July 11, 2008
Oh, Favre…Why, Why, Why?
From ESPN.com:
HATTIESBURG, Miss. — Three days after a conference call with Packers team officials in which quarterback Brett Favre emphatically expressed his desire to play in 2008, Favre on Friday formally asked by letter for his unconditional contractual release, sources close to Favre and the team said.
The letter was sent by Favre’s agent, James “Bus” Cook, via overnight mail on Thursday and arrived at the Packers facility Friday morning.
Cook, on behalf of Favre, expressed a desire to have an amicable parting, as the Packers have been reluctant to embrace his return. Favre announced his retirement in early March.
Brett…why? Why would you want to leave your loyal fans behind? Why would you ever want to leave the team that loves you so much?
I’m crying all over again. Over football. I’ve cried about football before, but this situation breaks my heart.
Coach McCarthy, I know the choice is yours, but I think the franchise needs to reinstate Favre. If only to protect our interests. And what about the retirement ceremony for Favre’s number 4? Will this still go on if he is released from the Packers?
I’m just sick about this.
Posted by Dana @ 9:33 PM • Tundra Football
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July 12th, 2008 at 2:09 PM, Headless Mom Says:
Makes me sick, too.
Sounds eerily similar to Junior Seau.
See you Thursday!
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July 12th, 2008 at 3:43 PM, Dana Says:
I know. I’m sooooooo mad at Brett right now!
July 13th, 2008 at 7:35 PM, Wisconsin Mommy Says:
I realize that not being “from” WI, I have missed out on a lot of the Farve years. Not to say that I didn’t think he was a great guy – because I was very impressed with the way he handled his wife’s battle w/ cancer and the passing of his Dad. I pretty much thought he was a real stand up kinda guy. (I got to miss his “wild” years – not really a bad thing”.)
That said, I am pretty disappointed in the constant DRAMA that has been coming out of his camp lately. I can just see the coaches behind closed doors rolling their eyes and saying, “Not AGAIN!”
And I don’t really blame them.
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July 14th, 2008 at 12:45 AM, Lara Says:
unfortunately, my admiration for favre has just gone lower and lower over the past few years with his in-and-out games. i think he had a great season last year and he should happily leave the game now. but even if he were to return, i definitely don’t think he should go anywhere but green bay. it’s too much of a tradition – i think if he were to play somewhere else it would just be a sad ending to a great career.
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