Why I know Brett will play again
May 4th, 2009 at 9:50 pm by Drew Smith under Sports
The struggle with the last two years of covering Brett Favre is separating fact from fiction. However, I’ve finally figured it out. The conspiracy theorists are right. That’s how I know Brett Favre will play football next year in the NFL.
Sure, it seems absolutely ridiculous that Favre would even consider playing another year after the way last year ended with the Jets. It would make sense to just fade away, get his jersey retired next year by the Packers, go into the Packers Hall of Fame, then finally head to Canton in five years. However, nothing Favre has done has been logical. In the past year, he has been rumored to retire (he did), rumored to be thinking about playing (he was), rumored to be unsure of staying retired (he was) and rumored to be wanting to come back (he did). Almost all of these things were denied by Brett or someone close to him, but ended up being true. So now, as Favre and his agent say he isn’t interested in talking to the Vikings about playing again, I know one thing. It’s almost certain to happen.
The Vikings head coach Brad Childress has said he would be interested in talking to Favre, and we all know how much he wanted to stick it to Ted Thompson, who made the tough decision to move on with Aaron Rodgers. You can debate all you want whether it was the correct decision, but when it was done, it was time for everyone to move on. I think Brett still feels he has unfinished business because he wanted to beat the Packers in another uniform, just to show them. I think he’ll get that chance, and the more he denies it, the more I am absolutely certain it will happen.
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I may be way off the mark, and really dont have time to do the research, but a friend of mine, who is a huge packer fan once told me that Brett is the only QB in NFL history to play against and defeat all 31 other NFL teams. Might his desire to play for the Vikings give him the best chance to be the only QB in NFL history to play against and defeat all 32 teams in the NFL?
If Favre wants to play football another year for “the love of the game,” then he should’ve stayed with the Jets. Afterall, he still had one more year on his contract with them. But I feel he had planned this scenario all along, retiring from the Jets, demanding twice his release from them, and then hoping still that the Vikings would come calling. Well, it looks like he got his wish. But I do feel his actions now are plain and simple: to stick it to the Packers! I always thought Brett was such a classy guy, but I have to admit, if this comes to pass and he suits up in a Vikings uniform, then I am no longer a Brett Favre fan after all these years. Very sad indeed.
HEY all,
Please remember that MR. Farve is a LEGEND and probably the best quarterback to ever play the game — take a look at all of the records he has both made and broken. I believe that there were people out to “stick it to” Farve. Maybe things would have been different if Brett had worn the green and gold last year too.
I just need to say that, in my view, MR. Farve should be treated with the respect due to him. If he decides to “stick it to” the Packers, so be it. Also, remember all the revenue Farve brought into GB over the years as well as the revenue lost last year due to the absence of its best quarterback ever.
Many of us are tired of hearing people “yuck it up” when reporting on the decision of Farve. I, for one, think he will retire. If he doesn’t we will all be fortunate to get the pleasure of seeing him play for another year.
Brett is worse that a little kid. Yes he played (past tense) the game great, but he has out lived himself. At least with a spoiled little kid you can say “Sit down and shut up”.
If Farve does sign with the Vikings, it is a sure sign of total disrespect for the Packer organization that has helped him and rewarded him for his past service. To “stick it to the Packers” which I think would be his main reason for playing, the Packer organization would be foolhardy to try and honor this man who does not consider the Green Bay fans or organization as friends. There should be no post play honors for someone like this.
Anybody that watches Brewer games and are familiar with the pitchers should see that Brett Favre “has not” retired. He simply changed his name to Braden Looper. Am I the only one to see this? Favre, a.k.a. Looper, stayed in Wisconsin as a starting pitcher for the Brewers! I had to get that off my back. LOL
In all seriousness, I’m really quite surprised that more people haven’t noticed or discussed the facial similarities of Brett Favre and Braden Looper.
I actually convinced 2 people recently that Looper was Favre. I had a good laugh after telling the truth.
Drew, I would love to see a short story on the subject in your broadcast. Putting thier pictures next to eachother in comparison.
Thanks, Bill in Green Bay
I am sick of people blaming the Packers for the actions of Brett Favre. If Favre was “forced” out he why have changed his mind and wanted to come back? The Packers could have said no right away. Yet twice they went to talk to him and only when he gave the definative no did they go on without him. It logically does not make sence. If he quit because he felt like he was not wanted why come back?
As for Brett? Goes to the Jets and acts like such a prima donna that most of the players did not want him back. As for his playing – it was not good enough to make up for his actions. If Favre really was playing for love of the game then he would have given the Jets another year. Instead he “retires” and now is playing this pitiful game with the Vikings. Why? To “stick it” to the Packers. Because (as he said in an interview) they did not ask him back after he waffled and said no twice. The Packers went on with life. Favre should also remember that if it was not for the Packers he would have been sitting on a bench in Atlanta. Glanville did not like him. If not for the Packers putting up with his wild early days he may not be the legend people think of him today.
The Vikings should say “thanks but no thanks” to Favre. They should work on building a strong team for the future – not just one season. What will happen if Favre is a Viking and they lose to the Packers? Will he come back another year just to beat them? Is his self esteem that low that he has to beat the Packers to make himself feel better? What a baby. His father would be so ashamed of him.
Before the Favre fans comment – part of my previous post was cut off when I was spellchecking. The sentence should read “If Favre was “forced” out why did he change his mind about retirement and want to come back?”.
I guess this is the Vikings version of “cash for clunkers”. Favre in purple!
Why can’t anyone just let him go all you do is complain. just be quiet about it and don’t let him get to you. i’m a tampa bay fan.
Keep up the great writing. I loved reading your posting. Thanks