Favre has decided to call it a career

BleedBurgundy · 03-04-2008, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by prinzeofmoval

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.

I think your tin foil helmet's a little tight.

Dirtbag59 · 03-04-2008, 02:35 PM

Thanks for the memories Farve.

With that said thanks for making winning the NFC next year a little less difficult.

jsarno · 03-04-2008, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BleedBurgundy

I think your tin foil helmet's a little tight.

Actually it's not at all for him.
There has been several comments on ESPN about it, and even Mortenson said it's not likely the major reason he's retiring, but it is a reason. Favre knew he wasn't going to get anyone in FA to help, and he likely wanted to "stack the deck" to make a run, but the packers weren't willing to do that.

I am going to miss that guy, I loved the way he played, and loved to watch him every week. He was a giant kid on the field and the toughest qb of all time bar none. It's a dark day for football today people.

SmootSmack · 03-04-2008, 03:15 PM

The Packers should be on the phone with Mark Brunell's agent right now. He'd be a good backup/mentor for Rodgers. Plus it'd be kind of cool for him to go full circle and finish things back where he started.

jsarno · 03-04-2008, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

The Packers should be on the phone with Mark Brunell's agent right now. He'd be a good backup/mentor for Rodgers. Plus it'd be kind of cool for him to go full circle and finish things back where he started.

That's really not a bad idea. I am unsure of why Brunell hasn't retired at this point, but maybe going to a team like the Packers would keep him around 1 or 2 more years.

birdz4gibbs · 03-04-2008, 03:21 PM

thanks brett you played the game the way it should be played..thanks for bringing the passion every sunday.....

thanks brett for the memories....

firstdown · 03-04-2008, 04:59 PM

I bet this is how a many of Giant fans are thanking Brett today:

Thanks Brett for throwing one more of the many int's you are so well known for and giving us the trip to the SB and thus the SB. Thanks man we will never forget that last bad decision you made and can remember as your last throw as an NFL QB. We will cherish that moment everytime we think of you.

Oh I forgot another reason that the Giants should thank Brett.

Thanks Brett for falling down when Strahan set the sack record and not throwing the ball away like most QB's would have done.

Giantone · 03-04-2008, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

I bet this is how a many of Giant fans are thanking Brett today:

Thanks Brett for throwing one more of the many int's you are so well known for and giving us the trip to the SB and thus the SB. Thanks man we will never forget that last bad decision you made and can remember as your last throw as an NFL QB. We will cherish that moment everytime we think of you.

Oh I forgot another reason that the Giants should thank Brett.

Thanks Brett for falling down when Strahan set the sack record and not throwing the ball away like most QB's would have done.

Who pissed in your Cheerio's today?

firstdown · 03-04-2008, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Giantone

Who pissed in your Cheerio's today?

No one. Some one has to be the bad guy and point out the stuff he has done wrong. Its not all good.

Longtimefan · 03-04-2008, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by birdz4gibbs

thanks brett you played the game the way it should be played..thanks for bringing the passion every sunday.....

thanks brett for the memories....

Stay tuned people.....There may be more to the Bret Favre saga than meets the eye. It could be that he's not finished just yet.

sancho2613 · 03-04-2008, 05:51 PM

I've watched Favre my whole life and it's been fun. I hope he can finally spend some quality time with his kids and wife.... I don't even know football without Favre but I'll keep cheering on them Packers

firstdown · 03-04-2008, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by sancho2613

I've watched Favre my whole life and it's been fun. I hope he can finally spend some quality time with his kids and wife.... I don't even know football without Favre but I'll keep cheering on them Packers

Just a made up question:

Would you still feel the same about Farve if some how he came back and played for another team next year or would you feel he stabbed the team in the back?

jsarno · 03-05-2008, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

No one. Some one has to be the bad guy and point out the stuff he has done wrong. Its not all good.

That Strahan sack was horrible. I still can't believe a stand up guy like Brett would tarnish a hallowed record like that.
Oh well, everyone skrews up, he's still the best.

prinzeofmoval · 03-05-2008, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by BleedBurgundy

I think your tin foil helmet's a little tight.

okay Madden you think he left because? He only lobby for Moss last week and now that he signed with NE he retired the next day. Why we he ask for Moss one week and retire the next when he didn't get him?

MTK · 03-05-2008, 09:23 AM

He's been talking about retiring for years now, it's not like this is out of the blue. As far as I know the Packers were never in any sort of serious discussions with Randy Moss, so it's not like Favre thought they had a chance of getting him and he was just hanging on until a decision was made.

Why does there always have to be some some of underlying story with some people??

03-04-2008, 02:35 PM	#47
Dirtbag59 Naega jeil jal naga Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia From: Silver Spring, Maryland Age: 39 Posts: 14,750	Re: Favre has decided to call it a career Thanks for the memories Farve. With that said thanks for making winning the NFC next year a little less difficult. __________________ "It's nice to be important, but its more important to be nice." - Scooter "I feel like Dirtbag has been slowly and methodically trolling the board for a month or so now." - FRPLG

03-04-2008, 03:15 PM	#49
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Favre has decided to call it a career The Packers should be on the phone with Mark Brunell's agent right now. He'd be a good backup/mentor for Rodgers. Plus it'd be kind of cool for him to go full circle and finish things back where he started. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

03-04-2008, 03:21 PM	#51
birdz4gibbs Special Teams Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 370	Re: Favre has decided to call it a career thanks brett you played the game the way it should be played..thanks for bringing the passion every sunday..... thanks brett for the memories.... __________________ **go skins*****

03-04-2008, 04:59 PM	#52
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 60 Posts: 15,817	Re: Favre has decided to call it a career I bet this is how a many of Giant fans are thanking Brett today: Thanks Brett for throwing one more of the many int's you are so well known for and giving us the trip to the SB and thus the SB. Thanks man we will never forget that last bad decision you made and can remember as your last throw as an NFL QB. We will cherish that moment everytime we think of you. Oh I forgot another reason that the Giants should thank Brett. Thanks Brett for falling down when Strahan set the sack record and not throwing the ball away like most QB's would have done.

03-04-2008, 05:51 PM	#56
sancho2613 Special Teams Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 199	Re: Favre has decided to call it a career I've watched Favre my whole life and it's been fun. I hope he can finally spend some quality time with his kids and wife.... I don't even know football without Favre but I'll keep cheering on them Packers __________________ It doesn't take talent to win...just blood, sweat, heart, tears, time, and a good coach.

03-05-2008, 09:23 AM	#60
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,518	Re: Favre has decided to call it a career He's been talking about retiring for years now, it's not like this is out of the blue. As far as I know the Packers were never in any sort of serious discussions with Randy Moss, so it's not like Favre thought they had a chance of getting him and he was just hanging on until a decision was made. Why does there always have to be some some of underlying story with some people?? __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

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