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As an incorrigible Green Bay Packer fan, I don't know what to make of quarterback Brett Favre's messy flirtation with a comeback after announcing his retirement several months ago.

A man is entitled to change his mind. Unless, I guess he's a politician. But that's another story.

Favre especially has earned the right to have second thoughts about walking away from a game he loves so much and still is able to play so well.

Then again, I understand why Packers management feels jerked around.

Favre has retired and unretired before, according to published reports.

He contacted the Packers, saying he wanted to come back in March, those reports say. The team was scheduled to join him in his public announcement.

Then he said never mind. He wasn't coming back after all.

So the Packers decided to look to the future and prepare the Packers' young backup quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, to succeed Favre.

Now, he's changed his mind again.

The Packers say that's his call, but they've made it clear they've moved on. Rodgers is their man and they've planned the season around him. Favre could come back, but not as the starter.

Now Favre wants to be released by the Packers so he can play elsewhere. The Packers say no; he's still under contract to them, if he comes back.

Oh, the drama.

I personally believe the Packers have an infinitely better opportunity to make to the Super Bowl this season with Favre as QB.

But he has tarnished his legacy, at least a little bit, with his indecisiveness. It is selfish and inconsiderate.