MST Reports: Favre to stay retired

[]{ilr]3]

Its on NFL.COM's front page now too.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d81184f22&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true

I think I am actually starting to believe this......

[Fosco33]

As my son was born a few weeks ago - I sorted accepted that Favre would play (and he'd be alive to see it). But with this news, I'm just happy that he's made a decision and that he can hopefully stick with it!

Now... the only thing on my mind - would Favre come back to GB midseason if worst came to worst...

[Patler]

I wonder if he feels that all the hassle over the last 14 months or so has been worth it, or if he wishes he would have stayed retired last year? I know he said he was glad for the opportunity in NY, etc. etc.; but I wonder how he really feels?

Maybe he is just kicking himself for ever retiring in the first place.

[Scott Campbell]

Maybe the reality of having to put that filthy purple uniform on finally sank in.


At least he didn't string them along all summer.

[packinpatland]

All said and done, let's not forget the good times.........and there were many.

Updated: July 28, 2009, 6:13 PM ET
Favre's top 10 career momentsComment Email Print Share ESPN Research


1. Super Bowl XXXI
Date: Jan. 26, 1997
Score: Packers 35, Patriots 21
Why it mattered: Favre passed for two touchdowns (54, 81 yards) -- including one on the second play of the game -- and ran for another in the Packers' first Super Bowl in 29 years.
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Favre's memorable career included more wins, completions and consecutive starts than any player in history.

2. Playing for his father
Date: Dec. 22, 2003
Score: Packers 41, Raiders 7
Why it mattered: Just one day after the sudden death of his father, Irv, Favre passed for 399 yards and four touchdowns on "Monday Night Football" in a blowout win.


3. The legend begins
Date: Sept. 20, 1992
Score: Packers 24, Bengals 23
Why it mattered: Favre joined Green Bay prior to the season and played in mop-up duty the week before as the Pack fell to 0-2. This day, he came off the bench to replace an injured Don Majkowski and threw the game-winning TD pass to Kitrick Taylor with 13 seconds remaining.


4. Record breaking
Date: Sept. 30, 2007
Score: Packers 23, Vikings 16
Why it mattered: In his former house of horrors (the Metrodome), Favre throws a pair of touchdown passes -- his first being the 421st of his career, making him the NFL's all-time leader in that category.


5. Playoff bound
Date: Dec. 18, 1994
Score: Packers 21, Falcons 17
Why it mattered: Favre orchestrated a final drive, capped off when he ran for the game-winning touchdown with 14 seconds left against the Falcons to keep the Packers' playoff hopes alive. Green Bay ended up making the playoffs for the second straight season.


6. NFC Wild Card
Date: Jan. 8, 1994
Score: Packers 28, Lions 24
Why it mattered: Trailing 24-21 in Detroit, Favre threw a 40-yard touchdown pass to Sterling Sharpe with 55 seconds left for the Packers' first playoff win in 11 years.


7. Tying Marino
Date: Sept. 23, 2007
Score: Packers 31, Chargers 24
Why it mattered: With the Packers trailing by four points late in the fourth quarter, Favre throws a 57-yard TD pass to Greg Jennings for the go-ahead score. It was the 420th touchdown pass in Favre's career, tying Dan Marino for the all-time record.


8. Medical marvel
Date: Dec. 24, 1995
Score: Packers 24, Steelers 19
Why it mattered: In a game the Packers needed to win to win the NFC Central, Favre, the victim of a crushing hit, came back after coughing up blood to throw a touchdown pass to tight end Mark Chmura.


9. MVP-bound
Date: Nov. 12, 1995
Score: Packers 35, Bears 28
Why it mattered: Favre returns just one week after severely spraining his ankle to toss for 336 yards and a career-high five touchdown passes. He would go on to win his first MVP that season.


10. MNF miracle
Date: Sept. 11, 1995
Score: Packers 27, Bears 24
Why it mattered: Favre tied an NFL record with a 99-yard touchdown pass to Robert Brooks in the second quarter on "Monday Night Football" -- and finished the game with 312 pass yards and three touchdowns.


Honorable mention
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Highlights of the best moments from Brett Favre in 2008.
• Sept. 28, 2008: Jets 56, Cardinals 35. Favre set a single-game career high -- and tied Joe Namath's Jets' mark -- with six touchdown passes, including three to Laveranues Coles. In Week 4, the Jets routed the eventual NFC champions.

• Oct. 10, 1999: Packers 26, Buccaneers 23. Favre led his third fourth-quarter comeback in the first four games of the season against the Bucs on his 30th birthday (Favre also led late game-winning drives against the Raiders and Vikings in Weeks 1 and 2).


• Nov. 29, 2004: Packers 45, Rams 17. In his 200th consecutive regular-season start, Favre threw for three touchdowns on 18-of-27 passing for 215 yards against the Rams on "Monday Night Football."

[Bretsky]

not even Patler predicted this one

[KYPack]

Was walkin' the dogs in the woods.

A guy came out of nowhere and said "Did you hear Brett Favre Retired?"

Is it true?

er What?

[Rastak]

I was warming to the idea but had some reservations so this news is sort of a disappointment because of the great storylines and at the same time not disappointing since having a 40 yo qb can kill you more likely than help you.


Anyway, from the Ed Werder interview he told Bevell last week he didn't think he'd play due to knee and ankle pain after workouts. Bevell convinced him to think it over. If he's breaking down he make the absolute right choice.

[Reggie 92]

Brett's legacy is somewhat damaged IMO. I will remember him as a true warrior, tough as nails, gunslinger, a winner... but also as a truly revengeful and bitter player at the end of his career who made little effort to fit in with his teammates and nearly played for the hated Queens. Ahh fuck it, I still love him and wish him a long, healthy and happy post football life.

[The Shadow]

Still not convinced.
I will believe it when I DON'T see it.

[Scott Campbell]

I wish I had short sold some Nov. 1 tickets.

[Rastak]

I wish I had short sold some Nov. 1 tickets.

No shit.

[hurleyfan]

All said and done, let's not forget the good times.........and there were many.

"

Nice job PIP!

Is there a list of "not so good times?"

[Rastak]

All said and done, let's not forget the good times.........and there were many.

"

Nice job PIP!

Is there a list of "not so good times?"

Oh, those are all forgotten when the playing days end.

[hurleyfan]

All said and done, let's not forget the good times.........and there were many.

"

Nice job PIP!

Is there a list of "not so good times?"

Oh, those are all forgotten when the playing days end.

For the most part Ras!

There are some that still hurt tho! Take the good with the bad right!