The fourth of July is all about freedom, democracy, almost blowing your hand off while illegally setting off fireworks, Nathan's, and, this year, whether Brett Favre will un-retire after three months. Good times. Yesterday, ESPN's Chris Mortensen "reported" that Favre is mulling a return. Favre later responded by saying, "it's all rumor," and now the conversation has turned to what happens should he come back for one more season.
One scenario, courtesy of PFT, has Favre wanting to play for the Panthers. As Mike Florio writes, there isn't any clear ties between Carolina and the Hall of Fame quarterback, other than the relative proximity of Charlotte to Mississippi.
Well, apparently, there's a better chance Mittens wins the NFL MVP award than Favre taking one snap for the Panthers, at least according to Darin Gantt of the Rock Hill Herald:
That's not happening, and it's not because Favre doesn't want to come here. For starters, the Panthers have a starter they like just fine in Jake Delhomme. And while the world seems to think his arm's going to fly off like a scene from Monty Python, he's actually ahead of schedule coming back from last year's elbow surgery.Gantt adds that the Panthers aren't going to comment on the rumor because there's absolutely nothing to it. Plus, if Delhomme's arm does fly off, Vinny Testaverde has been promised first dibs on the job.
Also, the Panthers think far more highly of Matt Moore than most, which should have been obvious when they didn't sign a veteran free agent or draft one.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
7-03-2008 @ 10:07PM
Jim said...
I'm bloody sick of Favre. He's not playing and it's still all about Brett. Get over him people, he's done. That should have been clear when Da Bears kicked his ass twice with both Grossman and Orton. He pussied out whining about the cold. Get real, it gets prettydamn cold in Wisconsin so that was one of the lamest excuses ever. Take your tired old Vicadin sucking ass home.
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7-04-2008 @ 12:03AM
JFCJR said...
I don't care if Favre stays retired or decides to play until he drops dead. Just make up your flippin' mind Brett. For such a tough guy, you sure act like a woman when it comes to making a decision. No offense all you women......just a figure of speech!
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7-04-2008 @ 1:03AM
George B Vieto said...
I know that Brett wants to play again after his retirement but I am sure that unless he found a fountain of youth he will be discouraged by his family and friends not to ruin his leagcy like some players before him did.
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7-04-2008 @ 8:40AM
aaorn W said...
This is a frickin' joke. I've been tired of the Favre rumors of playing/retiring for the past 3 years. You know what this guy needs is to come back and have a Leonard Marshall hit on Joe Montana put on him.
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7-04-2008 @ 2:18PM
paul at sportslaugh said...
Bring Brett Back in ANY uniform. The NFL is more fun and better with him and he can still play !
Paul
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www.sportslaugh.com
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7-05-2008 @ 12:29PM
robert said...
No doubt, brett favrve has several years left in that body and mind to play the game. . .put favre at the helm with the purple-people eaters this year with all of their offensive and defensive talent. . .whoa!!
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7-05-2008 @ 9:16PM
Carolina Panthers Store said...
I just wrote a post about this at my blog. I wouldn't mind having Brett Favre in Panthers Blue next year, though.
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7-05-2008 @ 10:37PM
george0508 said...
Farve is the best ever.
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7-13-2008 @ 11:03AM
Tony Mars said...
Head over to SaveBrett.net to sign the online petition urging the Packers to take Brett Favre back. Seldom does a genuine hero come along ... Rarer still one who needs our help. The site just went up overnight. Be the first to sign and show your support! ------- http://www.SaveBrett.net
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7-16-2008 @ 4:18AM
Matthew Kimel said...
I almost forgot all about the Nathans hot dog eating contest getting caught up in all the Farve frenzy.
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7-18-2008 @ 8:39AM
Marjie said...
I think Brett favre is like alot of other players that don't know when to give up. If this is true the Packers should say you retired its done. They should not trade him or waive him. There are much younger players looking for a job he needs to give it a rest already.
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