Favre will be around for one movre year

Wolfpack · 04-25-2006, 10:10 PM

Linky dinky

Is there much rejoicing?

Joe · 04-25-2006, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolfpack

Linky dinky

Is there much rejoicing?

there is rejoicing from opposing CBs

PackerFanatic · 04-25-2006, 10:16 PM

I am excited, I always love watching the guy play.

PackerFanatic · 04-25-2006, 10:16 PM

Think maybe TT will actually start doing something instead of sitting on his ass?

Wishful thinking...

kingfc22 · 04-25-2006, 10:18 PM

Not sure if I would be excited if I was a Packer fan. He is clearly not at the top of his game anymore and all this will do is set Rodgers or whoever will take his spot back another year.

Craptacular · 04-25-2006, 10:19 PM

Even though it probably will be another painful year, it will be nice to see him play a little more.

Craptacular · 04-25-2006, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by kingfc22

Not sure if I would be excited if I was a Packer fan. He is clearly not at the top of his game anymore and all this will do is set Rodgers or whoever will take his spot back another year.

Aaron Rodgers would be killed playing behind the line they have left. Two good tackles, and nothing in the middle. I don't think it will hurt Rodgers too much to spend one more year with a clipboard.

PackerFanatic · 04-25-2006, 10:24 PM

I agree with craptacular...Rodgers isn't ready now and granted this doesn't make him more ready next year, I would rather have Favre back there than Rodgers. If the front office would try and help the team and make them competive now (instead of "the five year plan and planning for the future"), they may have a chance.

Fonzie · 04-25-2006, 10:24 PM

I'm glad I'll get to see him play another year.

SFL Cat · 04-25-2006, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Fonzie

I'm glad I'll get to see him play another year.

Here's hoping he has a decent year so he can retire from the league on a high note.

Franklinnoble · 04-25-2006, 10:28 PM

Nice to see Favre decided to go ahead and pad his stats after all...

ISiddiqui · 04-25-2006, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SFL Cat

Here's hoping he has a decent year so he can retire from the league on a high note.

Ditto.

GoSeahawks · 04-25-2006, 10:42 PM

After last season I can't imagine any fan wanting Favre behind center again. I don't care how well liked he is in that region.

Greyroofoo · 04-25-2006, 10:47 PM

Maybe Favre will be a mentor? That's probably what's best for the team but I think we'll see him throwing lobs into triple coverage again.

tabucko · 04-25-2006, 10:48 PM

I am glad the media circus is finally going to be over in regards to the retirement talk. I am happy that he is coming back, and even more happy that the Pack probably won't use the #5 pick on a QB now (if one was available).

stevew · 04-25-2006, 11:07 PM

John Madden is licking his chops since he'll get one more year to verbally fellatiate Favre.

Although I'm not sure Madden has a job next year since i haven't been following that closely to the announcer shift.

kingfc22 · 04-25-2006, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Craptacular

Aaron Rodgers would be killed playing behind the line they have left. Two good tackles, and nothing in the middle. I don't think it will hurt Rodgers too much to spend one more year with a clipboard.

Good point. I think the Packers need a plan in place just in case they are out of it around week 12 or 13. Will they put Rodgers in then to get 4-5 weeks of experience or will they let Favre ride out the farewell tour?

stevew · 04-25-2006, 11:11 PM

My guess is that Favre will play every last down that he can this season, and the Pack will be about 6-10. He'll cost Rodgers a year of experience, and will keep Green Bay out of the top 3 of the draft. Packers management will fire their GM, and they'll draft a QB in the first next year.

Kodos · 04-25-2006, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Franklinnoble

Nice to see Favre decided to go ahead and pad his stats after all...

I can't think of many guys who seem to care about stats less than Favre. Maybe Tom Brady.

Eaglesfan27 · 04-25-2006, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

I can't think of many guys who seem to care about stats less than Favre. Maybe Tom Brady.

Agreed. I'm glad to see him back again, if he can recapture his old joy of playing.

Franklinnoble · 04-26-2006, 12:13 AM

How, exactly, are you so sure that he doesn't care about his stats?

He's coming back to play on a Packers team that has been pathetic going on three years now. He has no professional goals to achieve; nothing to prove. He's not that desperate to win, or he would have demanded a trade or outright release. He's established himself as a hall of famer.

So, what's his motivation, then? Money? Love of the game? Ego?

I don't pretend to have any knowledge of the guy on a personal level. I'm just guessing that at this point, there aren't many other reasons for him to return.

Kodos · 04-26-2006, 12:16 AM

Now Emmitt Smith was a stats hound...

stevew · 04-26-2006, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Franklinnoble

How, exactly, are you so sure that he doesn't care about his stats?

He's coming back to play on a Packers team that has been pathetic going on three years now. He has no professional goals to achieve; nothing to prove. He's not that desperate to win, or he would have demanded a trade or outright release. He's established himself as a hall of famer.

So, what's his motivation, then? Money? Love of the game? Ego?

I don't pretend to have any knowledge of the guy on a personal level. I'm just guessing that at this point, there aren't many other reasons for him to return.

Exactamundo.

Butter · 04-26-2006, 07:20 AM

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Although I'm not sure Madden has a job next year since i haven't been following that closely to the announcer shift.

Yeah, ABC traded him to NBC for the rights to a 90-year-old animated bunny and some useless Olympic highlights. And I'm not kidding.

stevew · 04-26-2006, 08:12 AM

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Yeah, ABC traded him to NBC for the rights to a 90-year-old animated bunny and some useless Olympic highlights. And I'm not kidding.

I thought that was Al Michaels.

Butter · 04-26-2006, 08:14 AM

I thought it was both of them.

rkmsuf · 04-26-2006, 08:25 AM

I can't imagine the Packers really wanted him back. This does zero for the team.

Anthony · 04-26-2006, 08:26 AM

he's earned it. if he wants one more year he should get one more year.

Fonzie · 04-26-2006, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Franklinnoble

He's coming back to play on a Packers team that has been pathetic going on three years now.

Define pathetic.

2005: 4-12 (with 8 losses by 7 pts or less; 5 by 3 or less)
2004: 10-6 (division champs)
2003: 10-6 (division champs)

Favre may well think they've got a decent shot if they can avoid the epidemic of injuries they suffered last year, despite TT sitting on his hands during free agency. I wouldn't agree with that take, but he could certainly make that argument.

Or maybe he just wants to go out differently, with at least a chance to win a few more games. And now that he's declared his intentions to retire, he could get a proper send-off from the fans.

My point: there are lots of reasons for his return that don't involve stat-padding. And as Kodos said above, I can't recall seeing a player who cared less about his stats than Favre. He seems to genuinely love playing the game, and there just aren't enough players like that in any sport. For that reason alone I'd say that the longer he plays, the better.

Coffee Warlord · 04-26-2006, 08:45 AM

And the Bears defense just began salivating.

flere-imsaho · 04-26-2006, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by George W Bush

there is rejoicing from opposing CBs

True. NFC North secondaries (aside from Green Bay's) just got a little happier.

Ryche · 04-26-2006, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Franklinnoble

He's coming back to play on a Packers team that has been pathetic going on three years now.

Actually last year was the first they had missed the playoffs in a long time. Not they had done much in the playoffs the last three years, but pathetic is more fitting Arizona or Detroit.

Doesn't matter to me if he is coming back. I don't see Green Bay doing better than 8-8 (which is probably much better than how they would do without him) But if he still wants to play, he's still better than a lot of starting QBs in the league.

flere-imsaho · 04-26-2006, 09:21 AM

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JeeberD · 04-26-2006, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

Now Emmitt Smith was a stats hound...

Funny, coming from a Marino guy.

Franklinnoble · 04-26-2006, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Fonzie

Define pathetic.

2005: 4-12 (with 8 losses by 7 pts or less; 5 by 3 or less)
2004: 10-6 (division champs)
2003: 10-6 (division champs)

Favre may well think they've got a decent shot if they can avoid the epidemic of injuries they suffered last year, despite TT sitting on his hands during free agency. I wouldn't agree with that take, but he could certainly make that argument.

Or maybe he just wants to go out differently, with at least a chance to win a few more games. And now that he's declared his intentions to retire, he could get a proper send-off from the fans.

My point: there are lots of reasons for his return that don't involve stat-padding. And as Kodos said above, I can't recall seeing a player who cared less about his stats than Favre. He seems to genuinely love playing the game, and there just aren't enough players like that in any sport. For that reason alone I'd say that the longer he plays, the better.

In 2003 and 2004, they made the playoffs simply because SOMEONE from the division had to go. You can't honestly tell me they were real contenders at any point in that run.

Favre's statistics for the last few years haven't been any better than the likes of Aaron Brooks - he's just hanging around because he's got the jewelry. It's his perogative - and I don't really have an issue with it. But it's not helping the Packers rebuild, and they're not going back to the Super Bowl anytime soon.

st.cronin · 04-26-2006, 10:50 AM

I'll say the same thing I said last year: No way is this his last year. Brett Favre will play until he is physically unable to.

dixieflatline · 04-26-2006, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by stevew

My guess is that Favre will play every last down that he can this season, and the Pack will be about 6-10. He'll cost Rodgers a year of experience, and will keep Green Bay out of the top 3 of the draft. Packers management will fire their GM, and they'll draft a QB in the first next year.

If this is indeed what happens then I think packer fans should thank Farve one last time. I really don't think Ted Tompson is any good and sacking him but getting a worse draft pick seems like a fair trade.

JS19 · 04-26-2006, 11:28 AM

I'm not much of a football historian, but I thought I heard he is only 24 TD passes away from Marino's all time record??? That right there could be reason enough for him.

Fonzie · 04-26-2006, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Franklinnoble

In 2003 and 2004, they made the playoffs simply because SOMEONE from the division had to go. You can't honestly tell me they were real contenders at any point in that run.

Yes I can. The 2003 squad was quite good.

Axxon · 04-26-2006, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Franklinnoble

In 2003 and 2004, they made the playoffs simply because SOMEONE from the division had to go. You can't honestly tell me they were real contenders at any point in that run.

Favre's statistics for the last few years haven't been any better than the likes of Aaron Brooks - he's just hanging around because he's got the jewelry. It's his perogative - and I don't really have an issue with it. But it's not helping the Packers rebuild, and they're not going back to the Super Bowl anytime soon.

Your point wasn't that they weren't real contenders it was that they were pathetic and a two year record of 20-12 in today's NFL does NOT define pathetic. Period.

Franklinnoble · 04-26-2006, 01:15 PM

Whatever. Let's watch him play this season, and then argue whether or not he's hung on for too long.

rkmsuf · 04-26-2006, 01:19 PM

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Whatever. Let's watch him play this season, and then argue whether or not he's hung on for too long.

And don't even try and teach him a new system.

ISiddiqui · 04-26-2006, 01:30 PM

Well, he'll probably do better than Rodgers could hope to do. I'm saying 8-8 year. Favre looks decent.

rkmsuf · 04-26-2006, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

Well, he'll probably do better than Rodgers could hope to do. I'm saying 8-8 year. Favre looks decent.

how could he possibly look decent. 29 interceptions, coming off his worst season ever and wishy washy about wanting to play.

ISiddiqui · 04-26-2006, 01:37 PM

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how could he possibly look decent. 29 interceptions, coming off his worst season ever and wishy washy about wanting to play.

I wasn't aware that last season is the same thing as this season

rkmsuf · 04-26-2006, 01:38 PM

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I wasn't aware that last season is the same thing as this season

It's all signals Jerry, signals.

You are allowed to say he looks good after week 1 with 3 TDs and no interceptions.

ISiddiqui · 04-26-2006, 02:02 PM

What... I can't make a prediction anymore?

rkmsuf · 04-26-2006, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

What... I can't make a prediction anymore?

Irritating response to your statement:

Saying "he looks good" is not a prediction.

PackerFanatic · 04-26-2006, 02:21 PM

As Sean Sailsbury said on ESPN, without Favre, Green Bay was a 3 win team at best. With him, they could get 6 - 8 wins, unless TT does something miraciously in the offseason.

rkmsuf · 04-26-2006, 02:24 PM

Er, GB was a 4 win team last season. Yeah maybe they win 6 or 7 this year and then they can win 3 the following year.

04-25-2006, 10:16 PM	#3
PackerFanatic Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Appleton, WI	I am excited, I always love watching the guy play. __________________ Commissioner of the RNFL

04-25-2006, 10:16 PM	#4
PackerFanatic Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Appleton, WI	Think maybe TT will actually start doing something instead of sitting on his ass? Wishful thinking... __________________ Commissioner of the RNFL

04-25-2006, 10:24 PM	#8
PackerFanatic Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Appleton, WI	I agree with craptacular...Rodgers isn't ready now and granted this doesn't make him more ready next year, I would rather have Favre back there than Rodgers. If the front office would try and help the team and make them competive now (instead of "the five year plan and planning for the future"), they may have a chance. __________________ Commissioner of the RNFL

04-26-2006, 08:14 AM	#26
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	I thought it was both of them. __________________ My listening habits

04-26-2006, 08:25 AM	#27
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	I can't imagine the Packers really wanted him back. This does zero for the team. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

04-25-2006, 10:18 PM	#5
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Not sure if I would be excited if I was a Packer fan. He is clearly not at the top of his game anymore and all this will do is set Rodgers or whoever will take his spot back another year. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

04-25-2006, 10:19 PM	#6
Craptacular College Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Mad City, WI	Even though it probably will be another painful year, it will be nice to see him play a little more.

04-25-2006, 10:24 PM	#9
Fonzie Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Illinois	I'm glad I'll get to see him play another year.

04-25-2006, 10:28 PM	#11
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	Nice to see Favre decided to go ahead and pad his stats after all...

04-25-2006, 10:42 PM	#13
GoSeahawks High School Varsity Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Olympia, Wa	After last season I can't imagine any fan wanting Favre behind center again. I don't care how well liked he is in that region.

04-25-2006, 10:47 PM	#14
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	Maybe Favre will be a mentor? That's probably what's best for the team but I think we'll see him throwing lobs into triple coverage again.

04-25-2006, 10:48 PM	#15
tabucko n00b Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Oshkosh, WI	I am glad the media circus is finally going to be over in regards to the retirement talk. I am happy that he is coming back, and even more happy that the Pack probably won't use the #5 pick on a QB now (if one was available).

04-25-2006, 11:07 PM	#16
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	John Madden is licking his chops since he'll get one more year to verbally fellatiate Favre. Although I'm not sure Madden has a job next year since i haven't been following that closely to the announcer shift.

04-25-2006, 11:11 PM	#18
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	My guess is that Favre will play every last down that he can this season, and the Pack will be about 6-10. He'll cost Rodgers a year of experience, and will keep Green Bay out of the top 3 of the draft. Packers management will fire their GM, and they'll draft a QB in the first next year.

04-26-2006, 12:13 AM	#21
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	How, exactly, are you so sure that he doesn't care about his stats? He's coming back to play on a Packers team that has been pathetic going on three years now. He has no professional goals to achieve; nothing to prove. He's not that desperate to win, or he would have demanded a trade or outright release. He's established himself as a hall of famer. So, what's his motivation, then? Money? Love of the game? Ego? I don't pretend to have any knowledge of the guy on a personal level. I'm just guessing that at this point, there aren't many other reasons for him to return.

04-26-2006, 12:16 AM	#22
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Now Emmitt Smith was a stats hound...

04-26-2006, 08:26 AM	#28
Anthony Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Astoria, NY, USA	he's earned it. if he wants one more year he should get one more year.

04-26-2006, 08:45 AM	#30
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	And the Bears defense just began salivating.

04-26-2006, 09:21 AM	#33
flere-imsaho Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicagoland	In an abject display of self-promotion, here's a re-run of the relevant strips from last year's NFL in Pictures:

04-26-2006, 10:50 AM	#36
st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	I'll say the same thing I said last year: No way is this his last year. Brett Favre will play until he is physically unable to. __________________ co-commish: bb-bbcf.net knives out

04-26-2006, 11:28 AM	#38
JS19 College Prospect Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NY	I'm not much of a football historian, but I thought I heard he is only 24 TD passes away from Marino's all time record??? That right there could be reason enough for him.

04-26-2006, 01:15 PM	#41
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	Whatever. Let's watch him play this season, and then argue whether or not he's hung on for too long.

04-26-2006, 01:30 PM	#43
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Well, he'll probably do better than Rodgers could hope to do. I'm saying 8-8 year. Favre looks decent. __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

04-26-2006, 02:02 PM	#47
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	What... I can't make a prediction anymore? __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

04-26-2006, 02:21 PM	#49
PackerFanatic Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Appleton, WI	As Sean Sailsbury said on ESPN, without Favre, Green Bay was a 3 win team at best. With him, they could get 6 - 8 wins, unless TT does something miraciously in the offseason. __________________ Commissioner of the RNFL

04-26-2006, 02:24 PM	#50
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	Er, GB was a 4 win team last season. Yeah maybe they win 6 or 7 this year and then they can win 3 the following year. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

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