Brett Favre Retirement Saga Ends

 
On Feb. 23, I pleaded with Brett Favre to come back for an 18th year.  Nothing would have made me happier than being able to see him play at Lambeau, just once.  Based on reports out of the Packers organization, I was pretty confident that I'd get my opportunity.  I almost was certain he'd come back. Instead, he retired this morning, after holding on to his decision for weeks.  As much as it hurts to think about, the decision was definitely all about Favre himself.  Because of this, he goes out on top and in style.  He made sure that the focus was on how the decision impacted him and not anyone else. I guess, as a wise man once told me, all good things must come to an end.  And, boy, was it good.  Watching the Pack this year was something I hadn't really enjoyed in a while.  The 13-3 record, the number of individual records that Favre broke this season, and the fact that they were finally in the top five of the league again ... [link]

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Favre tells Packers he's retiring

Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre has decided to retire. ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported that according to Favre's agent, Buss Cook, Favre informed Packers coach Mike McCarthy of his decision Monday night. Foxsports.com first reported Favre's decision.
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Vikings best in NFC North after Favre retirement?

After Brett Favre announced his retirement this morning, it got me thinking what the state of the Packers would be for this upcoming season. After a stunning 13-3 season in which Favre threw for 4,155 yards and 28 TD's, Green Bay will be thrusting career backup Aaron Rodgers into the spotlight.
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Brett Favre's Agent: 'I Know He Wants to Play One More Year'

So why did Brett Favre decide to retire? His agent, Bus Cook, suggests that Favre could have been convinced to stick around if he had thought the Packers were showing enough interest in him, but that the Packers' lukewarm feelings made Favre decide ...
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A Look on the Bright Side of Life Without Favre

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Brett Favre's Voicemail for Chris Mortensen

Brett Favre has not called a press conference to explain his decision to retire as quarterback of the Green Bay Packers. But he did explain himself in a voicemail for Chris Mortensen: Favre discussed the stress of studying every week and ...
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