The words Brett Farve and retirement are closer related these days than Starsky & Hutch in the 70s. They complement each other like peanut butter and jelly but never fully accept the other. The annual retirement question had ruled the 'baseball laden' Sportscenter summer for the past couple of years--well, there is one reason I can thank the Lebron James fiasco. Now, on the third of August, may the drama begin. Brett Favre has shadily announced that he plans to retire. I personally would have seen it more fitting if he had his own one hour decision special.
This story seems all too familiar. In fact, last year, Favre announced he would retire as well, only to end up, media in hand, skipping back to training camp. Should we trust Brett Favre anymore? My gut instinct says that he is serious this time, but I believe that the rest of America is tired of the mind games. In my mind, Favre is stuck between his passion for playing football and his passion for his health. Most would call this a mid-life crisis.
No one can doubt Favre's resilient style of play even at the tender age of forty. His rocket arm, incredible vision, and unique way of pulling together a broken play have made him one of the superstars of my generation. As of late, however, Favre can show his weaker, middle-aged side. At the same time, he fires back with his twenties cannon that makes you think he defies aging (ex. winning touchdown pass against 49ers last year).
My advice for Favre, who holds:
Most career passing yards-65,127 (NFL record)
Most career tds-464 (NFL record)
Tied for longest pass(record held by many player) 99 yard pass (NFL record)
Most career interceptions 310 (NFL record)----you have to with an arm like his.
Most NFL MVP awards (tied with Peyton Manning) 3 (NFL Record)
Most career attempts 9,280 (NFL Record)
Most career completions 5,720 (NFL Record)
Most seasons, 3,000 or more yards passing 17 (NFL Record)
Most career wins 169 (NFL Record)
Most consecutive starts 269 (NFL Record)
Most Career starts 291 (NFL Record)
Total NFL records held:11
...and he is near the top in many other categories.
Save the arm. You will regret not being able to play catch with the grandkids one day.
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