Favre expected to submit letter of reinstatement to NFL

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Favre expected to submit letter of reinstatement to NFL
By Adam Schefter | NFL Network



During a telephone conversation Thursday with Green Bay general manager Ted Thompson, quarterback [b]Brett Favre conveyed he is planning to return to the Packers and report to training camp this weekend.[/b]If he follows through on his plans, Favre is expected to fax a letter seeking reinstatment to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell as early as Friday, before the Packers report to camp on Saturday.




However, just because Favre is now planning to return to the Packers, doesn't mean the saga is over. This is a story that has had so many twists and turns, it is conceivable it could change again. It has repeatedly in the more than four months since Favre announced his retirement.

At any point this summer, with the situation as tenuous as it is, Favre still could decide to walk away from the game again or Green Bay could decide to trade him to one of the teams it spoke with this week.

The two teams that have been most receptive to listening to the Packers in their trade discussions for Favre are the New York Jets and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Jets even have received permission to speak with Favre, but had not done so as of Friday afternoon.

Even if the Packers were to trade Favre to either one of those teams, he would not be obligated to report; think back to when Denver traded quarterback Jake Plummer to the Buccaneers. Plummer decline to report, the Buccaneers placed him on the reserve/did not report list, and Plummer eventually repaid the Buccaneers $3.5 million worth of bonus money.

If Favre were traded and before he were to report to another team, he would have to give his blessing to a deal with the Jets, Buccaneers or anyone else. To date, he has not. Either team, the Jets or Buccaneers, would have to recruit Favre and convince him why their city was right for him. None of this happened yet, though discussions could heat up shortly.

For now, Favre is planning to go back to the Packers, with the intention of spending this season with them.There is plenty of smoothing over to be done, however that process already has kicked off. Favre and Thompson's conversation was said to be cordial and professional, and the Packers recognize that they are a better team with their iconic quarterback on their roster.

Thompson even said during Thursday's annual shareholder's meeting that families have disagreements, but they overcome them. Now the Packers and Favre are trying to do the same.

Favre will try to return to the life that he has known and loved in Green Bay. He never sold his house in Green Bay, never removed the furniture from the house, never moved his cars from the area, and will be able to step back into the life he once knew.

But there will be an adjustment on the football field. The Packers had appointed Aaron Rodgers as their starting quarterback and Favre will have to beat him out this summer, an idea once as unthinkable as Favre being traded. With a base salary of $12 million, Favre could become the most expensive backup in the history of football.

And it's not as if Favre is coming off a disappointing season. Last season, Favre threw 28 touchdowns, 15 interceptions, was voted as a Pro Bowl starter, received NFL MVP votes and was the Packers Team MVP. At 38, Favre has shown few, if any, signs of slipping.

Then there is this interesting subplot. Favre has started a record 253 straight games, 275 including the playoffs -- a streak that could be in jeopardy. Packers coach Mike McCarthy soon could be faced with the situation of making the decision that could snap one of football's most prestigious and illustrious records.

But those are decisions for another day. For today, a more notable decision has been made. Just as Kobe Bryant decided to return to the Los Angeles Lakers last year when many thought he wouldn't, Favre is heading back to the hallowed place many thought he wouldn't.

Bottom line, which has become more and more obvious in recent weeks:

Favre isn't ready to pack it in

Favre will be reinstated and I thought that meant he could then be released. I'm interested to see this whole situation play out, although I do believe Favre is just taking away from whatever legacy he once had.

he didn't show up for training camp because thompson said to not show because he is going to find a team for him

I'm interested where he ends up. Part of me wants him on the jets, the other wants me on the dophins...not sure what that tells ya.

buccaneers all the way!!!

I'd be surprised if the buccs got him, since they have Garcia, no way do the packers get a first or even a second...teams just aren't that desperate this year.

I'd say he goes for a 4th but it will probably be a 3rd.

you and your mystical unicorn must be doing some crack. yes teams are desperate and yes they will give a 1st rounder for the almighty favre. he said that he wants thompson to look at teams other than jets and buccs. so he is not even going to go to one of those teams i'm betting

find a different team that is within reach of the PO's outside of the NFC north not named the buccs and jets that need a qb? Maybe the raiders or Cardinals or 49ers...i don't see it happening.

they won't get a first because there is no bidding war on the guy...they will be happy to get anything for this guy.

i guess we will see when it happens, if it happens. i hope and pray that the season goes and rodgers sucks and the fans go crazy and chant we want favre in. favre goes in lights it up. gets first string back

man you are a favre homer...i could swear i'm talking to john madden right now.

john madden knows what he is talking about. putting favre on the cover, can't wait to buy that

Mr. Reynolds wrote:john madden knows what he is talking about. putting favre on the cover, can't wait to buy that

Well, if you ever want to lose by 30 let me know. If you want to lose by 15, let booba know. Otherwise, enjoy the game

are you kidding me i'm pro at madden!!!!!!!! i'll kick your butt!! do you have live?

no i don't have live, no i don't have a ps3...you bring it into work, we'll hook it up after close and i'll show you utter domination means.

haha i have an 360. and you'll know what utter domination really means!! :twisted:

you may be winning through the first 3 quaters...but you'll never win the game...i'm the comeback king.

who do play with... the jets.. don't make me laugh. favre will tear you apart!!!

drago wrote:

Mr. Reynolds wrote:john madden knows what he is talking about. putting favre on the cover, can't wait to buy that

Well, if you ever want to lose by 30 let me know. If you want to lose by 15, let booba know. Otherwise, enjoy the game

Drago wasn't I winning our wars in the end?

Reynolds I have 360, but I'm not sure if I'll get the new Madden or not. If I do, we'll have to duke it out

yea, it's onnnn. wat's your Gamer Tag

Take a wild guess

Do you do Halo or CD4?

RCBooba wrote:

drago wrote:

Mr. Reynolds wrote:john madden knows what he is talking about. putting favre on the cover, can't wait to buy that

Well, if you ever want to lose by 30 let me know. If you want to lose by 15, let booba know. Otherwise, enjoy the game

Drago wasn't I winning our wars in the end?

lies!

You finally beat my aryans, but it was after they had gone undefeated against you all season including the super bowl, also including two of your personally drafted teams. That team was a dynasty waiting to happen. Kyle Boller is probably the best madden QB to ever grace the game.

Reynolds...if you play him, you're in for a long game.

i play both, how about you?

Drago: You definitely completely own me when it comes to the entire record, but I was curious if I hadn't gained the upper hand last we played? I honestly can't remember.....f*cking Aryans and Boller. Such cheaters. We need to play again.

Reynolds: I play both. RCBooba.

what your gamertag??... is it rcbooba??? i can't wait to own you.. hahaaaa

I'll remember you said that

RCBooba wrote:Drago: You definitely completely own me when it comes to the entire record, but I was curious if I hadn't gained the upper hand last we played? I honestly can't remember.....f*cking Aryans and Boller. Such cheaters. We need to play again.

Reynolds: I play both. RCBooba.

i don't remember if you were owning me at the end...it's very possible, we went in sperts. Joe Juravicous is one of the best WR's in Madden as well...i never understood that. lol

good luck with reynolds, take it easy on him, he's young.

wow i'm not young!! i hope you know that i'm very oldddd