I've seen Divas in sports in my day, but I must say that Brett Favre is in a league of his own. I don't remember the likes of George Blanda, who by the way hung up his cleats at age 48, ever going through the histrionics that one Brett Favre has put us through.
George Blanda rewrote the record books, both as a placekicker and a quarterback. During the 1970 season, the unbelievable happened when a 43 year old Blanda came off the bench in five straight games to deliver game winning/tying kicks and touchdown passes.
I don't remember him holding the media and team hostage through training camp making people wonder whether he would come back or not.
Blanda's, who was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1981, legacy is captured by this quote from Al Davis, “He’s the greatest competitor the game has ever seen. Some may have been his equal, but none greater. Pride and Poise, Commitment to Excellence go hand in hand with George Blanda. No player has made more of a contribution to the growth of professional football than George Blanda."
What will Favre leave as his legacy? Even with all the great numbers he's accumulated, his poor decision for not knowing when to hang them up will probably result in being remembered as either;
1. A QB who has a penchant for giving up the ball in crucial situations
2. The QB that had all those drooling ESPN executives fawning at his every move.
3. The QB who will be remembered for his phallic exhibition
4. "Favrism" will be the new term used for anyone exhibiting a narcissistic psychosis
5. All of the above.
Mr Goodell, please don't let the NFL become the new NBA. Enough with Favre.
Yes, he's going to be remembered for "something."
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