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<blockquote data-quote="PWT36" data-source="post: 230412" data-attributes="member: 170"><p>Mike Vandermause GB Press-Gazette column: Make it Rodgers vs. Favre in camp</p><p>Mike Vandermause • July 3, 2008 </p><p></p><p></p><p>If the reports on Wednesday are true that Brett Favre wants to come out of retirement, who can stop him?</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Well, in a delicate and somewhat ironic twist, the Green Bay Packers might be the biggest stumbling block.</p><p></p><p>Favre was the face of the franchise for a decade and a half. He poured his heart and soul into the organization. He carried the team on his back to division titles, countless playoff appearances, NFC championships and a Super Bowl title.</p><p></p><p>It's difficult to turn your back on a future Hall of Fame quarterback like Favre, arguably the greatest player in the nearly 90-year history of the team. But there are indications the Packers might be willing to do that.</p><p></p><p>It's hard to fault the Packers for wanting to move forward. Time stops for no player, including someone as dynamic as Favre.</p><p></p><p>Team officials are confident Aaron Rodgers is their quarterback and don't want to see his development stunted.</p><p></p><p>In February, the Packers were seemingly OK with leaving Rodgers on the bench for another season. But when Favre announced his retirement, coach Mike McCarthy spent the rest of the offseason preparing his offense with Rodgers in mind.</p><p></p><p>Favre's return would undo much of that work. The Packers could adjust, but they don't appear enthusiastic about that prospect.</p><p></p><p>It leaves the team in an uncomfortable, almost awkward position. How do the Packers tactfully tell Favre they're no longer interested in his services? If that's the case, and Favre insists on reporting to training camp anyway, what will the Packers do?</p><p></p><p>Can the team that plans to retire Favre's number in a ceremony in September decide to cut or trade him in July? Neither option looks attractive.</p><p></p><p>Fans would never forgive General Manager Ted Thompson for trading Favre. But cutting him would be worse because it invites hideous visions of Favre wearing the jersey of some quarterback-starved team like the Minnesota Vikings or Chicago Bears.</p><p></p><p>As difficult as this is for the Packers, it has to be agonizing for Favre. Can we blame him if he wants to continue his passion of playing football? Perhaps he rushed his decision to retire and needed more time to clear his mind. As training camp draws near, maybe Favre realizes how real the Packers' Super Bowl chances are.</p><p></p><p>If Favre is serious about returning, there's only one solution.</p><p></p><p>The Packers should welcome Favre back, but open the competition with Rodgers for the starting job. May the best quarterback win.</p><p></p><p>There are no guarantees in life, and the same should hold true in football. Instead of inheriting the job, Favre and Rodgers would be forced to earn it.</p><p></p><p>Healthy competition would make the Packers better and avert a public relations nightmare at the same time.</p><p></p><p>Mike Vandermause is sports editor of the Press-Gazette.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="PWT36, post: 230412, member: 170"] Mike Vandermause GB Press-Gazette column: Make it Rodgers vs. Favre in camp Mike Vandermause • July 3, 2008 If the reports on Wednesday are true that Brett Favre wants to come out of retirement, who can stop him? Well, in a delicate and somewhat ironic twist, the Green Bay Packers might be the biggest stumbling block. Favre was the face of the franchise for a decade and a half. He poured his heart and soul into the organization. He carried the team on his back to division titles, countless playoff appearances, NFC championships and a Super Bowl title. It's difficult to turn your back on a future Hall of Fame quarterback like Favre, arguably the greatest player in the nearly 90-year history of the team. But there are indications the Packers might be willing to do that. It's hard to fault the Packers for wanting to move forward. Time stops for no player, including someone as dynamic as Favre. Team officials are confident Aaron Rodgers is their quarterback and don't want to see his development stunted. In February, the Packers were seemingly OK with leaving Rodgers on the bench for another season. But when Favre announced his retirement, coach Mike McCarthy spent the rest of the offseason preparing his offense with Rodgers in mind. Favre's return would undo much of that work. The Packers could adjust, but they don't appear enthusiastic about that prospect. It leaves the team in an uncomfortable, almost awkward position. How do the Packers tactfully tell Favre they're no longer interested in his services? If that's the case, and Favre insists on reporting to training camp anyway, what will the Packers do? Can the team that plans to retire Favre's number in a ceremony in September decide to cut or trade him in July? Neither option looks attractive. Fans would never forgive General Manager Ted Thompson for trading Favre. But cutting him would be worse because it invites hideous visions of Favre wearing the jersey of some quarterback-starved team like the Minnesota Vikings or Chicago Bears. As difficult as this is for the Packers, it has to be agonizing for Favre. Can we blame him if he wants to continue his passion of playing football? Perhaps he rushed his decision to retire and needed more time to clear his mind. As training camp draws near, maybe Favre realizes how real the Packers' Super Bowl chances are. If Favre is serious about returning, there's only one solution. The Packers should welcome Favre back, but open the competition with Rodgers for the starting job. May the best quarterback win. There are no guarantees in life, and the same should hold true in football. Instead of inheriting the job, Favre and Rodgers would be forced to earn it. Healthy competition would make the Packers better and avert a public relations nightmare at the same time. Mike Vandermause is sports editor of the Press-Gazette. [/QUOTE]
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