I have truly grown tired of this whole Brett Favre situation. I have long felt that if Favre wanted to play, and the Packers didn’t want him on their team, the resolution should be simple – either trade him or release him.
Still, I understand why they didn’t do it.
But now Favre is reinstated and back on their team. I’m sure it will be a media circus later on today when the Packers resume their practices, especially if Favre is on the field.
So how will the Packers proceed now?
They have stated publicly that they will now hold an open competition at quarterback and allow Favre to compete for the starting job. This seems like the most reasonable thing they have done. In football, the goal is to get the best players on the field. If Favre gives them the best opportunity to win, he should start.
It will be interesting to see how this affects Aaron Rodgers, and especially the other two young quarterbacks on the roster. There is no way the Packers are going to keep all four quarterbacks. If Brett stays, one of those young, newly drafted quarterbacks is going to get cut or traded.
The Packers could still trade Favre. There have been various reports that they have spoken to the Minnesota Vikings about a trade. I just don’t see how the Packers have any leverage in any trade deal. All the teams know that they don’t want Favre. Why would you offer them anything but a 6th or 7th round pick?
Worst-case scenario, they say no and are left to try to figure out this mess.
The Wizard has spoken.
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