Various media outlets are reporting that Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre has decided to retire after 17 seasons in the NFL.
I wrote about Favre briefly in my review of the Giants/Packers NFC Championship game. He may not have been the most technically capable athlete to play the position, but he has long stood as one of the best QBs of all time. He owns most of the notable career records, never missed a start, and almost always made his fans believe his team had a chance.
Favre experienced an rennaisance this year, and the Packers did along with him. Unfortunately for him and the Green Bay faithful, the Giants simply would not be denied.
So say farewell to Favre. He is not cut from the same cloth as superstars like Brady and Manning. He was an old-school gun-slinger who lived and died with his rocket arm and burglar’s guts. I enjoyed the ride.
March 7, 2008 at 9:23 am |
Thought I’d help you with your Yankee preview by noting that Wang is in post-season form already.