Brett Favre Retiring

ciaobox2007 · 03-04-2008, 07:19 AM

SI.com - NFL - Favre to retire after 17 seasons - Tuesday March 4, 2008 10:11AM

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- Brett Favre has decided to retire from the NFL after 17 seasons.

FOX Sports first reported Tuesday that the Green Bay Packers quarterback informed the team in the last few days. ESPN.com said that according to Favre's agent the quarterback told coach Mike McCarthy of his decision.

Only two years removed from perhaps his worst season, Favre had a resurgence in 2007. He broke several career records. Among them was Dan Marino's career mark for career touchdown passes. He powered the Packers to an NFC North title and a 13-3 regular-season record. He was named to his ninth Pro Bowl.

zimmy61 · 03-04-2008, 07:21 AM

hilarious! I PM'd Teri a link to the story about 20 minutes ago.

JeffinCO · 03-04-2008, 07:44 AM

I know how ya feel, Teri. Big ups to your boy - what a magnificent carreer.

This is the image Ill remember of Favre playing...the way he'd sprint across the field after throwing one...

He played like it should be played..with the enthusiasm of a kid.

Teri B. · 03-04-2008, 07:58 AM

SHUT UP! I HATE EVERYONE! I'M NOT TALKING TO ANYONE! WHERE'S MY FUCKING GUN!

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STATEMENT FROM PACKERS GENERAL MANAGER TED THOMPSON:

Brett Favre has informed us of his intention to retire from the Green Bay Packers and the NFL. He has had one of the greatest careers in the history of the National Football League, and he is able to walk away from the game on his own terms - not many players are able to do that.

The Packers owe him a tremendous debt of gratitude. He has given Packers fans 16 years of wonderful memories, a Super Bowl championship among them, that will live on forever. Brett's many accomplishments on the field are legendary. He leaves the game holding virtually every career passing record, plus his consecutive starts streak, which may never be duplicated.

The uniqueness of Brett Favre - his personality, charisma and love of the game - undoubtedly will leave him as one of the enduring figures in NFL history.

Details of Brett Favre's availability to discuss his decision are still to be determined, and will be announced once set.

What he said . . .

ciaobox2007 · 03-04-2008, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Teri B.

SHUT UP! I HATE EVERYONE! I'M NOT TALKING TO ANYONE! WHERE'S MY FUCKING GUN!

What he said . . .

come on teri, i was expecting a little drama.

babylonDon · 03-04-2008, 09:21 AM

chrisbb · 03-04-2008, 09:25 AM

if he is so great, why did he only win one championship in 16 years?

ciaobox2007 · 03-04-2008, 09:25 AM

you're only young once.

ciaobox2007 · 03-04-2008, 09:29 AM

Sweet Chocolate Jesus · 03-04-2008, 09:37 AM

There's speculation that he really wanted Packer management to go after Moss again. They didn't and once Moss was re-signed by NE he decided he didn't want to play for them this year.

I'm sure Packer fans are hoping he won't go the next step and officially file his retirement papers with the league.

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ciaobox2007 motivational tool Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,073 Thanks: 53 Thanked 40 Times in 34 Posts	Brett Favre Retiring SI.com - NFL - Favre to retire after 17 seasons - Tuesday March 4, 2008 10:11AM GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- Brett Favre has decided to retire from the NFL after 17 seasons. FOX Sports first reported Tuesday that the Green Bay Packers quarterback informed the team in the last few days. ESPN.com said that according to Favre's agent the quarterback told coach Mike McCarthy of his decision. Only two years removed from perhaps his worst season, Favre had a resurgence in 2007. He broke several career records. Among them was Dan Marino's career mark for career touchdown passes. He powered the Packers to an NFC North title and a 13-3 regular-season record. He was named to his ninth Pro Bowl. __________________ what's the ratio of schrute bucks to stanley nickels?
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JeffinCO Lebowski Achiever Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,961 My Mood: Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 5 Thanked 28 Times in 20 Posts	I know how ya feel, Teri. Big ups to your boy - what a magnificent carreer. This is the image Ill remember of Favre playing...the way he'd sprint across the field after throwing one... He played like it should be played..with the enthusiasm of a kid. __________________ "Oh, what a lovely little.."
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ciaobox2007 motivational tool Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,073 Thanks: 53 Thanked 40 Times in 34 Posts	you're only young once. __________________ what's the ratio of schrute bucks to stanley nickels?
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Sweet Chocolate Jesus Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	There's speculation that he really wanted Packer management to go after Moss again. They didn't and once Moss was re-signed by NE he decided he didn't want to play for them this year. I'm sure Packer fans are hoping he won't go the next step and officially file his retirement papers with the league.
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