So what happens if he comes back???

So to me it's obvious why the Packers are retiring Favre's number on the first game. They are trying to put the rumor's to rest.

But what if Favre comes back? He will have to wear a different number. Weird...

Or does this basically say if he comes back, it's not with the Packers?

I was thinking of finding tickets to that game just to see the Vikings at Packers on opening day on MNF. Now, probably not. I can imagine what those tickets will cost...

If he does come back, what number would he wear? I'm mostly joking but think about it: the organization already has plans to retire the number 4 at the beginning of the season. Would the number come out of retirement too?

I wrote that in the "How Long Before Brett Comes Back?" thread after it was first announced that his number would be retired this season (post dated March 21). As you can see, it was meant as a poor attempt at humor, but now that this is addressed in a serious tone, I will again respond with an attempt at humor. Why change my approach?

Anyways, I love all of these conspiracy theories. I can just imagine Ted Thompson and Mike McCarthy sitting around a table in a dark room--lit by a lone light bulb--wringing their fingers as they plot a way to keep Favre out of the NFL. Just think about the kind of conversation they, along with new president Mark Murphy, could be having:

"Ted, we have a problem"

"What is it Mike?"

"It seems that Brett Favre is having second thoughts."

"This is a problem; I thought we finally pushed him out!"

"We did everything we could to insure that Aaron Rodgers would start this year!"

"Exactly. You know it was my plan to finally take over the Packers by overtaking it with players I drafted!"

"I know, Ted, you are one evil, GM mastermind!"

"And everyone thinks I am stupid because I mumble a lot. It's all a rouse."

They laugh, though the tremble still exists in their voice

Mark Murphy finally joins the conversation: "What's up, guys?"

"Brett is having doubts."

Silence. "This is bad."

"I know. We've tried to leave the impression that it was Favre's decision the whole time."

"Some people still blame us, though."

"I know, Ted, though I tried to make people think we were. I even predicted his return."

"What are we going to do?"

A silence settles over the group as they consider the dilemma. Ted fiddles with his fingers; Mike folds his arms and leans back in his chair; Mark massages his forehead. Finally, Mark speaks:

"I think I got something."

"What is it, new guy?"

Mark looks at Mike. "I told you not to call me that."

"Sorry, rookie."

Ted comforts him. "Don't take it hard, Mark, our team is mostly composed of rookies. I like it that way."

Mark nods and continues. "Why don't we retire his number OPENING DAY!"

The group exchange looks and smile. "That's perfect."

"Great idea; we could seal Brett's fate and "honor" him in the process. Everyone will be fooled!"

"And we can all look like the good guys!"

The group exchanges congratulatory handshakes and high-fives. The mood shifts to somber as Ted Thompson delivers one final maniacal line in a deadpan tone more determined than his usual bumbling: "This is the end of Brett Favre."

The group delivers one loud diabolical laugh, all fear fading away.

End scene.

That is probably how it happened. right? The administration gathered around to conspire against Favre? Makes total sense to me. You know what, guys? Every person goes through doubts after making a big decision. Favre is just experiencing those doubts. It will pass. As for retiring the number, maybe the Packers should just announce its retirement and then wait to fill out the paperwork. If Favre can't commit to it (and he just doesn't seem capable of making a decision regarding his football career), maybe the number itself can't make commitments?

The Packers need to move on. They can't dwell on the past. It's a business. Someone has to make a decision.

It is customary for players to get the permision from the team as well as player's whose number has been retired. I am willin to bet an sizable amount that if Brett returns to the Packers. The Packers will give him the chance to ask himself if he could wear his old number. Than the only person he would have to convince about wearing number four would be himslelf. That might be a hard sell but I think if he offered himself som componsation he would agree.

GO PACKERS GO

Just clarify things the only reason Jordan wore 45 was because in his first retirement he said that his dad has seen him wear number 23 for his last game. So to try and stay true to that he wore 45 that was also his high school number.

GO Packers GO<------

divisional domination.playoff showing.chance at superbowl.favre beats n.e. again.been done before.