Favre rules out return to playing football
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - March 6, 2008 "I know I can play but I don't think I want to," a teary Favre
said, confirming his retirement in a news conference at Lambeau
Field. "It's been a great career for me, but it's over."
"As they say, all good things must come to an end. I look
forward to whatever the future may hold for me."
With that, Favre walked away from a 17-year NFL career, taking
with him a Super Bowl victory, virtually every quarterback record
worth having and the widespread admiration of his peers and fans.
The 38-year-old Favre also leaves with graying hair and a
deliberate gait - signs that the years were quietly taking a toll
on the man who was celebrated for playing a serious and precise
game with the carefree joy of a little boy.
Favre cried Thursday morning as he discussed his decision. He
thanked the Packers for letting him play.
"I hope that with every penny they've spent on me, they know it
was money well spent," he said. "It wasn't about the money or
fame or records. I hear people talk about your accomplishments and
things. It was never my accomplishments, it was our
accomplishments."
Favre is the NFL's only three-time MVP, and leads the league
with 442 touchdown passes, 61,655 yards passing and 160 career
victories. He started 253 consecutive regular-season games, more
than any other quarterback in history.
