Organized Chaos

Brett Favre didn’t report to Packers training camp, even though he said he would. He said he has his reinstatement letter ready to go, but he hasn’t sent it in yet.

He wants to be let go. He wants the Packers to let go. But they aren’t budging.

It’s likely Favre will be traded this week. Where that is is still up in the air, with the New York Jets and Tampa Bay as the only teams given permission to inquire about a trade.

Favre wants more suitors. He’s hoping the Packers will have a brain fart and allow the Vikings to join the fray. That ain’t happening.

I was critical of the Packers in their handling of one of the best quarterbacks of all time. But Favre is making it difficult to stay on his side, even in the state of Wisconsin.

It appears as though Favre only wants to be put into a situation where he can succeed. While this is understandable, it contradicts his “itch” to play again.

If he truly wants to play then he won’t care where it is. That’s right, he wouldn’t care to play for the Jets, who while probably better with him, won’t compete with the Patriots for the AFC East title. No, Favre would end up taking more chances and his gunslinger mentality would lead to a so-so season.

On the other side you have the Packers, who are standing by Aaron Rodgers. Favre asked to compete for the job. They said no. He asked to come to camp. They said no.

If the Packers truly believe they are better off without Favre then by all means they should trade him to the Vikings. If they are the better team then they could beat the Vikings with Favre.

Instead, by not wanting him to play for the Vikings you are telling the rest of your team that you can’t beat Brett Favre. That’s the wrong signal. And if that is the truth then there’s no reason why he shouldn’t be the Packers’ starting quarterback.

He won’t be with Green Bay for obvious reasons. I want him to play for the Vikings, who would immediately become the favorites in the NFC.

I hope that when the Packers do trade Favre that he plays for his new team. I have a sinking feeling he’ll up and retire again. And that would go a long way in destroying that legacy he wants to protect.

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