Favre has decided to call it a career
 

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Thanks for all the memories Brett. You played the game like a kid and you played it well!

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Wow, I'm surprised. With the Pack being a team on the rise I thought he would give it another go.

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Guess he decided to go out on top

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I thnk part of it was that they didnt give him another playmaker i.e. Randy Moss

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[quote=EARTHQUAKE2689;428895]I thnk part of it was that they didnt give him another playmaker i.e. Randy Moss[/quote]

The offense seemed pretty productive without Moss last year. Driver and Jennings are both very good receivers and James Jones played well at times. I doubt that was why he hung it up.

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He's my favorite QB to ever play the game. I'm pretty bummed out about this one...

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Good decision. Go out on top.

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It seems like the timing is a little strange. He has played on bad teams........and stayed. He has a Great season, and elects to retire, with the same team coming back? Go figure

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Yeah, good decision. Not many walk away while they still have something left in the tank. Good for him. Next stop, Canton.

The real question is, what will John Madden and the rest of the media do now without the "Gunslinger" bs to fall back on every packers game?

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I guess he's thinking the only way to top last year is to get to the Super Bowl which obviously is not an easy thing to do.

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[QUOTE=Hog1;428906]It seems like the timing is a little strange. He has played on bad teams........and stayed. He has a Great season, and elects to retire, with the same team coming back? Go figure[/QUOTE]

Or maybe he feels like that team isn't really that great and it is set up to fail. IDK.

I think he could just be ready to NOT play anymore which I think he deserves. The guy has done a lot and won everything he can so what's the point of selling another year of his lfie if he isn't into it anymore?

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wait a minute... portis just restructured saving us some cap room... maybe... DS has been planning to sign Favre all along. Vet minimum!


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He has been easily my favorite non-Redskins player to watch over the years....I'll never forget that Monday Night game against the Raiders after his father died. Best wishes to him and his family.....what an incredible quarterback and football player.

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Damn, what does Mark Murphy know I guess.

I think Favre realized that it's no guarantee they'd get as far next year as they did this year. And it takes a lot of work. It's like Elway said when he retired. It's not about Sundays. It's about Monday through Saturday.

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[QUOTE=Mattyk72;428910]I guess he's thinking the only way to top last year is to get to the Super Bowl which obviously is not an easy thing to do.[/QUOTE]

He's really going out knowing he threw that pick that lost the game to the Gmen????

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[quote=BleedBurgundy;428913]wait a minute... portis just restructured saving us some cap room... maybe... DS has been planning to sign Favre all along. Vet minimum!


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Can't happen. If he "un-retires" he is still under contract with GB. They own the rights to his services. So he would have to be released or traded.

Remember all the flack with Jake Plummer last summer? He got traded to Tampa but did not want to play there, so he "retired". If he comes back from retirement, the Bucs still own the rights to him and he either plays there or gets released or traded.

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[quote=QBall;428918]He's really going out knowing he threw that pick that lost the game to the Gmen????[/quote]

With a 17 year career under his belt he's got plenty of other memories that trump his last throw, including a Super Bowl ring.

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[quote=FRPLG;428903]Good decision. Go out on top.[/quote]

Yeah pretty much, he left while he was still at the top, when people look back they are gonna say, damn he had a great season his last year and he took the Packers to the NFC Championship game, rather than say, he should've retired years ago.

It's gonna be different seeing a different quarterback trot out for the Packers next year, but all good things must come to an end. I'm curious to see if they are gonna stick with Aaron Rodgers or go a different route.

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Thanks for all the good games Brett.

Do you think he'll go the commentator route?

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[QUOTE=sandtrapjack;428924]Can't happen. If he "un-retires" he is still under contract with GB. They own the rights to his services. So he would have to be released or traded.

Remember all the flack with Jake Plummer last summer? He got traded to Tampa but did not want to play there, so he "retired". If he comes back from retirement, the Bucs still own the rights to him and he either plays there or gets released or traded.[/QUOTE]

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Good bye Brett. Easily one of the best QBs of all time, a good guy, and a legend for the NFL. Ill miss seeing his highlights every week.

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[QUOTE=Mattyk72;428927]With a 17 year career under his belt he's got plenty of other memories that trump his last throw, including a Super Bowl ring.[/QUOTE]

Dude, his last throw prevented the SuperBowl. The last throw.........

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[QUOTE=QBall;428938]Dude, his last throw prevented the SuperBowl. The last throw.........[/QUOTE]

So what? You think that's all people will remember?

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[QUOTE=QBall;428938]Dude, his last throw prevented the SuperBowl. The last throw.........[/QUOTE]

It's kind of appropriate if you look back over his career. He always was a risk taker...

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At least we won't be subjected to months of 'will he or won't he' babble like the past 2 years..

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Congrats Mr. Favre on a great career. Walk away on your own terms and take the next flight to Canton. You will be missed by all football fans (except maybe the Bears and Vikings fans).

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[quote=QBall;428938]Dude, his last throw prevented the SuperBowl. The last throw.........[/quote]

Big whoop.

Are you saying that tarnishes everything he did over 17 years??

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favre is the last link between the greats..Young,Aikman,Elway,even Montana..he's my favorite qb of all time hands down...where does he rank in your all time qb list?

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[QUOTE=QBall;428938]Dude, his last throw prevented the SuperBowl. The last throw.........[/QUOTE]

did you watch that game? It was more then the last throw that cost them that game. I love the Pack and i knew after watching pass the 3rd that they were going to lose

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Until he holds a PC and publically announces his retirement, like several times before he still could change his mind. It could be that he's serious this time, and if he is, he's certainly had a great ride.

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[QUOTE=Longtimefan;428956]Until he holds a PC and publically announces his retirement, like several times before he still could change his mind. It could be that he's serious this time, and if he is, he's certainly had a great ride.[/QUOTE]

yeah what if he bust a Seau and bounce to another team..little far thinking but won't hold it against him..And the Moss thing did play a big part.

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[quote=prinzeofmoval;428959]yeah what if he bust a Seau and bounce to another team..little far thinking but won't hold it against him..And the Moss thing did play a big part.[/quote]

He can't as long as he's under contract with Green Bay.

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[QUOTE=Mattyk72;428963]He can't as long as he's under contract with Green Bay.[/QUOTE]

okay if not Seau maybe he'll bust a Strahan..i don't think he'll really call it quits..i think he's just pissed cause he doesn't get what he asks for. Really they didnt need Moss but it doesn't hurt to have a insurance policy

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I doubt Favre will play any games like that. If he says he's done I believe him.

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[QUOTE=prinzeofmoval;428967]okay if not Seau maybe he'll bust a Strahan..i don't think he'll really call it quits..i think he's just pissed cause he doesn't get what he asks for. Really they didnt need Moss but it doesn't hurt to have a insurance policy[/QUOTE]

What makes you think any of this? :doh:

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Brett played for some really great Packer teams and he only won 1 SB and that been his down fall of his entire career. Other than that he has been a great QB but SB's are why you play the game. Now we have him and Marino two of the best to ever play the game and only 1 SB between the two of them.

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I'm shocked he decided so early. It appears he was just waiting to see if the Packers signed Moss before announcing his decision.


So, anyone else think Aaron Rodgers will crash and burn? Every time he steps on the field, he gets injured.

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I think Favre was a terrific QB... but as good as he was, I hate how he held the Pack for ransom the last couple years, if the reports are true:
Get Moss or I'm gone.
Fine, go.

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[QUOTE=BleedBurgundy;428970]What makes you think any of this? :doh:[/QUOTE]

come on its as plan as day..he announces retirement a day after moss signs with patriots. I believe Farve is an emotional guy who isn't really thinking clearly right now and if i was him i'd be upset too. I would want any help i can get to secure my legacy and win. The packers did good last season but they played well over their head and i believe he knew that,which is the reason he pressed for Moss. Like Smoot also mentioned its fun to play on Sundays but what about Monday thru Saturday? Maybe that played a small part,maybe not being with his family. But at the end of the day Brett is a winner. If he feels he doesn't have the best chance then he won't fool himself.