One would think that this might validate the notion that Favre was still a great quarterback, and that given something to work with, he could still lead the team to the promise land.
Instead, many blamed his last fateful interception vs. the eventual Super Bowl winner, the Giants, as the sole reason why Green Bay had fallen short, ignoring the fact the it was Favre, more than anyone, who was responsible for getting them there.
At this point, Favre had stated that he still wanted to play for the Packers in 2008.
But the rumblings became the howl of spoiled children. Favre felt like he wasn’t wanted in Green Bay. Management hinted that they wanted to go in different directions.
NO ONE returned his phone calls.
Hurt and a bit hasty, Favre retired.
But now he’s hinting that he might want another shot. He’s a ballplayer, the best kind of ballplayer, and he wants to play ball. You would think he at least deserves the benefit of the doubt.
Don’t you remember, Green Bay fans, that players like Favre might only come around once in a generation, if at all? Don’t you remember, Green Bay fans, how dismal the losing can be?
Don’t you remember, Green Bay fans, that your town is all about community and family and loyalty? Or has it always just been about beer and brats with you people?
If Favre, the guy who has lifted you up on his back for the last 15 years, let you drink at the cup of glory, and allowed a denuded football nation a shot at legitimacy, wants to come back, then you should welcome him with open arms.
He’s better than Rodgers. Period. What point is there in building for the future when the best shot at the now is here? He’s been here. And he wants to stay.
If not, then I hope he goes to the Vikings because you don’t deserve him. And on THAT team, with a solid O-line and a running prodigy on his side, you might just see how good he really is. You might just appreciate this man who you once claimed to love.
As he wipes you up on opening day.
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