The Facts:
Following up on the ongoing drama. ... The reason the Packers will not release Favre is simple. His team of choice is Minnesota, in SI.com insider Peter King's opinion, in large part because Vikings OC Darrell Bevell is a good friend of Favre's dating back to the three years (2003-05) Bevell was his quarterback coach in Green Bay.
Reported by SI.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
If Favre and agent James "Bus" Cook, who asked the team for
Favre's unconditional release, believe that the Packers will allow him to go free so he can sign with Minnesota, they're crazy. According to King, Ted Thompson is an old-time GM. He would rather be hated by Favre and by Packers fans than he would in allowing the No. 1 rival in his division to steal his QB without compensation. So, King summed up: "Unless Favre agrees to some sort of handshake, gentleman agreement that he'll steer clear of the NFC North, there's no way the Packers will allow him to go free. ..." We agree. For what it's worth, King suggests Favre's desire not to "screw" Aaron Rodgers is one reason Favre wants to move on. Not sure we're buying that one.
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