Brett not quite ready to move on. The Packers are in an impossible situation. He's still popular in Green Bay and can still play at a good level. Unfortunately, the Packers prepared all offseason for his retirement. They drafted a QB, spent a good bit of Brett's cap number on free agents, and started adjusting the offense for Aaron Rodgers. Releasing him would be unpopular and keeping him would disrupt their plans. I think I'd have to try to release him or trade him and move on but this team was one overtime loss from the Super Bowl last season and might think they could make a better run this year with Brett. Glad I don't have to make that decision.
63 days until football season ...
Quote of the Day
It's all rumor
Brett Favre
Blog of the day here.
Quote from said blog: "Can't say this one was a shock, as yours truly called it from the moment he called it quits - Brett Favre wants to come back to the Packers."
Huh...maybe the Packers will release him and the Vikes will pick him up. That would make a few heads explode up here, lol.
I can't imagine they'd permit that, Dave. I think they'd trade him outside of the division for a pack of gum before they'd allow it to happen.
I'm sure you're right, but it's amusing to think about. Even funnier would be Chicago. Half of the Upper Midwest would be in therapy before the season started.
When I made my division comment, Dave, I was thinking the same thing about Chicago. We're assuming Brett would beat Grossman out, though. :)