Where in the World is Bob Saget?

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Gabe1

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There's a lot behind the scenes that nobody besides Favre and the Packers will ever know. I know the Packers organization did not handle it the best, nor did Favre. Both made mistakes. I don't think Favre was ready to retire when he did with the Packers, and I think he knew it. I don't know why he actually decided to, and nobody aside from him probably ever will. When he went to New York, I don't think he liked it there. He doesn't seem like a big city type of guy, and I don't think he got along with all the players. When he went to Minnesota, I do think he wanted to stick it to the Packers a bit, but I also think he wanted to still play. And if he wants to play and he still can, then I say let him play. I truly think he was satisfied with retiring after the Vikes got to the NFC Champsionship. But then the Vikings sent people down multiple times to his house to try and convince him to return. Numerous phone calls, visits, etc pressured him into coming back IMO. On top of that, there was a strong belief by most people that it was possible for Favre to win another Super Bowl, and that is enough to bring someone back.

As for the constant coverage about it, the majority of that wasn't on Favre's part. The media beat that horse to death, but they did it because the fans wanted it. Fans love controversy, controversy sells. Fans can say all they want that they didn't want any more coverage, but they still read the articles and listened to the analysis. It's just like Johnny Manziel, controversial topics sell.

Can you blame Favre? Of course. Can you blame the Packers? Yes. But who am I to judge when I hardly know any of the facts of what went on behind the scenes? What I judge Favre on is his play and what he did for the the Packers and Green Bay as a whole. His career is very respectable, as is he. I choose to love and respect him.
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That is sweet and you had to be pretty darn young for most of his career with the Packers. I do remember all the hype around retire not to retire and then the trade. There was indeed a great deal of media hype around him, still is. My son took it pretty hard when Ron Santo passed and he was not without controversy despite the good he did after his retirement. Funny who we all form attachments to. I had two Bears I really liked, Mike Singletary and Steve McMichael. But the game has changed.
 
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That is sweet and you had to be pretty darn young for most of his career with the Packers. I do remember all the hype around retire not to retire and then the trade. There was indeed a great deal of media hype around him, still is. My son took it pretty hard when Ron Santo passed and he was not without controversy despite the good he did after his retirement. Funny who we all form attachments to. I had two Bears I really liked, Mike Singletary and Steve McMichael. But the game has changed.
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I really didn't start paying much attention to football until Rodgers' first year as starter for GB, so I really didn't see how Favre played as a Packer. I have seen several games, though, and I loved the way he played. There truly is nobody that brought that type of energy to every game they played. I also know how he was a huge part in changing Green Bay from a small town that the NFL may be outgrowing to a consistent championship contender. Without Favre, Green Bay would have fallen off the NFL map.
 
Gabe1

Gabe1

Ivory Tower Squabble EST 2011. WINDMILL SURVIVOR
PUSH said:
I really didn't start paying much attention to football until Rodgers' first year as starter for GB, so I really didn't see how Favre played as a Packer. I have seen several games, though, and I loved the way he played. There truly is nobody that brought that type of energy to every game they played. I also know how he was a huge part in changing Green Bay from a small town that the NFL may be outgrowing to a consistent championship contender. Without Favre, Green Bay would have fallen off the NFL map.
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I would have hated to seen GB go away as much as I have to hate them because that is what we Bear fans must do. :rolleyes: I grew up watching football and hockey with my Dad and there was nothing better than the days we played the Packers. :happy:
 
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Even though we lost :cautious: still not happy about how that all played out, that was a good game at the end of December.
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That is the most memorable season I've ever witnessed for the Packers. So much drama, and even though it ended poorly it was truly a fantastic season. Truly a rollercoaster of emotions. I'll never forget that game, nor the Dallas game.
 
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