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Pack offers Favre $20M to stay retired
Though NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is waiting at least one more day to reinstate Brett Favre, neither that extra time nor a $20 million offer from the team to stay retired will resolve the Green Bay Packers' impasse with their record-setting quarterback or prevent him from reporting to training camp. Packers President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Murphy met with Favre and Favre's agent, Bus Cook, on Wednesday at Cook's office in Hattiesburg, Miss., but Murphy was unable to convince Favre not to report to training camp. Murphy didn't have much football related to entice Favre to stay home, though a source close to Favre said the team raised the possibility of paying Favre a substantial salary -- about $20 million over 10 years -- to stay retired. "We're going to do whatever Brett wants to do," Cook told the Hattiesburg American after the meeting. "And right now, his intention is to go back to Green Bay and play football."
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20 Mill to do nothing!!!!!, I might have to take that deal.
nolesfan33
Jonesboro , AR
Total Comments (72)
Complete Garbage. The Packers are a **** Organization for doing this to him. I understand that they want to move on. But it is Brett's Decision if he wants to play. Release the man. He is better than Aaron Rodgers. I think Rodgers should get his chance but, Brett needs his too.
America's Legend
Raf Alconbury, UK
Total Comments (1959)
That is crazy though. I wouldn't take it. It's basically telling the rest of the NFL that the Packers Org. is Chicken****!
If I were Goodell.....I would put the Hammer down on this and demand his release from the team immediately.
America's Legend
Raf Alconbury, UK
Total Comments (1959)
I will take $20 mil to sit in Mississippi and coach High School football...no problem.
Ironfinch
Greenfield, MA
Total Comments (404)
so the packers are offering brett 20 million to be a consultant?
pw
New Baltimore , NY
Total Comments (2906)
The money will come out of Aaron Rodgers salary, Favre will break the deal in 5 years, go to an AFC team, and beat the Packers in their first superbowl appearance since 97.
hookem431*BS
Richardson, TX
Total Comments (548)
This is NUTZ. Why give a player money to stay retired?? Why not let him come to camp, have him play with the second team and let him know he's not the team's future anymore?
Better yet, just leave him alone and he'll go away once he realizes he won't get what he wants and then he'll fade away. Let him come to camp and deal with it like an adult. The Packers would then keep their 20 million.
LocNar
Miami , FL
Total Comments (630)
It's not the monet, it's the principle...........................and any interest that may have accrued.
Big-Fart-Dog
Melbourne , FL
Total Comments (105)
Oh! Now I understand why I can't afford to go to a NFL game anymore.
Big-Fart-Dog
Melbourne , FL
Total Comments (105)
First Elam now Lynch....YOU BETTER KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING TANAHAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
broncosfan4life
Total Comments (165)
Sorry guys, there is no room for other stories until Bretty gets his way
broncosfan4life
Total Comments (165)
I'm pretty dam sick of hearing of Favre. But i have to admit this article is a bit entertaining. Lol oh man does Favre have the packers bending over backwards
Scrappy_AK
Sacramento , CA
Total Comments (251)
Yea, this makes sense. He can make $12 million next year if he comesback, and could probably play another year and get atleast $8 million. If I were a Packer fan, I would start to question the front office.
jj730
Total Comments (9560)
This changes things !!! Packers offer 20 Mil to Favre ? What are they afraid of ????? Hmm this is better that the Young and the Restless for sure !!! Brett, if you can hear me out there, don't let the little SOB's push you around !!!! Stick to your guns buddy, PLAY BALL !!!!!!!
flugelboy
Elba, NY
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broncos, lol bretty. i like that and will have to borrow it.
pw
New Baltimore , NY
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Thank you, Packers! How about you throw a pair of handcuffs on him after he gets the $20 mil?
DCruiser
Barrington , IL
Total Comments (4990)
Just think, if Brett forces the Packs hand, and comes back to them as their second QB, how many interceptions does Aaron have to throw before the entire crowd of Packer fans start chanting for Favre? I'd say every single one...That's gonna break the Pack's season for sure....so they might as well trade him to whoever, wherever he wants to go. This will be fun watching throughout the season. Go Pack! Go Vikes!
BoBo
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Just think, if Brett forces the Packs hand, and comes back to them as their second QB, how many interceptions does Aaron have to throw before the entire crowd of Packer fans start chanting for Favre? I'd say every single one...That's gonna break the Pack's season for sure....so they might as well trade him to whoever, wherever he wants to go. This will be fun watching throughout the season. Go Pack! Go Vikes!
and how many interception will Brett throw? before they chant Aaron
because my money is on brett to throw more interceptions
jgh
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