August 7, 2008
Farewell, Favre. Turns Out We Hardly Knew Ya.
Never before in my life have I been more upset over football. This situation? Pisses me off, ten-fold.
Brett, is your ego that big that you can’t see past your own nose? Have you forgotten how loyal your fans are? Do you think it makes us happy to see you leave Green Bay? Do you think we are eager to let you go? It pains us to think about you, and #4, as a Jet.
You gave a conference. You cried as you stated your retirement. We were sad. We shed tears right along with you. We knew you were making a big mistake. We grieved the loss of Our Favre as if you’d passed away (pun intended). We missed you. And then we got over ourselves and realized you made your decision after thinking long and hard about it. We understood that you wished to have more time with Deanna and your daughters.
And just when we become okay with your decision, you pull a stunt that rocked the stadium. The earthquake you caused can still be felt around the world. Why? Why have you decided to toss us aside?
I don’t blame the Packers adminstration for questioning your motives. I’m not saying you’re old, but at your age, it’s hard to be 100% committed to football, especially as a Green Bay Packer, the greatest football organization of all time.
You’ve fucked us and we’re not happy. I realize the Packers organization may have sounded skeptical about bringing you back, but how can you blame them? After the way you “retired”, and seeing how emotional you were, they had every right to make sure you really wanted to play in Green Bay.
I don’t think you ever wanted to come back to Green Bay. The Vikings sparked your interest (even though everyone in the NFL denies it) and when you couldn’t get your way, you threw a temper tantrum. Are you three years old?
I loved you, Brett. I still do. But I’m disappointed. I grew up watching you play. I went to games at Lambeau FIeld and sat in awe, happy to see you in action. The magnitude of your star shines brightly, but I think that light has clouded your vision a little too much.
Were you really that upset that Coach McCarthy handed the starting position to Aaron Rodgers? Was that too much to bear? The kid stood in your shadow so long, you wanted to keep him there?
The volume of disappointment amongst Packers Fans is too great to even describe. We were sick to our stomachs as we watched the disagreement unfold, tempers blazing. But you don’t care. You say it’s not about the emotional pain you were caused, yet you can’t let it go. It’s not about football, is it? It’s about proving a point? What point are you trying to prove? That you’re a big baby?
I looked up to you, Brett. I don’t know if I do anymore. Your legacy was our legacy, too, but the Packers will go on without you. The Packers are more than Brett Favre and I wish I’d realized this long ago.
Good luck in New York. I wish you all the best. My love for you just may inspire me to watch a few Jets games, but my anger will take forever to dissipate.
And if I must confess, I hope the Packers travel the road to the Super Bowl, and win, without you. Catty? Yes. But all is fair in love and football, right?
We thank you for all you’ve done in Green Bay, we just wish you could show some appreciation to the team and fans that love you so.
Posted by Dana @ 10:19 am • Tundra Football
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August 7th, 2008 at 1:45 pm, Ashley Says:
Shame on him.
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August 7th, 2008 at 4:19 pm, Sarah, Goon Squad Sarah Says:
I’m so glad he didn’t end up in Tampa Bay. Favre in another uniform just seems… dirty.
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August 7th, 2008 at 7:04 pm, Dana Says:
Seriously, it’s just wrong. We just got over the guy leavin’ on now we have to do it all over again. I know my post was probably written in haste, due to my emotional state….;) I saw his press conference and I realized I still love the guy with all my football heart, but I can be mad for awhile. The Packers didn’t handle it so great either. It sucks all around.
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