This would only hurt/delay Edwards’ development….

On a sidenote, I think it’s pretty pathetic how much Farve enjoys media attention and being in the spotlight. He has dragged his “decision” out to the fullest every offseason for the last 5 years which only hurts his team. I really think he gets a chub when he sees himself on ESPN. It is downright terrible the situation he is putting the Packers through if he really decides to comeback, just because he has the decision making capabilities of a 9-year old girl.

Another sidenote, I’m not shocked at all. When I first heard of his “retirement” I turned to the closest person and said ”$100 he plays next year.”

obviously it would never happen as the bills won’t pay him and he won’t want to go to a team that hasnt made the playoffs in a decade.

with that said, i would love to have favre for a year or two. a few reasons:

1. im not worried about stunting edwards development as he would only be 25-26 when favre left and im not convinced he will ever be an excellent qb (he may be good). he hasnt shown anything that indicates he will perform better than favre for the next year or two, and he can sit behind a HOF qb.

2. this year would be ridiculously exciting if the bills signed favre. we would be relevant whatever that is worth.

3. obviously can handle buffalo weather. still has a cannon.

4. the chain works as well (i think). wyche worked under walsh and schonert is employing wyche’s blueprint. holmgren (worked under walsh) and favre’s green bay offense was west coast and kept pretty similar in the years after holmgren. even if it doesnt, favre can fit a ball in anywhere and would adjust quickly.

5. favre makes young receivers better. green bay rookie receivers have had great years in the recent past, including last year (blanking on the receiver’s name, Greg Jennings maybe and Javon Walker a few years back). hardy, lee, parrish, et al would benefit from playing with favre, and there is a better chance hardy would perform immediately than with edwards.

5. in response to the original post, i do think we are a very good qb away from being a playoff team. our defense has improved, solid line, solid rb, a lot of potential with the receiving corp. TE, QB, and DE are probably our weakest points, and filling the decade long hole at quarterback would make for a great year.

favre will throw picks and do stupid things, but he also wins football games (more than anybody ever). will never happen, but actually gets me excited in July for whatever that is worth. you have to be kidding yourself if you would honestly be happier with edwards starting next year instead of favre. im all about sticking with edwards for the long-term, but he wouldn’t be hurt by sitting behind a legend for a year (and perhaps two).

i understand what you are saying, i just dont see how it sets us back. aaron rodgers sat for three years and the packers are convinced he isnt so irreparably damaged that they need to find somebody else.

edwards is a third round pick going into his second year. he is going to struggle. favre could offer a year or two of performance, while also assisting in edwards’ development. then when favre retires/moves on after a year or two, edwards slides in. if he was going to fail now, he will probably still fail then, but at least we got a year or two with a legitimate NFL qb in theg process.

It pains me to say this as I think Farve is overrated but with the dynamic of our team, young rookie WR will be #2 (Hardy), speedy WR (evans) #1, good line, good RB, good D and special teams farve for 1-2 years makes us a much more legit playoff contender and sleeper SB contender. He knows football, blitzes etc. The fact that the line is so strong makes the Farve move credible as teams wont stack 8 on the line.

Yes, it will stunt Edwards growth. However, as jmorris stated there is a lot Edwards can learn from a veteran. Edwards is young and could still use a season to learn (which he will from Farve).

The salary of Farve is a problem though.