Friday, February 02, 2007
Favre returns
It’s amazing how two groups of people can see things in different views. A Democrat and Republican can look at a subject and come to totally different opinions, just like a Packer fan and a non Packer fan can do the same.
Today Packer legend Brett Favre announced he would be returning for his 17th season as quarterback. What a great day it has been as it has brought so much joy and excitement to everyone. The player that has given us so many memories after all these years, the man that has been there for us every single game, will be back.
As I expected, opinions in the media have been leaning toward the negative. They say Favre is holding the Packers back from being a true contender. Favre is after all an average quarterback and nobody can deny that. He’s also holding back the rebuilding process that began this year. But you know what? Nobody in Wisconsin gives a crap.
I’m sick of all you Chicago/Minnesota (hey der don’t ya know) fans that want him gone and talk bad about him. We hate you guys just as much as you hate us, but don’t tell me you don’t respect at man that:
Is the only three time MVP in NFL history
Is closing in to own every note worthy quarterback record
Has never missed a game since 1992 (including playoffs)
Has been in two Super bowls (Winning one in 1996)
Most importantly, playing the game it’s meant to be played.
Packer fans don’t really care that we might be side tracking in our success, we just care about seeing our hero play. Brett Favre is the most respected player in football because you know that guy will always give you everything he has. He has also has more fun than any other play and that makes him that much more likeable. Unless you are from Wisconsin, you don’t understand how special that guy is to us. Though I don’t speak for everyone, I would rather see him come back and take us to first round elimination into the playoffs than to not come back knowing he still has some gas in the tank. We owe him all of that after all the memories he’s given us.
Now for Chicago. You guys got into the Super Bowl with a quarterback that has a record of his own: he was the only quarterback to post a 0.0 passer rating. That’s pretty damn impressive. If I played I’m sure I could at least pull a .015 on a bad day. You also lost to the Packers on the last game of the season and you better believe that competition is coming next year. You guys have been at the bottom of the division for how many years now? Don’t think this one Super bowl appearance year will overtake the history and pride that Packer fans have. Let’s hope the most consistent quarterback in the world, Rex Grossman, can “lead” you guys again next year. Ditka would be proud of all of you.
I respect Chicago, but also dish crap back when you talk it about one of my hero’s. There is tradition in Chicago but it's just not the same.
I consider myself lucky to be able to tell my kids I grew up in the Brett Favre era. I watched one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play football. I got to see him in person at Lambeau and he was there for me every single football Sunday/Monday. Packer fans let us rejoice, number 4 is here to stay for another year. Chicago fans, bet me five bucks that Rex won’t landscaping my yard in 3 years.
Today Packer legend Brett Favre announced he would be returning for his 17th season as quarterback. What a great day it has been as it has brought so much joy and excitement to everyone. The player that has given us so many memories after all these years, the man that has been there for us every single game, will be back.
As I expected, opinions in the media have been leaning toward the negative. They say Favre is holding the Packers back from being a true contender. Favre is after all an average quarterback and nobody can deny that. He’s also holding back the rebuilding process that began this year. But you know what? Nobody in Wisconsin gives a crap.
I’m sick of all you Chicago/Minnesota (hey der don’t ya know) fans that want him gone and talk bad about him. We hate you guys just as much as you hate us, but don’t tell me you don’t respect at man that:
Is the only three time MVP in NFL history
Is closing in to own every note worthy quarterback record
Has never missed a game since 1992 (including playoffs)
Has been in two Super bowls (Winning one in 1996)
Most importantly, playing the game it’s meant to be played.
Packer fans don’t really care that we might be side tracking in our success, we just care about seeing our hero play. Brett Favre is the most respected player in football because you know that guy will always give you everything he has. He has also has more fun than any other play and that makes him that much more likeable. Unless you are from Wisconsin, you don’t understand how special that guy is to us. Though I don’t speak for everyone, I would rather see him come back and take us to first round elimination into the playoffs than to not come back knowing he still has some gas in the tank. We owe him all of that after all the memories he’s given us.
Now for Chicago. You guys got into the Super Bowl with a quarterback that has a record of his own: he was the only quarterback to post a 0.0 passer rating. That’s pretty damn impressive. If I played I’m sure I could at least pull a .015 on a bad day. You also lost to the Packers on the last game of the season and you better believe that competition is coming next year. You guys have been at the bottom of the division for how many years now? Don’t think this one Super bowl appearance year will overtake the history and pride that Packer fans have. Let’s hope the most consistent quarterback in the world, Rex Grossman, can “lead” you guys again next year. Ditka would be proud of all of you.
I respect Chicago, but also dish crap back when you talk it about one of my hero’s. There is tradition in Chicago but it's just not the same.
I consider myself lucky to be able to tell my kids I grew up in the Brett Favre era. I watched one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play football. I got to see him in person at Lambeau and he was there for me every single football Sunday/Monday. Packer fans let us rejoice, number 4 is here to stay for another year. Chicago fans, bet me five bucks that Rex won’t landscaping my yard in 3 years.
