Packers Unhappy Favre Didn't Retire

Rumor has it Brett Favre is upset the Packers didn't make a deal with the Raiders to land Randy Moss, who ended up being traded to the Patriots for a loaf of bread and two pads of butter. Now don't get me wrong, it's easy to understand why Favre would want a wideout as talented as Moss as a target. What I cannot understand, however, is why the Packers continue to put up with this egomaniacal geezer they continue to call their quarterback.

Look, Brett Favre is a first ballot Hall of Fame player. You could argue that, all things considered, he's a top five all time quarterback. His career numbers are nothing short of spectacular. As a football fan, I have a lot of respect for the player Brett Favre once was.

But that's just the thing. He was great. He has thrown 47 interceptions (versus 38 TDs) in the past two seasons. The Packers have missed the playoffs two years in a row despite playing in what is easily the weakest division in the weakest conference in the NFL. And, regardless of what receivers Favre is throwing the ball to, the Packers will stink.

Why? Well, their defense is terrible. Al Harris was their number one cornerback last year. Yes, Mr. Pass Interference himself. Also, Brett Favre is washed up. And yes, you could certainly argue that he is still the best QB in his division, but his competition is Jon Kitna (please), Tavaris Jackson (unproven at best) and Rex Grossman, a man more famous for his fabricated exploits and monologues at the hands of Big Daddy Drew over at KSK than for his football abilities.

It's time for the Packers to give Aaron Rodgers, the quarterback they drafted in the first round two years ago, his chance. Could he be worse than the current Favre? Sure. But he could also be a lot better. The Pakers are not getting any better with Favre running the show. Quarterbacks only get better through in-game experience, of which Rodgers has had very little to date. The longer it takes for him to become the starter, the longer it will take for the Packers to become contenders again.

But only Brett Favre can make this happen. He has to retire. The packers can't really bench or cut the man who has been the face of their franchise for the last 15 years. He won a super bowl. And 3 MVPs. To treat him that way would be disrespectful and selfish. Kind of like how he's treating the Packers and their fans.

Oh, and God help me if I ever have to write something like this about Donovan Mcnabb.