Now, I'm not a Green Bay Packers fan. I'm not a New York Jets fan. I'm not a Minnesota Vikings fan. I'm not a Brett Farve fan. However, I have always admired the guy as a successful NFL player who "gets" it. What do I mean by that? You never hear him talk about money. You never hear him bitching about his contract. The man just loves to play football and has played through more pain and injuries than one can count. That's admirable and rarely seen among today's professional athletes. Then again...
All admiration for the man that was Brett Farve has been balled up, trashed and burned. For the last 3 NFL seasons, what has been the dominant story in the offseason? Brett Farve...retiring or coming back? It wasn't so bad the first season as he was obviously struggling with whether or not to return (that love of the game thing again). But these past two seasons have not only taken it overboard, they have forever cast a dark cloud over his name.
What has happened the past two seasons? He officially retired. The Packers move on with Aaron Rogers. Brett wants to come back. The Packers don't want him. Brett thinks the Packers owe him a roster spot. Bickering ensues. He eventually signs with New York Jets. He retires again. Green Bay's division rival shows interest in Brett. He ponders a comeback. Can anyone say betrayal?
Personally, I'm sick of Brett Farve. I'm sick of turning on ESPN and seeing a story about Brett Farve. I'm sick of the stories and I'm sick of his bullshit. Brett, save what little is left of your legacy, go back to Mississippi and retire quietly. Leave (not protend to leave) the game of football to the next generation. The NFL and its fans are tired of you.
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