Shadows

There's been a lot of rumors recently about Brett Favre having second thoughts about his retirement and wanting to play again. It's all over the media, producting all kinds of speculation and commentary from dozens of people inside and outside of the media. In what is perhaps a gross understatement, it's been suggested it could make the situation for the Packers "complicated."

I can understand Brett's desire to play; he's known little else most of his life, and the success of last season is now clearly outweighing the drudge of responsibility and even the sting of defeat. As he stated in his press conference though, he didn't feel he could apply himself 100% to the preparation aspect of the game. As great of a quarterback as he was, I'm not sure that bringing back a quarterback that's not 100% committed is a good idea.

I think the best thing for everyone is for Brett to decide he's retired and stay retired. That is my fervent hope. The rest of the team and the organization would then not have to deal with a public relations nightmare, fans wouldn't have to see Brett in any jersey besides the green and gold, and Aaron Rodgers would only have to deal with being the starting quarterback of a young but experienced team. Packers fans could then rest knowing that the man who was arguably the best quarterback to ever play the game retired from the most storied team in the NFL, to surely be inducted into the Hall of Fame five years from now as a member of the Green and Gold.

Mood: Hopeful
Music: The Beatles: "Getting Better"