Go Away Brett Favre

No no no, wait a minute. I am not a Brett Favre hater. In my honest opinion, Favre is one of the best quarterbacks ever. And I'm not just saying that because of what the records say and what everyone says about him. I have seen him play and his cannon of an arm has not worn out at all over the years. And it's not only his talent, but his physical and mental toughness, that makes him one of the greats.

Brett Favre has played football through pain that any mortal being would find unbearable. He didn't miss a game in nearly 17 seasons, and he didn't just play those games, he dominated those games. And remember when his father died? No one expected him to play that Monday night game. They all said, "Brett, we know you are in unbelievavle grief, no one will blame you if you can't play". But what did he do? He flew into Oakland and carved up the Raiders defense like a Thanksgiving turkey. He was absolutely phenomenal.

There is no reason we shouldn't just go ahead and put him in the Hall of Fame right now. Would anyone really object to that? He gave the Green Bay Packers some of the best years in their history, and no matter who they get to replace him (somewhere, Aaron Rodgers weeps) it will never be the same. Their hearts belong to Brett.

For all those reason, I salute Brett Favre... But that's not what this article is about.

Brett, take it from an admirer, you need to just let it go. Remember last off-season? When you cried and told us it was over? We really thought it was over. But no, you couldn't resist the temptation. We said "Ok, fine, give him one last swan song". And you were wonderful, Brett, you really were. But little Marky Sanchez is there now, and he is the future.

So you retired... again. And now we hear that you want to get in bed with Childress??? Brett he coaches the Vikings!! What are you thinking?! The Packers offered you $20 million NOT to play. Do you realize how many people would immediately take that deal? I like to think every person on the planet would.

We know you love the game. No one can doubt that. And we know that you feel you still have what it takes. But you have played with such intensity for so long, its just not possible to keep going.

If you still need the game in your life, you can be a coach. I mean honestly, who is gonna refuse Brett Favre of a coaching job? Or you could go the broadcast route, some greats have made that transition. But you have already defiled a small portion of the love cheeseheads have for you, don't blow it all by signing with the Vikings. Go out while you are still on top... somewhat.

We love you Brett, but its time to let go...