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The New England Patriots are well on their way to maintaining their perfect start to the 2019 NFL season. It seems quarterback Tom Brady has managed to join some elite company in the process. Brady has now passed Hall of Famer Brett Favre for the third-most career passing yards in NFL history, via NFL Twitter: […]

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is one of the greatest NFL players of all time. That much is already undeniable, and Brady is ready to add another accolade to his list. If he can throw for another 366 yards in Week 5 against the Washington Redskins, Brady will pass both Brett Favre and Peyton […]

Although the Dallas Cowboys’ high-powered offense was shut down for the first time this season, NFL legend Brett Favre didn’t hold back praise for Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. Brett Favre on Dak on @SiriusXMNFL: “He’s got everything you can ask for, size, strength, arm strength, the guys love him, he plays hard, he plays smart. […]

On Thursday Night Football, the Green Bay Packers earned themselves their fair share of critics for passing the ball four times from the one-yard line to beat the Philadelphia Eagles in the waning moments of the game. Critics came in abundance, as they didn’t score a touchdown, rather Philly ended up with an interception. Packers […]

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen suffered a devastating hit against the New England Patriots in Week 4. It appears to have even spurred some advice from Hall of fame quarterback Brett Favre. Allen is now in concussion protocol after attempting to run for a first down. According to Tim Graham of The Athletic, Favre suggested […]

Brett Favre knows a thing or two about ceding the reins of his longtime team to a younger quarterback. Aaron Rodgers, remember, sat behind the Pro Football Hall of Famer for three full seasons before the Green Bay Packers finally made him full-time franchise quarterback in 2008, trading Favre to the New York Jets. Eli […]

It is noticeable that a Hall of Fame quarterback nicknamed “The Gunslinger” is praising the poise and tranquility of a rookie quarterback making his starting debut. That is exactly what Brett Favre did, stating how impressed he was with Daniel Jones in a 32-31 comeback win for the New York Giants over the Tampa Bay […]

It has been quite some time since former NFL quarterback Brett Favre suited up atop the highest level. A Green Bay Packers legend who also played for the Atlanta Falcons, New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings, it appears as though the aging Favre almost became a member of the Indianapolis Colts as well — sort […]

Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre was known for shinning when the lights were brightest, and he sees a lot of that in Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. Favre hosts a weekly show on Sirius XM and said he was impressed with both the Texans and New Orleans Saints, but the one guy who really […]

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid had Green Bay Packers Hall of Famer Brett Favre in the team facility to speak to Patrick Mahomes. Reid was a coach of Favre back in 1997 and 1998 and the two developed a very special relationship that has continued to this day. Reid said that he wanted […]

This week, the Kansas City Chiefs welcomed Brett Favre to their training camp as a visitor. After seeing his former quarterback, Andy Reid hilariously said that Favre could still play in the NFL today. At 49 years old, Favre is in phenomenal shape but the strong-armed quarterback seems content with his life after football—for now. […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield had a sensational first season, setting the rookie record for touchdown passes with 27 despite playing in only 13.5 games. His gunslinger mentality and fiery demeanor have led to comparisons to Hall of Fame Green Bay Packers QB Brett Favre, even from the legend himself. Here are five ways in […]

Both Baker Mayfield and Patrick Mahomes have been the talk of the NFL as the two most exciting quarterbacks in the league. They also have been compared to Brett Favre by the way they play the quarterback position. In a recent interview, Favre agrees that Mayfield and Mahomes’ styles of play match up to his. […]

The Buffalo Bills are hoping for an improved sophomore season from their hopeful franchise quarterback in Josh Allen. Allen is a gunslinger who has all of the arm talent in the world—just like the quarterback he loved watching growing up. In an article for ESPN, the Bills quarterback said he looked up to Brett Favre […]

Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre thinks Aaron Rodgers should simply be allowed to play his game in the team’s new offensive system. Rodgers is already hard at work in learning Matt LaFleur’s scheme on offense, and there could be several necessary tweaks that both parties need to make throughout the season. But Favre […]

At this point, comeback rumors will be following Brett Favre around after he is in the grave. So, is it time for another Favre Watch? Probably not, but there were a few minutes when it looked like there was at least a chance that Favre was considering another run in the NFL. Favre, 49, announced […]

Looks like former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre won’t be back on the field next NFL season. Brett Favre said that a now-deleted Instagram post of himself after winning Super Bowl XXXI captioned to say that the 49-year-old Hall of Famer was planning on playing in the 2020 season was made by hackers. Brett […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers already seems to be unhappy with new head coach Matt LaFleur’s offense, telling Mike Silver of NFL.com that he doesn’t want “to turn off 11 years” and expressing displeasure with the lack of command he is being given that the line of scrimmage. Of course, given Rodgers’ checkered past […]

Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre and his successor, Aaron Rodgers, had some problems with each other which were well documented, and the Hall of Famer admits the two were “strong enemies” when they were on the same team. Favre appeared on Wilde And Tausch on ESPN Wisconsin on Tuesday and talked about the […]

Green Bay Packers legend Bart Starr had close relationships with a lot of players that played after him for the Green and Gold and one of those was Brett Favre. With Starr passing away just a couple of days ago players like Favre are sharing their memories of the Hall of Fame quarterback. Talking with […]

The NFL lost one of its greatest statesmen Sunday when Green Bay Packers legend Bart Starr passed away. Starr was an NFL icon who won five championships, including two Super Bowls, during his 16 seasons with the Packers (1956-1971). Starr was a legend of the game who ended up leaving a lasting impression on dozens of current […]

Before Aaron Rodgers was one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, he was Brett Favre’s backup for three years. The Green Bay Packers drafted Rodgers back in 2005, but the eventual two-time MVP did not get to start under center until the 2008 campaign. Could something similar occur with Daniel Jones in the Big […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield is already drawing rave reviews including from Odell Beckham Jr. who said the second year guy reminds him a lot of Brett Favre. Getting compared to Favre could be a lot of pressure for some but Mayfield doesn’t seem to mind. “Brett Favre was my favorite quarterback growing up so […]

Since Baker Mayfield was drafted by the Cleveland Browns he has been drawing comparisons to Brett Favre and former NFL wide receiver Nate Burleson sees it. Mayfield and Favre are both around the same height and both guys are known as gunslingers. On Good Morning Football Nate Burleson put together some clips to show how […]

If you saw Brett Favre and Peyton Manning driving around in a green old-school convertible in eastern Wisconsin on Saturday, it’s not because the Green Bay Packers are looking for an experienced backup to Aaron Rodgers. Favre was back in his old stomping grounds to film a guest appearance on Manning’s new ESPN series, Peyton’s […]

Now that the 2019 NFL Draft has finally arrived, players are eager to learn their fates and where they ultimately end up. Although these prospects have quite the transition to make ahead of them, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre wants them to remember to have fun. Favre, a former Packers star who […]

Tim Tebow? Reggie Bush? Herschel Walker? No, in former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre’s mind, the best college football player of all time isn’t any of them. According to TMZ Sports, Favre’s pick for the greatest college player is Reggie Collier, quarterback for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles from 1979 to 1982. “Not only […]

Green Bay Packers legend Brett Favre thinks that the rift between current Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and former head coach Mike McCarthy—which was truly brought to life in a recent piece written by Bleacher Report’s Tyler Dunne—prevented the duo from having more success together: “I will say this: One of the things I agree on […]

Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre believes the Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers situation was “blown out of proportion.” Favre spoke his mind to TMZ Sports (via 247Sports.com’s Brian Jones) on the McCarthy and Rodgers situation on April 11. I think it’s probably a little blown out of proportion. I think it’s […]

It’s been a strange week for Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. An explosive report published in Bleacher Report detailed everything that went wrong during the Mike McCarthy era, and it was not kind to Rodgers. The article by Ty Dunne portrayed Rodgers as somewhat of a selfish diva. Some former teammates questioned his […]

Brett Favre, the face of the NFL in the 1990s, played his way into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame. Enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, OH in 2016, the legendary quarterback started an NFL-record 297 consecutive games—321 including the postseason—in his storied career. The three-time MVP and 11-time Pro […]

Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre speaks from experience in regards to critiquing and praising other quarterbacks. Favre recently spoke about two future Hall of Fame quarterbacks: Drew Brees and Tom Brady. Favre recognizes how special the two are and what they continue to bring to the game and how they can play for years […]

Add Hall of Famer Brett Favre to the ever-growing list of individuals who feel that the Philadelphia Eagles should roll with Nick Foles over Carson Wentz at quarterback for the future. While Favre acknowledges Wentz’s talent, he values Foles’ ability to perform in big games. “No disrespect at all to Carson Wentz. I think he’s […]

Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre knows what it’s like to face criticism, so he understands exactly what New England Patriots signal-caller Tom Brady was going through heading into the Patriots’ Divisional Round matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers last weekend. Brady had a virtuoso performance, completing 34 of his 44 passes for 343 yards and […]

Brett Favre has been more open about his thoughts on the NFL over the past couple of years and he chimed in with his thoughts on the New York Jets’ head coaching search. Rumors have connected Mike McCarthy to the Jets and if you ask Favre, that would be a good move for both sides. […]

Brett Favre is close friends with Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson and he wouldn’t be surprised if this season ends with his friend raising the Lombardi Trophy for the second year in a row. Favre admits he wasn’t always confident this season in the Eagles and after their 4-6 start, he thought the team was […]

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson feels that former teammate Brett Favre gave him the boost needed to keep his NFL playing career going. Peterson has seen a resurgence in production this year for the Redskins, as he’s put together one of his best seasons in years while helping Washington remain in the NFC playoff […]

The Green Bay Packers at the beginning of a transitional period after recently parting ways with longtime head coach, Mike McCarthy. The storied franchise must now find a new leader on the sideline with Packers great Brett Favre chiming in on the situation his former team is dealing with this year. Favre believes the most […]

There has been plenty of discussion regarding this year’s MVP race. It appears Pro Football Hall of Famer Brett Favre has given the edge to Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes over New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees. Both players have been at the forefront of the debate thus far. However, Favre said he would […]