[18] Favre had 15 games over his career where he compiled more than 200 passing yards, making him fourth in school history on the alltime list in that category. Favre threw for 3,899 yards, a career-high 39 touchdown passes (third highest ever at the time), only 13 interceptions, and passer rating of 95.8 (the third highest of his career). Favre had his first career 400-yard passing game in Week 14 against the Chicago Bears in a 3017 loss. He enjoyed the guys, the locker room, the process, all of those things. Favre also received 11 Pro Bowl and three first-team All-Pro selections. Favre had flirted with retirement every year dating back to 2002, but remained committed to the Packers throughout. In a statement not spoken in a few years, Brett Favre still gives the Green Bay Packers their best shot to win. [180] This would be his final appearance in an NFL game. Through the 2004 season, the Packers had the longest streak of non-losing seasons (13) in the NFL, despite an 88 record under head coach Ray Rhodes, a 97 season under head coach Mike Sherman, and no playoff berths in either 1999 or 2000. By May 2009, he was officially cut from the Jets Reserve/Retired list. [117] In the Divisional Playoffs, Favre threw three touchdowns as the Packers cruised to a 4220 victory over the Seahawks at a snowy Lambeau Field. GREEN BAY, Wis. Brett Favre had one more memorable moment with the Green Bay Packers. He added the chances for a Super Bowl win were small, and that he was not up for the challenge. [35][36] The following week, Majkowski injured a ligament in his ankle against the Cincinnati Bengals, an injury severe enough that he would be out for four weeks. [40] They ended 97 that season, missing the playoffs on their last game, a 277 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. [235], In 2012, Favre became the offensive coordinator for Oak Grove High School. The Packers and Favre didn't have a clean exit (they planned to retire Favre's number in September of 2008 and even tried to pay Favre to stay retired), but they ended up mending fences over time. [212], The Pro Football Hall of Fame has as an exhibit displaying the jersey Favre wore during his record-breaking 117th consecutive start as a quarterback, and a section of their website devoted to what the Hall of Fame calls an "Iron man". [109] This was his 421st NFL touchdown pass, and set a new all-time record, surpassing Dan Marino's 420. Favre then informed the Jets of his intention to retire, was cut in the offseason, then signed with the Minnesota Vikings, where he spent the final two years of his career. [149] Favre had complained of shoulder pain and had an MRI performed on December 29, 2008, which revealed a torn biceps tendon in his right shoulder. On the second play of the game, Favre called an audible and threw a 54-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Andre Rison. [46] In the following game in the Divisional Round, Favre had 331 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions in the 2717 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. "[83] After the game, he went to his father's funeral in Pass Christian, Mississippi. After being heavily favored by 11 points, the Packers lost to the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXXII by the score of 3124 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, ending the NFC's 13-year Super Bowl-winning streak. [214][215][216] Significant injuries suffered by Favre during the streak includes a first-degree shoulder separation, deep thigh bruise, severely bruised left hip, severely sprained left ankle, wind knocked out coupled with coughing up blood, sprained right thumb, right elbow tendinitis, left mid-foot sprain, sprained lateral collateral ligament of the left knee, broken left thumb, softball-sized bruise of the left hamstring, mild concussion, sprained right hand, injured ulnar nerve of the right elbow, bone spurs on the left ankle, torn right biceps, pulled groin, stress fracture of the left ankle coupled with an avulsion fracture of calcaneus, and a sprained sternoclavicular joint of the right shoulder. The Packers and Favre didn't have a clean exit (they planned to retire Favre's number in September of 2008 and even tried to pay Favre to stay retired), but But I know he was watching tonight. Favre capped a six-and-a-half-minute drive with the game-winning touchdown pass with 23 seconds remaining. [250][251][252], In 1996, Favre was temporarily banned by the NFL from drinking alcohol,[253] after he admitted he was addicted to Vicodin,[254] and spent 46 days at a drug rehab clinic before the start of the season. Kerr had Favre at No. Favre was traded in 2008 to the New York Jets, where he played one year, and spent his final two seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. The Mississippi state auditor has termed the scheme "the largest public embezzlement case in state history". McCarthy sensed Favre was not in "the right mind-set" to resume playing for the Packers, while Favre felt that his relationship with Packer management had deteriorated to the point that a return to the team would be untenable. She claims he signed a one day contact with them so [179] On December 20, 2010, while playing the Chicago Bears outside at TCF Bank Stadium due to the collapse of the roof of the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Favre sustained a concussion after being sacked by Bears defensive end Corey Wootton. April 24, 2023 6:02 pm ET. The Packers and Panthers were playing during the noon-time slot and the Packers held a net eighteen-point advantage. JK. Three years after Rodgers was drafted in the first round of the 2005 draft, the Packers made their plans to succeed the retired Brett Favre with the guy they had been grooming for the job. I just know that on that day, Brett Favre was larger than life. Amazon Customer. Favre won an ESPY Award for his Monday Night Football performance. Favre then completed a 42-yard pass to wide receiver Sterling Sharpe. Packers fans were vexed when Green Bay traded Favre to the Jets in 2008 after that hall of fame quarterback unretired and the Packers had decided they would move on to Rodgers. [239], Favre established the Brett Favre Fourward Foundation in 1996. Mike Tannenbaum: This time, Jets in better spot after trading for Packers great. Favre led the Packers to an 115 record, Green Bay's best record in nearly thirty years. March 4 Brett Favre retires. [271], On September 13, 2022, Mississippi Today published text messages between Favre and former Mississippi governor Phil Bryant showing Favre's involvement in a plan to divert $5million of the money toward a cause championed by Favre, a new volleyball facility at the University of Southern Mississippi, his alma mater and where his daughter played volleyball. [248], For the 2020 United States presidential election, Favre endorsed President Donald Trump for re-election. He made clear that he would not return to the Packers as a backup and reiterated his desire to be released rather than traded, which would allow him the freedom to play for a competitive team. [137], Packers team president Mark Murphy met with Favre on July 30 in Hattiesburg, Miss. It didnt take long for both Favre and Rodgers to acclimate to the NFL game. He completed 73.3% of his passes and finished the game with a passer rating of 154.9,[81] having recorded a perfect 158.3 rating with four touchdowns and over 250 yards passing by halftime. [57][58] Favre had returned to Lambeau Field on July 18 for his induction into the Packers Hall of Fame and to have his No. [13], After high school, Southern Mississippi offered Favre a football scholarship at the urging of assistant coach McHale, which was the only one he received. [84][85][86], A notable game in the 2004 season in which Favre and the Packers finished 106 was against the New York Giants. Favre fumbled four times during the course of the game,[36] a performance poor enough that the crowd chanted for Favre to be removed in favor of another Packers backup quarterback at the time, Ty Detmer. April 23 David Letterman reveals that Favre will be on the cover for the new edition of Madden, honouring his career as a Green Bay Packer. [168] They advanced to the NFC Championship, ultimately losing in overtime to the eventual Super Bowl XLIV champion New Orleans Saints. April 24, 2023 6:02 pm ET. [234], Favre's nephew, Dylan, played quarterback for the Cedar Rapids Titans of the Indoor Football League in 2016 after playing in college at Mississippi State, Pearl River Community College, and the University of Tennessee-Martin. foxsports. His passer rating was 70.9, 31st in the NFL and the worst single-season rating of his career. 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General manager Ron Wolf negotiated Favre into a five-year, $19million contract. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. [160] He passed for 244 yards and four passing touchdowns in the 3826 victory. He finished his career with the New York Jets with 257 touchdowns against only 143 interceptions. [181] In a press conference immediately following the game, Favre announced his intention to retire from professional football. [182], In 2013, Favre was asked to consider returning to the NFL to play for the injury-plagued St. Louis Rams. [72] The controversy (Favre fell over unusually easily) has followed Strahan continuously since he set the record. [219] His streak ended at 297, with the last start in the streak coming on December 5, 2010, against the Buffalo Bills. [186] It has also been reported that Favre has turned down repeated offers from the NFL Network to become an on-air analyst.[187]. "[274], Favre helped arrange for $2million of the funds to be invested in a biotech startup in which he had already invested.[271]. His previous indecision led many to speculate that he would end his second retirement as the NFL season neared, and, just weeks after publicly stating that he would not be returning, in August 2009 Favre signed to play with the Minnesota Vikings. [13] McHale, observing Favre mostly hand the ball off in running plays in the two games he watched, was set on leaving when he suddenly saw Favre throw the ball in such a captivating way that he later described it by saying the ball "had smoke and flames coming off it". He stated that his decision, regardless of what was being said in the media, had nothing to do with what the Packers did or didn't do. Ultimately, the Packers prevailed in net points by +11. [262] The Mississippi auditor later announced that Favre intended to repay that money. The Vikings suffered their first setback against the Pittsburgh Steelers in a 2717 loss. [54], While being treated for various injuries, Favre developed an addiction to Vicodin, which became publicly known when he had a seizure following routine ankle surgery in late February. More than two years after announcing his retirement in a tearful press conference that left an entire state of Cheeseheads in mourning, storied quarterback The contract with the New York Jets was worth a total of $28 million. [236] Favre won his first game as part of the Oak Grove coaching staff by a score of 646. Had he chosen not to go, the NFL would have imposed a $900,000 fine. [52] Favre passed for a career-high of 4,413yards, 38 touchdowns, and recorded a quarterback rating of 99.5, which was the highest of his career until he recorded a rating of 107.2 during the 2009 season. [264] Favre paid $600,000 on October 26, 2021. [242], The Favre family once owned and operated the Brett Favre's Steakhouse and later changed names to the "Hall of Fame Chophouse", located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and as of 2018 is closed. [24] Atlanta head coach Jerry Glanville did not approve of the drafting of Favre, saying it would take a plane crash for him to put Favre into the game. As the game progressed, the Panthers were winning their game by a sizable margin to the point that they had overtaken the Packers in net points for a brief time. [100] He became the first player ever to complete 5,000 passes in his career. He had his No. [151] On February 11, 2009, Favre informed the Jets that he was retiring after 18 seasons. [249], Favre is a Roman Catholic and credits his faith for facing adversity throughout his life. [14], On July 14, 1990, before the start of Favre's senior year at Southern Miss, he was involved in a nearly fatal car accident. [166] The Vikings finished with a 124 record and earned a first-round bye. Favre also accused the Packers of being dishonest, wishing the team would have been straightforward with him and the public. Additionally, he was the seasonal leader in total passing and total offense in all four of his seasons at Southern Miss. [2] Favre has denied the allegations and filed a defamation lawsuit against the State Auditor of Mississippi and two media personalities over their coverage of him. This is not the first time the Jets have traded for a 39-year-old Packers quarterback they did it in 2008, too, trading for Brett Favre as Green Bay made room for a 25-year-old Rodgers. I love him so much and I love this game. [247] He currently appears in TV ads for Copper Fit. Favre rarely threw more than five passes in a game. And that's really what it comes down to. 4 jersey retired by the Packers in 2015. [65], Favre led the Packers to an NFL record 29 consecutive home wins (25 regular season, 4 post season) until they were defeated by the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football on October 5, 1998. [12] Southern Mississippi assistant coach Mark McHale, who was scouting new football recruits for the school, watched Favre play during a Hancock North Central football game after receiving recommendation from many nearby coaches. [128] Packers general manager Ted Thompson announced he would not grant Favre an unconditional release[129] and reaffirmed the organization's commitment to Aaron Rodgers as its new quarterback. [185] He later joined the NFL Network for pregame coverage of Super Bowl XLVII. [96], In the 2006 season, Favre suffered his first career shutout against the Chicago Bears in a 260 loss in Week 1. Favre had introduced MCEC's founders to top state welfare officials. 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[94] After the disappointing season, many speculated that Favre would retire. [70], On March 1, 2001, Favre signed a 10-year contract extension worth around $100million. [243][244], In 2013, Favre joined the Board of Directors of Sqor, a sport social media platform. He said during the conference, "I know I can play, but I don't think I want to. On January 17, 2011, Favre officially filed his retirement papers with the NFL. However, after much debate, he returned for the 2007 season, during which his future was once again in doubt and an oft-discussed topic, with many in the media speculating that if the Packers made the Super Bowl, Favre would indeed retire and hand the reins to the unproven but talented Aaron Rodgers, who was drafted two years earlier as Favre's heir-apparent. The Packers are following a familiar game plan for transitioning from a Hall of Famer to a young, first-round quarterback. [48], The Packers finished the 1994 season with a 97 record, advancing to the playoffs in back to back years, a feat they had not accomplished since the Vince Lombardi era. That's why it shocked the Packers when Web2 Answers. He was previously asked in a 2009 interview with NBC how many times he had played with a concussion that with the new standards would have resulted in him sitting out. In March 2009, the Packers indicated that the team still intends to retire Favre's number, but due to the circumstances surrounding his departure from the team, no timeline had been set. Favre had already retired after the 2007 season with the Packers. 4 officially retired. [172] An announcement was given on August 17, 2010, confirming his return to the team. Wolf overruled them. At his press conference, Favre openly wept about leaving the NFL. [259] Favre was found not to be in violation of the NFL's personal conduct policy, but was fined $50,000 for failing to cooperate with the investigation. [118] The Packers' season ended the following week when they suffered a 2320 overtime loss in the NFC Championship Game to the New York Giants (who in turn upset the heavily favored and previously undefeated New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII). [20], Favre was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the second round with the 33rd overall pick in the 1991 NFL Draft. 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Favre's role includes product ambassador, sports insights, and advising Sqor on business interests with teams, leagues and sports conferences. [13] Southern Miss wanted him to play defensive back, but Favre wanted to play quarterback instead. During his tenure, the organization flourished like at no other time. With cold, driving rain drenching Lambeau Field, [233] Brett and Bonita Favre released a book in 2004 titled Favre (.mw-parser-output cite.citation{font-style:inherit;word-wrap:break-word}.mw-parser-output .citation q{quotes:"\"""\"""'""'"}.mw-parser-output .citation:target{background-color:rgba(0,127,255,0.133)}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-free a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-free a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/65/Lock-green.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .id-lock-registration a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-registration a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-subscription a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-subscription a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .cs1-ws-icon a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4c/Wikisource-logo.svg")right 0.1em center/12px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:none;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;color:#d33}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{color:#d33}.mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{display:none;color:#3a3;margin-left:0.3em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right{padding-right:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .citation .mw-selflink{font-weight:inherit}ISBN978-1-59071-036-4) which discusses their family as well as the Green Bay Packers, including the Monday Night Football game that followed the death of Brett's father Irvin Favre. "[126], On July 2, 2008, it was reported that Favre was in contact with the Packers about a possible return to the team. Favre led the Packers to their best season in 30 years in the 1996 season, winning his second consecutive MVP award in the process. Favre led the Packers to a 133 regular season record, the NFC North championship, and the second seed in the NFC playoffs. For the 2005 season, despite throwing for over 3,000yards for a record 14th consecutive time, Favre had a below-average season with only 20 touchdown passes and a league-leading 29 interceptions. [259], In 2020, Favre's involvement with the development and promotion of a concussion treatment drug, Prevasol, by the Prevacus corporation, came under scrutiny. Favre has stated that of all the records he set, he is most proud of the consecutive starts accomplishment. In 2008, Brett Favre announced his retirement from the Green Bay Packers. Green Bay tied the Denver Broncos for the NFL's best regular-season record, 133, defeated the San Francisco 49ers (3514) and Carolina Panthers (3013) at Lambeau Field in the playoffs. [237] In December 2013, with Favre still serving as the offensive coordinator, Oak Grove High School won the Class 6A Mississippi high school state championship. [265] The Mississippi State Auditor said Favre still owed $228,000 in interest and referred the matter to the state attorney general's office. He had completed at least one touchdown pass in 36 consecutive games over the 20022004 seasons which at the time was the second-longest streak in NFL history. Favre had one chance, and one chance only, to salvage his career in Green Bay. [79], One day after his father died of a heart attack or stroke,[80] Favre decided to play in a December 22, 2003, Monday Night Football game against the Oakland Raiders. [27][30], Favre played 16 seasons in Green Bay. [131], Favre spoke publicly for the first time about his potential comeback in a July 14, 2008, interview with Greta Van Susteren on the Fox News Channel's On the Record with Greta Van Susteren. He was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016. [123], On March 4, 2008, Favre formally announced his retirement. Aaron Rodgers' final pass as a Packer was picked off (just like Brett Favre's) Cory Woodroof. 4 to become sixth number retired by Packers", "Favre's No. [82] Afterwards, Favre said, "I knew that my dad would have wanted me to play. The game ended in a 173 victory and Favre finished with a passer rating of 144.6 by going 14-of-19 for 210 yards and two touchdowns. [120] Favre stated after the game that he would make a decision more quickly than he has in the past regarding whether he would return for another season. In the past, Favre has been a spokesperson for multiple companies, including Nike, Snapper, Remington, Sears, Prilosec, Sensodyne, MasterCard, Wrangler, Bergstrom Automotive, and Hyundai. He now is awaiting approval from Goodell. The Packers lost to the San Francisco 49ers in the Wild Card Round in 1998. So I just had a debate with another Packer Fan on whether or not Favre retired as a Packer. He is of part French ancestry. The Packers' selection of Rodgers was a no-brainer. [95] However, on April 26, 2006, Favre announced that he would remain with the team for the 2006 season. In the home game against the Green Bay Packers, he had 271 passing yards and three passing touchdowns in the 3023 victory. The Packers led the NFL in points scored (456) as well as fewest points allowed (210), joining only the 1972 Dolphins as the only two teams to ever accomplish this. He threw for his 500th touchdown and 70,000th yard against the New York Jets. He was also the first NFL quarterback to obtain 70,000 yards, 10,000 passes, 6,000 completions, 500 touchdowns, and victories over all 32 teams. Favre had 321 consecutive starts from 1992 to 2010, including 297 regular season games, the most in league history. April 24, 2023 6:02 pm ET. Favre's jersey But having been hung out to dry by Favre too often in the past, they were in no mood for drama." One could argue that the Packers erred by asking Favre for an answer that early. 4 in a Green Bay Packers uniform, so for all intents and purposes Brett Favres number has been retired. [25][27], According to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel and other sources, during the physical after the trade, Favre was diagnosed with avascular necrosis of the hip, the same degenerative condition that ended running back Bo Jackson's football career, and doctors recommended his physical be failed, which would nullify the trade. [87] Favre also had two significant touchdown streaks of note during the season. [69][67], During the final game of the 1999 NFL season, Favre and the Packers were involved in what has been described as a bizarre tie-breaking scenario which resulted in four teams that finished with 88 records where two of the teams would qualify for the playoffs and the other two would be eliminated. Favre threw three touchdown passes for his 63rd career game with at least three touchdowns, surpassing Marino's former record of 62.[115]. [93] Favre elected to continue to play in the 2005 season. [27][36][38] Favre would keep the starting job for the rest of his tenure in Green Bay. FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Fifteen years ago, Brett Favre was in the same position as Aaron Rodgers-- traded to the New York Jets after a legendary career with the Green Bay Packers. [154], After an offseason of speculation, Favre officially signed with the Minnesota Vikings on August 18, 2009. Despite the concussion, Favre threw a 28-yard touchdown to Javon Walker on a fourth-down play.

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