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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 20:  Quarterback Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings is attended to after being sacked by the Chicago Bears at TCF Bank Stadium on December 20, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 20: Quarterback Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings is attended to after being sacked by the Chicago Bears at TCF Bank Stadium on December 20, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)Matthew Stockman/Getty Images

Brett Favre: 10 New Streaks We'd Like To See Him Start in 2011

Trae ThompsonDec 21, 2010

Brett Favre definitely isn't ending his career on a high note.

The Minnesota Vikings quarterback has endured a long season filled with losses, interceptions, sacks, scandal and the end to his streak of consecutive starts.

Then came the Monday night game with Chicago. Favre had been ruled out for last week's game with the New York Giants while he recovered from a shoulder sprain, but was then suddenly questionable for the Bears.

Favre wanted the fans to have one last chance to see him at home, and convinced Leslie Frazier to let him play. He did hobble out, completing five of seven passes for 63 yards with one touchdown and one interception.

It's time for Favre to exit gracefully, but there are still things to achieve.

New streaks to begin.

Here are 10 new streaks he should have no problem with in 2011:

10. One Week at the Manning Passing Academy

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NEW YORK - JUNE 14:  (L-R) Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, Archie Manning and New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning attends the NERF Father's Day Football Throwdown on June 14, 2008 at Chelsea Piers in New York City.  (Photo by Astrid Sta
NEW YORK - JUNE 14: (L-R) Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, Archie Manning and New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning attends the NERF Father's Day Football Throwdown on June 14, 2008 at Chelsea Piers in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Sta

Favre won't have too far of a drive from Kiln, Miss., to Thibodaux, La., where the Mannings host their annual passing camp for college football quarterbacks.

Since he craves the spotlight, here's an easy chance to go make a quick stop and give some "advice" to the campers.

9. 365 Days With Just Your Family

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GREEN BAY, WI - JANUARY 12:  Quarterback Brett Favre #4 of the Green Bay Packers walks off the field with his wife Deanna and daughters (R) Brittany and (M) Breleigh after the Packers defeated the Seattle Seahawks 42-20 after the NFC divisional playoff ga
GREEN BAY, WI - JANUARY 12: Quarterback Brett Favre #4 of the Green Bay Packers walks off the field with his wife Deanna and daughters (R) Brittany and (M) Breleigh after the Packers defeated the Seattle Seahawks 42-20 after the NFC divisional playoff ga

As hard as it will be, Favre needs to ignore texts from reporters and anxious ESPN anchors jonezing for a chance to break an exclusive about if he'll make another comeback.

He needs to just go fish, enjoy being a grandpa and maybe go visit fans at this famous bar.

Leaving football will be hard—We know.

But consider this a treatment plan of sorts—A football detox.

8. Twelve Weeks Of Southern Miss Games

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NEW ORLEANS - DECEMBER 21: Members of the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles celebrate after defeating the Troy Trojans in overtime to win the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl on December 21, 2008 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris G
NEW ORLEANS - DECEMBER 21: Members of the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles celebrate after defeating the Troy Trojans in overtime to win the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl on December 21, 2008 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris G

If it's hero worship and adulation he needs, Favre can just follow his alma mater around, and attend Southern Miss games.

Hattiesburg, Miss., is a plush, thriving metropolis, and he should find all the attention he could ever want there. 

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7. Four Weeks Of Two-a-Days

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EDEN PRAIRIE, MN - OCTOBER 7:  Wide receiver Randy Moss #84 of the Minnesota Vikings catches a ball thrown by Brett Favre #4 during his first practice after re-joining the Vikings at Winter Park on October 7, 2010 in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.  (Photo by Ad
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN - OCTOBER 7: Wide receiver Randy Moss #84 of the Minnesota Vikings catches a ball thrown by Brett Favre #4 during his first practice after re-joining the Vikings at Winter Park on October 7, 2010 in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. (Photo by Ad

You've got to figure Favre will get that urge to return when training camps start, but he needs to be strong and resist that temptation.

Instead, he should just make his way over to the local high school, hang out for two-a-days and throw to receivers.

Think about what a perfect arrangement it would be—He can be around football, get tons of attention and see if he can't break any receivers' fingers with his passes.

6. Sixteen Weeks With Mike Holmgren

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SEATTLE - DECEMBER 21:  Head coach Mike Holmgrem of the Seattle Seahawks is congratulated by quarterback Brett Favre #4 of New York Jets on December 21, 2008 at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Jets 13-3. (Photo by Otto Greule
SEATTLE - DECEMBER 21: Head coach Mike Holmgrem of the Seattle Seahawks is congratulated by quarterback Brett Favre #4 of New York Jets on December 21, 2008 at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Jets 13-3. (Photo by Otto Greule

If he just absolutely can't stay away and has to be around the NFL, then Favre should head north to Cleveland and hang out with team president Mike Holmgren.

The two could get nostalgic, relive their Packers glory days and Favre could be available to provide Colt McCoy with some pointers.

5. 52 Weeks Without Hearing About Sexting and Reporters

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DETROIT - DECEMBER 13: Quarterback Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings watches the action during the game against the New York Giants at Ford Field on December 13, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan. The Giants defeated the Vikings 21-3. (Photo by Leon Halip/G
DETROIT - DECEMBER 13: Quarterback Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings watches the action during the game against the New York Giants at Ford Field on December 13, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan. The Giants defeated the Vikings 21-3. (Photo by Leon Halip/G

Regardless of how the NFL rules, it's just dirty and wrong to hear allegations that a 40-something, married man, father and grandfather was sending pictures of his privates out.

4. Four Weeks With No Drama

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DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 13:  Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings talks to the media after the game against the New York Giants at Ford Field on December 13, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan. The Giants defeated the Vikings 21-3.  (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Im
DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 13: Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings talks to the media after the game against the New York Giants at Ford Field on December 13, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan. The Giants defeated the Vikings 21-3. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Im

Yes, it would be nice to go a full year, but let's start small and work up from there.

Imagine how nice it will be to go a month without hearing about stories involving Favre and injuries, comebacks, coaching conflicts or inappropriate behavior with reporters.

3. 10 Weeks As The New Centrum Spokesperson

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DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 13:  Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on from the bench while playing the New York Giants at Ford Field on December 13, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan. New York won the game 21-3.  (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 13: Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on from the bench while playing the New York Giants at Ford Field on December 13, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan. New York won the game 21-3. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

He would do for Centrum what Sally Field has done for Boniva.

Sales for the multi-vitamin would skyrocket, and Favre would get another chance to make a quick buck and stay on TV.

2. Six Months Of Not Leading off Sportscenter

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DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 13:  Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on during warm ups prior to playing the New York Giants at Ford Field on December 13, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan.  (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 13: Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on during warm ups prior to playing the New York Giants at Ford Field on December 13, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Maybe it's too much to ask, but imagine Sportscenter not leading off with reports from a source of a source of a source of Brett Favre's neighbor saying he is considering a comeback.

Chris Mortensen will need time to adjust, and SI's Peter King may get jittery, but life without Favre won't be too bad. 

1. 10 Weeks Of New Wrangler Commercials

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LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 28:  Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings against the Washington Redskins at FedExField November 28, 2010 in Landover, Maryland. The Vikings won the game 17-13.  (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 28: Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings against the Washington Redskins at FedExField November 28, 2010 in Landover, Maryland. The Vikings won the game 17-13. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Nothing that hard-working, ordinary people love more than seeing an NFL legend brag about his jeans while driving a pickup, and tossing around the pigskin to a fake group of buddies with ZZ Top blaring in the background.

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