Retirement: Which NFL Players Should Have Stuck Around, and Which Should Go?

Calling it quits was a hot topic in the NFL this past offseason. The well-documented Brett Favre drama dominated headlines for most of the summer as fans were divided in their opinions. Some believed Favre needed to hang it up, while others were passionate about seeing more Brett-ball in the NFL. We have all witnessed the end result, as Favre prepares to orchestrate an air raid over Dolphin Stadium on Sunday afternoon with the New York Jets. When the New York Giants lost Osi Umenyiora for the season, the team reached out to Michael Strahan in an effort to convince him to prolong his retirement plan. Unfortunately for the defending champions, Strahan declined the offer, and will be enjoying this season from the comfort of his home. As seasons come and go, fans are forced to bid farewell to their favorite players who’ve accomplished all they could, or have decided that they couldn’t take it anymore. This is the one player whose style was so dynamic, so forceful, and so impressive, ... (link)