A Legend Walks Away: Brett Favre Retires

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kcdc kcdc posted 3/4/2008 from www.sportsofboston.com [flag]
In what really came as a shock to NFL fans, the Green Bay Packers QB has called it quits. The Mississippi gunslinger said in a voicemail to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen, “I know I can still play, but it’s like I told my wife, I’m just tired mentally. I’m just tired.” [link]

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Favre tells Packers he's retiring

kcudah posted 3/4/2008 from sports.espn.go.com

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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Brett Favre's Voicemail for Chris Mortensen

FanIQ Blog found this 3/4/2008 on sports.aol.com

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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Let the Aaron Rodgers era begin

mikus posted 3/5/2008 from hazeradio.wordpress.com

With the news that Brett Favre will retire from the NFL, young quarterback Aaron Rodgers will step into the spotlight in Green Bay as the next Packers quarterback. Can he step out of Favre's shadow?
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TOP 14 DEVELOPMENTS FROM THE FAVRE RETIREMENT

Five Tool Tool - The Sports Blog That ... found this 3/5/2008 on www.epiccarnival.com

by DMtShooter , Five Tool Tool 14. Packer fans now really don't like Randy Moss 13. Lambeau Leaps to turn into Lambeau Sighs 12. No NFL QB ever allowed to look like he enjoys playing the game ever again 11. Green Bay Fan gets to buy their first new ...
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Patriots Sign Jason Webster

kcdc posted 3/4/2008 from www.sportsofboston.com

After a few dark days in free agency for the Patriots when CBs Asante Samuel and Randall Gay left the team, the Patriots have stepped up and made two significant signings in as many days. Just a day after re-signing WR Randy Moss, the Patriots today signed veteran cornerback Jason Webster to an undisclosed contract. Webster arrived earlier today at Gillette Stadium for a free agent visit.
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