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If you were waiting with bated breath for Brett Favre’s reaction to the conviction of Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd, congratulations, the former NFL MVP has finally weighed in. Just a week after publicly wishing that athletes would avoid politics, Favre decided the world needed to hear his viewpoint on a political […]

The Atlanta Falcons took a quarterback out of Southern Mississippi in the second round of the 1991 NFL Draft. Brett Favre started four years in college before Atlanta made him the 33rd overall pick. Favre played in just two games as a rookie for the Falcons with no completions on four pass attempts. He was […]

Plenty has happened in the world of politics recently that have spilled over into sports. From the MLB moving the All-Star Game out of Atlanta to Denver, to the unfortunate death of Daunte Wright. As a way to peacefully protest, some athletes have taken it upon themselves to kneel during the National Anthem before the […]

Legendary quarterback Brett Favre has been through it all. The Green Bay Packers icon recently opened up in his podcast Bolling with Favre about his traumatic journey with substance abuse that had the Hall of Fame QB hitting rock bottom. In an emotional tell-all, Favre admitted he wanted to end his life (via Yahoo! Sports). […]

On Tuesday, Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre continued his streak of out-of-touch public stances and behavior when discussing the standoff between the Houston Texans and quarterback Deshaun Watson. During a conversation with Yahoo Sports, Favre was critical of Watson’s justified expressions of frustration (and corresponding trade request) with the dysfunctional and racist franchise in […]

Green Bay Packers legend Brett Favre is currently taking a huge L on Twitter. The retired QB dished out his unsolicited opinion about Deshaun Watson’s messy situation with the Houston Texans.  Per the three-time NFL MVP quarterback, he doesn’t quite agree with Watson’s current position when it comes to demanding a trade out of Houston. […]

After making it abundantly clear that he wants out of the Houston Texans, Deshaun Watson has unsurprisingly been the stuff of headlines of late. In the wake of all the trade rumors, Brett Favre, one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, provided some unsolicited advice for the embattled Texans star. Favre admitted that he […]

The past 24 hours have been rough for Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. The 37-year old QB failed to lead his team against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the NFC Championship, which means that his 48-touchdown season has come to an end. After the tough 31-26 loss against the Bucs […]

It almost feels like a foregone conclusion the Jacksonville Jaguars will use the No. 1 overall pick to select Clemson star quarterback Trevor Lawrence. That is, unless you ask Brett Favre. The Hall of Fame gunslinger suggested the Jaguars should address what he feels is a more immediate need by drafting Alabama wide receiver and […]

The status of Patrick Mahomes for the AFC Championship Game is undetermined as the Kansas City Chiefs hope to defend their Super Bowl championship. While Mahomes continues to go through the league’s concussion protocol, Brett Favre hopes the NFL follows their own guidelines on head injuries. “This is a test for the NFL, right now,” […]

Green Bay Packers icon Aaron Rodgers is preparing to face the Detroit Lions on Sunday, pitting him against a familiar face in Darrell Bevell. While speaking about his upcoming tilt against Bevell and the Lions, Rodgers revealed that Bevell used to task him with finding Brett Favre. “A lot of my time was spent walking […]

Maybe all struggling Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz needs is a change of scenery. That’s the opinion of Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre, who assessed the struggles of the embattled Eagles QB during an appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio on Monday. Eagles head coach Doug Pederson benched Wentz in the second half of the […]

Green Bay Packers legend and Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre clarified some comments he recently made about Philadelphia Eagles gunslinger Carson Wentz. Favre suggested last week the Eagles might have made a mistake keeping Wentz over Nick Foles, who guided Philly to a Super Bowl during the 2017 season with Wentz sidelined due to […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers reached a historic milestone Thursday night, passing former Dolphins great Dan Marino for the fifth most passing yards in NFL history. Philip Rivers has passed Dan Marino for 5th most passing yards in NFL history ‼️ pic.twitter.com/rPnFy7ertG — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) November 13, 2020 Playing in his 16th season, Rivers joined […]

Green Bay Packers legend Brett Favre recently expressed his opinion on “First Take” regarding the quarterback situation in Philadelphia with Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz struggling as of late. Favre stirred the pot when he said that the team should’ve kept Nick Foles instead of Wentz mainly due to their productivity and the lengths that they […]

The Dallas Cowboys have mightily struggled in the first season under Mike McCarthy, prompting some to question his job security moving forward. Brett Favre, who played under McCarthy on the Green Bay Packers, is perplexed by the Cowboys’ struggles this season. “I’m a little bit baffled because Mike’s pretty good at handling players and dealing […]

Most athletes try to avoid the political spotlight seeing as how it takes away from the joys of the actual sport, but with Brett Favre no longer taking the field, he’s been open to expressing his view more lately. The former three-time MVP took to his Twitter account on Friday to voice his support for […]

In the midst of the tension in the nation’s socio-political sphere, there are more than a few folks who believe that sports should not enter the realm of politics. For some, sports is a form of entertainment that should serve as a distraction from everything else that’s going on in the world. As it turns […]

Josh Allen has been likened to Cam Newton and other mobile quarterbacks before, but Brett Favre believes he could follow the footsteps of arguably the greatest quarterback of all time. In an interview with SiriusXM NFL Radio, Favre said that Allen could be the “new Tom Brady” with the Buffalo Bills. “His time is now and […]

Amongst the highly debated rivalries in the NFL, the Packers-Vikings surely should rank high amongst the greats. Both clubs have saw their fair share of grand, heroic-savoring moments. Where these moments align could be argued for years to come, with some spanning across the lengths of decades. Here, we’ll focus on a select few that […]

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has been in the league long enough to see similarities between his former and current players on the field. He’s definitely coached some great ones. He likened Chiefs playmaker Patrick Mahomes’s playing style to that of Pro Football Hall of Famer and former NFL quarterback Brett Favre. “They […]

If there’s anyone who understands how Tom Brady of the Buccaneers must be feeling right now, it’s Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre. After having a legendary 16-year stint with the Green Bay Packers, Favre extended his career by playing for the New York Jets in 2008 and the Minnesota Vikings in from 2009 to […]

Following Sunday’s loss to the New Orleans Saints, Bruce Arians didn’t hesitate to call out Tom Brady for his performance in his debut with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Brett Favre, who will be joined by Brady in Canton someday, reacted to Brady getting blamed by Arians for the loss in Week 1. “I think the […]

If legendary quarterback Brett Favre was still suiting up for the Green Bay Packers this season, we might not see him kneel alongside his teammates when the national anthem is played. Or, we actually might. After all the talk about kneeling and the Black Lives Matter movement all across the globe, the 11-time Pro Bowler […]

Chicago Bears fans might be surprised to learn former Green Bay Packers legend and NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre wants to see current Packers signal-caller Aaron Rodgers join the Monsters of the Midway. Well, sort of. Favre joined Complex’s “Load Management” podcast to discuss some football, and he joked Bears fans would welcome […]

A guy named Brett Favre definitely knows a thing or two about gunslinging in the NFL. However, another big name who spent 20 seasons with a franchise recently made noise during the offseason when he relocated from New England to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, former long-time New England […]

The starting QB role for the 2020 NFL Season is still up for grabs for the Chicago Bears after they signed Super Bowl champion Nick Foles in earlier this year. With training camp almost underway, it seems that head coach Matt Nagy still hasn’t officially named his starting playmaker for the upcoming season. And if […]

There is absolutely no doubt that the Green Bay Packers are one of the most heralded and highly regarded franchises in the history of the NFL. Winning a slew of Super Bowl titles while becoming a perennial playoff team over the years, the Packers have done just about everything right since the team’s inception all […]

Quarterback Brett Favre is renowned as a Green Bay Packers legend through and through. He’s always let his voice be heard both on and off the the football field. Favre was seen on a different kind of grass over the weekend, playing a round of golf with President Donald Trump that is. The two were […]

The Atlanta Falcons have featured some iconic NFL legends throughout their history. But they’ve also rostered some players that most fans don’t associate with the team. Here are five players you may have forgotten played for the Falcons. 5. Osi Umenyiora, 2013-2014 Umenyiora was a second-round pick by the New York Giants in 2003, and […]

There have been many iconic quarterbacks in the NFL, but few are in the same realm as the great Brett Favre. Brett Favre, who played majority of his professional career with the Green Bay Packers, was one of the most dominant playmakers in the 1990s. His 11-time selection in the Pro Bowl throughout his career […]

The Green Bay Packers haven’t had much turnover at the starting quarterback position over the last 30 years, but the rest of the roster has seen its fair share of players. Here are five that you may have forgotten played in Green Bay. 5. Jim McMahon, 1995-1996 McMahon spent the first seven years of his […]

Brett Favre knows that Patrick Mahomes just made bank. The Kansas City Chiefs superstar will join only a handful of quarterbacks to have ever signed a contract of at least 10 years. Before Patrick Mahomes, Drew Bledsoe, Brett Favre, Donovan McNabb, and Daunte Culpepper were first ink decade-long deals with teams. Back in 2001, Bledsoe […]

The Green Bay Packers have a rich history filled with lots of winning, which has led to the team’s ability to create a lot of NFL legends. This is a Packers team that probably could have a list of ten individuals on it, and some players would still be getting left off. This list we […]

It is uncertain how the Green Bay Packers plan on using Jordan Love in his rookie season with the team. While Love is seemingly the eventual replacement for Aaron Rodgers, Brett Favre believes Green Bay should use Love similar to how the New Orleans Saints use Taysom Hill. During a conversation about Love, Favre told […]

Colin Kaepernick isn’t viewed as a hero by many people, but Brett Favre seems to believe he should carry that title. In an interview with TMZ Sports, Favre spoke out on how he believes Kaepernick will be regarded as a hero: “It’s not easy for a guy his age — black or white, Hispanic, whatever […]

The Green Bay Packers have a rich history filled with lots of winning. From winning the first Super Bowl to Aaron Rogers and Brett Favre, there have been plenty of moments that have changed their history forever. Let’s take a look at the best Packers moments in franchise history. 5.Vince Lombardi At the time the […]

The Minnesota Vikings still haven’t won a Super Bowl, but they have had some moments throughout their history that are still talked about regularly, especially between Vikings fans. This is a highly debated list, with a few moments just missing out on the list, but let’s take a look at the five greatest moments in […]

The Green Bay Packers hope that the future transition from Aaron Rodgers to Jordan Love goes as smoothly as the one they had from Brett Favre to Rodgers. Brady Poppinga, who played with the Packers from 2005-2010, recounts the moment Green Bay chose Rodgers over Favre. Back in 2005, the Packers selected Rodgers with the […]