MrAndMrsFish Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 MILWAUKEE ? (AP) ? Brett Favre has scheduled a Saturday morning news conference, where he is expected to announce whether he'll return to play for the Green Bay Packers this season. Becky Stuart, a personal assistant to the Favre family, confirmed that the news conference would be held at Favre's charity golf tournament in Tunica, Miss. In a story in Friday's Green Bay Press-Gazette, Favre said that he told general manager Ted Thompson and head coach Mike McCarthy earlier this week that he may have a decision by the weekend or early next week. "I want to do what's best, obviously, for me and my family,'' he said. "But regardless of what people might think, I don't want to jeopardize the future of the team. I don't want to do that. I think that the people that know me, including those in the organization, know that.'' Favre, who spoke with the Press-Gazette reporter at his golf tournament, said he wouldn't want to play for anyone but the Packers, who finished 4-12 last season, Favre's only losing one in Green Bay. The 36-year-old Favre, who would be entering his 16th season in the NFL, still feels he can play but said last season rattled his confidence a bit. "I had a lot of chances to pull us out of the fire last year and I didn't do it,'' he said. Favre said he wouldn't return just to collect his $10 million salary or to try to break more records. If that were the case, he said, he already would have made his decision. "That's sort of my dilemma right now. If I felt like we really could compete for the Super Bowl, I would come back. Or am I coming back just to play and to have fun, and in the process maybe we lose,'' he said. "Last year was no fun for the fans or for the players, and nobody wants to go through that again.'' Favre said he has concerns about the team's offensive line, which struggled last season after the departure of stalwart guards Mike Wahle and Marco Rivera to free agency. "From a coach's standpoint, you have to say the right things, that we'll be competitive and we'll win, and I truly believe Mike McCarthy will do a fine job,'' he said. "But really, what have we done to replace the guys that we've lost on the line?'' Favre said McCarthy isn't letting uncertainty about his star quarterback affect his preparation, which includes getting Aaron Rodgers, the team's first-round draft pick last season, ready to start. Favre said his greatest dilemma is figuring out whether he can get up the energy to have fun, something he didn't have last season. "It means something to come back and be there, but to come back and be that dominant player, which I wasn't last year. I never blamed it on other guys before and I won't do it now,'' he said. "I don't want it to be like, 'At one time he was good. He should've retired. He stuck around one year too long.' That wouldn't be fair to anyone.'' just give it up already man....you are hurting your franchise..you are not the same Brett anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaq-Man Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 he'll be back. last season was a bit of a fluke, and he still has a shot at danny's TD record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonDigital Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 bout f'in time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fritz Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 He needs to retire, but he won't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 I think he will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Juanky Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 As long as he stops pretending he's Roger Clemens, whatever he decides is cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passion Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 I don't care if he stays or goes, as long as he continues to do Sensodyne commercials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Tank Frenzy Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 Has anyone heard anything yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 Yeah, he announced he hasn't decided. ""No change. I don't know, once again," he said at a brief news conference Saturday from the site of his charity golf tournament. "I don't know why you guys wasted a trip down here. The Packers and I will make a decision at some point soon."" - ESPN.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonDigital Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 Brett Favre didn't announce whether he'll return to football next season at Saturday morning's press conference. It was thought he'd make an official decision, but didn't. When asked about Packers' fans having to wait on him, Favre said "I know they get anxious for the season to start...I know they can't wait for a decision, but there's time. There is life besides my decision...enjoy baseball right now." Apr. 8 - 10:21 am et Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2401588 What a lil punk bitch. This is getting rediculous, if it hadn't already been from the get go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Tank Frenzy Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 Yeah this is getting old. Make a decision already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabdul Doobakus Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 If I were the Packers I'd just move on. Prepare like he won't be there. If he comes back, fine. But he won't be there the year after anyway, so you won't really be setting yourself back if you prepare for that eventuality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 JOKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAndMrsFish Posted April 8, 2006 Author Share Posted April 8, 2006 he is a big joke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FishFanInPA Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 Yeah, i'd just cut him and decision is made....I'm sure Packers fans are gettin a little annoyed too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsMania Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 IF he isnt ready to decide he isnt ready. But I agree, they should plan on him not being there and if he shows up great. It wouldnt be terrible if he didnt play because I am trying to get tickets for when the jets play at green bay, and if Farve plays tickets will be more expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonDigital Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 http://www.packertime.com/players/brettfavre/sounds/sam1.wav http://www.packertime.com/players/brettfavre/sounds/sam2.wav He has other things to fall back on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Juanky Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 He's just making everyone focus on this event and last year instead of his entire career. The more he drags this on the worse it is for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauer7 Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 RETIRE ALREADY ......he's had a great career but why would the packers want him anymore....he's terrible now....he used to be great but those days are over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accord Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 He called a press conference to announce that he is undecided? :plain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Tank Frenzy Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 He called a press conference to announce that he is undecided? :plain In all fairness I think the press conference was to publicize his charity golfing event he was doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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