A couple weeks ago, I wrote this article; comparing my emotions from this whole Brett Favre-Packers saga to those of a child whose parents are getting a divorce. After citing irreconcilable differences, the divorce is official. The papers are signed. The once unthinkable has happened. The Packers have traded Brett Favre to the New York Jets.
As of Monday night, Packer Nation was expecting Favre to show up at Tuesday’s practice to begin competing against Aaron Rodgers for the starting quarterback job. In other words, Favre was going to be the starting QB come September 8th. But about 48 hours later, number four will try to continue this legacy in the bright lights of the Big Apple instead of the small town of Green Bay, Wisconsin.
I was in Green Bay Tuesday afternoon, covering what was supposed to be the return of the legendary leader of the Pack. But as the couple sat down, trying one last time to put the ugliness of the past five weeks behind them, it was decided by both parties that is was simply too late. As head coach Mike McCarthy alluded to Tuesday, the damage had been done. “The he-said, she-said thing definitely took a toll.â€Â
Those of you who know me outside of what you read on this site, are well aware that I changed my voicemail to, “Hey, this is David. I don’t want to talk about it†when Favre announced his retirement. If you thought I was depressed then, you should see me now. No amount of chocolate, wine, or Air Supply’s “All Out of Love†can heel my broken heart. Ok, maybe I’m being a little facetious, but you get the point.
Referring back to my divorce article, I have finally chosen which parent I will live with. My feelings have wavered on an almost daily basis, but now it’s official, J-E-T-S, JETS, JETS, JETS! Don’t get me wrong, I am still and always will be a Packers fan, but not nearly as die-hard as the past 16 years when I’ve cheered Brett as passionately off the field as he has played the game on it.Â
How all of this has played out makes me very suspicious of Packer GM Ted Thompson. My initial reaction is to call him a prick and a selfish bastard. He has claimed all along that he wanted to do the best to keep Favre’s legacy in tact and that Thompson had Favre’s best interests in mind.Â
Really?
Without certainty, Favre is the loser in this battle. He wanted to be the Packers starter. It didn’t happen. He wanted to be released or traded to the Vikings. It didn’t happen. Several sources have indicated that Favre would have preferred playing for the Bucs. It didn’t happen.
TSB.net contributor Peter Christian calls me the only Packer fan friend he can talk to who will be reasonable about this situation. So this is not just me slurping Brett Favre worse than Rachel Nichols has the past couple days.Â
At least the saga is over. Now, I must lie alone with my head on my phone, thinking of Brett ‘til it hurts.
Dave vs. Banks started out as Packers vs. Bears. now its moved to the AFC East, Jets vs. Patriots.
While I became a fan of this site because of the Soxman, I felt compelled to say that I’m bleeding Blue Cheese over the sad end to the Favre saga. Soxman said he would be traded weeks ago and he was right I just didn’t want to listen. I don’t think anyone including Brett saw the Jets coming.
As a man who has a #4 mark on his arm, I must say that Brett shares blaim. At the least for letting the Packers pressure him into making a decision before he was ready.
Now we move forward.
If I become a New York Jets fan should I change my name to bleeding bagels and cream cheese?
Final point, Aaron Rogers earned some “cred” with me for he way he held himself through all of this drama. Now lets see how he holds himself on the frozen tundra.
I am a huge Packers fan also…Let me say this, The packers wanted nothing to do with Brett Favre!!! PERIOD!!!! Yes I know, Brett retired, he changed his mind. At first, I thought Brett was an idiot, and I wanted him to go away, but he was gone for four months…I don’t want to hear the drafted two quarterbacks, Packers were going draft a quarterback anyway. They had two on there dang roster…Aaron Rogers has been great during all of this, but he can’t hold Brett’s Jock Strap..Everyone damn knows it, with Brett superbowl team, now the Packers will go 10-6 and getting knocked out in the first round..I will put money on it…
Ted Thompson is a D-Bag, he knew if Favre went to the Vikes or Bucs, he would mop the floor with them..Smart guy, but Aaron Rogers is still the packers quarterback(Not So Smart). Wow, he did good against the Cowboys, lets not forget, Cowboys did not plan for him!!!!
Moe Diddy Out!!
Bleeding Cheese, that is one creative post! One of the best comments we’ve ever recieved here…great job!
Banks, you never give me any credit…HOW RUDE!!!!
Diddy out
Well at least it’s over and you can cheer for him with a Jets jersey on instead of a Packers one.
Weren’t you getting sick of those colors anyway? All that yellow and green…yuck…makes me sick just thinking about it.
Its not easy being green. just ask hard core environmentalists like Ed Begley Jr. or Shrek
David, for the love of God, PUT THE AIR SUPPLY CD DOWN! I’m getting a little concerned…If you want some old school music to get you through this, I suggest Don Henley’s “The End of the Innocence.” You might be able to move on without wallowing.
I’m even more concerned about your new-found Jets alliance. Have you forgotten a former Eau Claire meteorologist?, and his expert NFL analysis: “Ehhh…Jets are tough…you think they’re good, right? I’m picking Favre on my fantasy team…ehhh…you think that’s a good pick, right?”
This is who you’ll be texting and e-mailing on Sundays?
Don’t discount Mike McCarthy’s role in this whole saga. Sure, Ted Thompson is the lightning rod for criticism, mainly because he’s the creepy, skinny, gray-haired white guy who kind of mumbles when he talks. It’s like high school, with Brett as the popular quarterback, Mike playing the role of no-nonsense tough guy coach, and Ted as the principal who no one likes.
I hope you make time to visit your Green Bay parent on certain Sundays this fall. See you on 9/8.
I love that Brado made an appearance here at the Sports Bank. Good to see a certain rival in the EC hasn’t drove him to insanity.
The Jets jersey is in the mail!
All is fair in love and football. Favre should have told TT to stick it up his … No answer before draft day is my answer. That’s what he should have said.
Excellent to see Brado on here, I agree. Don’t let Tracker consume too much of your time on Sundays, Dave. Wise words by Brado…
Ted’s ego and desire to see Rodgers succeed got in the way of his management on this one. Favre should get a chance to divorce old mumbly, even if it is remarriage to the Jets. It just makes me a bit sick that Deanna is a little “too” excited to get the NYC spotlight shined on her. With all do respect to Mrs. Favre, she’s a great woman. However, it makes me wonder if in some ways, she can be as big of a pain as TT is for poor Brett.
FYI-Did you know that Rodgers is going to be the most mispelled QB name of the season? Don’t forget that D writers. Then double check other position players…Houshmandzadahowierjaklndjnfa.