It seems like the media have missed the point on this one. Favre is the Packer's employee, and they have a right to either use him as a starter or as a backup. If they choose the latter, then he should either stay retired or accept a trade. In the history of American sports, it is normal for great athletes to play for another team at the decline of their careers. From Babe Ruth to Michael Jordan. Willie Mays, Joe Montana, Karl Malone, Emmitt Smith, Hank Aaron, John Unitas, etc. Favre does not fit in the best interest of the Packers long term plans, much like Joe Montana did not fit with the 49'ers after 1992. That worked out pretty well for the 9'ers. Also, the Yanks let Ruth go in '35 only to usher in a new kid named DiMaggio. That also worked out nicely. Basically, if the Packers want to be competitive for the next 5 or 10 years (not just 2009), they need to find a new team identity, which cannot develop in Favre's shadow.