Everytime I see Brett Favre's name on this board, its always bashing.
So what am I hearing?
1. He should retire --
Obviously the guy isn't as good as he was when he was 28, he's 37...and he's still better than most NFL starters...so why should he retire? Are there 15 other QBs you'd rather have on your team for this season? Are there 30? He should start as long as he's still better than any replacement the Packers could find
2. He's not in Mannings/Brady's league
Manning/Brady are the best QBs of this decade. Favre was the best QB of the 90s. He is the only 3 time MVP winner. Thats not an easy feat. In the mid 90s, he was absolutely dominant. People were saying he might be the best ever. People are now saying that about Manning/Brady. And in 10 years ppl will say it about someone else.
3. He's selfish
Troy Brown has said he plans to keep playing until they tell him he can't. I bet Brusci feels the same way. Thats essentially what Favre feels. Its not up to him to decide he can't contribute anymore. Its up to the coaches.
17 years, 10 playoff appearances, 3 MVPs, 1 superbowl. Nothing bashworthy there. And he's going to lead his team to another playoff appearance this year.
So here's my question to you:
When Brady is 37, and he's still NFL starting material, but not elite...Are you going to be on this board posting "Brady must retire now", "Brady is killing this team", "Give the backup a chance, with Brady here we're going to be medoicre", "Brady is selfish" like you're saying about Favre?
Or are you going to relish in the opportunity to see him for as long as possible, even though he'd only be 70% of his former great self?
The sad part is there definitely will be ppl here whining about Brady. Hell, it'll probably start happenning long before Brady is 37.
So what am I hearing?
1. He should retire --
Obviously the guy isn't as good as he was when he was 28, he's 37...and he's still better than most NFL starters...so why should he retire? Are there 15 other QBs you'd rather have on your team for this season? Are there 30? He should start as long as he's still better than any replacement the Packers could find
2. He's not in Mannings/Brady's league
Manning/Brady are the best QBs of this decade. Favre was the best QB of the 90s. He is the only 3 time MVP winner. Thats not an easy feat. In the mid 90s, he was absolutely dominant. People were saying he might be the best ever. People are now saying that about Manning/Brady. And in 10 years ppl will say it about someone else.
3. He's selfish
Troy Brown has said he plans to keep playing until they tell him he can't. I bet Brusci feels the same way. Thats essentially what Favre feels. Its not up to him to decide he can't contribute anymore. Its up to the coaches.
17 years, 10 playoff appearances, 3 MVPs, 1 superbowl. Nothing bashworthy there. And he's going to lead his team to another playoff appearance this year.
So here's my question to you:
When Brady is 37, and he's still NFL starting material, but not elite...Are you going to be on this board posting "Brady must retire now", "Brady is killing this team", "Give the backup a chance, with Brady here we're going to be medoicre", "Brady is selfish" like you're saying about Favre?
Or are you going to relish in the opportunity to see him for as long as possible, even though he'd only be 70% of his former great self?
The sad part is there definitely will be ppl here whining about Brady. Hell, it'll probably start happenning long before Brady is 37.