After 17 seasons, 3 MVP Awards, Countless QB Records, and a Super Bowl Title, Green Bay Packers Quarterback Brett Favre has decided to hang it up.
After an offseason that saw Favre answer countless questions about his availability and desire, Favre led the Packers to the NFC Championship Game, where they lost to the eventual Super Bowl Champion The New York Giants (cringe). Lets be honest for a second here. No one thought that the 2007 Packers would come close to the playoffs, nevermind being one of the final four teams! This speaks volumes about Favre's leadership and mentoring abilities as well as his dedication to his craft.
This season, Favre played as well as anyone could have asked for, outplaying many QBs who were younger than him. Sure he "just has fun out there" as John Madden says, but his flair for the dramatic and his competitive drive have made him a first ballot hall of famer without question.
I remember back in the mid 90's, watching the San Francisco 49ers play the Packers in what seemed like a yearly showdown. I was a big fan of Steve Young and Jerry Rice, but Favre seemed to best them every single time, showing off his spectacular arm and vision, while being assisted by Antonio Freeman, Robert Brooks, and Dorsey Levens.
In Green Bay, where he is revered, the Packers will have a tough time replacing him, turning to former 1st round pick Aaron Rodgers next year.
Thank you Brett for 17 years of playing the game the way its supposed to be played and inspiring millions.
No comments:
Post a Comment