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FAVRE TO BUCS...

Found August 06, 2008 on Lombardi on Football:
PLAYERS: Brett Favre,  Jeff Garcia
TEAMS: Green Bay Packers


Favre On Verge Of Joining BucsPosted By Ira Kaufman at Aug 06, 2008
at 12:10 AM Updated Aug 06, 2008 at 12:35 AM


The Brett Favre saga is about to end with the NFL icon in
pewter. The Tribune has learned Favre will not stand in the way of a trade from Green Bay to Tampa Bay and the deal is likely to be finalized within 24 hours. The chances of the trade unraveling are remote and Favre has indicated to the Bucs directly that he is willing to change teams after 16 years of growing his legend in Green Bay.
The Packers, unwilling to deal the 3-time league MVP to an NFC North rival, view the Bucs as a compromise in this ugly impasse. The Bucs view Favre as an upgrade on QB Jeff Garcia, who made the
Pro Bowl in 2007 while leading Tampa Bay to an NFC South title.
Once it became clear to Favre that he wasn't welcome back in Green Bay, he became more flexible in terms of accepting a trade to clubs outside the division. The Bucs have been interested in Favre since last month, when he announced he wanted to play again. The Bucs could make the trade announcement official by Wednesday, but Favre will have little time to learn Coach Jon Gruden's complex system because the Bucs open the regular season Sept. 7 at division rival New Orleans.

This was the only place he could land and he will be able to learn Jon "Love You Bro" Grudens" offense. This is a very smart move for the Bucs...

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