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Packers Fans Discuss Favre, RodgersFavre, McCarthy To Talk Monday
NFL Reinstates Favre
UPDATED: 3:10 pm CDT August 4,
2008
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy and returning quarterback Brett Favre are sitting down to talk Monday about the upcoming season.
READ: Rodgers Ready For QB 'Dogfight' With Favre | 
TALKBACK: What Do You Think?McCarthy said there have been no promises. Given Favre's track record of waffling on his football future, McCarthy said he first wants to talk to Favre before making any decision on opening the quarterback job up to competition.Favre arrived in Green Bay Sunday to report to the Packers training camp. He could be on the field as early as Tuesday.It's not yet clear what role Favre will play once he reports to Lambeau Field, but Aaron Rodgers said he's up for competing against the legendary quarterback.The official word from the organization is that general manager Ted Thompson and McCarthy have a plan for Favre but won't share it publically until later Monday.Favre's reinstatement was effective at noon Monday when he was added to the Packers' active roster.The team offered Favre a long-term, multimillion-dollar marketing agreement that likely would have kept him retired. But Favre's decision to report to camp makes such an agreement far less likely.Favre originally announced his retirement in March before having second thoughts. The Packers elevated Rodgers to the top of the depth chart, and head coach Mike McCarthy had insisted that Rodgers would be his No. 1 signal-caller even if Favre returned.
READ: Rodgers Ready For QB 'Dogfight' With Favre | TALKBACK: What Do You Think?McCarthy said there have been no promises. Given Favre's track record of waffling on his football future, McCarthy said he first wants to talk to Favre before making any decision on opening the quarterback job up to competition.Favre arrived in Green Bay Sunday to report to the Packers training camp. He could be on the field as early as Tuesday.It's not yet clear what role Favre will play once he reports to Lambeau Field, but Aaron Rodgers said he's up for competing against the legendary quarterback.The official word from the organization is that general manager Ted Thompson and McCarthy have a plan for Favre but won't share it publically until later Monday.Favre's reinstatement was effective at noon Monday when he was added to the Packers' active roster.The team offered Favre a long-term, multimillion-dollar marketing agreement that likely would have kept him retired. But Favre's decision to report to camp makes such an agreement far less likely.Favre originally announced his retirement in March before having second thoughts. The Packers elevated Rodgers to the top of the depth chart, and head coach Mike McCarthy had insisted that Rodgers would be his No. 1 signal-caller even if Favre returned.Vikings Coach Says Team Hasn't Talked About Trade
Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress said that his team hasn't had contact with the Packers regarding a potential trade for Favre.Childress dismissed a report in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that said the Packers have made preliminary contact with the Vikings about Favre. He was reinstated on Monday.Green Bay has filed tampering charges against the Vikings for alleged inappropriate contact between the Vikings coaching staff and Favre this summer. Childress said he had no update on the outcome of that investigation.Stay tuned to WISC-TV and Channel 3000 for continuing coverage.
Previous Stories:
- August 2, 2008: Favre Weighing Options
- August 1, 2008: McCain Refuses To Get Into Brett Favre Controversy
- July 31, 2008: ESPN: Favre Considering $20 Million Offer From Packers To Stay Retired
- July 31, 2008: Report: Favre's Charter Flight To Green Bay Canceled
- July 31, 2008: Commissioner Puts Off Favre Reinstatement By 1 More Day
- July 31, 2008: Driver Says Players Not Worried About Favre's Return
- July 31, 2008: Favre Meets With Pack Prez; Not Reinstated Yet
- July 29, 2008: Favre Files For Reinstatement
- July 29, 2008: Favre A No-Show As Rodgers Takes Over For Pack
- July 29, 2008: Packers Begin Training Camp Favreless
- July 28, 2008: Rodgers Tries To Stay Focused
- July 28, 2008: Childress Says Conversations With Favre Were Innocent
- July 27, 2008: Favre A No-Show To Packers Camp
- July 27, 2008: Favre Or No Favre, McCarthy Committed To Rodgers
- July 24, 2008: Support For Favre Muted As Packers Shareholders Meet
- July 24, 2008: Vikings Players Brush Off Talk About Favre Joining Team
- July 24, 2008: Favre May Have Contacted Vikings On Packers-Issued Cell Phone
- July 23, 2008: Reggie White's Widow: Favre Should Play If He Wants To
- July 22, 2008: Packers Shareholders Seem Split Over Favre
- July 22, 2008: Packers Reportedly Contact Teams About Favre Trade
- July 22, 2008: Group Working For Favre's Return Collects Signatures In Madison
- July 20, 2008: Favre Sticks To Script, Declines To Address Rift
- July 17, 2008: Source: Packers Accuse Vikings Of Tampering With Favre
- July 17, 2008: Favre, Rodgers Both Attend ESPY Event
- July 17, 2008: Favre's Agent Says Next Move Up To Packers
- July 16, 2008: Favre Tempted To Show Up For Packers Camp
- July 14, 2008: Packer Fans Rally Behind Favre
- July 14, 2008: Packers Won't Release Favre From Contract
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