Perfect cheekbones do not a perfect season make. Tom Brady is talented, attractive and one of the best QBs out there, but the guy looks like he’s passing a stone out on the field.
Get your kidneys checked or lighten up. If there’s one thing that’s missing from the NFL and its quarterbacks, it’s a sense of humor.
Brett Favre is old. There’s no denying that. I won’t show the guy any kind of niceties until he changes the pronunciation of his last name to Favray.
That’s how it should be pronounced, aight?!?
That’s beside the point. The point is he’s had a good run. As much as I despise that grey-haired drama queen and feel like Wisconsin would get kicked out of the United States and beg to be adopted by Canada when B-Fav retires, the guy can play him some fun football.
He looks like he’s having a blast on the field which is rare these days. Favray enjoys football so much that I don’t mind watching Packers games. Granted, those games were mostly in the playoffs.
Football should be about three things: Winning, sportsmanship, and having a good freakin’ time on the field.
We’ve seen teams win. We’ve seen sportsmanship at its best (not talking about you Homeless Bill Smellichick) but the only guy who looks like he loves his job is Papa Favre. Sure David Garrard smiles when he connects with a Reggie Williams for a TD. Yes, Drew Brees looks somewhat content when the Saints don’t lose. And Carson Palmer seems downright giddy when he pronounces Houshmandzadeh, but these guys should be happy all the damn time!
You’re the quarterback for Christ’s sake; you have the best job in the world (besides George W. Bush because that dude does nothing all damn day except royally mess up America and gets hella paid for it).
The next time you’re about to call an audible, remember that everyone is watching. I’m not saying you should giggle like a schoolgirl backstage at a Justin Timberlake concert, but at least acknowledge the fact that you like what you do for a living.
However, there is one quarterback who has the potential to be the next Brett Favre: Denver Broncos QB Jay Cutler.
I’m not talking about numbers and ratings, although he does posses a Favre-esque quality with his throwing, I’m talking about his demeanor.
Cutler is a rare breed. Not because he’s from a town in Indiana happily called Santa Claus or looks like he’s just smoked a huge bat (not implying that Jay Cutler is a pot head but his eyes never look like they’re open enough and he appears to be asleep in all his photos), but because he seems like he’s having a swell time playing in the NFL.
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10 months ago
Being an NFL QB or being the President is every kids Dream.
thank god Brett Farve and George Jr make it look fun!
personally i would rather be the vice president or a field goal kicker.
Brett's got most INT's most TD's and 253 consecutive starts with 253. (275 including playoffs!)
so Brett is a successful QB while George Jr is a not so successful Pres... you know where im going with this...
Brett Farve for Pres in 08!
he's straight shooter - who can take america from thier own ten yard line to... well good field position.
just imagine the weekly radio addresses and the state of the union address!
great article! the broncos will be a contender in the 08/09 season ssshhhh!!!
10 months ago
Ya, the QB can set the tone. But I guess its the balance that we're looking for. Not too much joy, not too much seriousness. Trouble is you can't mandate it. It has to happen naturally. Some QBs have the gift of laugh, some don't. Of course if you joke too much in the huddle and LOSE, they'll say you're not taking the GAME seriously. F... em if they can't take a joke. Great writing, always interesting....
10 months ago
There was only one Jim McMahon...now he was fun..
It's tough to be upbeat when everyone is trying to beat you down....physically and mentally
10 months ago
I'm sorry, but I thought that "borderline autistic" comment was completely out of line. I think it would be best if you removed it from the article.
from 10 months ago
Ha.... actually, if it was any other player, it would be out of line.
But look at the photos... he does look a little "distant" at best.
Autistic or stoned, the point is moot.
Good article - a nice change of pace from the rest of the stuff on here.
10 months ago
i think if brett favre ran for president, just for kicks, he would win 11 electoral votes...there's really no doubt in my mind
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