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Zero2Cool
Elite Member Topic Starter

11 years ago

We won't know squat about Aaron Rodgers until probably Wednesday so lets have some fun debate. Who do you think the Packers should sign or bring up or ...

I'm actually going to do something I never thought I'd do and say Packers should sign Brett Favre. I don't think he can last a full season, and he doesn't want to get hit so it's not going to happen. However, I think it would be the PERFECT fit. He knows the offense. I'd have to think many fans who begrudged him for playing with the Vikings would soften their grudge even more if he comes in an gets the Packers three wins in four games.

And when Aaron Rodgers comes back, can you imagine a better backup than Brett Favre?

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play2win
Senior Member

11 years ago

Flynn. Of course. The guy played lights-out with us before. He can do it again if need be. We have to have somebody backing up Wallace.

As for Favre, I could maybe see it on some levels. It would be one hell of a story. Bringing him back into the fold of Packers Nation would be a riot. I don't know how good he would be, but I'm sure he could still make some throws.

From a purist standpoint, who can run McCarthy's system better? Flynn or Favre? I would say Flynn. Plug him in and we could be off to the races, if he could shake off all of the funk from his FA experiences. It was just two years ago that he set all-time Packers records. I think Flynn would be the guy who would get the job done. I question whether Favre would get the job done, but it might be way more fun to watch him try.

This is a great topic.

Personally, I would love to see Favre have a successful return with the Packers, which would mean him leading us into the playoffs, and that's pure nostalgia ringing there... It would be remarkable. It is possible Rodgers has a busted clavicle. That would take a solid 8 weeks to heal, but possibly less. Maybe we get Rodgers back for the playoffs in this scenario, if we can still make it there. I do think either of Favre or Flynn could be the guide.

Reignman
Registered

11 years ago

Tank for Teddy!

Having Favre in the locker room with Rodgers would be a disaster for team chemistry. Although I thought it was funny when Favre said he had Rodgers in his FF league haha.

Oh man how I wish the Vikings were competitive this year. We'd actually have a shot at winning the division now. Figures Rodgers would go down when we're having the worst season in team history.

Hey and look on the bright side, you face 3 struggling teams the next 3 games.

vs Philadelphia
at N.Y. Giants
vs Minnesota

texaspackerbacker
Veteran Member

11 years ago

That's not much of a list.

I put Vince Young, B.J. Coleman, and Tim Tebow ahead of any of those. I even put Graham Harrell up there after all on the list except Tolzien.

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Zero2Cool
Elite Member Topic Starter

11 years ago

That's not much of a list.

I put Vince Young, B.J. Coleman, and Tim Tebow ahead of any of those. I even put Graham Harrell up there after all on the list except Tolzien.

Originally Posted by: texaspackerbacker

Young was terrible. Stevie Wonder could see that.
Coleman threw like he was Ray Charles.
Harrell cant' throw further than my high school quarterback.
Tebow ... you have no credibility throwing his name into the ring.

VinceLambeauStarr
Member

11 years ago

Matt Flynn.

It may very well be worth an experiment. Here is a guy who is short on confidence, but was nothing less than a stellar backup during his years here.

Perhaps the right environment and a system he recognizes well will be just the tonic.

However, I don't see why they'd discount Seneca Wallace unless he's been given a full week to prove he is not ineffectual.

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texaspackerbacker
Veteran Member

11 years ago

Originally Posted by: VinceLambeauStarr

Supposedly the reason Flynn has failed and been cut by 3 teams is that is throwing arm elbow is messed up. That's why I didn't consider him. If that's not true, then sure, he goes to the top of the list.

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musccy
Veteran Member

11 years ago

Tank for Teddy!

Having Favre in the locker room with Rodgers would be a disaster for team chemistry.

Originally Posted by: Reignman

This, and the guy has done nothing but ride a damn tractor for 3 years. You do have to be an athlete to play this game. Even for fat run stuffers, look how long it took Jolly to get into "football shape." He was bottom of the totem pole through much of training camp.

To me, suggesting Favre is akin to suggesting Montana or Starr.

nerdmann
Premier Member

11 years ago

Originally Posted by: musccy

For me, the biggest question on Favre is, would he come in and try to be divisive? Does he have a secret agenda to tear this team apart to get back at Ted, Mike and Aaron?

I just don't know if you can trust him.

If you can, I would consider it.

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Zero2Cool
Elite Member Topic Starter

11 years ago

#10

Originally Posted by: nerdmann

Brett didn't want to hurt the Packers. Brett wanted to PROVE to Mike McCarthy (who made the decision to MOVE FORWARD without him) that he could still play.

What better way to prove his value than coming in as the White Knight?

Brett doesn't hate the Packers. He hates that his fear of being replaced came to fruition.

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Zero2Cool (6h) : sounds like Packers don't get good compensation, Jaire staying

dfosterf (10h) : Nobody coming up with a keep, but at x amount

dfosterf (10h) : Trade, cut or keep

dfosterf (11h) : that from Jaire

dfosterf (11h) : My guess is the Packers floated the concept of a reworked contract via his agent and agent got a f'

Zero2Cool (11h) : Yes, and that is why I think Rob worded it how he did. Rather than say "agent"

dfosterf (11h) : Same laws apply. Agent must present such an offer to Jaire. Cannot accept or reject without presenting it

Zero2Cool (11h) : I'm thinking that is why Rob worded it how he did.

dfosterf (11h) : The Packers can certainly still make the offer to the agent

dfosterf (11h) : Laws of agency and definition of fiduciary responsibility

dfosterf (11h) : Jaire is open to a reduced contract without Jaire's permission

dfosterf (11h) : The agent would arguably violate the law if he were to tell the Packers

Zero2Cool (11h) : That someone ... likely the agent.

Zero2Cool (11h) : So, Jaire has not been offered nor rejected a pay reduction, but someone says he'd decline.

Zero2Cool (11h) : Demovksy says t was direct communication with someone familiar with Jaire’s line of thinking at that moment.

Zero2Cool (12h) : Demovsky just replied to me a bit ago. Jaire hasn't said it.

dfosterf (13h) : Of course, that depends on the definition of "we"

dfosterf (13h) : We have been told that they haven't because he wouldn't accept it. I submit we don't know that

dfosterf (13h) : What is the downside in making a calculated reduced offer to Jaire?

Zero2Cool (15-Apr) : Packers are receiving interest in Jaire Alexander but a trade is not imminent

Zero2Cool (15-Apr) : Jalen Ramsey wants to be traded. He's never happy is he?

Zero2Cool (15-Apr) : two 1sts in 2022 and two 2nd's in 2023 and 2024

Zero2Cool (15-Apr) : Packers had fortunate last three drafts.

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dfosterf (14-Apr) : Go fund me for this purpose just might work. A dozen nurses show up at 1265 to provide mental health assistance.

dfosterf (14-Apr) : Maybe send a crew of Angels to the Packers draft room on draft day.

Zero2Cool (14-Apr) : I am the Angel that gets visited.

dfosterf (14-Apr) : Visiting Angels has a pretty good reputation

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Zero2Cool (9-Apr) : Van Ness played most of season with broken thumb

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