continue ad nauseum up to opening day if not more. Must be summer.

Anyone know who Owens is playing b-ball with on his driveway???

According to the article in Rotoworld quoting the Sun Hearld, he did say he wasn't coming back in 2008."Favre says publicly that he absolutely does not want to play in 2008"

Maybe he's leaving the door open for 2009?

 

[radballs]

I really feel sorry for Rodgers having to deal with this crap.

 

[burd]

i don't see favre coming back only because nothing good could come of it. all he'll end up doing is become a distraction for the team. i mean, if the Pack didn't have Rogers, then i can see Favre coming back in the "savior" role and the fans would love it. But the team is set and is ready to move on.

"It's over Johnny ... IT'S OVER!!"

 

[VTjkru]

Well that was a fun little ratings boost for ESPN and their website. This will probably happen one more time before training camps start, once more during training camp, another time during preason, and probably halfway through the season when Rogers has his first truly awful game.

 

[Pictus Cat]

...and Tavaris is still the QB for Minnesota.

 

[billymays]

billy mays here

lol

this guy gets more farewell/return talk than the McRib

 

[strykerpks]

billy mays herelolthis guy gets more farewell/return talk than the McRib

Cuz Favre announced a press conference, saying "I'll be back"Then the Packers, in tune with McDonalds, said "Favres back....and so is the McRib"I guarantee you the McRib has has 1 less press conference regarding service to their respective employer than Favre. When will people see the emphasis is not from Kiln, MS but from the media in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and or Bristol?!I understand the Favre hate so hold out on that sentiment. Lets keep this #1 about FF, #2 above the belt and #3 about anything other what than Favre has ACTUALLY SAID!! TIA

 

[billymays]

billy mays herelolthis guy gets more farewell/return talk than the McRib

Cuz Favre announced a press conference, saying "I'll be back"Then the Packers, in tune with McDonalds, said "Favres back....and so is the McRib"I guarantee you the McRib has has 1 less press conference regarding service to their respective employer than Favre. When will people see the emphasis is not from Kiln, MS but from the media in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and or Bristol?!I understand the Favre hate so hold out on that sentiment. Lets keep this #1 about FF, #2 above the belt and #3 about anything other what than Favre has ACTUALLY SAID!! TIA

sorry i just remember favre, on more than one occasion, taking pictures on the field with oline members and such after the last game of the season only to not retire. you are naive to think that if nothing else favre doesnt fuel this stuff like a mother....stop blaming it on the media.

 

[sho nuff]

billy mays herelolthis guy gets more farewell/return talk than the McRib

Cuz Favre announced a press conference, saying "I'll be back"Then the Packers, in tune with McDonalds, said "Favres back....and so is the McRib"I guarantee you the McRib has has 1 less press conference regarding service to their respective employer than Favre. When will people see the emphasis is not from Kiln, MS but from the media in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and or Bristol?!I understand the Favre hate so hold out on that sentiment. Lets keep this #1 about FF, #2 above the belt and #3 about anything other what than Favre has ACTUALLY SAID!! TIA

sorry i just remember favre, on more than one occasion, taking pictures on the field with oline members and such after the last game of the season only to not retire. you are naive to think that if nothing else favre doesnt fuel this stuff like a mother....stop blaming it on the media.

Umm...he did that once...after the Bears game in 2007. He thought about retiring but came back...and announced that before the Super Bowl that year.oh...and the line are the ones who got that picture together...not Favre.And since when is a picture a sign of retirement?I think he possibly has fueled some of it...but 90% of it (at least) is fueled by the media running with anything they hear about Favre because they know it will sell, people will read it, and people will discuss it.

 

[Tom Servo]

billy mays herelolthis guy gets more farewell/return talk than the McRib

Appropos of nothing, I've decided to officially transfer my man-crush from Brett Favre to you. HTH.

 

[sholditch]

I asked this last year when Mortenson declared Eli out for a month when the Giants staff said he was fine and would play, which of course he was and he did. Can we make a rule that any "rumor" floated by Chris Mortenson not be posted until it is confirmed by three other sources, none of which are associated with him? The guy just makes stuff up. Seriously, of the last 4-5 big stories Mort has broken, all of them have turned out to be false.

 

[sholditch]

Well that was a fun little ratings boost for ESPN and their website. This will probably happen one more time before training camps start, once more during training camp, another time during preason, and probably halfway through the season when Rogers has his first truly awful game.

 

[amnesiac]

Well that was a fun little ratings boost for ESPN and their website. This will probably happen one more time before training camps start, once more during training camp, another time during preason, and probably halfway through the season when Rogers has his first truly awful game.

yay! only four more to go!how many threads does that translate into? O/U at approximately 19?

 

[Tom Servo]

Well that was a fun little ratings boost for ESPN and their website. This will probably happen one more time before training camps start, once more during training camp, another time during preason, and probably halfway through the season when Rogers has his first truly awful game.

yay! only four more to go!how many threads does that translate into? O/U at approximately 19?

That's still 150 less than the number of Patriot threads from last year...

 

[ookook]

I am more interested in the rumor that Favre asked for the Packers to release him and they said "no".

 

[sho nuff]

I am more interested in the rumor that Favre asked for the Packers to release him and they said "no".

Why would they?TT is in a no win situation right now though.If he lets Favre come back...what does that do to Rodgers.If he trades Favre or releases him...the fans will kill Thompson.He is doing it right currently. Though, even Mort won't confirm the whole asking for his release thing saying it has not gotten that far at all.

 

[lod01]

i don't see favre coming back only because nothing good could come of it. all he'll end up doing is become a distraction for the team. i mean, if the Pack didn't have Rogers, then i can see Favre coming back in the "savior" role and the fans would love it. But the team is set and is ready to move on. "It's over Johnny ... IT'S OVER!!"

Nothing's over until Favre says it's over.....then...well....it's not over.

 

[Hoss_Cartwright]

i don't see favre coming back only because nothing good could come of it. all he'll end up doing is become a distraction for the team. i mean, if the Pack didn't have Rogers, then i can see Favre coming back in the "savior" role and the fans would love it. But the team is set and is ready to move on.

"It's over Johnny ... IT'S OVER!!"

Nothing's over until Favre says it's over.....then...well....it's not over.

"D-Day (Bruce McGill): War's over, man. Wormer dropped the big one.Bluto: Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!

Otter (Tim Matheson): [whispering] Germans?

Boon (Peter Riegert): Forget it, he's rolling.

Bluto: And it ain't over now. 'Cause when the goin' gets tough... [thinks hard] the tough get goin'! Who's with me? Let's go! [runs out, alone; then returns] What the bleep happened to the Delta I used to know? Where's the spirit? Where's the guts, huh? "Ooh, we're afraid to go with you Bluto, we might get in trouble." Well just kiss my bleep from now on! Not me! I'm not gonna take this. Wormer, he's a dead man! Marmalard, dead! Niedermeyer -

Otter: Dead! Bluto's right. Psychotic, but absolutely right. We gotta take these bastards. Now we could do it with conventional weapons that could take years and cost millions of lives. No, I think we have to go all out. I think that this situation absolutely requires a really futile and stupid gesture be done on somebody's part.

Bluto: We're just the guys to do it.

D-Day: Let's do it.

Bluto: LET'S DO IT!!

 

[bcr8f]

I am more interested in the rumor that Favre asked for the Packers to release him and they said "no".

If they do release him they get an $11 million salary cap hit. No thanks.It looks like all the idiot Favre haters are here. Get a life.

 

[ScottyFargo]

I am more interested in the rumor that Favre asked for the Packers to release him and they said "no".

If they do release him they get an $11 million salary cap hit. No thanks.It looks like all the idiot Favre haters are here. Get a life.

The alternative being let him stay a Packer and earn 10+ million as their new second string QB. When push comes to shove, if Favre ultimately decides he wants back, he's going to get traded to a team that manages to work out a new, 1 year contract with him.

 

[Tom Servo]

"D-Day (Bruce McGill): War's over, man. Wormer dropped the big one.

Bluto: Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!

Otter (Tim Matheson): [whispering] Germans?

Boon (Peter Riegert): Forget it, he's rolling.

Bluto: And it ain't over now. 'Cause when the goin' gets tough... [thinks hard] the tough get goin'! Who's with me? Let's go! [runs out, alone; then returns] What the bleep happened to the Delta I used to know? Where's the spirit? Where's the guts, huh? "Ooh, we're afraid to go with you Bluto, we might get in trouble." Well just kiss my bleep from now on! Not me! I'm not gonna take this. Wormer, he's a dead man! Marmalard, dead! Niedermeyer -

Otter: Dead! Bluto's right. Psychotic, but absolutely right. We gotta take these bastards. Now we could do it with conventional weapons that could take years and cost millions of lives. No, I think we have to go all out. I think that this situation absolutely requires a really futile and stupid gesture be done on somebody's part.

Bluto: We're just the guys to do it.

D-Day: Let's do it.

Bluto: LET'S DO IT!!

Nice way to work in an Animal House reference.

 

[a_troll00]

I am more interested in the rumor that Favre asked for the Packers to release him and they said "no".

I believe I saw on NFL Total Access last night that if Favre wants to come back, then the Packers must do one of three options:1) activate him2) trade him3) release himI don't think they can just tell him, "no, go away".

 

[ScottyFargo]

I am more interested in the rumor that Favre asked for the Packers to release him and they said "no".

I believe I saw on NFL Total Access last night that if Favre wants to come back, then the Packers must do one of three options:1) activate him

2) trade him

3) release him

I don't think they can just tell him, "no, go away".

But they can't start him over Rodgers because they'd look foolish for wasting his (Rodger's) and the team's time this offseason, they can't place Favre on the bench due to A. his salary and B. he's Brett Favre. They won't release him because they still take a cap hit. They will have trouble trying to trade him unless he renegotiates his contract so his salary is spread over years so whatever team is interested in him only has to pay a few million for what would obviously be his last year in the NFL.

I really don't know why he would push it. He's made so much trouble already for the Packers, and in spite of his talent he will find it difficult to find a spot on another team that is ready for the Playoffs. Tampa Bay with Garcia wanting a new contract, Carolina to save the wear and tear on Delhomme (Rotoworld reports they're comfortable with Delhomme, I wouldn't be.) Who else is playoff ready and needs a QB? O.k. besides Minnesota because that's simply ridiculous, Green Bay would never trade Brett Favre to Minnesota. I'd have to think that most teams wouldn't want to risk Favre wanting to re-retire in the middle of the season, as well.

At the end of this, I think Favre will back down because he's only got a limited amount of time to make this work, and there is a lot going against it.

 

[JFT Ben]

I am more interested in the rumor that Favre asked for the Packers to release him and they said "no".

If they do release him they get an $11 million salary cap hit. No thanks.It looks like all the idiot Favre haters are here. Get a life.

Completely incorrect. If they release him, they take a cap hit of his prorated signing bonus since his salary is off the books. Since it is after June 1, it would be $800k cap hit on 2008 and $600k for 2009. http://www.packerchatters.com/team_info/salary_cap/ The cap hit is a non-factor on whether they keep him or not.

 

[fatness]

If they do release him they get an $11 million salary cap hit. No thanks.

Got a source on that?

 

[sho nuff]

I am more interested in the rumor that Favre asked for the Packers to release him and they said "no".

I believe I saw on NFL Total Access last night that if Favre wants to come back, then the Packers must do one of three options:1) activate him

2) trade him

3) release him

I don't think they can just tell him, "no, go away".

But they can't start him over Rodgers because they'd look foolish for wasting his (Rodger's) and the team's time this offseason, they can't place Favre on the bench due to A. his salary and B. he's Brett Favre. They won't release him because they still take a cap hit. They will have trouble trying to trade him unless he renegotiates his contract so his salary is spread over years so whatever team is interested in him only has to pay a few million for what would obviously be his last year in the NFL.

I really don't know why he would push it. He's made so much trouble already for the Packers, and in spite of his talent he will find it difficult to find a spot on another team that is ready for the Playoffs. Tampa Bay with Garcia wanting a new contract, Carolina to save the wear and tear on Delhomme (Rotoworld reports they're comfortable with Delhomme, I wouldn't be.) Who else is playoff ready and needs a QB? O.k. besides Minnesota because that's simply ridiculous, Green Bay would never trade Brett Favre to Minnesota. I'd have to think that most teams wouldn't want to risk Favre wanting to re-retire in the middle of the season, as well.

At the end of this, I think Favre will back down because he's only got a limited amount of time to make this work, and there is a lot going against it.

Actually they could sit him if they wanted to..they have the cap room and I don't think he would do it.If he is really discussing it...I see it going this way.

You can come to camp and compete for the job, but we really want this to be Aaron's team now. If you are happy to back him up if need be...come on back. If not, you will just be unhappy because we will not release you or trade you.

 

[Interseptopus]

This could be a ploy to motivate Aaron Rodgers

... or Tatum Bell

 

[ScottyFargo]

I am more interested in the rumor that Favre asked for the Packers to release him and they said "no".

I believe I saw on NFL Total Access last night that if Favre wants to come back, then the Packers must do one of three options:1) activate him

2) trade him

3) release him

I don't think they can just tell him, "no, go away".

But they can't start him over Rodgers because they'd look foolish for wasting his (Rodger's) and the team's time this offseason, they can't place Favre on the bench due to A. his salary and B. he's Brett Favre. They won't release him because they still take a cap hit. They will have trouble trying to trade him unless he renegotiates his contract so his salary is spread over years so whatever team is interested in him only has to pay a few million for what would obviously be his last year in the NFL.

I really don't know why he would push it. He's made so much trouble already for the Packers, and in spite of his talent he will find it difficult to find a spot on another team that is ready for the Playoffs. Tampa Bay with Garcia wanting a new contract, Carolina to save the wear and tear on Delhomme (Rotoworld reports they're comfortable with Delhomme, I wouldn't be.) Who else is playoff ready and needs a QB? O.k. besides Minnesota because that's simply ridiculous, Green Bay would never trade Brett Favre to Minnesota. I'd have to think that most teams wouldn't want to risk Favre wanting to re-retire in the middle of the season, as well.

At the end of this, I think Favre will back down because he's only got a limited amount of time to make this work, and there is a lot going against it.

Actually they could sit him if they wanted to..they have the cap room and I don't think he would do it.If he is really discussing it...I see it going this way.

You can come to camp and compete for the job, but we really want this to be Aaron's team now. If you are happy to back him up if need be...come on back. If not, you will just be unhappy because we will not release you or trade you.

I think it would be hard to bench a guy who made their year last season and took the team to the NFC Championship based just on principal. It's a good principal, they're sick of being toyed with, but Favre has a greater chance of repeating a performance that they had last year than Rodgers does to create it on his own in his first season.

 

[Mystery Achiever]

Favre to Packers: I'd like to come back

Packers to Favre: We're going with Rodgers

Favre to Media: It is all a rumor

 

[Moe Green]

Where did he expressly say he's NOT coming back? He'll do his best to be back next season, I've been calling it ever since the day he retired. DUDE JUST CAN'T QUIT.

 

[sho nuff]

I think it would be hard to bench a guy who made their year last season and took the team to the NFC Championship based just on principal. It's a good principal, they're sick of being toyed with, but Favre has a greater chance of repeating a performance that they had last year than Rodgers does to create it on his own in his first season.

While I don't think it would get that far...I think when he would talk to Ted Thompson to tell him he wished to be reinstated...Ted would tell him he would have to compete for the starting gig and if the coaches determined Rodgers was to be the starter...that their decision would stand and he would be the backup.Not sure how much they are "sick" of being toyed with. Seems more like certain fans are sick of what they perceive as him toying with people.

 

[sho nuff]

Where did he expressly say he's NOT coming back? He'll do his best to be back next season, I've been calling it ever since the day he retired. DUDE JUST CAN'T QUIT.

Where did "he" expressly say he IS coming back?

 

[massraider]

Where did he expressly say he's NOT coming back? He'll do his best to be back next season, I've been calling it ever since the day he retired. DUDE JUST CAN'T QUIT.

Where did "he" expressly say he IS coming back?

For the record, I don't think he wants to come back, and if he did, I think he'd only want to come back to GB.]But............just for the sake of discussion, are there any circumstances that GB fans(or you, anyway) would be wiling to see him traded?

 

[sho nuff]

Where did he expressly say he's NOT coming back? He'll do his best to be back next season, I've been calling it ever since the day he retired. DUDE JUST CAN'T QUIT.

Where did "he" expressly say he IS coming back?

For the record, I don't think he wants to come back, and if he did, I think he'd only want to come back to GB.]But............just for the sake of discussion, are there any circumstances that GB fans(or you, anyway) would be wiling to see him traded?

Me...no. Personally...if I am Ted Thompson and Favre calls wanting reinstatement. I tell him his options.He can come in and compete for the starting job...it would not be given to him. If Rodgers beats him out he can be the #2.He will not be traded...he will not be released. Then ask him again if he really wants to come back.

 

[fatness]

Favre to Packers: I'd like to come backPackers to Favre: We're going with RodgersFavre to Media: It is all a rumor

I think that's a pretty good summary of where this is at the moment.

 

[sho nuff]

Favre to Packers: I'd like to come backPackers to Favre: We're going with RodgersFavre to Media: It is all a rumor

I think that's a pretty good summary of where this is at the moment.

Or...Favre to McCarthy: Im kind of getting the itch to play.Media getting a hold of it: Favre is saying he will return.Message board posters: What a drama queen...just go away already.

 

[billymays]

Favre to Packers: I'd like to come back

Packers to Favre: We're going with Rodgers

Favre to Media: It is all a rumor

I think that's a pretty good summary of where this is at the moment.

Or...Favre to McCarthy: Im kind of getting the itch to play.

Media getting a hold of it: Favre is saying he will return.

Message board posters: What a drama queen...just go away already.

Or...Favre to McCarthy: Im kind of getting the itch to play.

Media getting a hold of it: Favre is saying he might want to return.

Message board posters: What is this guys deal?

Sho Nuff: blah, blah, he never said, blah blah, show me a source, blah blah.

 

[fatness]

Sho Nuff: blah, blah, he never said, blah blah, show me a source, blah blah.

 

[sho nuff]

Favre to Packers: I'd like to come back

Packers to Favre: We're going with Rodgers

Favre to Media: It is all a rumor

I think that's a pretty good summary of where this is at the moment.

Or...Favre to McCarthy: Im kind of getting the itch to play.

Media getting a hold of it: Favre is saying he will return.

Message board posters: What a drama queen...just go away already.

Or...Favre to McCarthy: Im kind of getting the itch to play.

Media getting a hold of it: Favre is saying he might want to return.

Message board posters: What is this guys deal?

Sho Nuff: blah, blah, he never said, blah blah, show me a source, blah blah.

Yawn...sorry that I prefer to deal in facts rather than bash players because of rumors.

 

[sholditch]

Favre to Packers: I'd like to come backPackers to Favre: We're going with RodgersFavre to Media: It is all a rumor

I think that's a pretty good summary of where this is at the moment.

Or...Favre to McCarthy: Im kind of getting the itch to play.Media getting a hold of it: Favre is saying he will return.Message board posters: What a drama queen...just go away already.

or...Mort to self: Man, the summer is slow. And I haven't broken a story in a whileMort to self: Well, the Favre tree always bears fruitMort to ESPN: A "source" of mine says Favre is coming out of retirementESPN to Mort: Genius! Sure beats always talking about baseballESPN to World: Favre is coming out of retirement

 

[billymays]

Favre to Packers: I'd like to come backPackers to Favre: We're going with RodgersFavre to Media: It is all a rumor

I think that's a pretty good summary of where this is at the moment.

Or...Favre to McCarthy: Im kind of getting the itch to play.Media getting a hold of it: Favre is saying he will return.Message board posters: What a drama queen...just go away already.

or...Mort to self: Man, the summer is slow. And I haven't broken a story in a whileMort to self: Well, the Favre tree always bears fruitMort to ESPN: A "source" of mine says Favre is coming out of retirementESPN to Mort: Genius! Sure beats always talking about baseballESPN to World: Favre is coming out of retirement

this is a no spin zone fellasmort didnt say he was coming out of retirement. he said we considering a return. dont put words in his mouth.....jeez. this is just the kind of thing that starts rumors .....i hate rumors.and i think the "sources" of this story are pretty credible(players, family members.)i said when he "retired" that he was 50-50 to play this year.....where are you guys at? sho, you can't tell me this talk hasn't swayed you at all can you?