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12-29-2005, 02:41 AM
Family Issues Take Precedence For Brett Favre
by Jeff Fedotin, Packers.com
posted 12/28/2005
Brett Favre[Image: http://images.packers.com/images/action/...avre_a.jpg]
Sunday's game versus the Seattle Seahawks will carry special significance for Brett Favre.
He will play against his former head coach, Mike Holmgren. He will wrap up his 15th season. And the game could serve as his last in a Packers uniform.
But that doesn't mean the emotions of the moment will preoccupy the future Hall of Famer. Family tragedies during the past two years have desensitized Favre.
"They've numbed me and my family to some of our on-the-field issues," Favre said.
Those off-the-field issues include his father and brother-in-law's death, his wife's breast cancer treatment and the destruction of his family home as a result of Hurricane Katrina. Favre still copes with the disastrous consequences of that September hurricane.
"It took out a lot of our enjoyment," Favre said. "If we're sitting here in first place and going to the playoffs, it would still take a big chunk out of us."
His most recent setback involves his 87-year-old grandmother, Izella French. She suffered a stroke on Dec. 13. Much of Favre's family did not visit him during Christmas because they took care of French instead. They tended to her around the clock, helping her perform daily tasks and re-learn how to walk. Favre attributes her stroke to the after effects of Katrina.
"She would not be in the hospital if it weren't for that hurricane," he said.
Favre partly returned for the 2005 season to enjoy an NFL season without distractions. That did did not happen. But he will not base a decision to play in 2006 with expectations of a tragedy-free season.
Favre, however, looks forward to spending more time with his family. Even after a poor performance, his six-year-old daughter, Breleigh, would welcome him home by telling him how well he played.
"The last two years I have realized family is more important," Favre said.
His longing to see more of his family does not mean he will retire after the season. Favre has not decided whether Sunday's game will be his last.
"I don't know. I haven't really thought about it," he said. "I don't know what I'm leaning towards. I want to have a good reason."
To cap his career with a winning season -- rather than the Packers' current 3-12 mark -- will not serve as a reason to continue playing. Favre has reached the playoffs 11 times and won a Super Bowl. He knows he will go down in football history as a winner no matter when he retires.
"I don't have to win a Super Bowl to go out on top," Favre said. "That would not affect me as some people might think it would."
Although Favre has thrown a career and current NFL-high of 28 interceptions, his performance this year also will not cause him to hang it up. Favre said he feels like a premier NFL quarterback.
"I feel pretty good. I really do," Favre said. "My arm feel as good now as it ever has. I'm moving around better this year than I have in the last few."
Holmgren watches more defensive than offensive film, but he said Favre looks as sharp as he did when he coached him from 1992-1998. He still throws with great arm strength and has the mobility to shake off pass rushers.
"When I watch him on film -- physically -- he looks like he is the same guy," Holmgren said.
Playing on an offense missing Javon Walker, Bubba Franks, Terrence Murphy, Najeh Davenport and Ahman Green due to injury, Favre likely has ac***ulated the interceptions by putting too much on his shoulders.
"He feels responsible to get the whole thing done almost by himself," Holmgren said. "It's impossible to do."
Favre recently has talked with two retired superstar quarterbacks, Dan Marino and Troy Aikman. But they faced different scenarios as they ended their careers. Marino played 17 years because he sought a Super Bowl title while concussions brought Aikman's career to an early halt. In contrast Favre has won a title and has not suffered a serious injury all year.
Whether the Seahawks game ends Favre's career or just his season, it will have meaning. But after the tribulations of the last two years, Favre knows how to keep football in perspective and place his family first.
by Jeff Fedotin, Packers.com
posted 12/28/2005
Brett Favre[Image: http://images.packers.com/images/action/...avre_a.jpg]
Sunday's game versus the Seattle Seahawks will carry special significance for Brett Favre.
He will play against his former head coach, Mike Holmgren. He will wrap up his 15th season. And the game could serve as his last in a Packers uniform.
But that doesn't mean the emotions of the moment will preoccupy the future Hall of Famer. Family tragedies during the past two years have desensitized Favre.
"They've numbed me and my family to some of our on-the-field issues," Favre said.
Those off-the-field issues include his father and brother-in-law's death, his wife's breast cancer treatment and the destruction of his family home as a result of Hurricane Katrina. Favre still copes with the disastrous consequences of that September hurricane.
"It took out a lot of our enjoyment," Favre said. "If we're sitting here in first place and going to the playoffs, it would still take a big chunk out of us."
His most recent setback involves his 87-year-old grandmother, Izella French. She suffered a stroke on Dec. 13. Much of Favre's family did not visit him during Christmas because they took care of French instead. They tended to her around the clock, helping her perform daily tasks and re-learn how to walk. Favre attributes her stroke to the after effects of Katrina.
"She would not be in the hospital if it weren't for that hurricane," he said.
Favre partly returned for the 2005 season to enjoy an NFL season without distractions. That did did not happen. But he will not base a decision to play in 2006 with expectations of a tragedy-free season.
Favre, however, looks forward to spending more time with his family. Even after a poor performance, his six-year-old daughter, Breleigh, would welcome him home by telling him how well he played.
"The last two years I have realized family is more important," Favre said.
His longing to see more of his family does not mean he will retire after the season. Favre has not decided whether Sunday's game will be his last.
"I don't know. I haven't really thought about it," he said. "I don't know what I'm leaning towards. I want to have a good reason."
To cap his career with a winning season -- rather than the Packers' current 3-12 mark -- will not serve as a reason to continue playing. Favre has reached the playoffs 11 times and won a Super Bowl. He knows he will go down in football history as a winner no matter when he retires.
"I don't have to win a Super Bowl to go out on top," Favre said. "That would not affect me as some people might think it would."
Although Favre has thrown a career and current NFL-high of 28 interceptions, his performance this year also will not cause him to hang it up. Favre said he feels like a premier NFL quarterback.
"I feel pretty good. I really do," Favre said. "My arm feel as good now as it ever has. I'm moving around better this year than I have in the last few."
Holmgren watches more defensive than offensive film, but he said Favre looks as sharp as he did when he coached him from 1992-1998. He still throws with great arm strength and has the mobility to shake off pass rushers.
"When I watch him on film -- physically -- he looks like he is the same guy," Holmgren said.
Playing on an offense missing Javon Walker, Bubba Franks, Terrence Murphy, Najeh Davenport and Ahman Green due to injury, Favre likely has ac***ulated the interceptions by putting too much on his shoulders.
"He feels responsible to get the whole thing done almost by himself," Holmgren said. "It's impossible to do."
Favre recently has talked with two retired superstar quarterbacks, Dan Marino and Troy Aikman. But they faced different scenarios as they ended their careers. Marino played 17 years because he sought a Super Bowl title while concussions brought Aikman's career to an early halt. In contrast Favre has won a title and has not suffered a serious injury all year.
Whether the Seahawks game ends Favre's career or just his season, it will have meaning. But after the tribulations of the last two years, Favre knows how to keep football in perspective and place his family first.
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12-29-2005, 01:55 PM
I don't see him back in 2006! He will be greatly missed by many. I am not a Green Bay fan, but I do respect Favre for everything he did in the NFL. He is one that we will talk about for many years after his exit. We were all so lucky to see such a great player for so many year! I do wish him and his family the best with the many problems that they have had to deal with in this difficult year.
12-29-2005, 09:00 PM
i think he will return because of the horrible season they are having this year
12-29-2005, 10:43 PM
Only if management gets him some help.
12-30-2005, 01:37 AM
no. i dont think he should anyways.
12-31-2005, 04:03 PM
I think he will hang it up myself, at least I think he should, he has nothing to prove and if the Packers have another miserable season next year, his career may begin to tarnish.
12-31-2005, 07:17 PM
"MR.INCREDIBLE" Wrote:I think he will hang it up myself, at least I think he should, he has nothing to prove and if the Packers have another miserable season next year, his career may begin to tarnish.
They only had a miserable season because of injuries. They lost 5 starting runningbacks and 2of their star recievers.
RB
Amahan Green
Najeh Devenport
Tony Fisher
Chaz Williams
Samkong Gado
WR
Robert Ferguson
Jevon Walker
TE
Bubba Franks
And not to mention other viable players such as Terrance Murphy, Jeremy Horton.
Favre will be back, and will make the playoffs if everone is healthy. He said himself "This year will have no affect on my choice to retire" He is still playing good football (although numbers dont show it) Not to mention every game they played in was close besides 2. New Orleans( W-52-3) Baltimore (L-48-3)
I think he'll be back for one more.
01-06-2006, 05:34 PM
they need a good coach
01-07-2006, 01:10 AM
i hope not. hes a great player but if he has a nother year like this year it will really hurt his stats for the hall of fame which he should be in anyways
01-07-2006, 01:24 AM
"Horse Head" Wrote:they need a good coach
Steve Mariucci should be a candidate (he was a QB coach in GB from 92-95.)
01-07-2006, 09:22 PM
i hope he doesnt come back he is getting to old this season should have made his mind up by throwing more interception than he ever has in 1 year in his career
01-08-2006, 09:34 PM
Yes He Will
01-26-2006, 09:17 PM
i think he has a couple seasons left in him
01-28-2006, 03:37 AM
Maybe but he is getting old will he be able to take the hits tho if he comes back.......
01-29-2006, 09:41 PM
"OU_Bruiser" Wrote:Maybe but he is getting old will he be able to take the hits tho if he comes back.......
he said himself "This is as good as my body has ever felt"
01-30-2006, 12:54 PM
I think Brett should come back, as he is still one of the most exciting players to watch each weekend. He needs a supporting cast, since, due to injuries, he played most of the year with running backs and receivers that couldn't start in the Arena League. He is a class act, and he just needs a few more players to help him out.
01-30-2006, 01:41 PM
i think he'll come back for one more season, and hopefully he'll lead the packers to the playoffs and have a good season doing it. Even though im not a Packers fan, anyone who loves football has to respect Brett Favre, his toughness, and his will to do whatever it takes to win. But if he has a healthy supporting cast, he'll lead them into the playoffs. He has too much pride to go out the way this season ended.
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