5. Cleveland Still Hungover From The Decision

I realize this is a few days late but I already explained my situation. I cannot help but think that Cleveland is still hurting from Thursday night even though they signed Kyle Lowry today. I can understand somewhat Cavs fans of what you are going through right now. I don't believe I am on your level of grieving but I truly do get what is going on.  It's an uber reality where you believe it's a sports nightmare where you might have been the only one happy for 12 hour coverage of George Steinbrenner today because you didn't have to see LeBron.

The wheels began to turn on this when your friend Eric asked the Sports Guy on Twitter, what is a bigger slap in the face: LBJ leaving Cleveland or Brett Favre leaving Green Bay for Minnesota.  I thought about this for awhile because I knew Simmons probably wouldn't tweet Eric back.  I had trouble coming with a decision and had to remind myself how mad I was about the Brett Favre to Minnesota thing last season.

What's funny is I told people that LeBron was much worse but then looking back on the Favre thing, I couldn't have been more mad.  I really had so much hate in my stomach that week, that first game the Minnesota Viking plays, and the first game against Favre.  Then when the Packers got swept, and lost the division, I felt like I needed to drink 50 beers to swallow the pain.

But what I haven't dealt with it is none of my three local teams never winning a championship for the city. Since 1948, there hasn't been a victory parade in the city of Cleveland. At least I have the Packers 97' Super Bowl to go off and I can be content knowing I saw one championship in my lifetime while some fans have never seen one. It's not just that Cleveland has a bunch of shitty teams for years upon years (right now all three are awful).  The Fumble, The Drive, Jose Mesa, and the two LeBron choke jobs are all examples of the pain this city has felt without winning one championship.

The LeBron's choice to leave for Miami hurt more than Favre because this dealt blow for the Cleveland fan base to win championship or even have a competitive team. The Packers went to the playoffs when Favre went to Minnesota and we had a star in Aaron Rodgers. The Cavs have none of that, I mean who they look to... Antwan Jamison?  That is about it for the Cavs and let's not forget, LeBron is from Ohio. I wrote two weeks ago that LeBron didn't care about the city for the franchises he adored in other sports. I think that point made it clear when LeBron decide to announce on national television that he would leave Cleveland for South Beach. 

An Ohio kid basically told the state that it was too small for him and he needed to move on to create new memories. He didn't care about the history of Cleveland ever and for that I am sorry to the fans who believed that. I am sorry that you had a selfish basketball player even though your ownership should shoulder more blame than they actually have. Cleveland weeps again and hopefully they will find a championship in something before I turn 50.

-Charlie.

The Irony of Brett Favre

Just when you thought that Brett Favre would be back in the Super Bowl for the first time since 1997 and Ryan Longwell was going to hit a game-winning Field Goal to win the game.  But then, there are twelve men on the field (not fully Favre's fault) and then he throws an interception.  

I know you have seen a lot of ESPN, columnists all over America, and every blogger who sits in their mom's basement has wrote about Favre.  But I watched the man for 19 years of my life and then watched one year from a distance as he is off in the AFC.  Finally, this year he buried a dagger into my heart by going to the Minnesota Vikings, our most hated rivals in the last ten years (no way can you argue this, the Chicago Bears have been a complete joke for the most part in the last decade).  

I watched Favre this year have one of the best years of his career and I will not say that Brett had as good of a year as he did in his three straight MVP seasons because honestly, Favre had less on the offensive end during that run.  Anyways, he made the Vikings completely change their offensive landscape for him and didn't care that the Vikings had a top 10 running back in Adrian Peterson.   Even though, he played for our rivals... I was impressive with what Favre was doing at age 40 still.

If you read any of my prior posts about Favre, I thought Favre would break down like he did with the New York Jets or something even worse. I also thought the Packers would beat them twice and play with so much pride against Favre. My head clearly buried in sand during this whole process and I believe any other respecting Packer fan would believe the same thing.  The true reason wasn't Favre's age but the fact of the matter, the Vikings are cursed.   In addition, I didn't take into consideration that Favre is a warrior. 

I have seen Favre gut out a bunch of performances, but not many playoff games like that.  Favre seemed like he did everything possible to get to the Super Bowl that night and for most of the night, it wasn't Favre's fault they lost the game.  If Peterson didn't fumble, same with Bernard Berrian the Vikings do not lose this game and playing in Miami in two weeks.  Although what we got was Favre throwing a gut-wrenching interception to end regulation. 

Since the 1997 Super Bowl, it is like the same movie I have been watching when seeing Favre in the playoffs. He throws a big time interception or makes monumental mistakes. He even did it before winning the Super Bowl.  I hate to tell Favre fans this but the man isn't clutch in the postseason.  Yes he did win a Super Bowl but so did Trent Dilfer.  I think he isn't in the Top 5 quarterbacks if you consider winning postseason games more than stats.  If stats were your main argument then you have to put Jim Kelly and Dan Marino in that argument who are classic postseason failures.  I do not know if I am ready to call Favre a top 5 quarterback of all time. 

I will not be shocked if Favre comes back because seriously, the man could do whatever he wants with the Viking franchise.  I think it would be hilarious if he gets that itch again after the Vikes somehow pull off the trade for Donovan McNabb. This would probably mean that Brett would be shipped to Oakland... Mitch our resident Raider fan responded with a... JUST WIN BABY!  Favre will do what he wants because simply, he is Favre. 

-Charlie.

How Worried Are You Minnesota?

Lets begin with our favorite saying at Chuck's Corner.... RUT-ROOOOOOOOOOH.  The Minnesota Vikings are in trouble and the fans are in the E zone "Yeah this would happen to us."  They have to worried, I would be scared in the fetal position telling me that this isn't happening and would try to ignore all of the reports of ESPN. 

If you have been living under a rock, head coach and number one stalker Brad Childress and Brett Favre got into a heated argument when Childress thought his precious Brett was getting hit too hard, wanting to take Favre out of the game and Favre gave him the Stone Cold Salute.  He stayed in the game and basically told Childress comparable to Cartman, "Whatever! I do what I want!"   So here we go again....

One of stat nerds check this for me but I believe Favre has lost seven straight when the weather dips below 35 degrees.  Some of you might say well that will not be an issue in the playoffs as the two seed. But what's saying the Chicago Bears or New York Giants beat the Vikings?  I think the Bears would have a shot because the weather will be awful next Monday Night but the Bears are completely lifeless as a football team who just do not care anymore. Therefore Antonio Winfield picks off Jay Cutler and the Vikings win 7-0, sounds right. 

If they do lose and Philadelphia wins out then the Eagles have the tie-breaker giving them a home game against Favre in the Divisional Playoffs if Favre wins the Wild Card round.  If you forgot 4th and 26, Favre is notoriously bad in city of Brotherly Love.  Also Favre would not get the much-needed week of rest if the Vikings found a way to choke the second spot in the playoffs. 

I think we are starting to see the wheels come off with Brett Favre, something most of us expected in the month of November but I believe it's happening right now.  The defense isn't as strong with E.J. Henderson out and Favre has to do more then he has all season.  Also do not forget that Childress is still the head coach who hasn't had a clue since he started coaching and I am sure all the Vikes fans are pumped about that extension.

-Charlie.

Brett... This is War.

Man. I wrote this article on 7/29 acting like a little kid who has the cooler bike saying "Nah Nah Nah" and I really thought that Brett Favre would never come back. He was going to just enjoy being retired probably do some TV for Fox or his lovers on ESPN (not named Cris Carter or Mark Schelerth). Oh how wrong I was. Jay Glazer talked about rumblings yesterday of Favre coming back possibly and now he signed to a two year 25 million dollar deal with the Minnesota Vikings. Like I said in the title this is war and all respect is lost for you Brett.

I get the some of you who think that he is just a guy who wants to play football still but that doesnt excuse the fact that Brett decided to skip training camp acting like he was going to be retired. Once the games were started to be played then Brett Favre decides well I think I am going to come back. Forget that the Vikings said that Favre couldnt come to the Land of 844 Lakes if he didnt show up for mini camps or training camps. Forget that Brad Childress and others claim that they were moving on from Favre. Simply put, the Vikings are now owned by Favre. Brad Childress isnt the head decision maker, its Brett Favre. He is telling them what to do in every instance.

I saw this on Twitter from Bill Simmons but this video probably describes how all of us Packer fans feel right now. No one in the professional wrestling world would ever think that Hogan would be a "heel" or a bad guy then when he joined the N.W.O. leg dropping Randy Savage ended that opportunity. There were many fans who hated Hogan for years after that incident. Thats what Favre has become. Honestly, the New York Jet experience we could all put it behind us and say it was a mistake. Now that he is a Viking everything is out the door.

"If you are a true Packer fan, you would understand to keep playing football"-Brett Favre. Are you kidding me Brett? Everybody who you knew as a Packer fan would tell you how much they hated the Vikings and the Bears. How those were the games we need to win every year. Also remember all the hateful things the Vikings fans said to you? Cmon man we all know that is a bunch of bullshit. They now accept you because they know you are their only chance at a possible Super Bowl.

Moving on to that topic, people are now suddenly believers in Brett Favre and Vikings to be the favorite the NFC. Forget the fact that they are playing with a forty year old quarterback no matter who he is. Forty years old unless their name is Nolan Ryan usually dont cut it in sports. Also remember that Brett has choked in the playoffs since he has won the Super Bowl in 1996. He couldnt close out any games in the playoffs which not all can be put on Favre yet he didnt do the things for us to pull away. Looking back on the Fourth and 26th game, we had many opportunities to win that game although Favre couldnt get it done. That allowed for Ed Dontell to become the scapegoat.

The other thing about the Vikings is their run defense is probably the one of the most overrated things in football. All you have to do is looking at either of the Packer games from last year or the playoff game against Philadelphia where Brian Westbrook piercing through the Williams Fat Boys. The secondary has always been lackluster at best so I really dont have any faith in the Vikings defense. Also the big question remains will Adrian Peterson get the carries that he rightly deserved? Favre dictated this whole thing so far therefore who knows what will actually happen. We wont know until the first two weeks.

I dont wish injury on Brett Favre. Early today I said that to E that "I hope Atari goes high, and Desmond Bishop goes low breaking Brett like Marty from Not Another Teen Movie." I think that is a bit extreme to wish he gets hurt but do I hope that Favre has about 5 TAINTS in two games against the Pack? You bet your ass. I am not going to cheer on Favre in anything he does because simply put he is a Viking. The only time when the Vikes have my support is when they are on my fantasy football team which is still pretty tough to do.

I said way back in March of 2008 that 'losing Favre must be the way Chicago felt after MJ left both times, Larry Bird leaving Boston or the whole NHL for Wayne Gretzky.' Now its like Roger Clemens pitching in Fenway in the Yankee pinstripes when Favre heads into Lambeau on November 1st. I dont think even Red Sox's fans can understand the pain that alot of us are feelings. Anyone who is in the age range of 18-25 saw Brett Favre as their hero going through childhood. They dawn Favre jerseys seeing him as the closest thing to God. Now he wants to beat that team twice? Also take one of our rival to the Super Bowl? Damnit that hurts so bad.

Now I am going up to Eau Claire, Wisconsin on Saturday which in my opinion will be a war zone of Packer/Viking fans who will be at each other throats until the bitter end. I personally cannot wait for both Packer wins and a division title.

-Charlie.

Favre and the Vikes a "Done Deal"?

I know we have all been nauseated with the Brett Favre coverage for the second straight summer and I am sure if you watch ESPN, you would know that the Vikings have supposedly suspended their pursuit of the former Green Bay Packer quarterback. I am here today to tell you that is a sham and that Favre is actually very close to signing with the Vikings all they need to do is make a few minor tweaks.

You might ask where are my sources for a pretty large claim? Well I have two and my teachers always told me I needed three to make it credible although I think these two should drive home the point. Jason Wilde, a two-time sports writer of the year for the Wisconsin State Journal confirmed this on the D-List (props to Bailey for introducing me to that sports show, great stuff.) and in his Wiki page, it is know that Wilde/Favre relationship has been up/down at best. The other source is a blog Packer Geeks. Wilde said on the D-List that they must have the same source. They also mention in that article that "Favre's arm is better than it has been in years" and the deal will come out within the next day or two.

I guess I would like to save my full on "piss and vinegar" speech for when Benedict Brett really does sign with the Vikes. It saddens me that it has come to this and I really do believe that this is a bad Hollywood movie playing out in real life. My friend and die-hard BF4 fan Josh asked me yesterday "How many more games do the Vikings win?" and looking at their schedule, I do not see many games that would make a difference if Favre was playing. I will remind everyone again that Favre struggled last year and the year before that in the final five games of the season because simply he was old.

I will sit back and let the rest of the fireworks explode....

-Charlie.

Here We Go Again

I would like to announce that this is my last article about the Brett Favre saga until he decides to join the Minnesota Vikings because at this point, I am convinced that Favre will be a Viking after today choosing to go under the knife to repair his partially torn bicep and according to the Pioneer Press, Favre will join the Vikings shortly thereafter.

I really wish the Favre story would just go somewhere and die just like last seasons continuous drama. But like last year, thanks to our friends at ESPN, this will be over-hyped throughout the summer and will build up the Packer-Viking match ups next season. There will be questions like will Favre lead the Vikes to the Super Bowl? or Does it make the Vikings worse with Favre? Blah blah blah.

I was listening to 1250 AM here in Milwaukee and they are all convinced that Favre is a Viking plus many listeners including me feel that the intent of Favre is enough to feel disrespected. I mean yes the guy still loves football and wants to play although I cannot fathom how you could just pick it up to play for your ultimate rival throughout your career. Like I have said before, does the sting of what Ted Thompson did run that deep? I just shake my head and wonder.

-Charlie.

Favre Does the Right Thing... For Now

Today, Brett Favre told the Minnesota Vikings "Thanks, but no thanks." As he decided to stay retired and enjoy living the dream in Mississippi instead of being the starting quarterback of the Vikings.

Now I am fairly convinced that Favre will stay retired because he said the reason he did was for his family and I am glad that Favre took that into consideration. He is the one athlete that has probably put his family through more hell than anyone else.

Also I am not sorry for what I said about Favre earlier. I would have hated the man if he were to join the Vikings and granted the rumors are the Vikings formulated this story, Favre still loves the attention. Now if the Vikings conjured up this story to put themselves in the headlines then thats absolutely shameless and when this story first came up I believe it was 90-10 Favre to the Vikes. Now I feel that its 50-50 at most with Minnesota and maybe less.

I hope that Brett enjoys retirement and I cannot wait to see him in Canton.

-Charlie.

The Nightmare Begins Once Again

Oh no. Please tell me this isnt happening. No this really cannot be happening, can it? Again, really? Why does the hero that most of Wisconsin knew and loved now meeting with the Vikings with the possible thoughts of returning. I have written 7 articles about Brett Favre and his time throughout the last year now but its just getting harder to speak good of a guy who is considering the Vikings.

What does this prove exactly? That even the great ones have no loyalty to their fans and that it doesnt matter at all what was accomplished at Green Bay in the beginning of your career. Is it the fact of the matter that Favre hates the Packer organization so much that he knows the only way he will feel comfort in life is if he beats the Packers in Lambeau (something that I hope never happens) and then raises the middle-finger to Ted Thompson. To me, thats what Favre wants to do and because there is no one in his "inner-circle" that can tell Brett to slow down and think about the things he is doing are wrong is the root of the problems. Bus Cook loves the attention he has got in the past three months now with the Jay Cutler saga and now the rebirth of the Brett Favre disaster.

I think this year if it does happen will be 10-30 times bigger of a deal for the sole fact that he is going to the Vikings. I would put it in the category of any time a beloved player goes to a rival team. The return to Lambeau would rank as the "Biggest Game Next Year." And me drinking severely seeing the guy who torched the Vikings for so many years now plays for that ball club would tear me up inside. Take a guy like Roger Clemens who was loved in Boston, then heads to Toronto for a couple years, and then just unloads a knife into Red Sox Nation when he went to New York. It didnt help that he won a World Series with the Yanks either.

Does this make the Vikings a worse team? My answer: Maybe. The thing Favre has to his advantage that Minnesota plays in a dome so he doesnt have to deal with the wintry conditions in late November and December. I think Minnesota is the leading in the clubhouse right now in terms of winning the NFC North especially with the addition of Percy Harvin. They have all the tools but a 40 year old quarterback isnt going to help as much as probably the "Favre-Fans" would like to think it is.

Some of you might be wondering where my hate level from 1-10 is with Brett Favre... Last summer for me and other friends it was at a 10 because I couldnt believe it was happening really. November it was at about 5 and I actually hoped he would make it to the AFC Playoffs and then in January, it was about 2. Hell I felt bad for the guy who was just getting ripped to shreds by the New York media who put no criticism on the Jets management. Now? Its a 15 out of 10, I dont want to hear the bullshit about "he just wants to play like everyone else" because its not that, he wants to destroy Ted Thompson any way he can which I mention earlier. Favre needs the attention because he is a media whore and I dont think he can be a part of the Packer organization for awhile at least five maybe ten years maybe never. Because going to the most-hated rival in the past ten years is pretty unforgettable and Brett you have now unloaded the knife.

We as Packer fans wait your return to Lambeau where you come out the other tunnel, on the other side of the coin toss, and where most do not cheer your touchdowns, instead its the pick six you are throwing to Charles Woodson.

-Charlie.

Favre Gets Released....

I got a text message from my buddy Ryan who texted me "Here we go again." And I knew right away he was talking about the New York Jets release of Brett Favre. I hope to God that I am wrong right now but would it surprised me if Favre attempted to sign with a team? Not in the slightest.

Not on this blog, but my friends gave me a lot of shit for the fact of my distaste for Brett Favre throughout July and during the NFL season pretty much minus the Jets overtime victory against the Patriots. Yes I have called him a "media whore" and I do believe that he is an untouchable in the media because the only guy I have seen ripped Favre is Jay Glazer. The only reason is because he had "ins" with the Packers front office.

I mean some assclown from the Chicago Tribune made a statement about Favre going to the Vikings and just trying to get attention from ESPN for his story. I firmly believe that Favre isnt cut that deep to stick it to the Packers by going to arguably their most hatred rival in the last three years. To see him in the purple and gold would practically make me puke. I honestly do not see it happening and hope he stays retired for the rest of his life. Maybe he gets involved in some high school coaching but nothing more. Please Brett do it for all of us.

Also I mentioned this to Doz whether "The blame is finally off Ted Thompson shoulders." He goes "Once he retire again, its off." I really hope the Thompson hatred is done for.

-Charlie.

See You in Canton, Brett.

If you have followed this blog, I have showed off my many emotions for Brett Favre. I was told by one of closest friends I am not allowed to have an autographed Favre picture in my basement because of my negative attitude towards Brett. If you are new to the site, here are the articles 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

In my final post about Brett, I wrote this at the end "Granted, I was one of Brett's harshest critics all summer and this fall; no matter what I still respect what the man can still do and tonight was a perfect example of it." This was after the Jets-Pats game where Favre led his team to a 34-31 win. To be honest, I mean every damn word of it. Brett is a one of a kind athlete and he will not missed anytime soon.

Look back at my first article about how depressed I and the rest of Packer Nation were that day. Every one on the campus of Eau Claire who was a Packer fan that day it had seemed like a brother of theirs was never coming back. The pain and sorrow that we all felt was like nothing else in the state of Wisconsin. We havent had a hero like this in a long while whose been with us from the start finally hang it up.

Therefore when there were rumblings of Brett coming back; there were a lot of people living in that so-called "Dream Land" as I would like to call it. They thought Brett would be MVP, Super Bowl winning Brett Favre and ignored the fact that Brett couldnt play in the cold last year to save his soul (in addition he proved that this year too). Basically I would compare these people to real picky eaters. Their moms suggest eating other food but they stay with what works.

Then were the Realists like me and many others who knew the right decision was made and we needed to move on to start a new life. Trust me the Clubhouse where many nights were spent in the Summer was completely divided for two weeks and it felt like someone was going to try to throw a punch.

The Jets got the Packers and it brought new life into the fanbase. They were 8-3 only to lead to them finishing 10-6 leading to their coach being fired and as my buddy Steve told me who witnessed the last game "They were throwing Favre jerseys on the field." That was a such sad news to hear and the final memory for Favre.

I hope he gets his number retired sometime this year in Lambeau and just delivers one hell of a speech.

-Charlie.

The Favre Fall Out

Let me just say before we start, I said in July that Favre was a media whore. I stood by that claim most of the year, and now there are respected writers like Jason Whitlock, a Favre supporter throughout the year calling Favre the "White T.O."

Wow.

A very strong statement but maybe its the right one. There are various reports out of New York today that Favre was very distant with the team and spent more time in the office then he did in the locker room with the guys. Now Thomas Jones has came out on the radio and on ESPN First Take saying that "Favre played should have resulted in benching."

Another shot to the Favre fans, the leading AFC rusher thought Favre played that bad that he deserved to be benched. Stunning to say the least, and Jones backed up his comments today saying "If I fumbled twice a game, I would expect Favre to say the same about me." I dont think Jones should be ridiculed by any means because I understand what he is saying. Favre made mistakes that cost us a chance in the playoffs.

Although on the other hand, I dont think that Kellen Clemans would have made things much better. Favre's mistakes were pretty bad as the season progressed but I dont really think Clemans could have done much better. I thought that former coach Eric Mangini did such a bad job with Favre during the end of the season because he should of seen his arm was practically falling off and made Jones the focus of the team.

I think one thing is clear if Favre comes back next year, it sure as hell will not be with the Jets.

-Charlie.

I Miss Brett Favre

I finally said it.

I havent said the statement above at all this year but it has finally hit me that I really do miss Brett Favre watching most of the game tonight as the Jets beat the Patriots 34-31 in overtime. Honestly, if I had to do the decision again I would still stick with Aaron Rodgers but I just miss watching Mr. Favre in the Green and Gold every Sunday because I think its what I am used to every week. As you would see in my NFL picks, I completely trashed the Jets saying they couldnt get it done tonight, havent played enough tough teams and they proved me wrong. Favre made big play after big play and did all the right things, no typical "Brett INT" this week as he found Jerricho Cotchery multiple times and hit Laveranues Coles for a big third down completion in the third quarter.

Despite giving up thirty-one points, I thought their defense is pretty solid. I think Kris Jenkins is a difference maker in the middle and making this team so much better. I told people early this week that I thought the Ty Law signing was sort of a "publicity stunt". Nothing of sorts as he dominated Randy Moss for most part of the game with his physical play which was something I didnt see coming.

Granted, I was one of Brett's harshist critics all summer and this fall; no matter what I still respect what the man can still do and tonight was a perfect example of it.

-Charlie.

The Favre Saga Continues

This wont go away as some of us hoped it will. Its the continuing nightmare that we all fear just like my 9-4 work day tomorrow then some time in the weight room. You think I am pissed about being up right now? haha. Here is the latest via ESPN.com whose in the Favre camp according to WSSP out of Milwaukee. They say that if anything comes from ESPN, its Favre and if it comes from Fox, its the Green Bay Packers. So here is the latest Brett quote...

I asked Ted [Saturday], 'Am I welcome in the building if I report?' and Ted was just about shattered," said Favre in a telephone interview. "He said, 'Brett, you can't do that -- you'll get me fired.' I told him I'm not trying to get anybody fired. So Ted asked me to let the guys report and let's try to resolve this over the next two or three days."

So that adds to the plot twist and later on in the quote, Favre explains how TT says Arod is our quarterback and that we have moved on. Also TT asks Favre for a couple of days to basically figure all of this shit out.

Once again, I do not see why Favre is coming out and explaining all of this to the media. Is this not the business of the Green Bay Packers and Brett Favre? Cmon, once again Brett you are failing in this game we call Public Relations. I understand you are anxious to get out there but as TT says you got to give them to time to prepare the others for the massive media circus that will happened when you come back. Just relax big guy.

I just wish Favre would have done this quietly and came back to try to win the job of quarterback. Because you know what? He would of fucking won it, plain and simple. He is better than Aaron Rodgers. I just hate how he is handling the media and as the rest of America we are sick of the bullshit.

Another thing, I highly doubt that Favre will be traded. It seems that no one can get the deal that they want. New York Jets is the only team I want to see him on. I do not want to see him in Tampa Bay in a wide open NFC. Let him play against New England twice a year and some of AFC powers. Not Tampa, that would be the worst move possible.

Tuesday is judgement day, lets see what happens next.

-Charlie.

Shut Up Brett.

Some of you are pathetic.

There I said it. Some of you that cannot stand the fact that the Packers might move on without Brett Favre. I understand some of you see him as God with a scruff on his face but I see him as a waffler, crybaby, and instigator.
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I already moved on from the days of thinking how weird it will be for the first time in my 20 year life not seeing #4 on the field for the Green Bay Packers. It only took me about a month and half before I thought about the Packers still have a legit shot at making the playoffs with how bad the NFC compared to the AFC in terms of year-by-year dominate teams.

Also I was seeing how confident Aaron Rodgers was becoming and to me that was a great sign in a young quarterback. He told fans to "get on the wagon or shut up." ARod was better man for it and I still believe he can lead the Packers to glory.

Everyone that's what we call a realist. Someone who gets it. That's its not all about one person, its about the franchise and its future. That we really shouldn't invest our time in an already retired 37 year old who has the itch to come back.

You guys all want to blame TT like always for shit like this. He has done nothing wrong here, In my opinion, TT has the biggest grapefruits of any GM dealing with superstar players wanting to come back. This guy is putting all his chips on #12 and why not? The kid has a future and if that doesn't pan out, there is another young talented quarterback in Brian Brohm who could be just as good.

Face it fans, just move on from your love affair with #4. The realists already have

-Charlie.

Stay in Mississippi

Man just when you think Brett Favre is going to mow off into the sunset, here he goes again. ESPN's Chris Mortenson reported yesterday that Favre has the "itch" to play football again and his brother Scott thinks he has a 50/50 shot at being ready for the start of the season.

First of all I am a big time Brett Favre fan and supporter but give me a goddamn break. You are retired, Brett. All of us had our hearts broken during the first week of March and all of us were now in the midst of trying to get our heads wrapped around the "Aaron Rodgers Era." Hell, Rodgers even made comments about the future basically saying "If you're not on the Rodgers bandwagon, get the fuck outta here then." I am ready to begin the Aaron Rodgers Era even if we are 5-11 next year because guess what fans? Its time to move on from Brett.

Lets see what #12 can do with the Packers and who knows maybe he will win the NFC North or we can stick to another year of Brett Favre hoping that maybe he will get a Super Bowl ring. That is highly unlikely, and then what do you do about Brian Brohm or Matt Flynn. Just tell Brett keep mowing the lawn.

Aaron it will get better.

-Charlie.

An Ode to Brett Favre

As you all heard Brett Favre retired yesterday. If you were like me, you looked at the television multiple times, did not want to believe it and then convinced yourself that your day is completely ruined leading to just deep depression. I knew it was coming but I never thought it was going to happen so I was not prepared for this dark day-But we have to move on. I am just going to reflect on some of my favorite Brett Moments and what they all meant to me.

-I am 19 years old, all I know is Brett Favre as the Green Bay Packer quarterback, granted I was a just a toddler when the Majick man was throwing the pigskin but I do not remember that at all. All I know is Brett doin the damn thing every Sunday.

-My very first Brett Favre memory is him diving into the endzone to beat the Atlanta Falcons in County Stadium to get into the playoffs I believe. I also remembered how much we got owned by the Cowboys and how I hated them.

-Then sitting in my living room watching Brett throwing the deep ball to Andre "Bad Moon" Rison in Super Bowl 31 and his pass to Antonio Freeman then Desmond Howard return. Probably one of the happiest days of my life even at the young age of eight.

-Then the next year I realized how much a prick John Elway was robbing Brett of his second Super Bowl and how much I cried that night over that lost. Then that next day going to school having nothing exciting to talk about just feeling like I do know, depressed.

-Watching Favre make all his receivers into playmakers such as Sterling Sharpe, Robert Brooks, Antonio Freeman, and Donald Driver. He has probably broke most of their fingers out of the five of them.

-Every underhand shovel pass brought their own personality to add to legend that is BF4.

-When he came out and had the game of his life against the Oakland Raiders after his father passed away. That game was obviously important to me five years ago but has so much more meaning now as I realized how much my father and I's relationship involves sports. I know if I was in that same situation I would play for my dad without a question and I know that's what he would want me to do.

-I will just missed the fact of laughing at all of Brett's different characteristics on the field just playing the game because it was fun to him and enjoying every minute he was on the field was just so special which I think we will not see again in a long long time.

-Every minute that I watched of Brett Favre I loved even the INTs I knew shouldnt of happened and got pissed, I feel blessed being able to grow being a Packer fan and watch Brett Favre.

-As I am writing this I have my Ipod going and Kanye West's "The Glory" comes on and he has a line in there that sums up how Wisconsin would think of Brett Favre. "Even if I came out in a speedo, I would still be look at as a fuckin champion."

No doubt we wouldn't think any different of Brett. I am not going to go into why he retired and all of that mess because all this is really is telling my audience how much I enjoyed watching Brett Favre play.

So this is what its like Bulls fan who lost MJ, Celtics fans who lost Bird, Broncos fan who lost Elway and Dolphins fan who lost Marino. Lemme tell you even though time has past since your legends left you, it still sucks to go through it.

Charlie.

Congrats Brett

One of the most refreshing things that I watched in the last couple of years was on Sunday when Brett Lorenzo Favre set the NFL record for most touchdown passes. He is the absolute man, he is my all time favorite football players because the guy is never hurt and if he does, he does not let you know. He continues to play and if he ran for Governor of Wisconsin, he would kick the shit out of his opponent, no doubt. When Favre retries, I will cry like a kid who got his toys taken away because of everything I listed above.

On a side note the Pack is back baby, watch out.

Charlie.