I spoke my piece in the post, “The Packers should bring back Brett Favre,” but now there’s a bit of news to share. Adam Schefter is reporting that the Packers have contacted several teams to gauge Favre’s trade value.
It is unknown exactly how many teams the Packers have spoken with, but what is known is that they have not relegated their exploratory calls strictly to AFC teams. Green Bay has called multiple teams in the NFC as well. The Packers declined comment.
One NFL executive speculated that the Packers simply are doing their dillegence and fielding any of the potential offers before deciding whether it would be worth trading Favre, who does want to play in 2008.
This hardly means the Packers will wind up dealing Favre. But at least they are debating the merits of it, reaching out to teams to inquire what Favre would bring in return.
By contacting other teams and fielding any potential offers, the Packers then can make a more informed decision about whether or not it is worth trading Favre.
Schefter continues to report the following…
Still, the Packers have not welcomed back Favre and have told him that he would be a backup to Aaron Rodgers.
…even though Thompson has welcomed Favre back, but just isn’t willing to guarantee him his starting job back. Thompson is left with two choices – bring him back as the starter or trade him. Right now, it looks like they are exploring the latter.
On another front, the NFL is investigating allegations that Favre made phone calls to the Vikings (using a cell phone that was given to him by the Packers).
I still think that Favre gives the team the best chance to win, and of all the teams in the league, the Packers are best able to utilize his services. Thompson should bring him back and give him his starting job back.
