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Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:17 am EDT

Favre considering comeback?

By Joe Zedalis

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Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre, who announced his retirement last month after 17 seasons, could be looking into resuming his career with another franchise the Los Angeles Times reported. According to NFL sources, Favre's agent has quietly inquired with teams about their interest in trading for the three-time NFL most valuable player. The sources did not indicate whether Favre knew of the inquiries.


Favre, 38, has yet to give written notice of his retirement to the league or players' union, although that's neither required nor irrevocable. It's also not uncommon for players to delay in doing so, particularly if they are not in immediate need of their pension money. Agent James "Bus" Cook said he was not aware of Favre's interest in coming back from retirement.

Favre's rights still belong to the Packers, who could trade him to another team. Ted Thompson, general manager of the Packers, dismissed the report. "We don't know anything about it, and it's inconceivable," Thompson told the Associated Press.

Source: Los Angeles TimesNew Window

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  1. hcdouglass
    1. Posted by hcdouglass Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:17 pm EDT

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    Don't buy it for a second.
  2. diehardpackfan4
    2. Posted by diehardpackfan4 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:43 pm EDT

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    How could anyone take this rumor seriously...did anybody actually watch his press conference? It was filled with emotion and that is enough evidence for me to say that he IS retired and will be forever
  3. MJ
    3. Posted by MJ Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:03 pm EDT

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    I believe it. I can't see him retiring on his last pass being a interception
  4. Off2Jamaica
    4. Posted by Off2Jamaica Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:27 pm EDT

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    What a joke. He is retired. Who thinks of these things.
  5. JOE S
    5. Posted by JOE S Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:43 pm EDT

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    here we go again.
  6. Lenny D
    6. Posted by Lenny D Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:58 pm EDT

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    Brett Favre will be resuming his career and will end up with the Miami Dolphins..............................
  7. Lenny D
    7. Posted by Lenny D Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:58 pm EDT

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    Brett Favre will be resuming his career and will end up with the Miami Dolphins..............................
  8. a.mcmahon
    8. Posted by a.mcmahon Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:42 pm EDT

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    When you say the name Brett Favre what comes to mind?
    Lambeau, snow, the green G, the number 4....no way does he ever play for another team.
    Should he change his mind on retirement it will not be with anyone but the Pack.
  9. loop
    9. Posted by loop Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:49 pm EDT

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    Reminds me of the Boy Who Cried Wolf..
  10. Shoeless in Chicago
    10. Posted by Shoeless in Chicago Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:50 pm EDT

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    Total bull! He probably was joking around over a beer with his friends that Miami needed a QB, and he could replace the Marino legend there. This actually hit the news wire first!! His agent had no idea about this. No way Farve would contact any other team himself. Why would he want to tarnish his legend with the Pack? This is so dumb, Farve should sue!
  11. buttery boo
    11. Posted by buttery boo Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:35 pm EDT

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    Who even cares? Most overrated player in the history of all sports. Period.
  12. A Yahoo! User
    12. Posted by A Yahoo! User Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:45 pm EDT

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    i don't think it is TOTAL bull... but its an awful stretch... i don't think he'd be tarnished just because he wanted to play somewhere else... Joe montana's legacy as a 49er wasn't ruined when he went to the chiefs. Come to Miami! you know whats funny, is all the people that don't believe it are Green Bay fans... they think "no way he will betray us like that"... its a business people... i really don't believe it myself, but i definately wouldnt be surprised.
  13. A Yahoo! User
    13. Posted by A Yahoo! User Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:45 pm EDT

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    oh hey number 2... did you notice that his press conference came the day AFTER green bay didn't make a move on randy moss and he resigned with the pats?? i can see a little animosity there...
  14. Redneck Cheerleader
    14. Posted by Redneck Cheerleader Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:52 pm EDT

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    Jim K ~ you are entitled to your opinion, but his career stats and I disagree with you.
  15. Brett M
    15. Posted by Brett M Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:56 pm EDT

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    Come on Yahoo, I also heard Joe Montana is going to play for the Jets too. Oh and Marino is coming back and playing for the Falcons. And Steve Young is going back to college and playing for BYU, he has one more year of eligibility.
  16. a.mcmahon
    16. Posted by a.mcmahon Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:42 pm EDT

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    - Jim K says... "Who even cares? Most overrated player in the history of all sports. Period."
    You obviously have just started watching football the past couple of years.
    Perhaps you should take a look at the career and then come back and toss your worthless opinions
    around.
  17. A Yahoo! User
    17. Posted by A Yahoo! User Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:45 pm EDT

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    yeah, i'm not a huge packers fan or anything, but the guy played with more guts and heart than anyone i've ever seen... i mean how many straight games?? At the most mentally and physically grueling position on the field?? that defines greatness right there.
  18. Anton
    18. Posted by Anton Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:48 pm EDT

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    My fav quarterback, the guy I've been watching since I was a kid on another team? That would be blasphemous. Curse the L.A. Times for this rumor!!!! Besides, Favre is the face of Green Bay since old Lombardi, and I can't imagine him being anywhere else.
  19. Brett M
    19. Posted by Brett M Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:56 pm EDT

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    Hey Jim K (or might I call you Jim Kelly), I think your just mad you never won a Superbowl, zing........
  20. A Yahoo! User
    20. Posted by A Yahoo! User Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:45 pm EDT

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    emperor, see post 14 and 15... also, i agree, but again it really would NOT surprise me the least bit...
  21. NOMOREVICTICRATS
    21. Posted by NOMOREVICTICRATS Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:40 pm EDT

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    Jim K posted: "Who even cares? Most overrated player in the history of all sports. Period."
    That's about the most clueless posts I've seen on here in a long, long time. Check all the record books and get back to us on that one, Jim-Bob.
  22. buttery boo
    22. Posted by buttery boo Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:35 pm EDT

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    Last 10 years in the playoffs...
    98 - 2 picks, 79.7 rating, loss
    99 - No playoffs
    00 - No playoffs
    01 - 7 picks, 67.0 rating, one win, one loss
    02 - 2 picks, 54.4 rating, loss
    03 - 1 pick, 94.2 rating, one win, one loss - (ended with maybe the dumbest pass I've ever seen - the interception by Brian Dawkins)
    04 - 4 picks, 55.4 rating, loss
    05 - No playoffs
    06 - No playoffs
    07 - 2 picks, 99.0 rating, game ending horrible pick to Webster
    Can we please stop caring about this guy? PLEASE? Pretty please? He had a great early career, but look at the above... Let's just all agree that he hasn't been a good QB in 10 years... OK? OK, thanks.
  23. David S
    23. Posted by David S Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:37 pm EDT

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    i bet he'll come back this year and play for someone.
  24. A Yahoo! User
    24. Posted by A Yahoo! User Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:45 pm EDT

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    257 STRAIGHT games. career 87% rating, most completions, most yards, a super bowl and never been arrested. you find THAT somewhere else in the league @sshole. and i'm not even a packers fan! JESUS!
  25. A Yahoo! User
    25. Posted by A Yahoo! User Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:45 pm EDT

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    oh yeah... 442 TD passes is overrated as well... i forgot about it... every great player has a dubious mark. like favre and his interception record. well when you attempt 8759 passes, 288 picks don't sound all that bad.

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