TOTALLY Pulling a Michael Jordan!
Filed under: Zportz
Looks like ESPN was right!
According to a new report, Brett Favre's un-retiring and wants out of the contract that binds him to the Green Bay Packers.
Will the Cheese Heads go nuts if he un-retires to another team?
Un-retiring seems so lame.
Green Bay doesn't want Brett back, wisely, so he wants out of his contractual obligations.
Will any other team hire Favre???
Why not go out in top form, on your own terms?
[Image via WENN.]
Posted: July 11, 2008 at 4:58 pm
FIRST! WOO WOO! THERE ARE WAY TOO MANY FOREIGNERS IN THE WORLD. THAT IS WHAT I HAVE TO SAY.
first!!!
That is so sad. He is ruining his opportunity for future earning opportunities — He is a legend now. He will end up being a hasbeen tied to a not so successful franchaise. His legacy as a Packer will provide him so much more endorsement opportunities than if he played another year or two for another team and maybe wasn't as successful.
furst
first!
stay a cheesehead!
Re: INGY – Seriously, the stupiest thing I've heard in a long time. You're a foreigner in the world if you're not in your home country moron. … Unless you were talking about band members from the group Foreigner and I don't think there is that many of them.
First!!
Well that is kind of the point. He wasn't retiring on his own terms. The Packers don't want him playing for someone else but they wanted him to retire and he did it for the "good of the team" as they put it. But he didn't really want to.
I hate it when people do this, it makes it seem like they just played us (so to speak) and used us for somekind of publicity stunt or something! I just find it annoying, and I never watch that person play again! But I am sure they do not care.
He was sooooo….talented! What if he can't live up to his former glory?? Quit while you're ahead dude!
he needs beard dye
In Brett's defense, he asked the Packers to make several changes last year, including going after some high profile rookies and vets alike that had free agent status, and they didn't work with him.
We all need to take a break from time to time, Perez. I for one would be happy to see Brett come back and go to a team that would value him for more than his ability to put butts in high priced stadium seats…
Welcome back, Brett. I'm not even a packers fan, but I do respect the men that can play the game like you do.
FAVRE SUCKS!
being a bears fan, im happy for him. the packers aint nothing without him
thats sad
Of course the Chesse Heads will go crazy!!!!
Rumor is he is going to the ravens
Come to Minnesota Brett! jk but yeah he's dumb for not retiring and especially not going back to Green Bay (this is coming from a Vikings fan) Wisconsin worships Brett.
old news… its been rumored that the dolphins might be interested in him
shuddup fag, like you know anything about football. The only reason you know who Favre is, is because you like staring at his ass in those tight football pants and you dream of him at night, rubbing his stubble beard across your greasy, fat belly…
Brett Favre was a GREAT player and Green Bay will always love him. But seriously, he needs to find a hobby or a charity or something to occupy himself. Why risk injury and/or embarrassment?
Come to Philly, Brett! We'll show you a warm welcome. Maybe we can get rid of Donovan now. Woo Hoo! Go Birds!
Re: Kate – NO, I MEANT FOREIGNERS ARE IN PEOPLE NOT BORN IN THE UNITED STATES. THEY ARE ALWAYS BEGGING ME FOR MONEY WHEN I WALK AROUND DOWNTOWN. I WOULD LIKE TO KICK THEM BUT I DON'T WANT TO GET IN TROUBLE.
First- He did not end on top because his last pass was an interception…
He always looked out for the Packers. He thought it was his time to retire but is obviously having second thoughts. HE IS STILL A STUD and has plenty of years left in him. In fact he is stronger than most of the quaterbacks in the NFL.. If the Packers don't want him back it is their loss!!!
Re: Kate – What are you talking about? How will this ruin his chance of future endorsments? When you think if Jordan do you think of his time with the bulls or the last year that he played with Washington? The Bulls of course and he is doing just fine with his endorsments. Also when Joe Montana finished his career with the Chiefs of all teams did that tarnish his legacy? He is still looked at as top 5 quarterbacks of all time. It takes an ultra competitive person to play 17 seasons in the NFL and if he feels that he still has something to give a team to make them better, who are any of us to say that he shouldn't. Let's not forget that the Packers were 13-3 and very close to going to the superbowl last year. Had it not been for a couple of late ill timed throws the Packers could have been in the Super bowl. So obviously he still has some game.
I laugh at the people commenting on here that don't know dick about football. Favre had an MVP caliber season last year. If he can play, he should.
I'm a EAGLES fan but….I wish him well. Hell, if he thinks he has more fire…then why not. I mean it's his career and legacy that will be tainted…who are we to judge. Perhaps…he's pissed that after all he did for Green Bay they haven't really had his back the past few years….maybe that's enough fuel to light his fire and make the Packers regret. That would make me pissed enough to find my way to the Superbowl. Or maybe he retired b/c he felt what everyone else felt…that GB didn't want him around and that was his way to let them off the hook…I dunno. We'll see! Is perez a fb fan?
Fuck off Perez. You don't know shit about football. And let Favre play. Packers are IDIOTS to not take him back. I hope he comes back and wins a superbowl. I will root for whatever team he plays for.
Re: mark – Right now, he is so bankable for endorsements. He has done no wrong. What happens if he goes somewhere else and struggles and it seems like he was just trying to hang on to a dying career? You are right about Jordan, and I suppose he could overcome some disappointment. He just seems so perfect to me right now.
I'm a Cheesehead and I don't give a rat's ass about Brett Favre. People, stop obsessing over him and get a life.
EAGGGGGGGGGGGLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Brett Favre claims that for years now he's felt like the Packers didn't want him back but maybe they just didn't want him crying after every season and saying that he wanted to retire. I think that he has another good season in him but he waited too long into this to say he wanted to come back. He should have said something before the NFL draft; the Packers based their draft according to Aaron Rodgers and right now everything is set up for Rodgers to be this years QB. I guess it wouldn't have been such a big deal if Brett hadn't gotten infront of everyone cried his eyes out and say that he couldn't do it anymore. He said he didn't want to do all the work so what is he complaining about now?
Everyone is Green Bay adore Favre trust me! When he retired there were the signs, and song dedications on the radio but maybe it is time for a new QB. Favre isn't going to play forever and maybe its times we gave Aaron Rodgers a shot instead of screaming how much he sucks when he plays a quarter of a pre-season game. Rodgers is no Favre but it is time for him to have his shot, he was in fact a first round pick so he has to have something.
Re: INGY – You're kidding right. How do you know they are foreigners? Because they speak Spanish or another language? Being homeless is a serious problem in this country and the majority of homeless in this country are Americans, not foreigners.
STICK TO CELEBRITY GOSSIP - ATHLETICS OBVIOUSLY ISN'T ANY OF YOUR CUPS OF TEAS! HE NEVER OFFICIALLY WENT INTO RETIREMENT IN THE FIRST PLACE, HENCE HE IS STILL ON THE ROSTER WHICH IS WHY HE HAD TO ASK TO BE RELEASED! HE HAS 3 YEARS AND $39 MILLION DOLLARS LEFT! YOU GUYS ARE SO CUTE.
I live in Wisconsin, in all it's (un)glory. All I have to say is this — when they interrupt my soaps with *breaking news* and it is about some sports asshole, I wish I was still in San Diego…
fatty fatty 2 by 4, you can't get thru, the kitchen door. heh
I heart Brett Favre and hope he will play with the team HE chooses! I'm a FAVRE FAN FOR LIFE!
Perex- This post shows that you do not know shit about football and should not post on it. I'd bet you read an article that bad mouthed Favre, and since you are simple-minded it convinced you he must be wrong. Douchebag…
I'm from Wisconsin, so I'll write this comment how most of the people here talk.
"OH CRIPES, HEY! DID YA HEAR DAT BRETT AIN'T GONNA PLAY FOR DA PACKERS NO MORE?? DAT AIN'T RIGHT! Come 'ere once and we'll go get a couple two-tree beers to drink da sorrow away."
you sure follow a lot of sports for a flaming ho… well, you know.
BRETT FAVRE is a god!.. If Green Bay doesn't want him back.. they are NUTS!! He was so close to a superbowl champion last season.. if he comes back to Green Bay… I'll bet my life savings they will pull out a win!
MORE HEART THAN ANY PLAYER IN THE GAME!!!!!!!!!!!
THIS HAS BEEN A DAY CHICAGO HAS BEEN WAITING FOR FOR YEARS! A CHANCE AT A DECENT QUARTERBACK FOR A CHANGE. GO TO THE BLUE & ORANGE FARVE!
GO BEARS!
I bet 50 bucks that someone will try to burn his house down. Packers fans are insane! I live in Wisconsin, it's ridiculous.
WHAT????? You mean after all of that slobbering and crying he isn't retiring after all? Sorry guys but a few tears is fine but when i saw his press conference i lost respect for the cry baby! He left FOOTBALL HE DIDN'T LOSE A CHILD FOR GOD SAKE!
um, perez, you obviously don't know anything about sports because there is nothing wise about not taking Brett Favre as your quarterback. He led his team to the NFC championships last year, is a legend, and is one of the most likable figures in sports.
I REALLY THINK HE IS A BIT CRAZY—DID YOU SEE THAT PRESS CONFERENCE WHEN HE RETIRED—OMG—HE WAS SO OUT OF CONTROL I THOUGHT THE MEN IN WHITE WERE GOING TO COME AN PUT A STRAIGHT JACKET ON HIM AND HAUL HIS SORRY ASS AWAY—-NOW WHAT DO I DO WITH ALL OF MY SI MAGS.??????
Wisconsin loves Brett. This is a very stressful time for Packers fans, as silly as that sounds. It's hard to fathom him playing for any other team… he's been the heart of Green Bay for such a long time. I need to go lie down.
Um yes - the Cheeseheads will go crazy if he plays for another team. Please don't do that Brett!
eww he better not……
I think it would be stupid for him to go play for another team. right now, he is a legend. it would really make him hated by some of the most die hard football fans around. whoever said somebody would burn his house down is right.
favre will be back and he'll be on the PACKERS they'll say he'll be a back up for aaron rodgers but he'll play….he's a LEGEND how could they not play him
I'm a Bears fan and as much as I want to, I can't hate the guy. Only Packer I've ever respected! The rest of the team can suck it though! In all honesty, I think he really should just cakk it a day. He's accomplished more in his career than any other QB in history, he holds damn near every record there is at his position, etc.. He's has nothing to prove. I'd hate to see him remembered as a player who stuck sround too long, not to mention he's not exactly young anymore and I'd rather see him bow out instead of being carried out on a stretcher….granted he's a tough sum bitch, but still.
This man needs to get a hobby and stay out of football. He's going to mess around until her gets REALLY hurt. Doesn't he have a wife and kids? Why oh why can't these people stay returned when they leave the game near the top?
Re: The D – Totally agree with you.
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But I think it's a rumor. I'm pretty sure he's done for good.
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And if he did want to play some more, it would be insane for the Packers not to take him back. The public owns the Packers, and the fans just wouldn't have that.
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And the guy just loves to play football! He doesn't do it for any other reason, except for the love of the game! And who is anyone to tell him that he can't play anymore?
The great thing about this is that we will get to see him once again cry and blubber like a little girl when he decides to retire yet again. Sorry but the dude is over-rated. He blew it in the playoffs last year throwing dumb passes for interceptions. And anyway, how can it be described as coming out of retirement when he never filed papers and did not even miss a day of practice yet?
Why not go out in top form, on your own terms?
Because He's a fucking HICK from French Lick.
D>>>U>>>M>>>B…A…s…s
ahhh ya come back brett!! his last season was one of the best
He's had problems with his wife (Deanna) in the past and he knows that if he goes into retirement, he'll just get bored and frustrated and start beating her again. He's just like every other guy insofar as he wishes he had never gotten married.
Hmm…it would suck if he decided to play for another team.
After 13 years of service Green Bay should have welcomed him back with open arms. If Favre is going to play it should be for the Packers, and the team should have supported him. GB can kiss Super Bowl hopes goodbye without him. I don't know if a team that doesn't allow Farve to return, after he has devoted his career to them, is a team I can support. But please Brett, just don't go to Minnesota!
I've lived in Wisconsin all my life (although I usually don't refer to myself as a cheesehead) and I would love to see Brett come back for another season or two. He left for perfectly valid reasons. With Deanna's cancer and his girls having to flip from home to home, he probably thought he was doing what was best for his family. It seems to me, he's had some time to think things through and talk them over with the wife and kids and has had a change of heart. Can't begrudge him that.
I'd hate to see him play for another team, but honestly, I'd be a Bears fan if he moved there and a Vikings fan if he moved there. When Reggie White moved on, he didn't bring his fans with him… but Brett would. He's a God!
OK THAT PIECE OF SHIT DOES NOT NEED TO BE ON HERE! YOU DISAPOINT ME PEREZ!!!
they are talking about him coming to miami. it was on the news
"Green Bay doesn't want Brett back, wisely"
He lead them to a 14-2 record last year. Why is wise for them not to want him back. Try not to talk sports.
As a born and bred Cheesehead, I can safely say that there are a bunch of pissed off people in the state today. Ted Thompson isn't going to want to deal with Brett, not when Aaron Rodgers is in the last year of his contract and this is the first year he's been scheduled to start. Minnesota and Chicago and been drooling over the idea of signing Brett for years- if Brett wants to play badly enough, I have no doubt Minnesota and Chicago, who both have pretty forgettable QB's, are going to duke it out to see who can fork over the cash required to dress Brett in their team colors. And trust me- for any Wisconsin native to see a player like Brett wearing ANYTHING but green and gold- ESPECIALLY if those colors are purple or blue- it's basically a slap in the face. I really don't think true blue Packer fans are going to follow Brett if he switches teams. No way.
Brett is better than 90% of the nfl quarterbacks out there at his current age! GB would be stupid not to take him back….
I say go to Da' Bears!!
that'd be awesome
I live near Green Bay and all I can say is GOD NO! I'm so tired of hearing baout Brett Favre!!!
Does anyone really care what Perez has to say about sports?
Yes, we Cheese Heads will go nuts if he plays for someone else. Ted Thompson would be a complete moron to let him go if Brett wants to play. Otherwise we're stuck with Aaron Rodgers, who hasn't even played 1 full game in the last 3 seasons.
There are by far too many moronic comments on here to respond to. People talking out of their asses because their mouths don't know better.
KATE: " He will end up being a hasbeen tied to a not so successful franchaise."
Umm, you call one game away from the SuperBowl not so successful? And learn to spell FRANCHISE.
Again KATE: "it seems like he was just trying to hang on to a dying career? "
Did his ProBowl season last year really look to you like a dying career?
WISCO: ""OH CRIPES, HEY! DID YA HEAR DAT BRETT AIN'T GONNA PLAY FOR DA PACKERS NO MORE?? DAT AIN'T RIGHT!"
Maybe you shouldn't inbreed so much in your part of the state, because 95% of us don't sound like that.
PLAY FOR THE BEARS!!!!!! REX GROSSMAN SUCKS!!!!!!! PLEASE HELP US BRETT!!!!!!!
He would look good in a Bears uniform.
You're an effing IDIOT!!! EVERYONE wants Favre. ESPECIALLY Green Bay. He's their biggest money maker. Your so called "Sources" S-U-C-K. Maybe you should shut up about things you clearly have absolutely no idea or real information about.
As much as i LOVE the PACKERS and i LOVE Favre. I will not be a fan of his if he goes to another team. He has been our hero for 17 years here in wisconsin and he will be letting us all down if he goes to another team. He should just stay retired or come back to greenbay as aaron rodgers back-up!! WE love ya brett(only if ya stay with tha pack or stay retired)!! I true die-hard packer fan from birth!!!
Re: Erica – I agree with you 110%!!!!!!!
Stupid douchebag! Favvvvvvvvre needs to find a life outside of the game…hey, Brett, how about your wife and kids!
Re: Jay – NO ONE LOOKS GOOD IN A BEARS UNIFORM!!!!
Perez, I typically agree with you but lately some things you've said have been cheap shots…especially commenting on football. Tell me, do you even watch football for the football or for the cute butts? Come now, the team that was around the iron man was pathetic and he pulled out things that not only for his age but as a player were fantastic in the past year. I agree, yeah he needs to retired or he's prob not going to be able to walk in ten years from the injury but don't say Green Bay was "wisely" letting him go…if you watched any games the past year you would understand.
Re: Jayne – I totally agree!!!!
I am a HUGE Packers fan! I am 23 and I cannot remember who was the QB before Brett. I only want his happiness, but this weird retiring/not retiring game is stupid. Green Bay has treated him well….VERY well. If we release him, and he goes to another team it will be a slap in the face to every Packer fan, owner, player, and coach.
If Brett plays for any other team I will call him what I call Tom Crean (former Marquette coach), JUDAS!
YUM, YUM, YUM
Brett has lost his marbles.
Money talks.
Once you get accustomed to a certain lifestyle and standard of living—it takes money to keep it going.
Like strippers and hookers—everybody "un-retires" when the rent is due.
Why not go out in top form, he can't, he misses looking at the guys in the shower.
Ultimately the Packers will choose where Favre end s up - if he plays at all. They don't want him - they've got their QB lined up and have changed their offense to suit him. They're ready to move on. However they likely won't want Favre to go to a rival team - so they'll either sit on his contract and not put him on the roster, or use him to their advantage in a trade. This way they decide which team he goes to and can ensure he doesn't end up with a rival team. Personally i would LOVE to see him play for the Vikes and get us to the Superbowl.
Brett had one of his best years ever going to the nfc championship game, he still is at the top of his game. I am a die hard Packers fan and I think they should let him come back. I would hate to see him on another team but he is very exciting to watch and wish him all the luck in the world if he goes to another team.
Bring him to Chicago!!!
Re: Jay – Re: Wonder_Women –
Bring him to Chicago!!!
Re: Danim –
Yes!!!
To people who know NOTHING about football - Brett Farve is coming out of retirement and asking to be released from his greenbay contract BECAUSE he wants another SuperBowl ring…..he wants to sign with a team (my money is on the Minnesota Vikings) who has a shot. He's an awesome QB who can and should do whatever he wants!!
Re: Miche – Yay!!!
Re: Jay – Exactly!!!
Fuck off Perez. You don't know jack about football. Your stupidity is very evident when you delve into matters that you know NOTHING about.
Funny thing when typing a name to leave a comment:
Instead of name showing as "Perez SUCKS" it generated "Perez SAYS".
So…here we go:
You SUCK Perez. You're a jackbutt.
first off…people that think brett actually WANTS to go to a different team, get a clue. there's been speculation for how long that he might be interested in coming back & did mccarthy or that idiot thompson show any interest? all they did was sit back & hope he'd decide to stay retired. brett can see they don't want him back & they'd be in a tough spot giving him to some other team - so he made their decision a little easier - RELEASE him. although they won't, that's not the point. the sad thing is the lack of respect they have for him after all he's done. face it, brett IS the packers.
another thing-you morons (KATE) who think brett gives two shits about screwing himself over in the future with endorsements…clearly you know nothing about him. he has never cared about publicity or endorsements. as if he needs the money or the camera time- what his decision will come down to is IF HE WANTS TO PLAY THE GAME. the guy has the biggest heart ever and football is all he knows, if he wants to play- he will play for HIMSELF & he will play where he can. not to please the fans or anyone..bc at the end of the day - he's the only one that truly knows when to hang it up…
and lastly…if you're one of the ignorant bitter retards that used that neat term "FAVRE SUCKS" all that is is pure jealousy bc anyone that's seen him play knows he's one of the best.
Re: Kathl –
how about you try and devote your life to something for as long as he did & actually be AMAZING at what you devote yourself to & then you can talk shit when you realize how easy it is to "get a life" outside of it, you ignorant "DOUCHE BAG"
Re: Retar –
people like you should be hit with a huge club. you run your mouth for a reaction. just so happens that you're going to get one because things that come out of the mouths of people like you are too stupid to pass up. brett never beat his wife, so get your facts straight. he's a better man than you will ever be, or in the off chance that you're a girl…a better man than you will ever get.
Green Bay DOES want him back!! We practically had a day of mourning when he retired, and the bosses at Lambeau are looking like total douches right now. Season ticket holders, we know it, Favre 4ever!