Packers Paranoia Simplified: There is a Solution to make Green Bay Happy Again

     Well, Favre answered that question in his interview with Van Susteren. There was definitely an implied timeline for his answer, and he gave his honest one back in March. But now he’s also being honest – he’s unequivocally ready to throw everything he’s got into the upcoming season. And be assured, he still has a lot of heart and talent to put out there.  

A few months back, a Rodgers vs. Favre staring quarterback debate was laughable – and it hasn’t gained any credence since that time.

     Despite the suddenly anti-Favre sentiments some radio callers and Wisconsin bloggers have been expressing, these opinions truly do not represent the majority of Packer fans. Most would love to have Favre back to give them two more years of the excitement they are used to him providing on a weekly basis.

5.                  Brett Favre will either be a Green Bay Packer or force himself to accept a retirement that’s time hasn’t come

     Forget the request for a release from the organization, forget the Vikings rumors and forget the public bickering with Ted Thompson. Brett Favre wants one thing and one thing only – to play as the starting quarterback for the Green Bay Packers this season. He doesn’t want to uproot his family, learn a new offense, leave Donald Driver and a legion of younger guys he was just getting to know – and he doesn’t want to call anywhere home except for Lambeau Field.

     He knew he wouldn’t be released, and that is why he asked for it. He doesn’t want to be traded, which is why he is not immediately applying for re-instatement. In fact, Favre’s agent says the next move is up to the Packers. Will they really, without wavering an inch, turn their back on one of the best quarterbacks currently in the league. A solid, reliable quarterback and leader is hard to come by – the position is often a revolving door with few guarantees.

     For the past 16 seasons, the Packers have enjoyed a solid oak door. To have Favre now be on the outside of that door knocking and knocking and knocking to get back in is truly a sad thing. 

The Solution

     Despite how complicated the “Favre/Packer Standoff” has been portrayed by the media, there is a solution that, if executed delicately, can satisfy most parties involved – you can never please everyone.

     Favre needs to be taken back as Green Bay’s starting quarterback. His age doesn’t matter, his legend doesn’t matter and at this point, his legacy does not matter. All that matters is his experience, durability, physical toughness, natural talent, leadership abilities on the field and extreme drive to win. As of the end of last season, it is Tom Brady, Payton Manning and Brett Favre who sit atop the NFL’s quarterback talent.

     That being said, here is how Favre ends up starting next year.

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