FAREWELL TO A WARRIOR

Today a real life hero decided he had done all he could do in the sport he loved so much. So he passes into history as the best all around quarterback in history of the NFL. This blog is a thank you for the effort and memories you leave us.

After a dismal season in 2006, Favre and the Packers rebounded to a 13-and-3 record in 2007. They lost to the eventual NFL champion New York Giants in the NFC title game. Favre extended his quarterback-record streak of consecutive regular-season starts to 253 games. Add in the playoffs and Favre 's streak stands at 275 games.
He retires with 61,655 yards passing and 442 touchdowns.

With an enlightened attitude toward his future as an NFL player he said this was the reason he decided to retire. The stress of living up to his high standards had become too much.
"I know I can still play but it's like I told my wife, I'm just tired mentally," the 38-year-old told ESPN television on Tuesday.
"Physically I feel okay but the stress of studying (game film) every week has gotten too much and the more stressful it got, well I'm always trying to top what I'd done the previous week."

source:Reuters News

The 38-year-old warrior secured a record haul of three NFL Most Valuable Player awards and a Super Bowl championship, but it is his remarkable durability and boyish enthusiasm that will remain in the memory of long time Packer fans like me.

Despite the fact that he led the Packers to 11 playoff appearances, seven divisional titles and two trips to the Super Bowl, winning the championship in 1997. He will be remembered by me, because he enjoyed the game and showed It win or lose. He was a fan who loved being on the field playing a mans game as though he was a boy.

Professional football has lost another good human being and great athlete just as we did when Reggie White died in 2004.

Reggie was the best defensive end the Packers will ever had and Brett will never be replaced. Thanks for the thrills and memories, Brett!