End of the road
The Green Bay Press-Gazette is reporting that the Packers have decided to cut ties with Brett Favre, the franchise quarterback who lead them to two Super Bowls.
In a shocking turn of events, President Bob Harlan and Coach Mike McCarthy issued a statement that the services of Brett Favre were no longer required by the team.
While the Green Bay Packers family appreciates the contribution that Brett Favre has made to the organization, we felt it was best to move on at this time.This has been a very tough decision for us and we wish Brett and his family the best of luck in the future.
Inside sources report that the Packers were “fed up” with waiting for Brett Favre to make a decision on his retirement. The last straw came when Brett stated that he would only return if the Packers can assemble a winning team.
An assistant coach, on the condition of anonymity, commented that the statement was particularly resented because Brett Favre has done more to hurt the team in recent years than help it win. “Ed Donatelle was the scapegoat for 4th-and-26 but it was really Brett’s duck to Dawkins that cost us that game.”
Brett Favre is also due a roster bonus worth $3M. The due date has been pushed back twice to accomodate Favre’s decision but team officials decided not to change it again.
Calls to Brett Favre and his agent have gone unreturned.
[Green Bay Press-Gazette]: Packers release Brett Favre
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