Let Favre Play!!

Brett Favre’s situation is still unsettled. And, with each passing day  it gets more ridiculous. Yes, we know he keeps coming back and changing his mind, yes, we know that it wears on an organization and not allowing them to move on with the future young quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Did i just say Aaron Rodgers? Are you kidding me Packers? You guys are really worried about getting this kid going when a legend still wants to play? Who in the blue hell is Aaron Rodgers? Brett Favre on his worst day is better than Rodgers on his best day and ive watched Rodgers career in the Pac 10 at Cal.

 

Who do you believe? Theres been reports that Favre was asked by management to meet up during the offseason and decide his future. Supposedly, Favre told them there is no reason for a meeting because he was done with football. This however, was close to the end of the season and emotions run high and Favre was probably drained from the long season. Hey , ive changed my mind plenty of times too. Were human. Just the other day i changed my mind from an 8 ounce steak to a 12 ounce one. Things happen. Supposedly, the Packers told Favre that he would be a back up if he came back and that they would not trade him. Dont hold the guy hostage for petes sakes. EIther take him back or let him free. The Packers surprised everyone with their strong season and could get back to the playoffs with a healthy and rejuvenated Brett Favre. If im the Packers i trade Aaron Rodgers and let Favre play for two more years while i groom Brian Brohm , who i feel as do many, that he is a better QB than Rodgers in the future.

 

Dont rush a legend Packers . Dont kick one out the door so soon. You might not like what you find .

Au Revoir Ronny!

One of the Lakers’ fan favorites is now gone. The Lakers and their fans say bye bye to Ronny Turiaf after the team refused to match the offer by the Golden State Warriors of 4 years and over 17 million. The price was just too steep even for a guy like Ronny. His playing time was decreased dramatically in the playoffs and was pretty ineffective in the time he was given. Also with the return of Andrew Bynum , limits for Ronny will be even less. This gives him an opportunity to get up and down the floor in a fast paced , helter skelter game with Don Nelsons system in the Bay Area. A style that could help Ronny flourish although, Nellie is not too fond of big men.

 

Laker fans fell in love with Ronny’s energy and enthusiasm and that was just when he was on the bench. He was different than any other Laker on the team in terms of his physical play and shot blocking ability which was a criticism of this years squad.

 

Both parties were obviously emotional , both Ronny and Laker Management had a tough time with the decision although both felt it was for the best. The Lakers couldve matched the offer by Golden State but in reality it wouldve cost them more than the four million plus on the contract per year. In essence, because the Lakers were over the cap it wouldve cost them about 8 million per year because of luxury tax issues. A deal that was just not feasible for the Lakers front office brass.

 

So we say thank you Ronny for your hustle and childlike exhuberance . If half the players in the league would give your effort and joy to the game, the league would be a  far better product.