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<blockquote data-quote="Anubis" data-source="post: 233040" data-attributes="member: 257"><p>Here is an email I wrote to a friend about this situation:</p><p></p><p><strong>After examining this further, it does appear that Favre really is holding all the cards. First of all, once Favre sends his intent to Goodell to come out of retirement he will immediatelybe placed on the Packer's active roster. At this point, only one of several things can happen:</strong></p><p> <strong></strong></p><p><strong>1. TT welcomes Favre back to the fold and lets him attend training camp and compete with Rodgers for the starting job. This is the most fair and logical option TT has at his disposal.</strong></p><p> <strong></strong></p><p><strong>2. Welcome Favre back to the fold and relegate him to a $12 million backup for the next two years. Given Tightwad Ted's abhorrance to overpaying anything for anyone, this will never happen.</strong></p><p> <strong></strong></p><p><strong>3. Attempt to deal Favre to one of the teams interested in his abilities. Keep in mind Favre comes complete with the remainder of a 2 year contract (at $12 million per year). Any team wanting to deal for him will have to add the $12 million to their cap space, and most likely will have to give up a high-level pick. TT will also incur the wrath of the Packer faithful for unnessasarily dealing away the most favourite player in franchise history while he still has plenty of gas in the tank, along with throwing away the best chance they have for a SB win in 2008. Additionally, (if the rumours are true) TT risks losing the locker room to internal strife.</strong></p><p> <strong></strong></p><p><strong>4. Release Favre unconditionally. If TT chooses this route Favre will be free to sign with anyone in the league, as NFL rules prohibit conditions be made when releasing players. The big rumour is the Queens are ready to make him a deal if and when this happens. Having Favre playing in Minnesota is the last thing TT wants to see. Not only will it completely enrage the fans, but it will give one of their biggest rivals an amazing offensive weapon. I personally believe such an announcement will be the death-knell for the TT era in GB, especially if GB flounders after such a release, and the Queens (or whomever Favre signs with) becomes a legit contender.</strong></p><p> <strong></strong></p><p><strong>I have no idea how this is going to turn out, but IMO TT is playing chicken with the wrong situation. If he was as smart as they say, he'd let Favre come back until he is done his career and groom Brohm to take over afterwards. The name of the game is winning championships, and after last season it is obvious the best chance they have is letting Favre lead the talent they have in 2008. Hell, if Favre came back and won the SB, TT would be immortalized in Wisconsin like Ron Wolf was in 1996.</strong></p><p> <strong></strong></p><p><strong>I guess we'll have to see what happens.</strong></p><p></p><p>To answer your question, yes I do think if TT ends this ridiculous standoff and compromises with Favre to compete with Rogers in training camp, the team could be in great shape come 2008 regardless who wins the starting job. However, if this situation continues to fester, we could end up seeing all the great things this team has accomplished vanish in rather short order.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anubis, post: 233040, member: 257"] Here is an email I wrote to a friend about this situation: [b]After examining this further, it does appear that Favre really is holding all the cards. First of all, once Favre sends his intent to Goodell to come out of retirement he will immediatelybe placed on the Packer's active roster. At this point, only one of several things can happen: 1. TT welcomes Favre back to the fold and lets him attend training camp and compete with Rodgers for the starting job. This is the most fair and logical option TT has at his disposal. 2. Welcome Favre back to the fold and relegate him to a $12 million backup for the next two years. Given Tightwad Ted's abhorrance to overpaying anything for anyone, this will never happen. 3. Attempt to deal Favre to one of the teams interested in his abilities. Keep in mind Favre comes complete with the remainder of a 2 year contract (at $12 million per year). Any team wanting to deal for him will have to add the $12 million to their cap space, and most likely will have to give up a high-level pick. TT will also incur the wrath of the Packer faithful for unnessasarily dealing away the most favourite player in franchise history while he still has plenty of gas in the tank, along with throwing away the best chance they have for a SB win in 2008. Additionally, (if the rumours are true) TT risks losing the locker room to internal strife. 4. Release Favre unconditionally. If TT chooses this route Favre will be free to sign with anyone in the league, as NFL rules prohibit conditions be made when releasing players. The big rumour is the Queens are ready to make him a deal if and when this happens. Having Favre playing in Minnesota is the last thing TT wants to see. Not only will it completely enrage the fans, but it will give one of their biggest rivals an amazing offensive weapon. I personally believe such an announcement will be the death-knell for the TT era in GB, especially if GB flounders after such a release, and the Queens (or whomever Favre signs with) becomes a legit contender. I have no idea how this is going to turn out, but IMO TT is playing chicken with the wrong situation. If he was as smart as they say, he'd let Favre come back until he is done his career and groom Brohm to take over afterwards. The name of the game is winning championships, and after last season it is obvious the best chance they have is letting Favre lead the talent they have in 2008. Hell, if Favre came back and won the SB, TT would be immortalized in Wisconsin like Ron Wolf was in 1996. I guess we'll have to see what happens.[/b] To answer your question, yes I do think if TT ends this ridiculous standoff and compromises with Favre to compete with Rogers in training camp, the team could be in great shape come 2008 regardless who wins the starting job. However, if this situation continues to fester, we could end up seeing all the great things this team has accomplished vanish in rather short order.[size=18][/size] [/QUOTE]
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