I wish I could say I was shocked over what's happening right now with the Brett Favre saga but I'm not and to be honest. I can't understand why anyone else would claim to be surprised over all this mess. 

I have to say that I have always had a lot of respect for Brett as a player. There is no doubt he is one of the greatest to ever play the game. But, like with every great player there comes a time when they all have to admit to themselves that it's time to retire.

I'm sure this isn't easy for any player. Nor, is it easy for the fans that love and supported them. I can assure you of that. 

The day John Elway retired I was a mess, and that's putting it mildly. I literally grieved the "loss". My Sunday's would never be the same.

I would never look forward to Monday Night Football with such anticipation and excitement. Sure, I still loved the Broncos, but it wasn't going to be the same without number 7 on the field. 

As hard as it was to see John Elway retire, but I am now very glad he did it the way he did it. John Elway had zero left to prove to anyone. Zero left to prove to himself.

He had achieved everything he had wanted. He went out on top. He did it with class and dignity. Earning even more respect from his fellow teammates, fans, and the NFL.

This brings me to Brett Favre. It seems everyone has an opinion on what he should or shouldn't do. I can understand the fans wanting him to come back.

I can also understand him wanting to come back. What I can't understand is, why Brett Favre would handle this situation with such a lack of respect for his former teammates?

Then, my mind drifted back to last season. It was a pretty important game that took place in Dallas, Texas. The Pack had come to play the Cowboys. Brett Favre had been hurt and had to go out.

Aaron Rodgers was put in. I remember Favre coming back out of the tunnel and was on the sidelines nowhere near the players, kind of staying to himself. I found it odd that instead of helping Aaron or encouraging him (like most QBs do when their backup comes in) he stood there with his arms folded. He looked like a spoiled 7 year old pouting.

My best friend, (who was born and raised in Wisconsin), who lives his life for the Packers, had called me following the game. Of course, he was upset over the loss to Dallas.

And to my surprise he went on to tell me, how shocked he was at Brett's attitude with Aaron Rodgers. He felt Brett's lack of support cost them the game and went on to say, "This is the first time I have ever been ashamed of Brett Favre" (I'm thinking now might be the second time?)

My advice to Brett: I feel he needs to stop all this madness. In fact, it should have never even started to begin with. Clearly, all the antics and drama will only achieve one thing and that is, tainting Brett's "Legacy."

Packer fans, I know it's hard but it's time to move on. Let the Favre drama go. It's time to focus on issues at hand. Training camp. The new season.  

Aaron Rodgers is now your quarterback. I suggest you give him a little respect, I think he deserves it. Give him some support, I guarantee he could use it.

Best of luck,

Dirksgirl