Goodell is right to lean on Packers

Stuart, San Francisco, CA — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:05:49 GMT

That's the dumbest thing you've ever said. And that's a tough list to top. So you're saying that the Packers should, solely out of convenience, let Favre go to a divisional rival? Just so Ted Thompson can spend more time doing what exactly? And to lower the distraction on the team for what? For the all-important pre-training camp period? Please....for once, use your brains. Dumb dumb dumb comment.

Goodell is right to lean on Packers

S Cutforth, Cincinnati, OH — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:01:03 GMT

Why should the Packers cave here they are entitled to get something in return for Favre? Pressure from Goodell reduces their bargaining power with other teams. I also don't understand why this is embarrassing for the league. Favre's indecision about his retirement got everyone where they are today... on the other hand, he is likely would be one of the
top 10 QBs in the league next year, so perhaps the Pack should man up and keep him.

Goodell is right to lean on Packers

Carl Johnson, Garner, NC — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:53:36 GMT

I've been a Packer's fan for forty years. I've appreciated and respected what Brett has doen for the team. However, he is not the be all and end all of the Packers. If he wants to play, then he should ask to be traded. And, the packers are within their right to apporve or deny which team the trade might be, Certainly, with the Packers holding his contract, they are due compensation for a trade.
Brett should not have had his tearful retirement announcement as he did, if he wasn't sincere.

Goodell is right to lean on Packers

Christopher Bach, Milwaukee, WI — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:54:54 GMT

Why is Goodell even involved in managing the affairs of the team. The Packers are right to hold onto Favre until they can receive decent compensation for him. Why not hold onto him until Week 3 or 4 when inevitably a quarterback will go down, and a veteran player like Favre will be worth a 2nd and 3rd round instead of a 2nd and 6th or 3rd and 7th round pick. This is an internal situation within the Packer organization it does not effect the rest of the league. The Packers should and will do what is in their best interest and if they see that includes holding onto a quarterback acting like a spoiled kid, it is their right to do so.