Jan 25, 2010
For the past few years we have all witnessed what Favre does to his team in the offseason. He holds the team hostage until training camp (this year it was until after two-a-days), then decides to return. Year after year he talks retirement and returns to play, but will this year be different? I think not.
This year is eerily similar to the way Favre imploded in the 2007 NFC Championship game. He then proclaimed that he was retiring, which turned out to be a lie, and wanted to come back after the Pack had moved on. He tried to hold the whole business/organization hostage even after they presented Favre with a fair offer, which was that he would compete for the starting spot. What more can you ask for?
Nothing is given Brent, everything is earned. I hope Vikings fans were watching when that drama queen wanted his way because they are in for a parade. Yes, Favre has proven that he has some fumes left in the tank, but will he finally hang it up?
I caught the beginning of the press conference after the 2010 NFC Championship game last night. Favre held back the water works this time, but he sounded like an old man at the end of his road. He sounded drained, especially after losing in the manner that he loves ( going down in flames). The gunslinger has lost a few MPHs on that fastball of his – he may need to use that Wrangler Jean wearing brain of his and make better decisions. But has he ever? No. Will he ever? I hope not (retire!)
It has been a long and storied career for the Ironman, and he should go down as the second greatest QB of all-time – second to Peyton Manning. Favre should think about his last two shots at getting to the Super Bowl. Once he threw the ball right to Corey Webster and once into a group of Saints with the same outcome – interceptions that blew his team’s shot at winning an overtime game to get to the Super Bowl.
I think Favre’s main reason for unretiring was to stick it to the Packers, but did he? Yes, he won both games against the Packers. Yes, he ALMOST made the Super Bowl which was the team’s goal, but he has also stunted the growth of whomever is going to be the Vikings quarterback – which I appreciate! He is also the sole reason why Brad Childress got a contract extension – which I also appreciate! As a Viking, Favre has done some good for us Packers fans. But that should all be over now. Let’s enjoy as the Packers control the NFC North for years to come.
I hope the next time i see Favre will be on a “Just for Men” commercial, starring opposite Emmitt Smith. Now that’s entertainment.
