Will Brett Favre retire? The Rams won't miss him if he does

by Ryan Van Bibber on Aug 3, 2010 11:02 AM CDT

When the St. Louis Rams take on the Minnesota Vikings to open preseason play on Aug. 14, the Vikes may lack one familiar face. For at least the, what, fifth time? Brett Favre is considering retirement.

The interwebs have buzzed all morning with the yawning possibility of Favre calling it a career before lacing up his cleats for a 20th season. He's reportedly told teammates and officials from the Vikings that he will retire.

Favre's retirement has not been confirmed yet, so believe nothing until he's not playing in week 1...and even then I'd give it a few games.

An interesting follow-up story that makes Favre's retirement that much more plausible is that the Vikings are said to be ready to offer him more money to return this year. Doubtlessly, they fear their chances without him more than with him. At the very least, Favre can help sell tickets.

So, to recap, Favre's retiring...again...maybe.

In 13 career games against the Rams, Favre has a 10-3 record, 62.6 completion percentage, 2,798 yards, 20 TDs and 14 INTs.

To keep up with the story, head on over to SBN Minnesota's Brett Favre retirement story stream and follow SB Nation's coverage of the Brett Favre's retirement.

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i dont care what people say about brett he's a heck of a player and person

sure he flip flops but football is his life. he has health concerns and a family so you cant blame him for having a hard time deciding. many people said he shouldnt return last year but i kept saying if even a part of him feels like he can still play then he should go for it because he will never have this opportunity again. so if favre really does retire this time, the rams may not miss him but i sure will.

by Buck Nasty87 on Aug 3, 2010 11:21 AM CDT reply actions

you've got good points there

but i think we’re all tired of the yearly drama, and even more tired of ESPN constantly covering this thing. he should have just come back every year and then called it quits and left it at that. but no, favre HAS to have it his way. so, every year, we’re treated to this – and while i like brett favre as a player and person myself, this on-again/off-again crap is getting old.

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by zoomzoomj88 on Aug 3, 2010 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions

agree completely

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by Infemous on Aug 3, 2010 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions

it makes me like him less

He has been a hell of a player but at this point i could care less about the guy. He has been breaking news for like the last 2 years. I bet he holds a record for most coverage on ESPN.

by ramsrule on Aug 3, 2010 6:48 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Who?

I can take a beating ... I'm a Rams fan.

by Midasknight on Aug 3, 2010 12:22 PM CDT reply actions

Rant on Favre

A few things that pop out at me for his situation. First he was a great Packer but it is reasonable for people to decline as they get older so for the Packer organization to suggest retiring as a Packer or sitting at 2nd string is not at all unreasonable with Aaron Rodgers there (who wasn’t getting any younger either). Given that, Brett Favre says “Alright I’ll retire.” Then he has the audactiy to say “you know what, my word doesn’t mean anything, I’m gonna play” followed by the obnoxious timing of ‘after’ training camp, pseudo-proclaiming that he is above practice. Not only that, but he decided to play for the Vikings in his second ressurection. If I were a Packer fan I’d have wrote ‘eff’ on the back of my Favre jersey and showed up with a case of tomatoes at every one of his Packers games. I hope he is destined to end his career with an interception to take whatever team he is on, out of the playoffs. I hope he doesn’t retire as a Packer because those fans don’t deserve his lack of dignity and obnoxious attitude.

Julio Jones for Rams 2011

by kinzav29 on Aug 3, 2010 1:22 PM CDT reply actions

IDGAFWBFD

cause I don’t want to hear about anymore. He is ultimately gonna come back – thats why its not official. Damn, tired of this guy already – I hope he finishes the season the same way he did the last….

I should be working right now...

by gorams77 on Aug 3, 2010 1:44 PM CDT reply actions

Screw Brett Favre.

Nothing against him personally, but he’s so annoying. The media, for whatever reason, absolutely loves him and follows his every move. Whatever he does, they make it breaking news. In the first week of the season, all the pregame shows focus exclusively on Brett Favre. Brett knows that they will do anything for him, so he takes advantage of them.

If you give a man a fish and he'll stink up the whole town. However, give a man a fishing rod and he'll poke your eye out.

by StopSpe on Aug 3, 2010 2:16 PM CDT reply actions

This is a non-question...

He’ll be back for this, his final season. The current Vikings team seem to be aging faster and needing to win more than Farve. If the Vikings can make the Super Bowl but lose, Farve has a 49% chance of thinking about the 2012 season.

by Boofer on Aug 4, 2010 9:47 AM CDT reply actions