Guest Finn Posted March 10, 2005 Report Share Posted March 10, 2005 http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20050310/ap_on_sp_fo_ne/fbn_packers_favre By ARNIE STAPLETON, AP Sports Writer Brett Favre is returning to the Green Bay Packers (news) for the 2005 season, The Associated Press has learned. Coach Mike Sherman told The AP on Thursday that he had a two-hour conversation with his quarterback on Wednesday night. Favre informed him his wife is doing well in her cancer treatment, so he's planning to play at least one more season, maybe more if his own health holds up. "It came down to his wife and she's doing well in her recovery," Sherman said. "She wants him to play. He said he's looking forward to playing — hopefully without any off-the-field situations and 'enjoying the journey.'" The three-time MVP said after the Packers' playoff loss to Minnesota in January that he wanted to reflect before committing to playing a 15th NFL season following a year of personal tumult. His wife, Deanna, was diagnosed with breast cancer in October, a week after the death of her 24-year-old brother in an ATV accident on the quarterback's property in Mississippi. And Favre was still dealing with the stunning news of Reggie White's death on the day after Christmas, which came about a year after the death of Favre's father, Irv, from a heart attack. "After the season, he just needed to think about some things," Sherman said. "Any man would have to contemplate his future when his wife is fighting cancer. It's not like he had to work to make money. He didn't want to be a part-time husband and a part-time football player. It came down to his wife. If she's not healthy, it's obviously a different ballgame. But now she's doing good. She wants him to play." It never was a question of diminished ability because even at 35, Favre is still on top of his game. He topped 4,000 yards passing last season and recorded his eighth 30-touchdown season, twice as many as any other quarterback in NFL history, and the Packers set franchise records for total offense and net passing yards in 2004. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addct2hntng Posted March 10, 2005 Report Share Posted March 10, 2005 Re: Brett\'s coming back - woohoo! man am i glad to hear that FARVES back we still have a chance lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshM Posted March 10, 2005 Report Share Posted March 10, 2005 Re: Brett\'s coming back - woohoo! YA!!...lets hope he dont throw them interceptions like he did against minnosata...i think thats the team he throw alot agains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckbuster11 Posted March 10, 2005 Report Share Posted March 10, 2005 Re: Brett\'s coming back - woohoo! Cool!! I knew he wasnt going to hang it up yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted March 11, 2005 Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 Re: Brett\'s coming back - woohoo! bet he dont come back next year..just an inkling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil hunter Posted March 11, 2005 Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 Re: Brett\'s coming back - woohoo! I'd like to see him have another really good season before he retires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffett1 Posted March 11, 2005 Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 Re: Brett\'s coming back - woohoo! I'm not a Packers fan but I do enjoy watching Favre play. I think he will go out as one of the best ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheDeerHunter Posted March 11, 2005 Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 Re: Brett\'s coming back - woohoo! That is awesome! He is one of the greatest quarterbacks in history. I'd like to see him get another championship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntn4bucks Posted March 11, 2005 Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 Re: Brett\'s coming back - woohoo! That's great news! I'm a big fan of Brett Favre! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted March 11, 2005 Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 Re: Brett\'s coming back - woohoo! Welcome back to one of the greatest ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted March 11, 2005 Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 Re: Brett\'s coming back - woohoo! Yeah...I was pretty excited about that. Marino is my all-time favorite but Brett is right up there in a close second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodge4x4 Posted March 11, 2005 Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 Re: Brett\'s coming back - woohoo! He's on of my favorite players. I think it's awesome that he's coming back, but I can't believe that he is. Does anyone know how old he is? I'm not sure, I just know I've been watching him all of my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted March 11, 2005 Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 Re: Brett\'s coming back - woohoo! Always have liked that guy. He's one tough S.O.B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted March 11, 2005 Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 Re: Brett\'s coming back - woohoo! [ QUOTE ] He's on of my favorite players. I think it's awesome that he's coming back, but I can't believe that he is. Does anyone know how old he is? I'm not sure, I just know I've been watching him all of my life. [/ QUOTE ] I think he's only about 34ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil hunter Posted March 11, 2005 Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 Re: Brett\'s coming back - woohoo! [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] He's on of my favorite players. I think it's awesome that he's coming back, but I can't believe that he is. Does anyone know how old he is? I'm not sure, I just know I've been watching him all of my life. [/ QUOTE ] I think he's only about 34ish. [/ QUOTE ] Yeah, i think he was 34 last season. This will be his 15th year in the NFL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wisconsinboy Posted March 11, 2005 Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 Re: Brett\'s coming back - woohoo! well its good that hes comin back, but the packers have lost most of the front line. i dont think that they are going to be very good next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted March 12, 2005 Report Share Posted March 12, 2005 Re: Brett\'s coming back - woohoo! We really need to pick some up some proven free agents. Can't afford a laughable secondary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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