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[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. [97] Later in the season, the New England Patriots shut out the Packers in a game where he was injured before halftime and could not complete the game. 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. [171], On August 3, 2010, NBC Sports reported the confirmation of Favre returning to the Vikings but saying that the 2010 season would be his final season. 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. The defense also set a then NFL record for the fewest touchdowns allowed in a 16-game season with 19. Seeming to contradict statements made by his agent, Bus Cook, Favre said that his decision to retire was based on the fact that he did not want to play anymore. 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. Favre was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the second round with the 33rd overall pick in the 1991 NFL Draft. Eight weeks after this incident, on September 8, Favre led Southern Miss to a comeback victory over Alabama. [122] Moments later at the postgame interview, he gave a tearful interview with an NBC Sports correspondent, where he admitted his future was still questionable. Favre, despite suffering a hangover from the night before and vomiting during warm-ups, led the Golden Eagles to a come-from-behind victory with two touchdown passes. 4 jersey retired by the Packers in 2015. Brett Favre thinks Aaron Rodgers 'will do great' with New York Jets Green Bay Packers Nearly five months after his tearful retirement news conference in March, Favre filed for reinstatement with the NFL on Tuesday. [59], In Super Bowl XXXI, Favre completed 14-of-27 passes for 246yards and two touchdown passes. 15. GREEN BAY, Wis. Brett Favre had one more memorable moment with the Green Bay Packers. In addition, Favre completed an 81-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Antonio Freeman in the second quarter (then a Super Bowl record for longest touchdown catch). So I just had a debate with another Packer Fan on whether or not Favre retired as a Packer. "[126], On July 2, 2008, it was reported that Favre was in contact with the Packers about a possible return to the team. Traded to the Packers, he became their starter early in the 1992 season and revitalized a franchise that had been in a period of decline since the late 1960s. 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. 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. Denver defeating Green Bay was one of the biggest upsets in NFL history. Despite the concussion, Favre threw a 28-yard touchdown to Javon Walker on a fourth-down play. [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. Mike Tannenbaum: Jets in better spot after trading for Packers [39] During the season, Favre helped put together a six-game winning streak for the Packers, the longest winning streak for the club since 1965. WebFavre had spent most of his football career with the Packers, and then in March of 2008, he officially announced that he was retiring from the team and the game of professional [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. Doctors would later remove 30 inches (76cm) of Favre's small intestine. Favre 3 on his list. [157] With the victory over the Packers, he became the first quarterback in NFL history to defeat every one of the league's 32 franchises since the NFL first expanded to 32 franchises in 2002. "All I kept asking [her] was 'Will I be able to play football again?'" [110], On November 4, 2007, after the Packers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 3322, Favre became only the third quarterback to have defeated all 31 other current NFL teams. [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). Favre, the retired Hall of Fame I just know that on that day, Brett Favre was larger than life. Brett Favre: Timeline of Favres Retirements in the NFL [124][125][126] Although Favre stated that he had been willing to play another year, he felt that another season would only be successful if he led his team to another Super Bowl victory. [159] Week 8 was a significant one for Favre as he faced off against the Packers at Lambeau Field for his first game returning to Green Bay. Mike Holmgren years (19921998) MVP (3) and Super Bowl seasons (199597), Later career and personal tragedies (20032006), Violations of NFL's personal conduct policies, Diversion of funds for volleyball facility and biotech venture, Record for [130] Complicating matters was Favre's unique contract giving him the leverage to void any potential trade by not reporting to the camp of the team he might be traded to if the Packers elect to go that route. Favre recalled later. [239], Favre established the Brett Favre Fourward Foundation in 1996. 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. [96], In the 2006 season, Favre suffered his first career shutout against the Chicago Bears in a 260 loss in Week 1. Did $47,250,000 contract with the The nonprofit Mississippi Community Education Center (MCEC) received $2.5million in federal grant funds diverted from Mississippi's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families welfare funds (TANF), as well as tens of millions in public funds as an element of the scheme. [212] He holds the record for the most consecutive starts by any player in the NFL with 297 (321 including playoffs), which is one of four quarterback streaks of at least 200 consecutive games in NFL history. He threw for his 500th touchdown and 70,000th yard against the New York Jets. [169] He passed for 316 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in the 3128 loss. Favre had already retired after the 2007 season with the Packers. In May 1996, he went into treatment and remained in rehabilitation for 46 days. [186] It has also been reported that Favre has turned down repeated offers from the NFL Network to become an on-air analyst.[187]. as a Packer His 2009 campaign for the Vikings saw him guide them to a division title and NFC Championship Game appearance, while having one of his strongest statistical seasons.
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