I never thought that I’d say or think this but, Brett Favre needs to retire. The little experiment with the New York Jets was nice, as every great quarterback deserves another shot, but now we are just getting silly. This week Vikings coach Brad Childress spoke with, and even had dinner, with Favre.
Why Brett, why? We all know that you love to play the game, and we all enjoyed the fun while it lasted, so don’t ruin your legacy. Your probably already one of the top 10 of all time, who is adored by so many. This is his opportunity to start on his road to Canton, where everyone wants to finish their career. Allow the National Football League to start playing your highlights and let the era end. Why risk the chance of having another 20 INT season and everyone saying that you”played one too many.” Just let us remember the gun slinging QB, that probably should have played linebacker, that won multiple MVP’s and a Super Bowl. Don’t let the record keep playing.
Sure, Montana had a nice run with the Chiefs after he left the 49ers, but he wasn’t there long. He was in and out, and we’ll remember him as a 49er forever. In addition to that, it looks like you are just circling the wagons so that you can take two more shots at the Packers again, the very team that helped you get to the status you are at today.
I’ll admit, the Vikings do look like a nice fit on paper. Good defense, play in a dome, Adrian Peterson, now Percy Harvin, did I mention Adrian Peterson. I’m sure that Childress would do his best to protect Favre with lots of carries for AP and not so many deep throws down field. The game is won and lost on third down though, and his completion percentage there was less then stellar. I heard that on ESPN so it has to be true right?(The research department has been cutback here at Frankly Sports) Not to mention, he’ll still have to play outside eventually in the play offs. Which is where he looked terrible last year.
So, Brett, please take what the league has given you. Put it in your boat, and go fishing in Mississippi. You’ve earned it, and all your fans will love to miss you.
