speak for the fans about how we feel! Brett and his family did a lot for Green Bay and Wisconsin. Why not report the good and be thankful and happy for his family's blessings, they surely deserved some good news! Get your facts straight! Favre fans forever!

Favre does not come close to being on this list. I think you just felt the need to add a player 'not of color' - shame, since Favre is actually a great guy, and very fan-approachable.

This is so pathetic! Another lame attempt to minimize Favre. Brett does NOT belong on this list. He is too honest and tells people how he feels, while others lie. Favre is the biggest star in the NFL.

Favre is NOT ego-driven. Those people who live in Wisconsin know this. He's always been a team first guy. He simply loves to play the game. Mike Holmgren who knows him well, said he is one of the most humble guys he's ever met. He is SO NOT A DIVA. Leave the guy alone. He has played hurt. He never complains. He never demanded anything from the Packers while he played for them. He's structured his salary. He's offered to give up his salary for other players. He's given fans a lot of enjoyment over the years. He's never blamed a coach or another player. He's always taken responsibility for his own actions on and off the field. He gives generously to charities and has a great charitable foundation that does a lot of good.

Brett Favre died for our sins

OK, so I made that last one up, but the rest are ACTUAL comments from ACTUAL readers. I have to admit I love reading those. But the man-love for Favre borders on fanatical. John Hinckley wasn't this obsessed with Jodie Foster!

I hereby declare a moratorium on any further Brett Favre posts unless he does something actually newsworthy. His potential return to a mediocre team, competing in a slightly above average NFC North division, is a Favre cry away from noteworthy. In fact, I'm going to pull a page out of Bill Parcell's playbook and refer to Favre from here on out simply as 'the player.'

Look, I'm not questioning the player's sincerity or valor. I'm sure he's a great guy. I understand he's not entirely to blame for the constant media coverage. But one simple statement or press conference from the player would put speculation to rest. He doesn't even have to cry during the announcement if he doesn't want to. A simple Yes, I'm having surgery in an attempt to come back or No, I have no more desire to play the game will suffice. Boom, that's it. End of story.

Minnesota Vikings head coach is getting a crash course in media relations, having to answer the constant 'will he, won't he' questions from rabid reporters. Meanwhile, current lame duck quarterbacks Tarvaris Jackson and Sage Rosenfels are forced to live in an air of unknowing.

Unfortunately, this summer, we'll be subjected to continued speculation about his return. Those of use whose channel never sways from ESPN will just have to grin and bear it. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go hire some bodyguards before the Favre faithful begin banging down my door.

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