Dear Packer Fans, Are You Done Whining So We Can Play Football Now?

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After seeing the scenario unfold in August of 2008, Brett would head over to training camp and make a public display there. Out of frustration and just being pestered, Green Bay sent Favre to the New York Jets. Green Bay’s fan base was torn by the latest development, but many would find this acceptable as he would only be remembered for what he did for the Packers.

Now we sit in August 2009 and Brett is now a member of the Minnesota Vikings. What changed? He said that nothing could take away his years in Green Bay (much like a first love). Yet, it seems many Green Bay fans are hung up on this and now are trying to justify how Brett is in the wrong.

One thing we can tell after five near-retirement attempts is that Brett loves football. That can’t be refuted in the slightest.

It also helps to point out is that once you retire, you are DONE. You can’t come back when you please, yet Brett hasn’t taken a year off in-between and technically he never filed for retirement after the 2008 season with the NFLPA. With that said, he had every right to return to football where he pleased.

So he chose to sign with the Minnesota Vikings, the Packers' long-time hated rival. Now, it seems ironic that Favre feeling left out when Rodgers was named QB, the Pack’s fan base feels as though Brett has broken a cardinal sin.

To this I have three things to say:

1. Green Bay fans are showing their true colors. Yes, the guy was a legend to the franchise, but this is FOOTBALL, not a storybook. If you wanted a happy ending, you should’ve stopped watching the Packers after the 1997 season.
2. Just the same for what the Packers did choosing Rodgers as its quarterback, Brett has become that for the Vikings. He’s a football player, not a messiah. To see him dressed in purple shouldn’t force you to burn all your Packer memorabilia and Favre jerseys. All that’s proving is that you’re whining about what you don’t have anymore. Suck it up.
3. Okay, assuming Brett isn’t lying (I know, that’s a stretch), but assume he isn’t. What’s wrong with coming back for the love of the game and one last shot at glory? What’s wrong with going out like Elway or Bettis? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. Regardless of who he’s with, he’s playing for something big. He wants to be successful. Can anyone blame him for going out on his terms?

Understand that Brett wanted common respect for 16 great years of turning Green Bay into a household name. He wanted to be released a year ago and the Pack felt that he was a threat to them so they shipped him off to New York. After a disastrous end in 2008, what did Brett do that was so wrong? He wants to play football and legitimately, the Vikings are a contender. Favre improves the team, enough said.

This article was written on behalf of many Viking writers of B/R. Please comment below with your take on the situation… unless you’re a Packer fan that has come to whine, then please leave those comments in the trash by the curb, thank you.

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