Carolina is the Favre-ite

by Saintsational on Jul 10, 2008 3:00 PM CDT Comment 5 comments

The Panthers are not averse to old quarterbacks. (Photo Source)

By now I am sure most of you have heard (how could you not?) the Brett Favre rumors swirling around. The possibility remains that we may not have seen the last of #4 and his jersey retiring ceremony in week 1 may need to be postponed.

If he returns to the game of football, Brett Favre would still be a Green Bay Packer. Whether or not the Packers organization want to have him play another year is up in the air. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been waiting patiently for his chance to take over the reigns, and the team has finally accepted that this is the year. Bringing Brett back to play another year might be taking a step backwards. If the Packers decide to stick with Aaron Rodgers, Brett would inevitably demand to play somewhere else.

If the Packers release him the question then becomes, "Where will Brett play?" The initial speculation was that Green Bays NFC North rivals the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears were the top prospects. Both are seriously lacking reliable quarterbacks and the addition of Favre could be just what they need to take the next step. That scenario seems unlikely given the relationship between the three teams but man what a story that would be!

The latest gossip amid Favregate is that Carolina is the most likely landing spot for Brett. The Panthers made some pretty good moves this offseason and had a great draft. Some "experts" think they have a chance to win the division but Delhomme has not been short of spectacular as of late and this year he is coming back from missing almost all of 2007 due to an elbow injury. A future HOF quarterback like Favre, who seems to have a little left in the tank, could be exactly what the Panthers need to get to that next level.

Obviously none of this matters if Favre doesn't return to football, and that has yet to be seen, but what do you guys think? What if Favre did find his way into a Panthers uniform? How much of a possibility do you think there is of this happening? Is that something that Saints fans should be worried about? Speak up!

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wondered if we would discuss this

I’ve despised Brent Faver for years. Only when he started getting gray in the beard and had some rough times did I grudgingly show some respect for him. He is a tough SOB (love the pregame shots of him arriving at Lambeau in 30 degree weather in his shorts) and a legend, no doubt. His last season was pretty good, but his final game was an embarrassment. I think he has to admit that it is over. It’s my understanding that he has not does not even address Aaron Rodgers by name, they don’t speak, which takes me back to why I don’t like him. That’s not a team player. I saw a poll on NFL.com that showed the majority of fans think he should call it a career. If he comes back and Green Bay does the right thing and releases him, and the Panthers pick him up, then THAT will be some BS. Yeah, bring it on. I don’t think either Delhomme or Favre can beat the Saints this year. I would savor destroying both of them this year, one in Charlotte and one in NOLA.

by stujo4 on Jul 10, 2008 4:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow

Not quite as intense as the above, however, Favre in Carolina would be crappy, for many reasons. I just think it would somehow take away from the whole legend. He’s got a real shot at having people talk about his general toughness for generations to come. even if he was a bit of a dick.(see above)As far as our record at the end of the year goes…I still don’t think it matters….unless him and Steve Smith start playing “jackpot” like they are 13 year old kids. That would concern me a bit. But I still got us sweeping this year.

by asaint on Jul 10, 2008 5:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I kinda like Favre

I guess I’ve never seen or heard anything about Brett’s less appealing side. I’ve always thought he was a fun player to watch, even though he’s been inconsistent at times. He seemed like a good guy to me and his acting performance in “There’s Something About Mary” deserved an Oscar award (now I’m stretching a bit). I think he should call it a career because the odds are that he wouldn’t have a good season in Green Bay or anywhere else. I’d rather not possibly see him embarrass himself and hear sportscasters rip him to shreds when he throws a pick or suffers a terrible injury. It reminds me of when Chris Carter tried a comeback with the Dolphins after a couple of years off and wound up embarrassing himself. I think this is all just speculation anyway and Favre won’t come back. This is a time of year when nothing is going on and sportswriters desperately need something to write about.

Go Saints!!!!

by satchmo26 on Jul 10, 2008 10:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

good

i hope he signs with carolina. last year was a fluke. let the saints play him twice this year. the team INT totals will go up by 6. you get pressure on him and he ALWAYS makes a mistake. look at his past few playoff appearances. he threw a pick to end it last year and the time before that against the eagles. i wish he would just go away.

by therick2323 on Jul 11, 2008 7:12 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I aint skeered!!!

Doesn’t matter who there QB is…We have the best QB in the NFC. We’re gonna be looking to take out our frustrations from last year on our divisional rivals

by Hollywoo! on Jul 11, 2008 4:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs