It's Friday

So, nothing really going on worth writing about. Brett Favre finally has a team and it's not the Tampa Bay Bucs (which I had reported), Team USA is 5-0 and waiting to destroy China (along with Kobe Bryant's new teammate Sun Yue - 2 year deal with Lakers), Jason Williams is now a former Heat guard (signed with the Clips for 1 year), the Bears have shown that they still need to go out and get a QB (although the guy I've been picking, Orton, has played decently), Baltimore finally beats NE (I know they wish they would have done that last year when they had them on the ropes), Detroit beat the Giants (more evidence that pre-season football is worthless), the Saints killed the Cardinals, the PGA Championship is up for grabs without Tiger (I have odds on Phil not stepping up and winning this one), and finally the Olympics start tonight (well actually the opening ceremony is tonight even though some games have already been played). So with that I might be signing off for the weekend while we all take in more NFL pre-season football, the race for the pennant (MLB), PGA Championship, and any more NBA news.

Finished with Favre

Ok, so the word on the street is that you can start shopping for your Brett Favre jerseys in Tampa Bay. I think this is a good fit, but I'm not sure that Tampa is Superbowl bound (and it would be a home game) this year with Favre at the helm. With that said, I'm done with all of this Favre stuff. I will say this though, the Packers organization is terrible. When you have to bring in Ari Fleischer to help you manage this type of situation, it shows a lack of leadership.

Mike McCarthy is an idiot, yes that's a harsh word, but for him to get in front of the cameras and say that Brett wasn't on board with following the path that the Packers wanted to go down (or something to that effect), so he's basically washing his hands of it. No Brett isn't on board with the stupidity that the organization wanted. We all know that he was told that if he wants to play for the Packers he'll go out and hold a clip board and be happy about it. Just not Brett. All of this comes down to one question: Which QB gives you the best chance to win a Superbowl this year? Obviously the Packers chose Rodgers. I guess we'll all see by week 10 when the Packers are out of it already if the right decision was made. Favre had his own hand in some of this lunacy, but at the end of the day it came down to him having his feelings hurt by the organization he's grown up in and loved for years. It happens, sucks, but it happens. Move on, you'll be better for it.

So now, Raymond James Stadium is the place where Favre will make his comeback. They have a decent team with a decent run game and they always field a good 'D'. I think that week 4 game between the Bucs and the Packers is going to be excited. I imagine by that time, Rodgers will have made enough mistakes to have the whole Green Bay Packers fan base rooting against him.

WWFD (What Would Favre Do?)

Well, I am not going to be the first one to say that I am tired of the Favre stuff. I wish either the team or Favre could make a decision so that this will stay off of the news (CNN) and Sportscenter. Will he, won't he, will they, won't they,.....sad on lots of fronts. The root of the problem seems to come down to ego. We all have one (some people have two), but that's what it comes down to. Let's take a look at what's happened.

Favre retires after umpteen years in the NFL. He goes out of the game as a media darling and by some accounts, one of the best QBs to ever play the game. All I will say is that Favre has brought us lots of fun and thrills over his years. He's also brought a lot of heartache with some of his play. He finally got his Superbowl ring when Reggie White was there and I was one of those that was happy for him. He still has the longest running starting streak for QBs, something that means a lot to the guys that have played the game before. So, let's cement him in the HOF and call it a day. Retire the #4 jersey in Green Bay and have him come back to do guest commentary on Sundays.

But wait a minute,....word is Favre wants to play again. I guess being at home with the wife will do that to you (I know that's part of the reason Jerry Rice couldn't just give it up). Favre wants to play for the Packers. The Packers decide, hey this is something we can do,.....but right before the announcement, Favre says, 'that's all folks'. So now you have a team (GM) who is pissed because he may have gone out of his way to bring Favre back (we don't think that Thompson ever wanted Favre back after the retirement, but some executive wrangling changed his mind). So a few months later, we're back at it again,...Favre wants to come back, Thompson with that, we've danced this dance before attitude, decides to put Favre off until he comes back from vacation. All of a sudden you have Favre, his mom, his kids, his agent, sky writers, and such saying that Favre is serious about coming back. So now we're where we are with this story. Favre asks the Packers for his unconditional release because he doesn't feel wanted (after Thompson says that Favre can come back and backup Aaron Rodgers) in Green Bay. Isn't this a daytime soap?!?!?

We all know that the Packers haven't handled this thing well, but they can't be that stupid to just out and out release Favre. Favre could go to Minny and come back to Green Bay and beat their brains in at least twice next year. Or Favre could go to Baltimore (not happening), Chicago (who will he throw the ball to?), Miami (1-15 last year), or possibly Carolina (the best possible fit outside of Minny). I doubt that the Packers let him go. He's part of the thread of Green Bay, eventhough some are turning on him.

So all this really needs is one of those moments from daytime TV where the couple (Thompson and Favre) are locked in a room/elevator/some precarious position and they start talking:

Favre - I told you I wanted to come back and all I really wanted was to be wanted.

Thompson - I've had it up to here with your games. Either you're in with me or you're not. I need to know now.

Favre - But,.....(sobbing) do you really want me? If you do, all you have to do is tell me that you want me and I'll come back to you. What do you want (sobbing and turning away)?

Thompson - Why do you have to make this so hard?,...YES, I want you, I want you to lead my team back to the Superbowl (and win), I want you to keep your place in history without destroying how people see you, and I want it all but I'm not sure if I can agree to bring you back (as he turns around and puts his head into his hands).

Favre - I can be all of the things you want me to be, just give me a chance. Give me my team back and pay Ryan Grant his money and we'll be whole again. I am willing to commit to you for at least 2 years, well maybe 1 year, or at least until I get tired again.

Thompson - How can I turn down an offer like that? Come here and let's seal this deal. I love you.

Favre - I love you too. (each walking briskly toward each other for that final kiss).

And that's where we are folks. Waiting for Thompson and Favre to kiss and make up. Football is a business and the Packers don't do good business by bringing Favre back just to let him sit on the sidelines. Imagine the pressure on Rodgers every series,....if he makes one mistake,...I can just hear the chants now (Favre,..Favre,....Favre!!!!). The Packers can't let him go for free, and I don't think that they'll get fair trade value by sending him somewhere in the AFC. This should all be worked out soon, but for god's sake,.....PLEASE take this off of TV. This is a bad soap opera.