Favre Sticks To Script, Declines To Address Rift
QB Returns To Lambeau To Induct Winters Into Packers HOF
Updated: 2:57 pm CDT July 20, 2008
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GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Brett Favre stuck to the script Saturday on his return to Lambeau Field.
TALKBACK: What Do You Think?Favre declined to address his public rift with the Green Bay Packers when he spoke to reporters while on hand to present former teammate Frank Winters for induction into the Packers' Hall of Fame at a banquet Saturday.Favre spoke only about his former center's career before abruptly stepping off the stage and ducking out a side door.But Favre did pause to praise the place where he used to play -- and now is trying to play his way out of.Favre said Green Bay is a special place with a lot of tradition, and he knows that's how Winters also feels about it.Winters said he's glad Favre kept his commitment to present him to the Hall of Fame despite the fact that it might be an awkward situation.Winters had asked Favre to be his presenter several months ago.Favre retired in early March but now is saying he wants to return to play. But the Packers have been preparing all spring and summer for Aaron Rodgers to take over at quarterback.
TALKBACK: What Do You Think?Favre declined to address his public rift with the Green Bay Packers when he spoke to reporters while on hand to present former teammate Frank Winters for induction into the Packers' Hall of Fame at a banquet Saturday.Favre spoke only about his former center's career before abruptly stepping off the stage and ducking out a side door.But Favre did pause to praise the place where he used to play -- and now is trying to play his way out of.Favre said Green Bay is a special place with a lot of tradition, and he knows that's how Winters also feels about it.Winters said he's glad Favre kept his commitment to present him to the Hall of Fame despite the fact that it might be an awkward situation.Winters had asked Favre to be his presenter several months ago.Favre retired in early March but now is saying he wants to return to play. But the Packers have been preparing all spring and summer for Aaron Rodgers to take over at quarterback.
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