I had a dream the other night (maybe a nightmare?) that Brett Favre had been traded to another team, and became their starting quarterback. The Packers ended up playing that team, so it was Rodgers vs. Favre. The Packers won.
Mood: Thoughtful
Music: The Rolling Stones: "Paint It Black"
2008-07-29
2008-07-21
Awkward
Last night while channel surfing I found the ESPY awards on ESPN, and caught just the tail end of Brett Favre's acceptance speech for whatever award it was he had received. It seemed nice enough, but at the end he made some kind of remark about waiting and seeing what happens.
As the show was about to go to commercial break, the cameras cut to the audience while Brett exited the stage, and who should appear on camera in the audience? None other than Aaron Rodgers himself.
Awkward!
I feel sorry for Rodgers being caught in the middle of it. Even though he understands the situation, having seen what happened when Joe Montana was replaced by Steve Young in San Francisco, it can't make it any easier for him.
Mood: Thoughtful
Music: Aerosmith: "Back in the Saddle"
As the show was about to go to commercial break, the cameras cut to the audience while Brett exited the stage, and who should appear on camera in the audience? None other than Aaron Rodgers himself.
Awkward!
I feel sorry for Rodgers being caught in the middle of it. Even though he understands the situation, having seen what happened when Joe Montana was replaced by Steve Young in San Francisco, it can't make it any easier for him.
Mood: Thoughtful
Music: Aerosmith: "Back in the Saddle"
2008-07-17
Continuing saga...
The Brett Favre saga continues.
It's getting to the point now that no matter how fervently I hope for things to work out well, I'm afraid to read or hear any news about it in case it's something I won't like.
So far not much has changed, so that's a bit of relief, at least for the next few minutes.
Brett wants to play. It sounds like he'd even prefer to play in Green Bay, but if that's not an option, he'd be willing to play somewhere else.
The Packers want to protect Brett's legacy, i.e., they don't want to see him on another team. Many fans don't want to see him play anywhere else, either. Hell, if he's going to play somewhere I want it to be for the Packers, too.
So other than either 1) Aaron Rodgers or 2) the principle of the thing, why aren't the Packers saying they'll welcome Favre back as the starter? Then this whole thing goes away, Brett's happy, the fans are happy, the team (except maybe Rodgers) is happy.
Nothing is that simple, of course. The situation is probably far more complicated than anybody realizes, even Brett and the Packers management. Both sides right now, though, aren't making the situation any easier on themselves.
If either side is looking for a way to save face, why not have the Packers say "We'll welcome Brett to training camp and the quarterback who gives us the greatest chance to win will be our starter," and then Brett can show up for training camp? Both quarterbacks practice, even if it's just as a formality, split time evenly in the preseason games, and then Brett's the starter for the regular season.
I suppose it will simply be more wishful thinking.
Mood: Wishful
Music: Golden Earring: "She Flies on Strange Wings"
It's getting to the point now that no matter how fervently I hope for things to work out well, I'm afraid to read or hear any news about it in case it's something I won't like.
So far not much has changed, so that's a bit of relief, at least for the next few minutes.
Brett wants to play. It sounds like he'd even prefer to play in Green Bay, but if that's not an option, he'd be willing to play somewhere else.
The Packers want to protect Brett's legacy, i.e., they don't want to see him on another team. Many fans don't want to see him play anywhere else, either. Hell, if he's going to play somewhere I want it to be for the Packers, too.
So other than either 1) Aaron Rodgers or 2) the principle of the thing, why aren't the Packers saying they'll welcome Favre back as the starter? Then this whole thing goes away, Brett's happy, the fans are happy, the team (except maybe Rodgers) is happy.
Nothing is that simple, of course. The situation is probably far more complicated than anybody realizes, even Brett and the Packers management. Both sides right now, though, aren't making the situation any easier on themselves.
If either side is looking for a way to save face, why not have the Packers say "We'll welcome Brett to training camp and the quarterback who gives us the greatest chance to win will be our starter," and then Brett can show up for training camp? Both quarterbacks practice, even if it's just as a formality, split time evenly in the preseason games, and then Brett's the starter for the regular season.
I suppose it will simply be more wishful thinking.
Mood: Wishful
Music: Golden Earring: "She Flies on Strange Wings"
2008-07-11
Drama
So first I read this.
And then I read this.
I guess my hope for Favre to stay retired was unfulfilled.
That said, I don't think it would be wise for the Packers to simply release him, and judging by their statement, that doesn't appear to be their intent. If Favre decides to "unretire" and seeks reinstatement, it appears the Packers will put him back on the roster.
What does this mean for Brett or for Aaron Rodgers? The team seems committed to Rodgers at this point, so my guess is Brett would either be the veteran backup the team was seeking for Rodgers, or be traded.
My hopes for this to end well might be dashed. I'll be watching to see how this all turns out.
Mood: Worried
Music: The Beatles: "Nowhere Man"
And then I read this.
I guess my hope for Favre to stay retired was unfulfilled.
That said, I don't think it would be wise for the Packers to simply release him, and judging by their statement, that doesn't appear to be their intent. If Favre decides to "unretire" and seeks reinstatement, it appears the Packers will put him back on the roster.
What does this mean for Brett or for Aaron Rodgers? The team seems committed to Rodgers at this point, so my guess is Brett would either be the veteran backup the team was seeking for Rodgers, or be traded.
My hopes for this to end well might be dashed. I'll be watching to see how this all turns out.
Mood: Worried
Music: The Beatles: "Nowhere Man"
2008-07-10
Shadows
There's been a lot of rumors recently about Brett Favre having second thoughts about his retirement and wanting to play again. It's all over the media, producting all kinds of speculation and commentary from dozens of people inside and outside of the media. In what is perhaps a gross understatement, it's been suggested it could make the situation for the Packers "complicated."
I can understand Brett's desire to play; he's known little else most of his life, and the success of last season is now clearly outweighing the drudge of responsibility and even the sting of defeat. As he stated in his press conference though, he didn't feel he could apply himself 100% to the preparation aspect of the game. As great of a quarterback as he was, I'm not sure that bringing back a quarterback that's not 100% committed is a good idea.
I think the best thing for everyone is for Brett to decide he's retired and stay retired. That is my fervent hope. The rest of the team and the organization would then not have to deal with a public relations nightmare, fans wouldn't have to see Brett in any jersey besides the green and gold, and Aaron Rodgers would only have to deal with being the starting quarterback of a young but experienced team. Packers fans could then rest knowing that the man who was arguably the best quarterback to ever play the game retired from the most storied team in the NFL, to surely be inducted into the Hall of Fame five years from now as a member of the Green and Gold.
Mood: Hopeful
Music: The Beatles: "Getting Better"
I can understand Brett's desire to play; he's known little else most of his life, and the success of last season is now clearly outweighing the drudge of responsibility and even the sting of defeat. As he stated in his press conference though, he didn't feel he could apply himself 100% to the preparation aspect of the game. As great of a quarterback as he was, I'm not sure that bringing back a quarterback that's not 100% committed is a good idea.
I think the best thing for everyone is for Brett to decide he's retired and stay retired. That is my fervent hope. The rest of the team and the organization would then not have to deal with a public relations nightmare, fans wouldn't have to see Brett in any jersey besides the green and gold, and Aaron Rodgers would only have to deal with being the starting quarterback of a young but experienced team. Packers fans could then rest knowing that the man who was arguably the best quarterback to ever play the game retired from the most storied team in the NFL, to surely be inducted into the Hall of Fame five years from now as a member of the Green and Gold.
Mood: Hopeful
Music: The Beatles: "Getting Better"
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