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Brett Favre reports to Packers training camp - funny "Say Anything" spoof song to Ted Thompson

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Wonder how awkward it will be when Brett Favre reports to Packers training camp? RotoHog sketches out one possible "Say Anything" scenario in which Brett, sporting a boom box and overcoat, patiently and plaintively stands watch outside of Packers camp/headquarters playing "In Your Eyes" to Ted Thompson hoping to sway the Packers powers that be.

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Favre Has No Trade Clause

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"Without having an official no-trade clause in his contract, Favre has an unofficial no-trade clause in the leverage he has.

If the Packers agree to trade Favre to any team, the quarterback can veto the deal simply by declining to report. Then Favre's rights would revert back to Green Bay, which would be forced to take him back along with his $12 million base salary -- or release him."

Basically, Green Bay has to keep him or trade him for less than market value to whatever team he chooses. Favre is looking more and more likely to end up as the starter in Green Bay.

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Created by JibJab Created 19 weeks 4 days ago – Made popular 19 weeks 4 days ago
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Favre Threatens to Call Packers' Bluff

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"It's tempting just to, as everyone said, you know, call their bluff or whatever," Favre said, according to an excerpt provided to The Associated Press. "I think it's going to be a circus in itself already, whether I go there, whatever."

The Packers have "moved on", but they're a better team with Favre. A trade (out of the division) is still the most likely result, but I wouldn't be that shocked if he stuck around and managed to get his old job back.

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Created by JibJab Created 19 weeks 5 days ago – Made popular 19 weeks 5 days ago
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