KSUChiefsTarheelFan Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre has decided to retire. Brett Favre Favre ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported that according to Favre's agent, Buss Cook, Favre informed Packers coach Mike McCarthy of his decision Monday night. A sure-fire first-ballot Hall of Famer, Favre, acquired in a trade with the Atlanta Falcons, led the Packers back to the NFL's elite. He retires with 5,377 carrer completions in 8,758 attempts for 61,655 yards, 442 touchdowns and 288 interceptions, passing Dan Marino's touchdown mark last season. As a player Favre was known for his durability, his willingness to take risks and turn broken plays into big gains and the way his love for the game was evident in the way he played. He went to a pair of Super Bowls in 1996 and 1997, winning it all on his first try, as well as nine Pro Bowls. Cook said as of Tuesday morning, there were no plans for Favre to hold a news conference. Favre, who returned for the 2007 season when many thought he should have left the game, had a career renaissance in his final season and led the Packers to the NFC Championship Game, where they lost to the eventual Super Bowl champion New York Giants in overtime. Mortensen reported that Favre, who wanted the Packers to obtain Randy Moss when he was a free agent last season, had once again pushed for Moss to join the Packers. Favre had spoken to Moss late last week and was willing to commit to more than just this season if Moss and the Packers could come to an agreement. But the Packers did not pursue Moss, who re-signed with the Patriots on Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBoog Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Godspeed Brett. I will miss watching you play the game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 is there any doubt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down Goes Frazia Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 First Ballot hall of famer? yes no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Just when I finally think he is NOT going to retire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeteebee Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 stupidest poll ever? As a non fan of either Favre or the Pack, it is impossible to argue his greatness or legacy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 (edited) Right after the Pats signed Moss. So, why retire now if Brett was in it for another championship? He has a championship-caliber team. Sounds to me like he played this past season to break the TD record. Cynicism aside, this is a HUGH loss for the NFL. Even casual fans loved to watch him play... and loved the way that he played the game. He was a class act on and off the field and a great ambassador to the league. Thanks for the memories, Brett. Edited March 4, 2008 by Bill Swerski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 vicodin supplies across the u.s and Mexico will plummet with the news .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Irish Doggy Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 ISMHO, yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturphy Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 stupidest poll ever?As a non fan of either Favre or the Pack, it is impossible to argue his greatness or legacy. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 is there any doubt? Nope. Pure lunacy to think that he wouldn't be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 no doubt he makes the HOF as soon as he's eligible, silly question. i sorta don't trust him not to decide he's playing again in august. he went out with not his greatest game against the giants, but i have to admit he impressed the hell out of me with his play this past season. the last couple years before that i had the feeling he was just holding on for the paycheck and/or records, like emmitt in AZ. last year he showed he is still a top-notch QB, and IMO that did a lot of good to his legacy among the overall greats at the position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSUChiefsTarheelFan Posted March 4, 2008 Author Share Posted March 4, 2008 (edited) stupidest poll ever? Maybe so. Stupid is as stupid does sir. But why call it stupid? Because it is obvious? Well 4 people disagree that he is a first ballot. Of course they are out of their dadgum minds... Edited March 4, 2008 by KSUChiefsTarheelFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxfactor Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Exactly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunning Runt Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Regardless of my comments in the other thread, Favre is a no-doubt first ballot Hall-of-Fame player. Possibly with the highest % of votes anyone's ever had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolf Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 This is a no-brainer of a question and I would love to hear from those that voted no exactly why this man is NOT a first ballot HOFer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 (edited) Maybe so. Stupid is as stupid does sir. But why call it stupid? Because it is obvious? Well 4 people disagree that he is a first ballot. Of course they are out of their dadgum minds... Those 4 people are being clowns because this poll is silly. Ask a silly question...get a few silly answers. Hell even CR voted yes and he has no emotional attachment to Favre. Zilch!!! Edited March 4, 2008 by irish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffraff Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Hurray. A good career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rattsass Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 I am stunned. I thought they would have to drag the guy off the field kicking and screaming. One of my favorite players ever. I salute Favre for his career and the way he played the game. First ballot? Not even a question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSUChiefsTarheelFan Posted March 4, 2008 Author Share Posted March 4, 2008 Those 4 people are being clowns because this poll is silly. Ask a silly question...get a few silly answers. Hell even CR voted yes and he has no emotional attachment to Favre. Zilch!!! Well my bad folks. Sorry to be the first to post a stupid poll. It was the first question i thought of. I hope indeed they are being clowns, because I think hands down it's 100%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolf Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Well my bad folks. Sorry to be the first to post a stupid poll. It was the first question i thought of. I hope indeed they are being clowns, because I think hands down it's 100%. Actually, as I posted above, there may be reasons why he is not a first ballot HOFer - some think so and I'd love to be enlightened. Personally, I think he is a unanimous pick but opinions and perspectives vary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Right after the Pats signed Moss. So, why retire now if Brett was in it for another championship? He has a championship-caliber team. Sounds to me like he played this past season to break the TD record. Favre playing for records?? NO WAY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Seriously, who in the hell voted no? They ought to have their IDPs banned permanently. Let's see: 1st in NFL history, career pass attempts 1st in NFL history, career pass completions 1st in NFL history, career passing yards 1st in NFL history, career passing TDs 1st in NFL history, career interceptions thrown 1st in NFL history, games started by a QB Yeah, he's not a first ballot HoFer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 So which 6 of you Lions fans voted No? Even after entering the Hall of Fame he can still come back and play you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooGie Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 lawl. 5 years to the minute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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