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Brett Favre and Mark Gastineau never played in the NFL at the same time, but they both continue to suffer the effects of a violent era of the game. There should then be a sense of mutual respect between two men who could lose years of their lives from playing football. Gastineau holds a grudge […]

When Brett Favre isn’t playing with his cars, perhaps he’s throwing bouquets to Jordan Love. But Favre also spent time recently getting confronted by Mark Gastineau over handing the sack record to Michael Strahan in 2001. Sometimes when news programs are broadcast, the lead anchor will say, “We warn you that the footage you are […]

The Aaron Rodgers experiment has been a disaster for the New York Jets. At least when they traded with the Green Bay Packers for Brett Favre, he took them to the playoffs. Nowadays, even a one-and-done trip to the playoffs would seem like paradise for Jets fans. The Jets are now nearly two seasons into […]

Jordan Love is a good NFL quarterback. He can make plays that very few across the league can, and even in year one as a starter, he proved that he can go on the road and win a big playoff game. That’s no joke, and the Green Bay Packers could have done much worse than […]

It’s tough being a rookie quarterback in the NFL, and Chicago Bears rookie signal-caller Caleb Williams is finding that out in 2024. To be frank, that was always to be expected. Keep in mind that Peyton Manning threw 26 touchdowns compared to 28 interceptions in his rookie season. There are high expectations for Williams. That’s […]

Brett Favre was a decorated NFL player back in his playing days. He was a three-time NFL MVP and led the Green Bay Packers to the win at Super Bowl XXXI. Given Favre’s accomplishments in the NFL, have you ever wondered what kind of cars he drives? Well, wonder no more. Here is Brett Favre’s […]

The Green Bay Packers are off to a strong start during the 2024 NFL season, and one former franchise quarterback continues to praise the organization despite no longer being on the team. With the 2024 presidential election approaching, Brett Favre compared the Packers to former president Donald Trump during a rally in October. Favre said […]

The Green Bay Packers need Jordan Love to become the Jordan Love of the end of the 2023 season in Week 8 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Simply put, it’s time for Love to put it all together. So far this season, he’s had one truly all-around game. That was in Week 6 against the Arizona […]

The Green Bay Packers won 24-22 against the Houston Texans in Week 7 to move to 5-2 on the season. And while Packers QB Jordan Love threw for over 200 yards with a 72% completion rate and three touchdowns, he also threw two interceptions that helped keep the Texans in the game. Packers fans know […]

Things didn’t go the Green Bay Packers’ way Sunday against the Vikings as quarterback Jordan Love returned to action with a crazy up-and-down game. But former Packers’ star Brett Favre came to the rescue with a beautiful Jordan Love message after the Week 4 loss, according to his post on X. “Dear Jordan: Just a […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love made his return to the field on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings after missing the previous two games, and he arrived with a Brett Favre jersey. After throwing four touchdowns and three interceptions, some fans pointed out, jokingly, that he posted a stat line reminiscent of the Packers legend. […]

The Green Bay Packers quarterbacking fraternity is a legendary one, with a tradition of excellence passed down from Bart Starr to Brett Favre to Aaron Rodgers. So far, Jordan Love might be the next great Green Bay signal caller. Love has embraced his role with the franchise as he continues to tip his cap to […]

There was a time when New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers was an understudy to Brett Favre on the Green Bay Packers. Both players are now NFL legends, but Rodgers will hope that he doesn’t pay the same price for it that Favre did. Rodgers was somber about Favre’s Parkinson’s diagnosis, via Heavy’s Paul Andrew […]

Former New York Jets host Jenn Sterger broke her silence following Brett Favre’s announcement of his recent Parkinson’s disease diagnosis on September 24. Sterger, who accused the Pro Football Hall of Famer of sending her unsolicited explicit photos during his time with the Jets in 2008, took to Instagram to express her thoughts, USAToday reports. […]

Former Green Bay Packers’ Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre revealed during his testimony before Congress that he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Afterward, Favre took to social media to show gratitude to his fans, well-wishers and to thank God for the blessings in his life. “First, I want to thank God for all He […]

Former Green Bay Packers legendary quarterback Brett Favre is revealing he has Parkinson’s Disease. The retired NFL star revealed his diagnosis while addressing Congress Tuesday about welfare reform, per CBS Sports. Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre, speaking now at a Congressional hearing on welfare misspending and reform, says he has recently been […]

Leave it to NFL legend Brett Favre to stir up more controversy. When he’s not filing frivolous lawsuits or being investigated for welfare fraud, Favre can apparently be found on Twitter, on his digital soapbox, telling everyone what makes an American unpatriotic. “If you’re born in the USA or an American citizen and you put […]

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has at least one former NFL quarterback cheering him on. Former Rodgers teammate and Super Bowl champion quarterback Brett Favre thinks Rodgers has what it takes to lead New York to the AFC Championship. #BrettFavre tells @TMZ_Sports that as long as #AaronRodgers stays healthy this season — the Jets […]

Brett Favre and Shannon Sharpe have been at each other for years on end now. The Green Bay Packers legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer did not at all like what the tight end said about his involvement in the Mississippi welfare scandal. Now, it looks like the Denver Broncos great and ESPN host […]

Apparently, Toby Keith stopped chemo shortly before his death. Details about his decision were brought to light by his longtime buddy, ex-NFL quarterback Brett Favre. In an interview with TMZ Sports, Favre discussed what was happening with the country star, his health, and how concerned he was, PEOPLE reported. Toby Keith’s health was in major […]

The Green Bay Packers’ efforts to upset the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL playoffs came up just short, losing 24-21 in a back-and-forth game. Jordan Love’s first season as the starting quarterback was very impressive but its final play was a rotten interception, allowing the Niners to win 24-21 and advance to the NFC […]

The fact that it’s 2024 and the headline to this article would start with “How Browns quarterback Joe Flacco” is insane for many reasons, but the fact that the back half of the headline concludes with “can surpass Tom Brady, Brett Favre in NFL Playoff history” is beyond insane. Mind-blowing is the adjective I’d be […]

Whether or not fans and other players like it, the quarterback is king in the NFL. Hence, almost 40 signal-callers have been named regular season MVP. One of the occasions where another player has been awarded came when Detroit Lions great Barry Sanders was recognized in 1997-98. But even then, he had to share the […]

At this point, the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers are more accustomed to spending Thanksgiving together than the pilgrims and Native Americans were. Yesterday’s meeting between the Lions and Packers was their 22nd Thanksgiving Day showdown, the most in NFL history. Coming into the game, the Lions had a 12-8-1 advantage over the Pack […]

Former NFL QB Brett Favre attempted to sue former TE Shannon Sharpe for defamation over comments Sharpe made during a 2022 episode of FS1’s Undisputed. However, the lawsuit has been dismissed by a Mississippi federal judge, per Yahoo Sports. Brett Favre-Shannon Sharpe case dismissed Sharpe discussed the ongoing misappropriated funds case in Mississippi on his […]

The Green Bay Packers, a team steeped in football history, have seen their share of legendary quarterbacks. From Bart Starr to Brett Favre to the indomitable Aaron Rodgers, the Packers have enjoyed a rich lineage of elite signal-callers. For Packers fans, success at the quarterback position isn’t just a luxury; it’s an expectation. That’s what […]

Before Deion Sanders was hired at Jackson State, Brett Favre wanted him to coach at Southern Miss per his comments on TMZ Sports. According to Favre, he tried to recruit him to coach the Golden Eagles when Shedeur Sanders was in high school. Favre hoped that Sanders would replace Jay Hopson, who resigned in 2020. […]

The Green Bay Packers are preparing for a new era as Jordan Love will be their starting QB in 2023. Green Bay had a fairly similar transition when Aaron Rodgers took over for Brett Favre. However, Colin Cowherd thinks Love’s situation is different, per the Herd w/Colin Cowherd on Twitter. Cowherd explained how the NFL […]

It doesn’t come as a surprise that plenty of athletes including NFL players sport a bearded look. Although it has no links to improving athletic performance, the beard does give a player his signature look in terms of aesthetics. Throughout the years, we’ve seen NFL players showcase some of the best beards on the field. […]

The Green Bay Packers are monitoring Brett Favre’s alleged welfare fraud scheme, according to Sports Illustrated’s Bill Huber. Favre is a part of a scandal recently outlined by Sports Illustrated, in which he repeated demands for grant money. There is a possibility he will be indicted. Huber said the Packers are monitoring Favre’s scandal but […]

NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre had his text messages regarding the Mississippi welfare scandal revealed to the general public, via Michael Rosenberg of Sports Illustrated. The revealing texts exposed just how deep Favre was into the welfare scandal. U.S. Attorney Brad Pigott felt that Favre’s actions went way beyond the line of legality. “Brett […]

Making it in the NFL requires perseverance, effort, and great character. While some of these players have made personal choices that led them to succeed, their principles and upbringing stemmed from their parents. While some NFL players had football parents to show them the ropes, others had parents who work in a world far away […]

Green Bay Packers legend and NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre has seemingly dropped his defamation case against podcast host Pat McAfee. Favre claimed that the former punter uses “malicious lies” to taint his reputation. His beef with McAfee started over the retired quarterback’s involvement in a Mississippi welfare scandal. “Every time [Favre’s] name gets […]

Aaron Rodgers is on a similar career trajectory to Brett Favre. Favre played 16 seasons with the Green Bay Packers before ending up on the New York Jets in 2008. Meanwhile, Rodgers has been with the Packers since 2005, but will play for the Jets in 2023 following New York’s trade with Green Bay. Rodgers […]

Brett Favre knows Aaron Rodgers and understands implicitly what the veteran quarterback is going through after being traded to the New York Jets. So, his opinion holds weight about how Rodgers will handle things after starring for 18 seasons with the Green Bay Packers. “Aaron will do great,” Favre told ESPN on Wednesday. “He will […]

Another person once in the limelight has become embroiled in the same Mississippi welfare scandal that has revolved around NFL legend Brett Favre. Former professional wrestler Ted DiBiase Jr., son of WWE Hall of Famer “Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase, is being charged with fraud and theft of funds, via Ken Dilanian of NBC News. […]

Retirement is a chapter that everyone must go through, including NFL athletes. As we all know, football isn’t forever given that age often catches up to the body. While some NFL players have happily retired from the game, others have yet to move on. Although a lot would become coaches or analysts, some found that […]

The latest chapter between Pat McAfee versus Brett Favre is underway after the popular sports personality posted quite the mouthful on Twitter in response to the Hall of Fame quarterback’s ongoing defamation lawsuit against him. “As of a few moments ago, I have filed for the dismissal of Brett Favre’s defamation lawsuit against me in […]

Brett Favre is one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history, but he continues to find himself in some interesting legal situations. The latest issue for Favre is defamation, according to him, and he recently sued Pat McAfee, Shannon Sharpe, and an auditor from Mississippi named Shad White for ruining his reputation. Not much is […]