The lastest report from FOX News states that Favre has publically labeled himself as a "victim of retiring early" and wants to play again. During the report, Favre implies that it's the Packers' fault all of these problems have come about. He has asked the Green Bay Packers for his unconditional release. He says he doesn't want to stay a Packer because he doesn't feel welcome there. Well no shit. I can't understand why the Packers are toying with this situation. Aaron Rodgers, who is expected to start at quarterback in the upcoming season, is ready to start. He's almost 25, and it's about time he got a shot. He's deserving, and has played exceptionally well in his preseason oppurtunities the past couple years.
In relief of Favre last season, Rodgers was 20-28 for 218yds and 1td, 0int, with a 106.0 QB rating. Yeah, it's not a lot of work, but it's enough for the Packers to see that he can run the offense. Brett, being the veteran player he is, should realize that he's put Rodgers in a predicament. Obviously, Favre has no idea what he's doing. If Brett returns with Green Bay, Rodgers' career in Lambeau could be over in a hurry.
In my opinion, Brett should either stay retired and fade away from the game, or become a coach/mentor for Packers' quarterbacks (particularly Rodgers). Even though Favre is one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL's history statistically, he should not be a first-ballot Hall-of-Famer. Brett has tainted one of the league's most historic and respected franchises with his antics. As for the Pack, they should either trade Brett to an AFC Team or convince him to be a backup or a mentor of some sort. If Green Bay lets Favre start Week 1, we'll be seeing this controversy for another three years.
Hopefully this was the last pass for Brett Favre in a Green Bay Packers uniform.
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