Couldn't find an existing thread to add this to. I don't know the credability of thesportster.com or inside the bay area but references to Al Davis's comments are interesting. The original article was from 2011 so I may have missed it here back then?
http://www.thesportster.com/en...-almost-happened/10/
Good Lawd that would've haunted this franchise.
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I have a very hard time believing the article based on other articles the author has written
Cory Rogers. Ted drafted him in the 4th round back in 2006 to be a punt returner. Major bust, muffed almost every punt that came his way. I have a hard time they could have traded him to get Randy Moss.
While Brett Favre was still running the show in Green Bay
They didn't have Rodgers to trade while BF was running things.
Another writer here claims this.
"Oakland had a second chance at Rodgers entering the 2007 season as Packers quarterback Brett Favre was lobbying hard for wide receiver Randy Moss. Green Bay G.M. Ted Thompson, however, wanted a lot in return _ and not just Moss. He also wanted draft picks. Thompson could have been the “couple of calls” referred to by Davis.
The Raiders had the No. 1 overall pick that year and rather than put together a Moss-to-Green Bay package by getting additional picks, trading out of the top spot and dealing for Rodgers, Davis went with Russell."
I don't believe for a second that TT offered Rodgers for Moss. Given Favre's public complaining, it's not beyond the realm of possibility that the Raiders inquired about Rodgers for Moss. And, if so, I could absolutely imagine TT saying "Moss and your next 3 First Rounders to get Rodgers" or something ludicrous.
It was Favre who was offering an even trade of Rodgers for Moss until TT caught wind of it.
Ah, the day Lukey played GM for 15 minutes.
Remember the thread asking what you'd do if you had the ability to go back and change 1 play in history? ...
"In a shocking move earlier today, The Green Bay Packers and Oakland Raiders agreed in principle on a deal that will send future HOF QB Brett Favre to the Oakland Raiders in exchange for Randy Moss"
Remember the thread asking what you'd do if you had the ability to go back and change 1 play in history? ...
"In a shocking move earlier today, The Green Bay Packers and Oakland Raiders agreed in principle on a deal that will send future HOF QB Brett Favre to the Oakland Raiders in exchange for Randy Moss"
"Ted, was the opportunity to add an offensive weapon like Randy Moss simply too much to convince you to part ways with a Packer legend???"
"Um, No. Brett was always bitching we needed Randy. So I went and got him"
Florio picked up on Favres "I think I can still play" comment and did what he does best. Add his own brand of editorial bull**** that fails historical accuracy.
"That response overlooks the fact that the Packers pushed him for an early decision, possibly because the Packers knew that by pushing Favre for an early decision, Favre would decide to retire — and the Packers could start the Aaron Rodgers era."
This is why I hate Florio so much. It's a made up, **** statement. That fans outside the circle of facts pick up on and wonder why GB forced Brett out of Green Bay. And why Green Bay fans are so resistant to welcoming him back to the fold.
On one hand, maybe Florio really is a dumbass and doesn't understand the details. But he does this for a living. So I choose to think he knows exactly what he's doing, wants to tweak GB, and takes this route.
You go eat a big purple bag of dicks Mike Florio. You smarmy little ****ing hack.
Ol' one hand Florio.
You need to be more assertive with your opinions Chilli'.
No need to hold back.
Can I be more assertive? Maybe. Is that my decision to make? I don't know. I don't even know if that's my job.... Would it help if I knew what assertive meant? Probably. But that's not for me to decide.
