First of all, I want to make sure that this is out there. I have the utmost respect for Brett Favre and what he has done for the NFL and the Packers.
He is the ultimate role model to how every NFL player should carry themselves as professionals. With that out in the air, here is my reason for why the Packers still do not need Favre.
1. His Age
No matter how great of a player you are, age eventually catches up to you. Favre is going on 39 in October. He still has the ability to play, but he reached his peak long ago.
In 2007, he had what was arguably one of the best years of his career. However, you can't forget about the two years before that, when his stats were among the bottom of the barrel.
2. All of the Interceptions
For Brett Favre, with every touchdown or miraculous play usually comes an ill-advised, rookie-like interception. From 2005 to 2006, Favre threw 47 interceptions and only 38 touchdowns. There's no reason to assume that won't happen again in 2008.
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3. The Retirement Carousel
This retirement thing has been going round and round for roughly three years now, and the Packers are getting dizzy. Despite what some players have said, this can't be good for any team's mentality going into week one of the season.
It is very important for a team to know who their leader is going to be. Especially if you're a contender like the Packers are. Also, the differences between Brett Favre and Aaron Rogers are vast. The team has to know which one of them is going to lead them to victory.
4. The Packers Are Still a Good Team
If the Packers were a bottom-dweller in the league, then sticking with Favre would make a little more sense. However, that's not the case here. The Packers are a solid pick to win the NFC North, with or without Favre.
The risk is too great for the Packers if Favre has a season like he did just two seasons ago. On the flip side, if Aaron Rogers has a bad season, you still have the monkey off your back of not knowing what Favre is going to do next with his retirement. The Packers will still be able to rebuild and get better as a team if Rogers has a bad year.
5. Aaron Rogers
The investment that the Packers have put into Aaron Rogers is huge. They can't afford not to make this guy happy and not give him a chance. From day one, the Packers management has called Rodgers their future.
He may be unproven, but everyone deserves a chance to prove themselves. In the small chance he did get, he delivered against the Cowboys. By starting Aaron Rodgers, you may lose, and you may come out ahead. That's what the NFL is all about. And if he shines, then the Packers will be a contender for years to come. You can count on that!
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3 months ago
One reason why we do not need Chad Minton: He is an idiot!!!
3 months ago
Well said, Chad. I agree with all you said.
3 months ago
chad well i do agree with part of it. Except the part where He is too old. Even with his age he is still better than over half the QBs in this league. I agree with you as far as the packers and Rodgers they do have alot invested in him and it's not right to keep stringing him along. Farve should have made his mind up 3 retirements ago.
3 months ago
dawn, you sound like a bitter Brett Favre fan? Please give me analysis on why I am an idiot...
3 months ago
I thought the ultimate goal of any football program is to win a superbowl, no? If that's true, then GB's best chances in 2008-09 would have been with Favre. So even though they've invested a $bunch in Rodgers, I would've liked to see them maximize their chances of a superbowl. Second, in addition to making GB stronger in this upcoming season, Brett has devoted his entire career to Green Bay. Just because the NFL is a business, are we to excuse the organization for throwing him under the bus? Brett has been a diehard, loyal, passionate Packer. And now they want to worry about their long-term future at the expense of Favre and the team's chances for an '09 Superbowl? Or maybe it's about ego and the idea that TT and MM didn't want to *appear* to cave in to what is actually the sensible, win-win, solution.
3 months ago
That's a really good point and I understand where you're coming from. The whole situation was messy from both sides. You can argue in the same position as the Packers being the victim. They have been playing this whole game of "Will he retire, will he not retire".
Will the Pack traded Favre to the Jets so I guess we'll see if Favre still has anything left. I'm definetely not rooting against him. Like I said in my article, I have a ton of respect for the guy. It should make for an interesting season. Too bad the Pack and the Jets don't square off!
3 months ago
Great article on Favre.
3 months ago
The Packers truly don't believe that Brett can deliver another Super Bowl. That's what it really comes down to. They are building up for a Super Bowl run in a few years.
2 months ago
Chad great article I agree with Terry about Favre being too old.
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