Brett Farve Retires

John F · 03-04-2008, 11:24 AM

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Favre has decided to call it a career
By Jay Glazer
Jay Glazer is a Senior NFL Writer for FOXSports.com on MSN and also appears every week on FOX NFL Sunday as the network's NFL Insider.

Updated: March 4, 2008, 10:24 AM EST

The most storied quarterback career in NFL history is coming to a close.

FOXSports.com has learned that legendary quarterback Brett Favre has decided to retire. In fact, it's believed he informed the Packers of his decision within the last few days, although it's unclear when Favre and the team will make his decision known.

So barring an unforeseen last-minute change of heart, Favre will leave the game after 17 years, during which he built himself into a household name and a figure synonymous with grit, toughness and perseverance.

Neither GM Ted Thompson nor head coach Mike McCarthy returned several calls left by FOXSports.com for confirmation.

After flirting with retirement for the last few years, Favre will finally go out on the heels of one of the best seasons of his career.

He led the Packers to the NFC Championship Game after passing for a stunning 4,155 yards, looking very much at times like a younger version of himself. In addition he threw 28 TDs — including an overtime Hail Mary pass to beat Denver in front of a national audience — and had a 95.7 quarterback rating. He was also voted into the Pro Bowl following the 2007 season but declined to go.

adeel · 03-04-2008, 12:07 PM

I'm so sad to hear it. I love Favre and I've watched almost his entire career since I started watching football in 1995. He is a guy I never got tired of being hyped. I loved watching him play. I don't think you can say he was the greatest quarterback ever because of the mistakes he was prone to make, but he is on the short list and he certainly is as much fun to watch as any quarterback ever.

It's sad that the last pass he threw was that interception, but on the whole it's great that he was able to finish his career with a great season.

DiamondDave · 03-04-2008, 12:21 PM

An era is over

John F · 03-04-2008, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by adeel

I'm so sad to hear it. I love Favre and I've watched almost his entire career since I started watching football in 1995. He is a guy I never got tired of being hyped. I loved watching him play. I don't think you can say he was the greatest quarterback ever because of the mistakes he was prone to make, but he is on the short list and he certainly is as much fun to watch as any quarterback ever.

It's sad that the last pass he threw was that interception, but on the whole it's great that he was able to finish his career with a great season.

There are certain competitors you love to hate when your team has to face them on a regular basis. Brett Farve was like that for me. Hated him because he was so good in his loose style. He could be wild or he could be deadly... And he had fun no matter what it seemed.

Facing him twice yearly in teh Norris until the NFL re-aligned gave me a chance to appreciate him. I appreciate Dovovan McNabb in the same way though McNabb is not Farve. Mike Vick hd been played up in teh media like Farve bu his character and his work eithic never came close to Brett. Nor his accomplishments.

apicalbodscan · 03-04-2008, 12:48 PM

If only all the packer fans would retire with him.

TylerDurden · 03-04-2008, 06:11 PM

I'm glad I had the fortune to enjoy watching his last two games. Including his last game in the snow.

He went out on top. No, not a Super Bowl, but on the top of his game following one of his best seasons ever. Loyal to the team and its fans. Bravo.

John F · 03-04-2008, 06:38 PM

I agree with the out-on-top sentiment and watching him elude the Seahawks in teh snow and throw that pass... That's opne to take with you. I ahve a few Brett memories (him and Warren Sapp going at each other, wild west Farve who couldn't throw a completion (1993)... oh and "There's Something About Mary" that they'll never know

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adeel · 03-04-2008, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by John F

I agree with the out-on-top sentiment and watching him elude the Seahawks in teh snow and throw that pass... That's opne to take with you.

Oh yes, of course. I can't believe I forget about that.

YouTube - Brett Favre's Magic

That's not what I'll remember Favre for. He's not someone that ever got old to me. I'll remember the games in the mid-90s, when they made it to at least the division round five years in a row, and Favre was the quarterback in the league.

Habsfan84 · 03-05-2008, 08:07 AM

Congrats on a great carreer Favre.

Maybe My Lions will be able to beat the Packers this year.

Who are the Packers looking at for QB next year?

adeel · 03-05-2008, 10:17 AM

They've had Aaron Rodgers for a long time, and they'll probably get a veteran to back him up.

Emotions aside, it's going to be tough for the Packers next year. That's a very young team.

John F · 03-05-2008, 10:52 AM

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Congrats on a great carreer Favre.

Maybe My Lions will be able to beat the Packers this year.

Rod Marinelli is an outstanding coach, even though he hasn't had the Lions break through yet... I see good things for that team.

BMW isn't around to talk about his dislike of Rodgers. I wonder - continuing on adeel's thought -- how much veteran depth they will bring in to compete for the starting role?

adeel · 03-05-2008, 11:16 AM

How much veteran depth can they bring in? There's Daunte Culpepper, and I can't think of anyone else off hand. Rodgers played very well against Detroit. If they've been grooming him for this long, he's at least worth a shot, though personally the whole thing reminds me of John Elway giving way to...Brian Griese.

John F · 03-05-2008, 11:27 AM

^^ odd coincidence. Griese got traded back to Tampa bay by the Bears and that means Tampa Bay is / continues to be overstocked with QBs. Chris Simms is the immediate odd-man-out that could be had. The Bucs specifically held onto him without plans to use him because of Atlanta's need.

It's not necessarily a free agent question as it is a question of who could be had?

Brohm might be a good selection int eh draft for the Pack - if he falls that far. But then again, giving Rodgers a shot is indeed something the Pack should look at. It's his job to win, though,. not "his job to lose" in this scenerio... Thus why we are talking about other QB;s to begin with.

adeel · 03-05-2008, 11:28 AM

Fair point, he's not that promising a prospect. I can't see the Packers coming up with someone better, however, unless Daunte Culpepper puts it together.

LongtimeBravesFan · 03-06-2008, 06:55 PM

Never mind

03-04-2008, 06:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
John F Administrator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tampa Bay area, Florida Posts: 2,497	I agree with the out-on-top sentiment and watching him elude the Seahawks in teh snow and throw that pass... That's opne to take with you. I ahve a few Brett memories (him and Warren Sapp going at each other, wild west Farve who couldn't throw a completion (1993)... oh and "There's Something About Mary" that they'll never know ) __________________ The more they over think the plumbing, the easier to stop up the drain.

03-05-2008, 08:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
Habsfan84 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 3,581	Congrats on a great carreer Favre. Maybe My Lions will be able to beat the Packers this year. Who are the Packers looking at for QB next year? __________________ FanHome Members Remember to Keep Posting on FanHome [where fans connect]. Guests Please RegisterFor Access to a Great Forum

03-05-2008, 11:27 AM	#13 (permalink)
John F Administrator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tampa Bay area, Florida Posts: 2,497	^^ odd coincidence. Griese got traded back to Tampa bay by the Bears and that means Tampa Bay is / continues to be overstocked with QBs. Chris Simms is the immediate odd-man-out that could be had. The Bucs specifically held onto him without plans to use him because of Atlanta's need. It's not necessarily a free agent question as it is a question of who could be had? Brohm might be a good selection int eh draft for the Pack - if he falls that far. But then again, giving Rodgers a shot is indeed something the Pack should look at. It's his job to win, though,. not "his job to lose" in this scenerio... Thus why we are talking about other QB;s to begin with. __________________ The more they over think the plumbing, the easier to stop up the drain.

03-04-2008, 12:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
adeel Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 767	I'm so sad to hear it. I love Favre and I've watched almost his entire career since I started watching football in 1995. He is a guy I never got tired of being hyped. I loved watching him play. I don't think you can say he was the greatest quarterback ever because of the mistakes he was prone to make, but he is on the short list and he certainly is as much fun to watch as any quarterback ever. It's sad that the last pass he threw was that interception, but on the whole it's great that he was able to finish his career with a great season.

03-04-2008, 12:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
DiamondDave Hall of Famer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: MD, on the Potomac River Posts: 5,390	An era is over

03-04-2008, 12:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
apicalbodscan Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,377	If only all the packer fans would retire with him.

03-04-2008, 06:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
TylerDurden Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,546	I'm glad I had the fortune to enjoy watching his last two games. Including his last game in the snow. He went out on top. No, not a Super Bowl, but on the top of his game following one of his best seasons ever. Loyal to the team and its fans. Bravo.

03-05-2008, 10:17 AM	#10 (permalink)
adeel Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 767	They've had Aaron Rodgers for a long time, and they'll probably get a veteran to back him up. Emotions aside, it's going to be tough for the Packers next year. That's a very young team.

03-05-2008, 11:16 AM	#12 (permalink)
adeel Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 767	How much veteran depth can they bring in? There's Daunte Culpepper, and I can't think of anyone else off hand. Rodgers played very well against Detroit. If they've been grooming him for this long, he's at least worth a shot, though personally the whole thing reminds me of John Elway giving way to...Brian Griese.

03-05-2008, 11:28 AM	#14 (permalink)
adeel Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 767	Fair point, he's not that promising a prospect. I can't see the Packers coming up with someone better, however, unless Daunte Culpepper puts it together.

03-06-2008, 06:55 PM	#15 (permalink)
LongtimeBravesFan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,663	Never mind