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UPDATE! 12 p.m. Brett Favre has spoken, and he doesn't sound happy. Speaking to ESPN's Chris Mortensen, Favre said he and the Packers are "at a stalemate." "Mike and I both agreed last night that me being out there is a distraction and will continue to be a distraction," Favre said in a story that was posted on ESPN.com a few minutes ago. "We all know the reason I'm here is because the commissioner [Roger Goodell] reinstated me so we have a lot of things to figure out. It's simple and complicated, both at the same time." According to the report, Favre said his request for a trade to another team in the NFC North was shot down. Favre also confirmed that there's not likely to be an open competition between him and Rodgers for the Packers' starting quarterback job. "Mike told me, hey, we're a better team with you on it but wanted to know if I have a problem with an open competition," Favre told Mortensen. "I don't have a problem with competing -- you know that, but Aaron should be the starter right now because he's been out here all this time. This is more than about an open competition and I can do that, absolutely, but this is going to be mass confusion and that's not good for this team. "I'll practice my butt off, if it comes to that, and I think we all know what the end result will be, but this probably isn't going to work. And I truly understand that if I was in Mike's shoes, I'd see it basically the same way he sees it, I'm sure. And I think if he was in my shoes, he'd see it my way. I think we both agree on that. "They want to know if I'm committed but I want to know if they're 100 percent committed. The problem is that there's been a lot of damage done and I can't forget it. Stuff has been said, stories planted, that just aren't true. Can I get over all that? I doubt it." Asked by Mortensen what stories have been "planted," Favre alluded to the reports that said he waffled on un-retiring in late March or early April. He said that's "just not the way it went down, at all." He also expressed anger with the stories that alleged he had a team- issued cell phone that showed the Vikings were tampering with him. "Again, that was bull on both parts," he said. "Then," Favre said, "they tried to buy me off to stay retired." He added, "So they can say they welcome me back but, come on, the way they've treated me tells you the truth. They don't want me back, so let's move on. I don't know where it's headed. We'll see." It was unclear exactly when Mortensen interviewed Favre, but the story was posted at 11:52 a.m., CDT. Favre's Cadillac Escalade remains parked in the south loading dock at Lambeau Field. -- Rob Demovsky, rdemovsk@greenbaypressgazette.com

We were planning on heading down today. Camp is closed to the public tonight because of the storms last night.

For a Packer and Favre hater, nothing I could have ever dreamed up could be better than this. Packer nation is divided and they're tearing each other up. Favre's "will he - won't he" routine has Bears fans everywhere smiling. Frankly, you couldn't write this script any better. The Packers couldn't have handled this more poorly. Any professional management group would've known long ago, with Favre (or any face of the franchise player) you have two choices in this situation: 1.) Welcome him back with open arms 2.) Cut him Offering him $25 million to NOT PLAY was the cherry on top of the sundae. As sick of this story as I am, it's like a car accident on the freeway where some people can't help but slow down and look. (Not me, I hate dicks who do that.) But this is great comedy. Can't wait to see what the bozos up there have to say today. Is there a press conference? One of two things will happen: 1.) They'll say Aaron Rodgers is their guy (which they've been saying all along) and disrespect their franchise's #1 name player in recent history 2.) They'll take Brett back and destroy all credibility they have in the locker room (and put a QB on the field the Bears have owned now for 4 years) I CAN'T WAIT!

And if you didn't say that he was going to break your jaw.

I like all of those guys too but don't forget about this beast.

If this is true, it isn't proven out historically. In 2006 Rex was sacked a total of 21 times. Me too.

He'll be suspended against us unless he appeals and this gets reduced or the Panthers voluntarily reduce it (once this blows over a bit.)

Can't argue with the way he played against the Packers nor the two wins to end the season. Of course, in the same portion of the season Rex played a big role in 4 games, winning twice while putting up three games of 80+ QB ratings, one against the future Superbowl champs... Anyone here think Kyle would've done better against SD and Dal than Rex did to open the season last year? Also consider that Rex was sacked 25 times in 7 games he had a major role in last season. Orton was sacked twice in the three games he played. There can be a lot of reasons for this but protection was a huge issue last season, nobody can deny that. Whoever wins the competition, I'm getting behind 100%.

He was practicing to GET better. And before he did a thing these low class "fans" booed him coming out of the tunnel. Face it, Rex didn't look any worse than any of the other QB's on this team last season yet he's the one that gets booed. Just like all the "experts" here last season calling for Griese and then what? He sucked. No line, no consistent running threat and a predictable game plan doesn't do much for a QB's status. The coaches have had an open competition for the job this season. These are the two guys we have. If Rex wins the job it means Kyle isn't as good. Period. If Kyle wins the job, great! I'm going to support the guy who wins. Ignorant fans sending them messages this early in camp, not understanding everything that goes into making a football team tick, doesn't make either of them better.

OK, thanks.

Anyone who boos any Bears player at a practice is a jackass.

I pick neither.

No, I hate him because he's a douche. PS. What the hell does "The Bunny + Mike Vick = DrunkBomber" mean? I've cogitated on that one on a number of occasions and don't get it.

LOL! Instant classic.

Well, Bradley can use her huge vaginal muscles to snag footballs out of mid air, I've heard.

I'd rather go 0-16 than bring this guy in. HIS OWN TEAM was willing to give him $20 million to shut up and fade into the sunset. Why would anyone desire this circus? He's a drama queen crybaby and I hope his ego is crushed this year playing for the Vikings. Nothing would be better than watching Favre in purple, growing his interception record to insurmountable numbers such that he still holds that record when I'm 90 years old. And having him do so while destroying the Viking's season would only make it sweeter. Anyone who wants this guy on the team isn't a true Bears fan. That's just my opinion so don't get insulted.

Excellent points. If Hester can run true routes, we've got something here. Assuming the line comes together. Don't underestimate Turner's ability to spin gold into piles of shit, however.

A word of warning... I think during training camp the last several years I've noticed a focus on dump offs to TE's and FB's. Then the preseason started and I think Turner either forgot the plays or Rex refused to throw the routes. Not sure. I agree with those that suggest Kyle has the edge if that's the type of offense we want to run. I just don't know if this is real or not. You'd think with our great TE's and inexperienced WR's it would make sense, particularly early in the season. If our O Line takes a little time to gel, we'll want that ball out of there quickly.

Jeez. Why not? What does it hurt? That deep in the draft, who did we pass on to get more picks? Some mystery stud? Please... You trade down and take more chances at the lottery. It makes sense. You can argue with the actual picks we made all day long and I'll support you. But as a strategy, I don't have a problem with it.

LOL. Mantits hires a lady-boy.

Farewell Nick. We hardly knew ye.

1. Favre will never end up a Bear so it makes no sense to even have this discussion. The Bears front office understands their fan base better than anyone here. There are fans here, like myself, who would NEVER accept him as a Bear. In fact, I'd probably boycott the team for the year he was here. I'm serious. 2. His contract is $12 million. The Packers won't cut him. Teams like the Jets are willing to pay him and trade for him. The Bears aren't in that position. 3. I saw others make this point and you dismissed it but... you don't bring a QB in this late in the game and expect him to make an impact. 4. His own team doesn't want him back. 5. We don't need that flaming drama queen here. 6. I don't agree with those above who said our O Line is shit. I worry about our line but that doesn't mean it won't be very solid this year. We're not very deep but that can be remedied. 7. Favre is an idiot. He's a loose cannon who does what he wants and often screws up. With out inexperienced WR's, I seriously doubt Favre's production here would be better than what we already have. Again, yes, I'm serious. 8. If I forced myself to watch the games, I'd be conflicted. I'd be rooting for the Bears but I'd want Favre to get killed. Each win would be tainted. 9. I've got a 10 year old son. All his life he's learned the golden rule: Favre sucks. It's in our family DNA now. You don't unwind that much hate easily. 10. I hope like hell he signs with the Queens. Best case scenario because my buddy would feel all torn up about it too. He feels the same way I do about Favre and he's a Queens fan. I'd laugh my ass off if he went there and played in that dome 8 times a season. Favre is terrible inside. He'd throw a record number of picks this season. Lord, please let this happen!

I sometimes wonder if the Bears were waiting for CB to "do something stupid" in the off season so they could cut him. He was a complete tool and they cut him after the second deal without much detail known at the time. Drafting Forte was a sign of things to come, I think. They knew CB was coming off an injury and with his history, didn't want to take chances on his character not allowing him to dedicate himself to the process of recovery from that injury. I applaud the Bears on their handling of their problem cases these last 24 months or so. Everyone is going to have things like this come up. It's a measure of the organization that they're able to deal with them swiftly and professionally. Sends a message to the rest of the guys, too.

Hub Asskiss said Bazuin was going to have a hard time making the team. Hub is almost always wrong. I'm convinced, based just on his rip, that Bazuin will make the Probowl this year.