Favre Tells SI.com That He Won't Report to Packers Camp on Sunday

The showdown between Brett Favre and the Packers took a detour late Saturday night as Favre tells SI.com that he won't report to camp when it opens on Sunday.

"I had planned on reporting for the start of Packers training camp Sunday, but Ted Thompson asked if I would give him a couple of days to try to get the situation resolved. I agreed to do that. I don't want to be a distraction to the Packers, and I hope in the next few days we can come to an agreement that would allow me to continue playing football.''

Favre also said: "I've also spoken with Commissioner Goodell a couple of times this week, in hopes that he could be some sort of arbitrator in this. I hope he can be.''

Had Favre officially unretired and reported to Packers camp, the media circus surrounding this would have been unbelievable.

Word is that Favre and Packers GM Ted Thompson had a conversation on Saturday that led to Favre's decision not to take this thing to the next level. According to Favre, Thompson said that he would not be permitted to compete for the starting job with the team -- which is what head coach Mike McCarthy said earlier in the day. At the pre-camp media fiesta, McCarthy insisted that Aaron Rodgers is the starting QB of the Green Bay Packers.

Favre did say that he would welcome a trade to any team (the Jets and Buccaneers have been rumored to be interested). He just wants out if he can't compete for the Packers starting gig. Green Bay won't outright release him because they believe he would then sign with NFC North rival Minnesota Vikings.

So the circus can take a breather ... for right now.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

7-27-2008 @ 6:59AM

Hendrix said...

While I admire Favre as a football player, I feel that he is an inconsiderate jerk for his recent actions. True, GreenBay would be better with him then without him, but this bozo won't be around for another 2-4 yrs. I think that the team made the right decision in moving forward with another QB. Who needs this DRAMA QUEEN. In the end it won't matter, whether he comes back or goes to another team, HE WON'T BE GETTING ANOTHER SUPERBOWL RING.

7-28-2008 @ 1:03PM

ron said...

Hendrix

you should stick to playing golf Favre is a legend,You are a IDIOT.

7-27-2008 @ 11:15AM

carl williams said...

He is a jerk because the GM asked him to give him a couple days to resolve the matter? Who is the jerk here? I think looking in the mirror would resolve the question of who the jerk is. And especially after being told he would be allowed to compete for the starting job? I think the jerks here are both you and the packers

7-27-2008 @ 8:11AM

Packer Backer said...

Ninja Please!!!!????

7-27-2008 @ 8:23AM

Erma said...

Brett can do what he feels he CAN do, none of us can assess him because we are NOT him! It amazes me how the media can turn a conversation around. Note that Mr. Thompson asked him to wait a few days. Then the media says he's changed his mind...go figure. There are a few teams out there that can use his talent, but if the Packers won't let him go, don't you think the team is being selfish? There are many players who have returned from retirement, why resort to name calling?

7-27-2008 @ 8:37AM

rob said...

they shold let him come back for 1 more year wouldnt hurt them.. he deserves it...

7-27-2008 @ 9:59AM

HS said...

Favre is makin a big mistake. He should stay retiired and take a clue from Jim Brown, the best back ever, who retired on top. He will never have another year like last year and his skills will erode with age. Don't tarnish your reputation by staying too long.

7-27-2008 @ 8:52AM

LeeAnn said...

Like anything else in any profession when someone retires, it seems there are many who regret the decision and wish to come back. I understand the Packers not wanting to disrupt their roster again, but if Brett is that determined to play again and if a team is willing to take him on, then I feel they should allow him the chance to go whether he plays for year or five. I know The Tampa Bay Buccaneers would welcome him with open arms and there is planty of Golf down here for him too.

7-27-2008 @ 9:01AM

4Favre said...

I agree with Erma,Thompson tells Favre to wait a few days then AOSmell blows everything up.I didn't hear anybody bitch and moan when Michael Jordan retired the un-retired about 60 times.Favre made the Packers a boatload of money and this is the way they thank him.Ted Thompson is a jerkoff and so is McCarthy for turning his back on Favre and kissing Thompson's ass.A few weeks ago Rogers tells the Packer fans to "shut up if you don't like it"The guy hasn't proven himself yet and he's talking to Packer fans that way? Most Packer fans have been fans longer than Rodgers has been on this earth.Thompson is afraid to release Favre because if he signs with Minnesota,Thompson is scared Brett will come back to GB and lead the Vikes over the Pack,thus making Thompson look like a bigger ass than he really is.Thompson destroyed the Seahawks and he's doing it to GB also

7-27-2008 @ 9:23AM

Dayna said...

"Favre's decision not to that this thing to the next level."

What?

7-27-2008 @ 9:31AM

carmen said...

I am NOT a Brett Favre fan. That being said, I think that he is being greedy and inconsiderate in his actions. I ALSO think that he has every right to act this way. I agree with Favre, if he feels he wants to un-retire and play, so be it. The Packers do NOT have to release him like he wants as it is their right. I think that since they won't release him for fear he'll go to a division rival, he is calling the Packers bluff on reporting. If he is not traded by the middle of the week, he will report. 13 Million a year is a good reason to report. Both parties handled this wrong. The Packers have told him he cannot compete for the starting job, AND they want a 1st rd. pick? They'll get maybe a 2nd and a 4th, or he'll be on the sidelines holding a clipboard making EVERYONE uncomfortable.

7-27-2008 @ 10:37AM

JG said...

What i would love to see is three weeks into the season... Favre holding a clipboard, Rogers struggling, the Packers 0-2 down in the fourth quater in their 3rd game, they pull Rogers and Favre brings them back from a 14 point deficit and wins the game. They give Favre the starting job, favre tells them to go F_U_C_K themselves and retires with a smile on his face.

7-27-2008 @ 12:25PM

JFCJR said...

The Packers should just roll the dice and release Favre to whoever wants to sign that jerk. If it's Minnesota or Chicago....GREAT! Then go kick the old man's ass and prove that he is "really washed up". Last season was an aberration and Favre BLEW IT HIMSELF anyway. Favre has never won a "big game" in the 4th quarter........only meaningless games. He won't even come close to a Super Bowl ring with ANY TEAM........

7-27-2008 @ 2:59PM

jep said...

They Pack should just trade favre already. Get a young player that will be productive for the next 10 years, and get rid of favre, whoi may be around for ? years.