I have never been more upset with the Packers

Bond · 08-04-2008, 06:05 PM

I wouldn't be "pissed" at Favre if he played for the Vikings. I don't dislike the Vikings, or the Bears, for that matter. I would be upset with Packers management for making a poor decision.

KillerGremlin · 08-04-2008, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Bond

I wouldn't be "pissed" at Favre if he played for the Vikings. I don't dislike the Vikings, or the Bears, for that matter. I would be upset with Packers management for making a poor decision.

Meh, what if Rodgers took you guys to the Superbowl

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I'm still thinking that they want to start Rodgers, but I wonder if the backlash from the fans will make McCarthy think otherwise. How is the fan reaction in Wisconsin, Bond?

Bond · 08-04-2008, 07:30 PM

Rodgers didn't look so great during the scrimmage last night. He was red shirted and complete 38% of his passes, without Harris or Woodson on the field. The scrimmage was at Lambeau Field in front of ~60,000 fans as well.

I think you're right, Thompson and McCarthy definitely wanted to move on without Favre, and start Rodgers, but they don't have that luxury now that Favre is back.

Fan reaction is fairly split... it's hard to gauge accurately. I guess I'd say 60 Favre / 40 Rodgers.

Perfect Stu · 08-05-2008, 04:01 PM

Now Favre is asking for his release again. I'm on the edge of my seat.

KillerGremlin · 08-05-2008, 04:15 PM

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Now Favre is asking for his release again. I'm on the edge of my seat.

Apparently Favre and McCarthy spoke and McCarthy was all like "yo foo you ain't startin' this year" and Favre was all like "what it is bitch!"

Okay, that probably didn't happen...but long story short, the rumors floating around are that the talks of trading Favre to Minnesota are still very alive and real.

KillerGremlin · 08-05-2008, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bond

Rodgers didn't look so great during the scrimmage last night. He was red shirted and complete 38% of his passes, without Harris or Woodson on the field. The scrimmage was at Lambeau Field in front of ~60,000 fans as well.

I think you're right, Thompson and McCarthy definitely wanted to move on without Favre, and start Rodgers, but they don't have that luxury now that Favre is back.

Fan reaction is fairly split... it's hard to gauge accurately. I guess I'd say 60 Favre / 40 Rodgers.

I suspect that if they do release/trade Favre, and Rodgers totally sucks, the fans at Green Bay are going to be super pissed. Oh, how ironic and bitter it would be if Favre propelled the Vikings to a 11-5 season or something, and the Packers went 7-9.

Who knows...the Vikings have a running game with Adrian Peterson. Having veteran gunslinger Favre calling the shots might put them in a position to win some big games.

Perfect Stu · 08-05-2008, 07:29 PM

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Who knows...the Vikings have a running game with that nasty O-Line. Having veteran gunslinger Favre calling the shots might put them in a position to win some big games.

fixed. not that peterson isn't a special talent, but most backs in the league could be very productive behind those road graders.