The Facts:
The Packers, driven to the brink of desperation in their ongoing spat with Favre, have discussed internally the possibility of trading the quarterback within the NFC North Division. A source close to the situation told the Journal Sentinel on Wednesday that the Packers were considering seeking a deal with one of their division rivals, most probably the Vikings or Bears, if backed into a corner by the National Football League and public sentiment.
Reported by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
On Monday, GM Ted Thompson said flatly that the Packers would not trade Favre within the division. But having no prospects of trading Favre anywhere else and under increasing pressure from Commissioner Roger Goodell, the Packers are considering doing almost the unthinkable. An NFL source said he understood from the Packers that trading within the NFC North would be a last resort. They still hope to persuade Favre to be amenable to what the team regards as realistic trade possibilities with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New York Jets. ... The notion of Favre trotting onto Lambeau Field as a Viking for this year's regular-season opener would undoubtedly be the NFL story of the century. Stay tuned.
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