The distraction that is Brett Favre continues to take amazing turns almost every other day. Now reports are that the Packers offered Favre money to stay retired. I highly doubt it and Adam Schefter of the NFL Network reported tonight that the Packers did not do anything of the sort. This is not “The Sopranos” for heaven’s sake.
What I want to know is how nine hours of “confidential meetings” can take place and all of sudden somebody knows exactly what was discussed. Give me a break. My guess is the nine hours were spent trying to find a new home for Favre, which is going to be tough knowing the Packers will have to eventually release him.
I may have bought in to the cell phone debacle because I know Favre isn’t the sharpest knife in the drawer, but this story is even beyond that. Ted Thompson is not so dumb that he doesn’t know when he is talking to Bus Cooke and Brett Favre he is talking to the public. It’s like talking to the suck-up at work, you better watch what you say. Favre has been playing his case in the media because he is “Brett Favre”. The Packers won’t play that game.
I’ve said this before, but we have to be getting close to the end. The Jets have increased interest according to reports and if Favre agrees, the Packers should take the bag of footballs the Jets offer and pull the trigger. This whole affair is just remarkable. In the end, Favre wants to play football again. That’s OK. The problem is the Packers already have a starting quarterback. No problem. The Packers can trade Favre. Big problem. Favre apparently only wants to play in Green Bay. That is why we are in this situation.
If Favre would agree to play for another team, this whole thing could be put to rest. Which is why, I think, that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has not granted Favre his reinstatement yet. If Favre thinks he is going to practice in Green Bay, he is dumber than even I think he is. The Packers will not put $12 million on the practice field for a player who is not a starter and won’t be on the roster opening day.
The end is coming. Some will like it, some won’t. I promise you that I will be much more civilized going forward. We have all been through a lot, it’s time to settle down and cheer the 2008 Packers to victory. I still think this team is a Super Bowl contender, no matter who is under center.
Can we all just get along? Please. Peace out.