I believe Favre is going on a non-Sports show because he and his agent Bus Cook are trying to take the issue National. They are trying to win a P.R. battle with the Packers that Favre "deserves" to be let free from his contract. They are misguided.

First of all, the public doesn't seem to be on Favre's side anymore. It's mixed. More importantly, the Packers are not going to simply give away all their leverage. It was Favre's choice to sign his contract and to retire. He's stuck.

The Packers have two options: Partially control where Favre ends up via trade or mend fences and let Favre "compete" for a starting job.

Judging by Favre's rhetoric, it looks increasingly unlikely he'll stay in Green Bay. But that could change after a particularly soul-searching lawnmower ride. The most likely scenario involves Green Bay allowing Favre to shop himself in a possible trade to interested teams - of their choosing. The Vikings and Bears aren't going to happen now that it's clear Favre won't be released. The Bucs remain at the top of my list, but Thompson may not trade Favre in the NFC. AFC teams (Baltimore? Miami?) would get bonus points in any possible deal.

Favre should stop worrying about the P.R. battle and do the one thing that would show how serious he is about coming back: Un-retire. Then find a place to work. It's going to be tougher than he thinks.