Is it his year?

Daseal · 01-09-2005, 08:28 PM

Just curious - who thinks Brett Favre may hang it up this year? I think he'll stick around for one more, but certainly wouldn't be shocked to see him say goodbye this year.

SmootSmack · 01-09-2005, 08:43 PM

This was a tough year for him-first full season without his dad, brother-in-law dies in a freak accident, wife diagnosed with breast cancer. I don't think he wants to go out like he did today against the Vikings

saden1 · 01-09-2005, 09:04 PM

The packers need to invest in another QB...Favre is getting up there in age and it shows. Lots of bad throws today. He's got couple of rings might as well retire cause the packs sure as hell ain't winning another one any time soon.

skinsguy · 01-09-2005, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by saden1

The packers need to invest in another QB...Favre is getting up there in age and it shows. Lots of bad throws today. He's got couple of rings might as well retire cause the packs sure as hell ain't winning another one any time soon.

He only has one ring??

saden1 · 01-09-2005, 09:31 PM

You're right he only has one and lost to Denver the second time...that's good enough i suppse.

jhold4th · 01-09-2005, 10:38 PM

Will it depend on what happens to Sherman? A good record since taking over for Ray Rhodes, but his teams seem to peter out at the end. Losing at Lambeau in post season, like they did to the Falcons a few years back, and now to a another home/dome team would have been unthinkable for most good Packer teams.

Also, I think that Brett is so unorthodox, he may not be much in the mentor department. He is a Barry Sanders version of a QB. Great Games, Great plays, then stinko.

PSUskinsfan11 · 01-09-2005, 09:17 PM

I think he has at least a year or two left. Wouldn't be suprised to see the Packers draft a QB to be taught by him while he is still there. I have seen Kyle Orton mentioned as a possible 2nd or 3rd round pick by them and wouldn't be suprised if it happens.

Gmanc711 · 01-10-2005, 12:19 AM

I dont know, I'm sensing the end. I know he wants to stick around, and maybe one more year, but they gotta start getting someone ready to take over. I was watching the game w/ some guys and I just said " maybe he's finally lost it " after they didnt come back. Its not on me to say what he should do, I think he should do what he wants, but even if he comes back, the Packers I dont think are going to be able to win a Superbowl anytime soon.

MTK · 01-10-2005, 12:25 AM

If the Pack could upgrade the D they'll be right back in the thick of things next year.

Favre still has another two seasons in him or so. He'll be back.

offiss · 01-10-2005, 01:51 AM

I think he may very well hang it up I think he has had enough, he look's to me like he's losing his arm strength as well.

Daseal · 01-10-2005, 08:51 AM

Wow - if he's losing arm strength what does Brunell have!

MTK · 01-10-2005, 09:20 AM

From what I heard on ESPN radio this morning Favre was going to announce his retirement last night in the postgame press conference, he went in to Sherman's office to tell him and Sherman had to talk him out of it and told him to take a few weeks to think about it.

With what he's gone through this year I guess it's not hard to believe.

cpayne5 · 01-10-2005, 10:15 AM

Yeah, they said he was very emotional and wanted to hang it up right there. In the end, I wouldn't be surprised if he stayed or retired.

MTK · 01-10-2005, 11:39 AM

I would love to see Favre go out on top so I really hope he comes back for one more at least.

SASpen00XIII · 01-10-2005, 11:02 PM

Slate.com had a great article this week about Favre and the difference between his stats and his image in the media. I know that he's not responsible for how the media lionizes him as a "good ol' guy" just wanting to play football, but I've detected a growing weariness from some football fans over it. You look at his last several playoff games and you get this:
1. 2005- 4 picks at home vs. the Vikings.
2. 2004- one win, and then bad passes vs. the Eagles (I'll give him a big pass on that one- 4th and 27 anybody?)
3. 2002- loses to Falcons, at home, 1st ever playoff loss at Lambeau.
4. 2001- Mulitiple INTs vs. the Rams.
I love the guy, he's fun to watch, but I fear he's at the Dan Marino-late stages of his career-thinks he can force the ball into anything-stage of his career. The Packers need a QB plan now and Favre needs to wind back and play within his talents. Still would love to see him over Brunell though :cool-smil

01-09-2005, 08:28 PM	#1
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 8,341	Is it his year? Just curious - who thinks Brett Favre may hang it up this year? I think he'll stick around for one more, but certainly wouldn't be shocked to see him say goodbye this year.

01-09-2005, 08:43 PM	#2
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	This was a tough year for him-first full season without his dad, brother-in-law dies in a freak accident, wife diagnosed with breast cancer. I don't think he wants to go out like he did today against the Vikings __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

01-09-2005, 10:38 PM	#6
jhold4th Camp Scrub Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Omaha Age: 60 Posts: 57	#4 Retiring? Will it depend on what happens to Sherman? A good record since taking over for Ray Rhodes, but his teams seem to peter out at the end. Losing at Lambeau in post season, like they did to the Falcons a few years back, and now to a another home/dome team would have been unthinkable for most good Packer teams. Also, I think that Brett is so unorthodox, he may not be much in the mentor department. He is a Barry Sanders version of a QB. Great Games, Great plays, then stinko.

01-10-2005, 12:19 AM	#8
Gmanc711 Thank You, Sean. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Age: 39 Posts: 7,506	I dont know, I'm sensing the end. I know he wants to stick around, and maybe one more year, but they gotta start getting someone ready to take over. I was watching the game w/ some guys and I just said " maybe he's finally lost it " after they didnt come back. Its not on me to say what he should do, I think he should do what he wants, but even if he comes back, the Packers I dont think are going to be able to win a Superbowl anytime soon. __________________ #21

01-10-2005, 10:15 AM	#13
cpayne5 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,807	Yeah, they said he was very emotional and wanted to hang it up right there. In the end, I wouldn't be surprised if he stayed or retired. __________________ "It's not about what you've done, but what's been done for you."

01-09-2005, 09:04 PM	#3
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 45 Posts: 10,069	The packers need to invest in another QB...Favre is getting up there in age and it shows. Lots of bad throws today. He's got couple of rings might as well retire cause the packs sure as hell ain't winning another one any time soon.

01-09-2005, 09:31 PM	#5
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 45 Posts: 10,069	You're right he only has one and lost to Denver the second time...that's good enough i suppse.

01-09-2005, 09:17 PM	#7
PSUskinsfan11 Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: the port, PA Age: 40 Posts: 692	I think he has at least a year or two left. Wouldn't be suprised to see the Packers draft a QB to be taught by him while he is still there. I have seen Kyle Orton mentioned as a possible 2nd or 3rd round pick by them and wouldn't be suprised if it happens.

01-10-2005, 12:25 AM	#9
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,464	If the Pack could upgrade the D they'll be right back in the thick of things next year. Favre still has another two seasons in him or so. He'll be back.

01-10-2005, 01:51 AM	#10
offiss Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: sparta, new jersey [ northern jersey ] Age: 60 Posts: 3,097	I think he may very well hang it up I think he has had enough, he look's to me like he's losing his arm strength as well.

01-10-2005, 08:51 AM	#11
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 8,341	Wow - if he's losing arm strength what does Brunell have!

01-10-2005, 09:20 AM	#12
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,464	From what I heard on ESPN radio this morning Favre was going to announce his retirement last night in the postgame press conference, he went in to Sherman's office to tell him and Sherman had to talk him out of it and told him to take a few weeks to think about it. With what he's gone through this year I guess it's not hard to believe.

01-10-2005, 11:39 AM	#14
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,464	I would love to see Favre go out on top so I really hope he comes back for one more at least.

01-10-2005, 11:02 PM	#15
SASpen00XIII Camp Scrub Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chapel Hill, NC Age: 45 Posts: 20	Slate.com had a great article this week about Favre and the difference between his stats and his image in the media. I know that he's not responsible for how the media lionizes him as a "good ol' guy" just wanting to play football, but I've detected a growing weariness from some football fans over it. You look at his last several playoff games and you get this: 1. 2005- 4 picks at home vs. the Vikings. 2. 2004- one win, and then bad passes vs. the Eagles (I'll give him a big pass on that one- 4th and 27 anybody?) 3. 2002- loses to Falcons, at home, 1st ever playoff loss at Lambeau. 4. 2001- Mulitiple INTs vs. the Rams. I love the guy, he's fun to watch, but I fear he's at the Dan Marino-late stages of his career-thinks he can force the ball into anything-stage of his career. The Packers need a QB plan now and Favre needs to wind back and play within his talents. Still would love to see him over Brunell though :cool-smil __________________ "Great players make great plays." Joe Theismann

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