Farve is a Jet

[WhoSayWho? 5,000+ posts]

I'm not completely sure I understand why people are so in love with Brett Favre.
Because he has, in fact, had a great career.

Isn't he a former alcoholic? I don't think so. The league did, however, prohibit him from drinking cold beer while he was in the drug program for his addiction to pain meds.

Isn't he a former painkiller addict? Yes. Those things are addictive and I am sure he had a legitimate reason for taking them in the first place considering his occupation.

Didn't he assault his wife? I don't recall that.

A lot of people call him the greatest QB ever, which is nothing short of complete BS. Sure, he holds the record for most completions, most passing yards, and most TD's, but he also holds the record for most attempts and most interceptions. Really, he is just a quarterback who throws the ball a lot...especially when he shouldn't.

You also have to factor in the fact that he has played a lot of downs in the NFL. His ability to stay on the field is an impressive feat in and of itself.

 

He may not be the greatest QB of all time, but he is one of the greatest. On top of that, he is one of the most entertaining.

The fact is that the Packers are an organization that is trying to do long-term planning. Rodgers was their 1st round pick in 2005! How long do you expect them to sit on this guy without developing him? If Favre stayed as the starter for at least one more year, Rodgers would be 26-27 by the time he was making his first start. Even worse, it would be a contract year: how do you possibly make an informed decision on your #1 draft pick and potential future QB when he's only played one season?

I don't really disagree. The organization was in a tough spot.

Good riddance, Favre! No primadonnas necessary!

Many of us are glad to see him continue to play. Football fans will miss him when he finally retires.

And that's all I have to say about that.

 

[cobra65427289 10+ year member]

SO... the bears kickoff is in about 9 minutes.

 

[Scott15 10+ year member]

i'm tired of favre, he should have gone out with class and being ontop. watch this season go into the shitter

 

[T9X 10+ year member]

I thought he retired or something.

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[Scott15 10+ year member]

I thought he retired or something.
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[T9X 10+ year member]

I don't f*cking know, I haven't followed football for over a year.

 

[Scott15 10+ year member]

I don't f*cking know, I haven't followed football for over a year.

oh, i thought you were being sarcastic. which made it funny since he has been all over espn and the news.

packers offered him 20 million over 10 years to be retired, the clown denied it. and is now on the jets. packers got either a 4th or 5th round pick for him...

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

I agree with waht WSW said.

Very on point!

I am glad he is still playing. One of the more entertaining guys around. I admit, he shouldn't have retired last year. Guy just loves the game, give him a break!

 

[Corey J. 10+ year member]

Nobody brings more fun and character to the game than favre , all you people that think he should have quit are HATERS . He is the man and will always be the man . Last year might have been his greatest year and he still has more in his tank . Back off and watch him play the game as though he was 25 again . The Packers are the dumbest team in the NFL and im from Wi , i hate Ted Thompson for what he has done to this team . To all the folks in the NY area , congratulations !

 

[SRim23 5,000+ posts]

Isn't he a former alcoholic?

Isn't he a former painkiller addict?

Didn't he assault his wife?

you show me an nfl player that isnt addicted to pain meds haha its a rough game. didnt a patriot just get caught with about 240 oxy's that werent prescribed to him.

Where will chad go?

from the latest reports probably miami

 

[rdaudioman1256 10+ year member]

I agree with Corey J. Even though I'm a die hard Packers fan aha. Ted Thompson is a douche for what he has done to the Packers! Favre is one of the greastest QB's ever. He still has the most concecutive starts which is his most amazing record IMO.

 

[DBDRAGGUY 10+ year member]

I think Farve should have walked away when he said he was going to twice. Why can't more players have class like Barry Sanders and retire in their prime.

Farve is making a mockery of the team with wanting to play a couple of months after he retires. The team needs solidarity, and Brett Farve the one man attention ***** is counter productive to that goal.

 

[hdj20 10+ year member]

I think Farve should have walked away when he said he was going to twice. Why can't more players have class like Barry Sanders and retire in their prime.
Farve is making a mockery of the team with wanting to play a couple of months after he retires. The team needs solidarity, and Brett Farve the one man attention ***** is counter productive to that goal.

x2 im a packers fan here and i agree with that completely.

 

[audiolife 5,000+ posts]

I think Farve should have walked away when he said he was going to twice. Why can't more players have class like Barry Sanders and retire in their prime.
Farve is making a mockery of the team with wanting to play a couple of months after he retires. The team needs solidarity, and Brett Farve the one man attention ***** is counter productive to that goal.

why do you think Barry retired? Was not because of "class" it was due to the lions not DOING what they TOLD BARRY THEY WOULD DO TO POSSIBLY WIN A SUPER BOWL!

If the old coaches and GM were in green bay over the last 3 years Farve never would have considered retirement. THINK about it. Rodgers is a first round high draft pick in his LAST year of his contract...still very much unproven...i think the packer front office has been pushing for Farve's retirement for some time..especially Thompson...Rodgers is his first draft pick.

 

[DBDRAGGUY 10+ year member]

Barry could have went to another team, but chose to simply walk away. That shows his class. I like Farve, but his decisions to force himself into training camp and create a rift within the team just shows selfishness.

Another classic case of not knowing when to walk away.