Brett Favre says he's done this time. Do we believe him. Based on all the things he said yesterday in a conference call, it seems as if he's really done.
He did not ask the Jets for a release which would allow him to sign with another team.
He left 13 million on the table (Jets sure do welcome the cap help).
He said his decision was "nothing I'd second guess, no"
Sorry, I don't believe it. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.
It was just last year when Brett Favre sat at a podium and tearfully told us alll he was done with football. He told us then that his decision to retire was based on the fact that he didn't want to play anymore. He said during the conference, "I know I can play, but I don't think I want to."
One month later, he was a New York Jet. A great start to his career for Gang Green ended with a thud. Too many interceptions, too much trying to be a hero and failing. Favre says he simply "can’t throw the ball like I once threw it.”
OK, still sounding vaguely familiar. When NFL camps open next year and Brett Favre is in the woods somewhere or bulldozing trees somewhere on his property, then I'll believe that he's not coming back. Until then, the jury is out.
While the Jets now have to formulate quarterback plans for next season. Erik Ainge, Kellen Clements and Brett Ratliff are currently on the roster. There are others on the market right now, Derek Anderson of the Browns comes quickly to mind. I'm sure there are others who would make Jets fans happy now that they've lost their starter.
No matter what happens then, there is one person in New York who could not be happier that Brett Favre decided to retire. For that, Favre should watch his mailbox for a thank you note that reads...
Dear Brett,
Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you for taking the spotlight!!
Love,
Alex
"You name it in professional football, and I've done it," Favre said. "Very few people, if any, can say that. I've received way more honors than I probably deserve. I've had my share of mistakes. I've had my share of lucky breaks. I wouldn't trade my career for anything."
