Brett Favre is known to some people as the most accomplished quarterback in the NFL. to others he has become a disappointment and embarrassment. He has become an impressive quarterback throughout the years, but has had a rough end to a great career.
In 1992, The Atlanta
Falcons drafted Brett Favre as a second round draft pick, and 33rd overall pick. The beginning of his career in the NFL wasn’t impressive. He attempted four passes, two were incomplete and two were intercepted. Though he didn’t impress the Atlanta Falcons, Favre was gaining the interests of several teams. Green Bay Packers manager, Ron Wolf, thought he had potential and decided to trade for Favre.
In 1992, the Green Bay Packers traded a first round draft pick for Brett Favre. He impressed spectators and helped the Packers achieve their second best record in history. Favre played his first game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and his first pass was deflected and caught by himself. The following game, starting quarterback Don Majkowski injured a ligament in his ankle, and Favre entered the game. He fumbled four times and left the team and crowed unsatisfied, but came back to win the game with a touchdown throw. Throughout the season, he developed from a back-up quarterback into a NFL Pro Bowl competitor in about three months. He was the youngest quarterback to play in the AFC-NFC Pro Bowl at 23 years. He continued an impressive career and won MVP three consecutive times from 1995-1997. He led the Packers to eleven playoff appearances, seven division titles, four NFC championships, and a victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXI. Favre continued to impress spectators and began breaking several NFL records. In 2007, Brett favre considered retirement and couldn’t make a decision. The Packers couldn't wait for a decision and decided to move on.
The Green Bay Packers traded Brett Favre to the New York Jets
for a conditional draft pick. This trade was unexpected and people
became anxious as to how Favre could play with the Jets. He wasn’t
impressive and their season resulted in a 9-7 record. Again, Favre
considered retirement and decided it was the right option. He decided
that he needed to play for another team and came back to the NFL. He
showed interests in playing for his old rival, the Minnesota Vikings.
In 2008, Brett Favre signed with the Minnesota Vikings. This decision surprised both Packers fans and Vikings fans. Brandon McGee, a Mayo student and Vikings fan, said that he was “exited to have the opportunity for the Vikings to win the Super Bowl” with the addition of Favre. The season went great and Favre led the team to the NFC Championship against the New Orleans Saints. The Vikings were ahead to the end when Favre threw an interception, destroying their chances at the Super Bowl. After the championship game, Favre again debated the option of retirement. He didn’t retire. This 2010 season, has disappointed Vikings fans with a 1-3 record. Brandon McGee also commented saying Favre “is said to be the greatest quarterback, but younger quarterbacks are showing more potential.”
Brett Favre has an interesting background and shows the accomplishments of a great quarterback, who has been in several Pro Bowls, won the Super Bowl, and breaking a variety of NFL records. These are some impressive statistics, though some believe he has lost his potential.
In 1992, The Atlanta
Falcons drafted Brett Favre as a second round draft pick, and 33rd overall pick. The beginning of his career in the NFL wasn’t impressive. He attempted four passes, two were incomplete and two were intercepted. Though he didn’t impress the Atlanta Falcons, Favre was gaining the interests of several teams. Green Bay Packers manager, Ron Wolf, thought he had potential and decided to trade for Favre.
In 1992, the Green Bay Packers traded a first round draft pick for Brett Favre. He impressed spectators and helped the Packers achieve their second best record in history. Favre played his first game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and his first pass was deflected and caught by himself. The following game, starting quarterback Don Majkowski injured a ligament in his ankle, and Favre entered the game. He fumbled four times and left the team and crowed unsatisfied, but came back to win the game with a touchdown throw. Throughout the season, he developed from a back-up quarterback into a NFL Pro Bowl competitor in about three months. He was the youngest quarterback to play in the AFC-NFC Pro Bowl at 23 years. He continued an impressive career and won MVP three consecutive times from 1995-1997. He led the Packers to eleven playoff appearances, seven division titles, four NFC championships, and a victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXI. Favre continued to impress spectators and began breaking several NFL records. In 2007, Brett favre considered retirement and couldn’t make a decision. The Packers couldn't wait for a decision and decided to move on.
The Green Bay Packers traded Brett Favre to the New York Jets
for a conditional draft pick. This trade was unexpected and people
became anxious as to how Favre could play with the Jets. He wasn’t
impressive and their season resulted in a 9-7 record. Again, Favre
considered retirement and decided it was the right option. He decided
that he needed to play for another team and came back to the NFL. He
showed interests in playing for his old rival, the Minnesota Vikings.
In 2008, Brett Favre signed with the Minnesota Vikings. This decision surprised both Packers fans and Vikings fans. Brandon McGee, a Mayo student and Vikings fan, said that he was “exited to have the opportunity for the Vikings to win the Super Bowl” with the addition of Favre. The season went great and Favre led the team to the NFC Championship against the New Orleans Saints. The Vikings were ahead to the end when Favre threw an interception, destroying their chances at the Super Bowl. After the championship game, Favre again debated the option of retirement. He didn’t retire. This 2010 season, has disappointed Vikings fans with a 1-3 record. Brandon McGee also commented saying Favre “is said to be the greatest quarterback, but younger quarterbacks are showing more potential.”
Brett Favre has an interesting background and shows the accomplishments of a great quarterback, who has been in several Pro Bowls, won the Super Bowl, and breaking a variety of NFL records. These are some impressive statistics, though some believe he has lost his potential.
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