To retire or not retire - that is the question

It’s known to many people that I have been a long time sufferer of the ” jilted girlfriend syndrome” when former Green Bay Packer QB Brett Favre made the decision to retire, un-retire, sign with Jets, retire, then un-retire and sign on with the stinking Minnesota Vikings..

I was sad when he tearfully announced his retirement from the Packers, but I understood.

I was confused when he un-retired and signed with the Jets…but even so, I followed his career with that AFC team that was really of no significance to me or the team that I loved with all my heart.  That “relationship” didn’t last long and he again retired from the NFL.  I thought this time it was over.  He’ll go back to Mississippi and work on his acreage, putt around on the John Deer and we can get back to the idea of retiring his jersey at Lambeau, in Green Bay and we’ll celebrate.  Then 5 years later, he’ll be inducted into the NFL Hall of fame and we’ll celebrate again.

But then the unthinkable happened.  He un-retired for the second time and signed a contract with the Minnesota Vikings.  A team that seems to be the exact opposite of everything the Green Bay Packers stood for and a team that has a fan base that is made up of some of the worst fans in the NFL.

I wondered openly if he had a brain disorder that caused a short circuit which some how made him believe this was a good move for his career and his legacy.  No matter how hard I tried, I was unable to make heads or tails of this situation. But one thing was for sure, I was pissed! (more…)