Favre Talks About "R" Word
It's the time of the year again for Brett Favre's retirement ruminations.
The subject came up Tuesday during the Green Bay Packers quarterback's weekly news conference. Favre said he's undecided about whether he'll play next season.
He has played far better this season than last season, throwing 17 touchdown passes and 15 interceptions for a Packers team that's still in the NFC wild-card race with a record of 6-8. Last season, Favre threw 20 touchdown passes to go with a career-high 29 interceptions as the Packers went 4-12, leading to the firing of Mike Sherman as their coach.
"I know I can do it," Favre said Tuesday. "I really don't believe that's a question. In fact, say I were to retire, I know I'd feel guilty: 'I've still got some talent here to use.' I'd hate to waste it. There's probably been a lot of guys that have done that. But I would much rather look at it that way than stick around and go: 'I used to make that throw, but I can't make it any more. I'm selfish and I wanted to stick around anyway.' [But] I still don't see that. I still see that I can make those throws."
By Mark Maske |
December 20, 2006; 9:51 AM ET
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Posted by: Jawja | December 21, 2006 9:52 AM
Favre retirement watch 2007 is in full effect. How about this Brett: shut up until the season is over. Why bring this up now? I'm certain you will find a way to drag out this decision until mini-camp, then training camp, then the first week of preseason games, etc. Give the Packers a straight answer after the season and everyone can move on.
This goes for you too Tiki. How about keeping a lid on the retirement talk until the season is over.
Posted by: Here we go again | December 21, 2006 1:40 PM
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Favre is the Roger Clemens of the NFL. This annual "will I retire? or will I play" saga is tiresome and the attention just feeds their ego.