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<blockquote data-quote="net" data-source="post: 132681" data-attributes="member: 200"><p>Sorry to dash hopes of a quick resolution. My take on this is last year all over again .....</p><p></p><p>From this morning's(1/31)Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel...</p><p>----</p><p></p><p>Favre to base decision on personal issues, not football</p><p>By TOM SILVERSTEIN</p><p><a href="mailto:tsilverstein@journalsentinel.com">tsilverstein@journalsentinel.com</a></p><p>Posted: Jan. 30, 2007</p><p>Miami - Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre reached out to coach Mike McCarthy, but did not provide an answer as to whether he will come back next season.</p><p></p><p></p><p>During the season, Brett Favre said spending more time with his family would weigh on his mind when making a decision whether to come back. </p><p> </p><p><u><em><strong>Quotable </strong></em></u></p><p> <u><em><strong>There's no question that (he can play). And the most important thing is that he doesn't question that, either. I think everyone is on the same page as to whether he can play. </strong></em></u></p><p><u><em><strong></strong></em></u></p><p><u><em><strong>- Mike McCarthy</strong></em></u></p><p> </p><p>Favre has been home in Hattiesburg, Miss., since the 2006 season ended, tending to his usual chores and getting his mind off football. Favre was at his daughter Brittany's basketball game last week when he told a local reporter he intended to touch base with McCarthy.</p><p></p><p>After some phone tag, the two finally connected a couple of days ago.</p><p></p><p>"He was power-washing the driveway when I talked to him," McCarthy said Tuesday.</p><p></p><p>There has been a lot of speculation and rumor regarding Favre's future, and some are under the assumption he will make a decision this week or next on whether to return. But McCarthy said nothing Favre said led him to think a decision was imminent and, as far as he's concerned, that's not a problem.</p><p></p><p>He understands that Favre has some things to think through.</p><p></p><p>"It was a very good talk," McCarthy said, choosing not to identify exactly when they spoke. "It always is. I've never felt any of our talks were (not fruitful). Even all through last year. I know from the outside people were frustrated with the waiting, but the man has played a long time and it's a process he has to go through. And he's going through it again.</p><p></p><p>"There's nothing wrong with talking through it."</p><p></p><p>Asked if he thought his discussions with Favre would help the quarterback sort things out, McCarthy said maybe. But his intent isn't to talk him into something he doesn't want to do.</p><p></p><p>"I'm not going to sit there and make his mind up for him," McCarthy said. "By no means, is that my decision. He and (wife) Deanna have to make it."</p><p></p><p>What McCarthy did gather from his conversation with Favre is that his decision will come down to personal and family matters. Both McCarthy and Thompson told Favre he still has what it takes to be an effective quarterback and it appears Favre agrees.</p><p></p><p>There have been some whispers that Favre would like to see the offense upgraded and, perhaps, even have the Packers trade for disgruntled Oakland receiver Randy Moss. But McCarthy said the status of the team wasn't on Favre's mind.</p><p></p><p>"It really has nothing to do with the team," McCarthy said. "I think Brett's questions last year were with regards to so many new things: new coach, new staff, (new) terminology, new players. The issue of whether to play, from my understanding, really doesn't have anything to do with the team."</p><p></p><p>During the season, Favre said spending more time with his family would weigh on his mind when making a decision whether to come back. Brittany has stayed in Hattiesburg year-round so she didn't have to change high schools while the rest of the family lived in Green Bay during the season. </p><p></p><p>McCarthy said he didn't come away with an opinion on which way Favre was leaning, but understands why many people think he will come back. In the regular-season finale against the Chicago Bears, the eventual NFC champion, Favre played well, completing 21 of 42 passes for 285 yards with a touchdown and an interception.</p><p></p><p>"I can see why everybody says he's going to play because of all the positives," McCarthy said. "There's no question that (he can play). And the most important thing is that he doesn't question that, either. I think everyone is on the same page as to whether he can play." </p><p></p><p>That certainly seemed to be the case at Super Bowl XLI media day at Dolphins Stadium.</p><p></p><p>Numerous coaches and current and former players were asked whether they thought Favre should continue to play and almost to a man they said yes. No one said they thought Favre was washed up.</p><p></p><p>"All I know is that he's a guy that can still perform," said Jim Caldwell, Indianapolis Colts assistant head coach/quarterbacks. "He's one of the great quarterbacks in this league. He's an incredible leader. Players gravitate toward him and around him. All of us within this game have a great amount of respect for that guy." </p><p></p><p>Thompson, meanwhile, said he did not visit Favre during his trip last week to Mobile, Ala., for the Senior Bowl because he did not want to push the quarterback for an answer too quickly. He said there was a timeframe in which he would like a decision but he wouldn't say whether it had begun.</p><p></p><p>"I purposely left him alone for a couple weeks to give him time," Thompson said. "Mike has had some conversations with him the last several days and I'm sure I'll be in touch with him pretty soon. I think everybody understands where we are. Brett was the first one to say he'd like to make a decision early." </p><p></p><p>Presumably, Thompson could wait as late as the end of February, given that free agency begins March 2. But it would be a problem if the decision came after that because if Favre retires, the Packers are going to want to pursue a veteran to compete with 2005 first-round pick Aaron Rodgers, who still has much to prove before being given the starting job. </p><p></p><p>"Everyone understands the timeframe we're dealing with, but we haven't put a timeline on it," McCarthy said. "Obviously, we just don't want to get into what we got into last year." </p><p></p><p>Davis re-signed: The Packers have signed long snapper Rob Davis to a one-year minimum wage contract that will pay the 38-year-old veteran a base salary of $820,000, according to the NFL Players Association's Web site. Davis, who is entering his 12th NFL season and 11th with the Packers, is expected to earn an additional $40,000 in bonuses or incentives, which is standard for that kind of contract.</p><p></p><p>The Packers will receive a veteran exemption, which means Davis' salary-cap number will only be $475,000.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="net, post: 132681, member: 200"] Sorry to dash hopes of a quick resolution. My take on this is last year all over again ..... From this morning's(1/31)Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel... ---- Favre to base decision on personal issues, not football By TOM SILVERSTEIN [email]tsilverstein@journalsentinel.com[/email] Posted: Jan. 30, 2007 Miami - Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre reached out to coach Mike McCarthy, but did not provide an answer as to whether he will come back next season. During the season, Brett Favre said spending more time with his family would weigh on his mind when making a decision whether to come back. [u][i][b]Quotable There's no question that (he can play). And the most important thing is that he doesn't question that, either. I think everyone is on the same page as to whether he can play. - Mike McCarthy[/b][/i][/u] Favre has been home in Hattiesburg, Miss., since the 2006 season ended, tending to his usual chores and getting his mind off football. Favre was at his daughter Brittany's basketball game last week when he told a local reporter he intended to touch base with McCarthy. After some phone tag, the two finally connected a couple of days ago. "He was power-washing the driveway when I talked to him," McCarthy said Tuesday. There has been a lot of speculation and rumor regarding Favre's future, and some are under the assumption he will make a decision this week or next on whether to return. But McCarthy said nothing Favre said led him to think a decision was imminent and, as far as he's concerned, that's not a problem. He understands that Favre has some things to think through. "It was a very good talk," McCarthy said, choosing not to identify exactly when they spoke. "It always is. I've never felt any of our talks were (not fruitful). Even all through last year. I know from the outside people were frustrated with the waiting, but the man has played a long time and it's a process he has to go through. And he's going through it again. "There's nothing wrong with talking through it." Asked if he thought his discussions with Favre would help the quarterback sort things out, McCarthy said maybe. But his intent isn't to talk him into something he doesn't want to do. "I'm not going to sit there and make his mind up for him," McCarthy said. "By no means, is that my decision. He and (wife) Deanna have to make it." What McCarthy did gather from his conversation with Favre is that his decision will come down to personal and family matters. Both McCarthy and Thompson told Favre he still has what it takes to be an effective quarterback and it appears Favre agrees. There have been some whispers that Favre would like to see the offense upgraded and, perhaps, even have the Packers trade for disgruntled Oakland receiver Randy Moss. But McCarthy said the status of the team wasn't on Favre's mind. "It really has nothing to do with the team," McCarthy said. "I think Brett's questions last year were with regards to so many new things: new coach, new staff, (new) terminology, new players. The issue of whether to play, from my understanding, really doesn't have anything to do with the team." During the season, Favre said spending more time with his family would weigh on his mind when making a decision whether to come back. Brittany has stayed in Hattiesburg year-round so she didn't have to change high schools while the rest of the family lived in Green Bay during the season. McCarthy said he didn't come away with an opinion on which way Favre was leaning, but understands why many people think he will come back. In the regular-season finale against the Chicago Bears, the eventual NFC champion, Favre played well, completing 21 of 42 passes for 285 yards with a touchdown and an interception. "I can see why everybody says he's going to play because of all the positives," McCarthy said. "There's no question that (he can play). And the most important thing is that he doesn't question that, either. I think everyone is on the same page as to whether he can play." That certainly seemed to be the case at Super Bowl XLI media day at Dolphins Stadium. Numerous coaches and current and former players were asked whether they thought Favre should continue to play and almost to a man they said yes. No one said they thought Favre was washed up. "All I know is that he's a guy that can still perform," said Jim Caldwell, Indianapolis Colts assistant head coach/quarterbacks. "He's one of the great quarterbacks in this league. He's an incredible leader. Players gravitate toward him and around him. All of us within this game have a great amount of respect for that guy." Thompson, meanwhile, said he did not visit Favre during his trip last week to Mobile, Ala., for the Senior Bowl because he did not want to push the quarterback for an answer too quickly. He said there was a timeframe in which he would like a decision but he wouldn't say whether it had begun. "I purposely left him alone for a couple weeks to give him time," Thompson said. "Mike has had some conversations with him the last several days and I'm sure I'll be in touch with him pretty soon. I think everybody understands where we are. Brett was the first one to say he'd like to make a decision early." Presumably, Thompson could wait as late as the end of February, given that free agency begins March 2. But it would be a problem if the decision came after that because if Favre retires, the Packers are going to want to pursue a veteran to compete with 2005 first-round pick Aaron Rodgers, who still has much to prove before being given the starting job. "Everyone understands the timeframe we're dealing with, but we haven't put a timeline on it," McCarthy said. "Obviously, we just don't want to get into what we got into last year." Davis re-signed: The Packers have signed long snapper Rob Davis to a one-year minimum wage contract that will pay the 38-year-old veteran a base salary of $820,000, according to the NFL Players Association's Web site. Davis, who is entering his 12th NFL season and 11th with the Packers, is expected to earn an additional $40,000 in bonuses or incentives, which is standard for that kind of contract. The Packers will receive a veteran exemption, which means Davis' salary-cap number will only be $475,000. [/QUOTE]
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