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<blockquote data-quote="vixtalkn" data-source="post: 58445" data-attributes="member: 81"><p>My apologies to DePack b/c I know this is not the mixed signals you wanted to discuss. But, on the topic of "mixed signals," might it be possible that all Brett is doing is simply selling tickets for next year.</p><p></p><p>I see some merit in this theory. </p><p></p><p>For one, the media loves Favre. Manipulating their constant interest in his every move keeps all football fans focussed on the small GB market throughout the off-season. If indeed 2006 will be his last year, that alone should sell stadium tickets in 2006. Similarly, it could get GB bumped into an otherwise undeserved national broadcast slot for a "legends of the game" or "farewell to Favre" attraction. If he doesn't play, well, then inquiring minds just might tune in to see what the new Favreless Packers look like.</p><p></p><p>Second, it seems the Packer Board of Directors/Executive Committee made it clear it intends to make $ year-round, e.g., the Atrium, Packer Hall of Fame, Fan Fest, etc. I would not find it surprising to learn that management has enrolled Favre in its off-season money-making plan. Favre's a hot NFL commodity and a loyal Packer. Why would management not utilize these assets to keep the franchise in the NFL spotlight 52 weeks a year instead of 16? Obviously, the NFL involves a whole lot more than who wins a 60-minute football game each week.</p><p></p><p>Third, individual players have been making their own off-season money marketing themselves for years. If I was a member of the braintrust operating at 1265 Lombardi Ave. I would ask how the franchise also could capitalize on Favre's popularity. Dragging out this "will he/won't he" controversy is a way to do that. Attest: This week ESPN is again running a Favre video on the front page.</p><p></p><p>Personally, I would be pleasantly pleased to discover that GB hatched this novel approach to raisiing revenues, not to mention interest in the game. In fact, I would consider it genius. In the end, and if true, we may not only remember Favre as the greatest player to ever play the game of football, but the greatest player to ever play in the National Football League.</p><p></p><p>Just a mixed-signal theory. If it's half-baked, let me know.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="vixtalkn, post: 58445, member: 81"] My apologies to DePack b/c I know this is not the mixed signals you wanted to discuss. But, on the topic of "mixed signals," might it be possible that all Brett is doing is simply selling tickets for next year. I see some merit in this theory. For one, the media loves Favre. Manipulating their constant interest in his every move keeps all football fans focussed on the small GB market throughout the off-season. If indeed 2006 will be his last year, that alone should sell stadium tickets in 2006. Similarly, it could get GB bumped into an otherwise undeserved national broadcast slot for a "legends of the game" or "farewell to Favre" attraction. If he doesn't play, well, then inquiring minds just might tune in to see what the new Favreless Packers look like. Second, it seems the Packer Board of Directors/Executive Committee made it clear it intends to make $ year-round, e.g., the Atrium, Packer Hall of Fame, Fan Fest, etc. I would not find it surprising to learn that management has enrolled Favre in its off-season money-making plan. Favre's a hot NFL commodity and a loyal Packer. Why would management not utilize these assets to keep the franchise in the NFL spotlight 52 weeks a year instead of 16? Obviously, the NFL involves a whole lot more than who wins a 60-minute football game each week. Third, individual players have been making their own off-season money marketing themselves for years. If I was a member of the braintrust operating at 1265 Lombardi Ave. I would ask how the franchise also could capitalize on Favre's popularity. Dragging out this "will he/won't he" controversy is a way to do that. Attest: This week ESPN is again running a Favre video on the front page. Personally, I would be pleasantly pleased to discover that GB hatched this novel approach to raisiing revenues, not to mention interest in the game. In fact, I would consider it genius. In the end, and if true, we may not only remember Favre as the greatest player to ever play the game of football, but the greatest player to ever play in the National Football League. Just a mixed-signal theory. If it's half-baked, let me know. [/QUOTE]
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