Brett Favre Announcing A Possible Return
This was my first favorite non-Chief in the NFL. No major Chiefs news today, so I thought I’d write about a story that’s dominated the news ticker lately.
Favre chose to retire from the NFL in early March of this year. In 2003 after losing to the Atlanta Falcons in the playoffs, Favre started to bring up the topic about retirement, but he still had another year remaining in him, same story the following year, and the year after that. It felt like NFL fans were on a non-stopping roller coaster.
I respect the heck out of Favre for what he’s done on the field, but my respect for the former and only three time MVP is starting to burn. If Favre chose to continue playing football, there is nothing wrong with it. He’s showing that he wants to win another Super Bowl. It’s in him. But when he retires in March and announces that he is attempting a comeback, then something’s wrong. There is absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to win. But not when you already announced retirement.
Aaron Rodgers has waited quite some time to be the key leader for the Packers. Head coach, Mike McCarthy has already spent a majority of the off season helping Aaron Rodgers be the leader of this team. That is the direction this team is going. The Packers drafted quarterback Brian Brohm out of Louisville in the second round, which was a big mistake as they should have maybe tried to bring in weapons for Aaron Rodgers. The Packers also drafted quarterback Matt Flynn out of LSU in the seventh round, which is not as infuriating as drafting a quarterback in the second round. But the Packers cannot bring back Favre after drafting two quarterbacks and shaping Aaron Rodgers into a team leader.
Life can go on in the city of Packerland. The Packers have won nine NFL Championships and three Super Bowls. Favre lead the Packers to victory in Super Bowl XXXI in 1997. Before that, the Packers won a Super Bowl back to back and the first two Super Bowls 1967 and ‘68 lead by head coach Vince Lombardi and elite quarterback Bart Starr. Ray Nitschke, Willie Wood and many others helped the Packers win the first two Super Bowls. The magic in Lambeau Field will come back. Many wonder, will the magic return to Green Bay?
Look at the Yankees, the Lakers and the Celtics. They’ve had many heroes leave the team, but eventually, the magic came back as these three teams found ways to continue adding more championships to their total. Same goes to the Packers. I say this because once you see a team with a rich history, many players dream of going their and being the next big deal to continue to keep the magic running. Favre has broken so many records and has set the bar high for future NFL stars. Who knows how long it will take, but one thing is for sure. A new hero will come. The Packers have twenty six players in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, third most out of any other team behind the Chicago Bears (31) and New York Giants (27). You have to move on in life. Maybe Aaron Rodgers is the next guy.
Everyone have a great and safe 4th of July!
