Favre will retire after 17 NFL seasons with Packers
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - FOX Sports and ESPN.com are reporting that Packers quarterback Brett Favre will not return for an 18th NFL season.
Favre told Packers coach Mike McCarthy that he will retire. That's according to ESPN.com, who talked to Favre's agent Bus Cook.
Only two years removed from perhaps the worst season of his career, Favre had a resurgence in 2007. He broke several career records, including Dan Marino's career mark for career touchdown passes, powered the Packers to an NFC North title and 13-3 regular season record and was named to his ninth Pro Bowl.
Given Favre's career resurgence, it was widely assumed that he was leaning toward returning for the 2008 season.
He even said as much just before the Packers' divisional playoff game against Seattle, telling his hometown newspaper that he wasn't approaching the game as if it would be his last and was more optimistic than in years past about returning.
Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.
Mar 4, 2008 at 11:07 p.m.
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Finally. He wont have to fake anymore injuries so he can look like a hero on sunday. John Madden will prob retire too. Down hill from here for the Packers. Time to jump on the Brewers bandwagon cause football will be a lost sport in wisonsin again.
Mar 4, 2008 at 7:32 p.m.
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sad sad day................speechless
Mar 4, 2008 at 12:43 p.m.
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I am convinced that because Management did not seem to support Brett, is part of the reason for his decision. I'm sure Aaron Rogers will do well.
Mar 4, 2008 at 12:11 p.m.
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oh there is more to life than Brett.. get on with it
Mar 4, 2008 at 11:48 a.m.
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I LOVE how all you "diehard" fans can't even spell his name right.
Mar 4, 2008 at 11:44 a.m.
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talk about shock and awe!
Mar 4, 2008 at 11:06 a.m.
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retire the darn number already, what are they waiting for...
Mar 4, 2008 at 10:54 a.m.
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This stinks but we knew it would happen. They will move on and they will still b the Packers. As 4 the people that cry and grieve over this... why? He is a man like any other man. He plays a game that whether they win or lose it does not have any impact on are real life. I hate when the lose too... but my life does not revolve around football, hell any sport for that matter. I just don't understand when people cry over stuff like this. I know i'm not the only one that says that either. If #4 or the Packers has a impact on your life that is a decent story then tell me. If not we all love #4 and the Packers and will continue to watch and cheer and go to games, but come Monday morning its business as usual. Hey Packer Fans don't be like those Chicago fans. When #23 retired they were only #23 fans not Bulls fans.. Don't be a #4 fan and only that. He is only one person. Remember the Packer History!!!
You know what... The Bears Still SUCK and so due the VIQUEENS!
Mar 4, 2008 at 10:45 a.m.
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Brett has been a big part of my life...after all I was 23yrs when he started with GB and now I will be 40. The games are just not going to be the same. I mean we were up and down in our seats, holding our heads. My mom and I would completely wear ourselves out each game. Brett will be greatly missed and we all knew this day was coming and be glad he wasn't quitting to go to another team. He stuck with GB through these years and GB stuck with Brett. That says a lot. My eyes have also been filled with tears. It was like he was part of the family.
Thank You Brett!!!
Mar 4, 2008 at 10:30 a.m.
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I have been crying ever since I heard the news. I knew this day was coming. I wish him and his family the best. He has been nothing but a class act .
We will miss you Brett...
Mar 4, 2008 at 10:23 a.m.
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now jade maybe your team has a minute chance lol
Mar 4, 2008 at 10:22 a.m.
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Another hero that will be missed and BRETT thanks for the memories and making football the greatest game you are and will be the best in the game THANK YOU!!!!!!
Mar 4, 2008 at 10:09 a.m.
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The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field or endeavor. -Vince Lombardi- There has never been a question of his commitment to excellence. Thanks for all the GREAT memories.
Mar 4, 2008 at 10:08 a.m.
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Finally!
Mar 4, 2008 at 9:49 a.m.
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I would like to thank Brett Farve for 17 yrs !! It will be hard to see the Packers without him, win or lose this guy just made the game fun to watch, I made sure I never missed a game and I would laugh outloud at some of his manuvers. I will miss him terribly.
Mar 4, 2008 at 9:37 a.m.
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many many kudos to Brett Favre for his 17 years in the NFL.
Mar 4, 2008 at 9:10 a.m.
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It's a sad day for Packer fans.
I wonder how many times the Gazette will start a new Favre story today. We might have a record.
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