Brett Favre, Packers jokes

In the last week, since Brett Favre has said he wants to return, he officially asked the Pack for reinstatement or release. The Packers said they have no intentions of releasing him, and then later said they would welcome him back…As the back-up to Aaron Rodgers.

This is all a joke, and quite frankly, it’s getting to be stupid. Either the Packers should release Favre, or bring him back as the starter. Do they really think Aaron Rodgers can get them a Super Bowl title in 2008? They are kidding themselves if they think so, after last year when the Pack were so close. Why should Favre have to settle for being the back-up after starting 275 consecutive games (including playoffs).

The Pack need to realize that they can’t have it both ways. If they are so concerned about Favre going somewhere else and possibly hurting them later, then they should bring him back as the starter. #4 under center gives the Pack the best shot at winning the Super Bowl this year. As for where Favre would go if he were released, Minnesota would seem to be the most logical choice. With a solid defense, a great offensive line, and Adrian Peterson at RB, Favre would seem to be the final piece to the puzzle there.

As for those suggesting he come down south to the Windy City and play for the arch-enemy the Bears, forget it. They are not a QB away from being Super Bowl contenders, regardless of what the media says. They have a makeshift offensive line, and a very weak reciever core, and a running game that is not proven. If Favre were to play with the Bears in 2008, it would be just like his 2005 season with the Pack - not good. And for those who think it’s the Chicago media who says Favre would be the final piece, they’re wrong. William C. Rhoden of the New York Times recently wrote that too.

This is no way to treat a legend. Either the Pack should release Favre, or bring him back as a starter