Brett Favre: I was wrong for retiring early

[@smjls81]

The Packers deserve credit for being prepared to replace a legend with another all time great. Most legends retire and the team goes in the toilet.

[@StAtiKzHD]

Its mostly luck to be honest. They just had the quality QB to have another one where they were prepping. Most teams don't do that until the last 2 years of the QBs career. But choosing a franchise QB is incredibly difficult or so it seems from looking at all the QBs in the league

[@dk1245]

Anthony Quintanilla I'm a die hard Packer fan and most importantly a die hard fan of NFL (Excluding Godell 😉) There was luck involved yes but. Packers front office and coaching and scouting is outta this world. They have always built through the drafts and not trades. It's like getting a puppy. You can fine tune it to your offensive/defensive strategies. I know I'm die hard but I would say that if I wasn't. Favre even said in this interview he was surprised they didn't do it sooner. They were waiting for the right guy. People also say Rodgers is good because he sat behind Favre. Weeeelll idk. As Favre states. It wasn't his job to take him under his wing. They are very similar though. When it comes to making things happen when it shouldn't have. And the deep threats. Jordy Nelson, Drafted by Pack. Donald Driver, Drafted by Pack. Greg Jennings, Drafted by Packers. Clay Mathews, Drafted by Pack. Javon Walker, Drafted by Packers. Edie Lacy,Bubba Franks, AJ Hawk,Nick Barnett, BJ Raji, Haha Clinton Dix (Roll Tide Baby!) I love my Packers. Lol sorry.

[@DanRaidersWarriorsSharksGiants]

Kris B You clearly do not understand the game itself very well to ask such a question.Had Tom Brady or Aaron Rodgers been drafted by the Browns they wouldn’t of been hof players

[@DanRaidersWarriorsSharksGiants]

Kris you are an idiot clearly. The Browns could of drafted any QB since Couch was there and they would of sucked. Are you too stupid to understand that? Jeff garcia took a team to the playoffs after he was the Browns qb. You think being on a better team had something to do with that and made him look better?

[@Dankneefantum]

2 SBs from 2 Legends. You hate to see it

[@patrickcarroll1754]

This is like a great therapy session. Brett is so honest in this interview. Class act.

[@69Delphine420]

Patrick Carroll Brett is also a douche with how he acted towards Rodgers

[@TheBigDean18]

Not really adam

[@Brantlins]

He's a traitor.

[@jvmlucky13]

A class act who sent d*** pics to someone who wasn’t his wife.

[@tonym50195]

The dong slinger!!

[@KippySmi7h]

Dudes still jacked just from workin on the farm retired

[@hermanbooger5431]

Brett Favre was the reason I liked Green Bay Favre was tough and fearless sob

[@Brantlins]

Herman Booger he's a traitor.

[@MarkusHeimy]

From a Minnesota perspective, I'm sure glad he was a traitor :)

[@Chuwy389]

Let me just tell you Favre, you have Mexican fans. You'll always be one of the greatest.

[@Brantlins]

Chuwy389 he's a traitor.

[@PRYVTgomerPYLE]

@@Brantlins But you still love him... That is why you are here watching.

[@bellmeisterful]

Gracias Guey

[@sitizenkanemusic]

Love the interview. You ask questions the public wants to know. Keep it up- you'll only get better. Asking questions the public never thought about asking and getting a genuinely interesting answer would be the most rewarding part of giving interviews. You're not afraid to ask provocative questions as well. Kudos.

[@EdsterIII]

When Brett "retired" then came back, it divided a franchise, a city, a state, a fan base. There were some who said Brett was "holding the Packers hostage" with the retirement stuff. Others believed since he(Favre) was our "Legend" he had the right. But when Green Bay WOULDN'T let Brett back, then sh*t got REAL. Fans became irate. People HATED the Packers front office. They hated A.Rodgers who had NOTHING to do with any of it. Rodgers got booed. Favre ends up in New York. I myself became a Jets fan. Odd yeah!?!? I had a #4 Jets away jersey. I didn't watch the Packers that year very much. I fell into the "angry" group. Then Brett left NY, and went to MINNESOTA.!?!?!?!?!?!? WTFH?? I was now confused. But I loved Favre and when Minnesota whipped GB twice the first year I was, well it was bittersweet. As time went on and more info was released, the "revenge" factor Favre had going was a bit much. Again the fans were divided. But seeing Favre in Purple was too much for some. When Favre lost the playoff game at the end of his 1st season with the Vikings people said HAH KARMA. Was it? ??????? Who knows. I know this....BOTH Green Bay's front office AND AND AND AND Brett Favre handled the entire thing poorly. Because of it A.Rodgers got booed when he had nothing to do with any of it. One of the most LOYAL FAN BASES became a mess and honestly IT SUCKED. Those three years sucked to be a Packer fan.

[@ILLeagle23]

Edster III I felt the same way as you. If he gave the team everything he had, every game, never sat out with all the injuries he had, won them a super bowl and was an MVP, then there’s no reason why they shouldn’t allow him to come back and have his job if he could still play.This man was irreplaceable and was that franchise! Never was a packer fan after that and have never been a fan of Rodgers. Favre is a Legend!

[@ridgex8140]

@@ILLeagle23 He was replaceable, Time is undefeated. They can't keep him forever, and thought that it was time to give Rodgers a shot. He sat for three years and you gotta play a talent like him.

[@darshloaf]

It wasn't about "not letting him back" necessarily; the front office blunder was refusing to trade him at first. They had chances to work out deals knowing full well Favre was getting anxious about returning but decided to try to persuade him to stay retired. Sticking with Rodgers was only controversial for a couple weeks because of management dragging their feet on those deals (which led us to believe GB was keeping Brett since it was obvious he wanted to play). Bypassing the Tampa trade in favor of the Jets deal made relations worse, & again, the Tampa trade probably goes through (to reunite Favre w/ Gruden) had the front office just accepted earlier in the summer that he was interested in playing. Some of that falls on Brett for sure, but Thompson & Murphy made things tougher for everyone than they needed to be, including Rodgers, with their whole "Brett we can't picture you playing with anyone else but GB" game (while clearly wanting to move on)

[@williamhermann6635]

The Packers handled it brilliantly. What else were they supposed to do? He couldnt play in the cold anymore and had become an annual distraction with his will he/wont he retirement talk. So he announced his retirement and the Packers moved on with a qb who was ready to play. What many fans cant comprehend is the decision makers dont think like fans. They dont think with their hearts. They think like people whos careers and livelihoods are dependent on the decisions they make, as it should be. They're not going to leave the franchise's well-being up in the air with a qb whos commitment to playing was in serious question at the time. Brett's the one who acted like a brat which culminated with him playing for the Vikings out of revenge. I have never forgiven him for that and I likely never will.

[@williamhermann6635]

@@darshloaf They did what was best for the Green Bay Packers. Isnt that what they were supposed to do?

[@madatown]

Consitantly delivering great interviews. Well done Graham!

[@Brantlins]

madatown consistently. How do you misspell with all of this technology?

[@supernerd4677]

Brett Favre and Michael Jordan just couldn’t stay retired. The passion of both men was just unconditional.

[@destructocid]

Favre is the best. He was easily the most fun player to watch play the game.

[@scottfulps2065]

Graham Bensinger is, by far, the greatest interviewer- perhaps ever. Three years later I am re-watching his interview with Brett Favre.

[@JosephDelgadillo]

Dang Favre is still jacked!

[@thewiz412]

Joseph Delgadillo growth hormone and a Vicodin addiction will have ya looking shredded brah

[@Brantlins]

thewiz412 lmao. Vicodin makes you jacked?

[@sew04ss]

Lord Walter Stark lol ive never heard of that before

[@chrisreid5745]

A lifestyle not just a job

[@freedomaintfree49yearsago28]

@@sew04ss trust me it does not

[@2000Betelgeuse]

Farve looks like he could still play

[@ingibingi2000]

2000Betelgeuse dude is cut

[@MitchellGWhitehead]

It's 2019 and he can still spin the ball.

[@cameronhirtle7316]

Hahaha I am sure he could still get out there but I wanna see this man enjoy his days left in this planet. Obviously he took an absolute beating.

[@TheIsraelMossad]

Looks is the key word!

[@wellsmitchell49]

@KRrack QB's don't get hit anymore.

[@phi5head]

Favre held the Packers hostage every offseason for several years leading up to his retirement. Always wavering on whether he was coming back or not. They had finally had enough, rightfully so.

[@Ava-iq7fg]

who gives a crap if he did ? He was part of the reason we were at the top for so long. Had all the Packer fans and the coaches helped him know how important he was to us he would have never left . McCarthy and Thompson pushed him out because they wanted the new blood Aaron . They did not show him respect . Think about it . Did Brett ever let the team down or think about leaving before then ??? No He played every stinking game for that team . He was the one who was better ......he was the man who got out on the field December 2003 Monday night after his dad died . Could you have done that ??? Brett was the one who had enough rightfully so .... And he will be the one who will be remembered as part of the team who led them back to the top . All of the fans who did not make him feel that will be the reason we are now in the basement . McCarthy , Thompson and Rodgers have been revealed as the losers they are . They were nothing without being handed the jewel of a team Brett helped build.

[@phi5head]

@@Ava-iq7fg LOL.

[@HairBandDan]

@@Ava-iq7fg AMEN!!!

[@williamhermann6635]

@@Ava-iq7fg Your comment is a textbook example of why GM's dont listen to fans.

[@SethBergile]

I was at the NFC championship against the Giants! At the time we didn't know it was Favre's last game as a Packer.. but it was still the most somber exit we ever took from Lambeau Field!!

[@GoodShepherdFilms3333]

Brett was seconds away from winning the NFC championship in New Orleans. One bad moment of inattentiveness in the pass to Sydney rice ended the game. I think that was his toughest moment. But I am glad got a super bowl ring with Green Bay in 1996. But could not get the second one. Even with this mistakes he was one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history

[@Ralph_Sandwich]

From legendary Iron Man QB to a legendary diva QB. 2 completely different people but both are legends.

[@nicksacco5041]

How do you land these high profile interviews?

[@steamingwillybeaming]

Nick Sacco hes a jew

[@johnnygoodfellow9153]

you can still have the name dummie

[@RyanJ504]

Not sure how he got started, but every interview like this is a resume' builder for him. And I imagine it further cements his reputation as a respectful, personable journalist. I get the impression he's genuinely interested in connecting with individuals in a non-judgmental way, and I think it helps athletes relax and be more candid.

[@Dankneefantum]

Brett Favre isn't high profile and hasn't been for 4 years.

[@Aaron-wv1ww]

Brett Favre is one of the best quarterbacks ever. The man is high profile. Also this graham guy has interviews with kobe bryant, shaq, etc. The dude has high profile interviews.

[@jlm3336]

Farve is still a beast Country boy strong 💪

[@chrisgast]

I can understand both sides. Favre not sure if he's done yet and GB trying to figure what direction to go. If only it was handled better on both sides. I believe Favre realizes now that he should've done more reflecting and thinking of whether or not he was done. Seems like he didn't do enough or any at all. I also think that GB should have given him a deadline. That way, both of them know when it will for certain be over for him and when they will hand over the reigns (to Rodgers). So, yeah - mistakes on both sides.

[@thomaspick4123]

Brett is a very emotional man. Played with great passion. Gave terse remarks to reporters after games. Montana had to go to the Chiefs. Peyton Manning went to the Broncos. Brett was doing well with the Jets, until injuries started adding up. The Vikings game, throwing the long touchdown into the end zone to win the game was great. The Saints game = bounty pay. Sean Peyton should have been kicked out of the NFL for life for doing such a thing. Vikings should have won and gone to the Super Bowl. Broncos Super Bowl = Shannahan dirty tricks, Davis as a decoy with a concussion. Packers should have won. Now Brett sees Brady/Belichek success. Brett’s high school team won the state championship, a wonderful achievement under the guidance of Brett. Stick with that. A family man, Deanna always worried about Brett on the field getting injured. Ted Thompson moves and talks like a man suffering from head injury. Montana got involved with race horses, never hear from him.

[@hortenciatalabera2448]

My favorite player of all time tough as nails

[@S.C.500]

I still wonder how things woulda went if Favre left Green Bay simply because he believed Aaron was ready for the job, but then stayed with the Jets. Maybe Packer fans wouldn't have boo'd him if the Packers and Jets played at Lambeau? I don't know. It just woulda been nice if all the drama didn't happen. But what happened happened. Nothing can change that.

[@wavyrivric5899]

Brett Favre is a warrior and a tough S.O.B

[@Brantlins]

wavyRiv Ric he's a traitor.

[@selfishstockton6123]

@@Brantlins spamming comments like a loser lol Grow up

[@Magnificent731]

Brett just another human being and made a choice at the moment of his own failure feeling I could've played better. But Brett gave 16 yrs error is present even at his level. God bless you Brett your one of the best and that can't be re wrote. You just didn't have a bullet arm but you had charisma and energy that brought the fans a great moment in life to watch you and cheer you on. Your loved by many and your family has you everyday. Your blessed you lived a dream more then many could imagine. You brought joy to many homes on game day. Oh and the pizza stores Chinese stores etc etc. 😋😃

[@CallMeMicahT]

I remember that press conference, the TV was on at work, and it was heart breaking witnessing that history.

[@CallMeMicahT]

Lol why he is over talking Graham, that is hilarious. Game on.

[@Brantlins]

Prod. by MiB "over talking" ?

[@Onlyrealmusic4life]

2:28 lolol

[@angrygrandpa2.08]

Funniest part is at 2:28 lol

[@thekingscene]

Getting to the top is hard, but staying on top is where true difficulty lies...

[@markrottjakob2670]

So many players wind up injured and spending years of retirement in pain from football injuries. I think you should be happy he got out rich and physically healthy

[@williamhermann6635]

Hes not healthy. He can barely remember his family members' names. He has CTE for sure.

[@Ava-iq7fg]

McCarthy and Thompson pushed Brett out ,. They did not want him there anymore . Now Brett will be a Legend for the Pack but McCarthy and Thompson will be faded memories .....

[@allen9621]

I’m glad they did, if he wasn’t so careless he and the pack would have won at least 2 more rings

[@oscarnarvaez5440]

From 1992 when Brett came to the Packers until this past year with Rodgers, the Pack have squandered 2 of the all time quarterbacks careers by never giving either much help. Between the two, in 28 years of elite QB play they have 4 super bowl appearances and a ring a piece, that's pitiful and all on the managements shoulders.

[@GameTime-yj6qv]

100% but I believe they have gone to only 3 combined Super Bowls ( 2 for Farve, 1 for Rodgers), which makes your point even greater.

[@williamhermann6635]

Thats ridiculous. Both played with an endless list of great players. The problem is neither were/are great against great defenses. Favre made too many mistakes and Rodgers doesnt trust anyone. Neither deserve to win more than 1 super bowl each.

[@davemckay4359]

Greatness is immortal..

[@Iarenzo]

Graham, i wanna aspire to be a journalist someday and work in sports. Hopefully someday I can interview people and ask great questions like you!

[@purpleavocado4359]

+Gunz_11 wow

[@christopherpainter5310]

Graham is not that good man. I think the guy is extremely awkward during interviews and he just asks basic questions that even you would think of asking.

[@scout805]

Glad he said "My fault" At the time i wish he wuda said I'm in next year! But i feel his position, he was the best of his time! Glad A.R. is now the best of this time! Go Pack!

[@Ava-iq7fg]

Brett Is and will always be the best of all time . sorry . Brett helped lead them back to the top . Aaron has lead them back to the bottom .

[@RushAnthem69]

Brady and Manning are both superior to Rodgers. Mahomes is on his way, he has already had more playoff success. Rodgers is like Brees, 1st ballot hall of famer no doubt, but they are regular season QBs who fall short in the playoffs.

[@VoltageTHD]

Back then I felt like he backstabbed us but in the end glad he did retired so Aaron can have his transition into starter. Fews years after he did that we won Superbowl 45.

[@salsilva1185]

Voltage Digital he didn't back stab no one.

[@mamster233]

Voltage Digital why do you say “we”? What did you do?

[@Brantlins]

Favre is a traitor fuckwads. He didn't just leave and join any team, he joined they're arch-rival. LOYALTY matters.

[@alexyecguanchy6004]

Favre looks like he can still play! He looks like he's in great shape still. I won't be surprised if he comes back and becomes second string qb like mark brunell did, and teaches qbs what to do. After his hall of fame enshrinement lol another record for favre to have

[@joseystateson4196]

Alex Yecguanchy He should come back as a offenceive coordinator. But I think Mike the head coach, would not give him enough freedom.

[@TheBigDean18]

lol Favre would be like, "Mike put me in on this play, I don't think Aaron can make this throw". Mike "Brett, you are the coordinator, you can't play. Favre "oh yeah".

[@Brantlins]

Alex Yecguanchy he's a traitor.

[@turdferguson2839]

Favre could've played till he was 60 with today's rules protecting the QB, Favre was the last old school QB that took the hits and never cried or whined about it, now all the QB'S are wimps who whine every time they're touched.

[@GameTime-yj6qv]

Maybe not 60 but I do see Farve as being able to have a long Brady-life career.

[@Mr59coconut]

You were right to retire early. Your in one piece , rich and able to live your life in decent shape. Get over it.

[@Brantlins]

Majik0715 ? There's no argument to be had here fuckwad. Favre is a traitor anyway

[@777jones]

Him being all broken up is probably what made him such a fighter. Didn’t realize this is such an opera.

[@filitosway4202]

Loved watching him play, when he played, i watched.... go niners

[@watchgoose]

I don't think he was necessarily "wrong". CTE is very real. He had his long-term health to consider.

[@555dking]

3:14. Flash forward a few years to Andrew Luck

[@dd-tm6zp]

What happened happened And honestly wouldn't change a think Go Pack Go!!!!

[@7viewerlogic670]

He should have went straight to Tampa Bay.

[@goldenboy886]

Props to the Favre

[@jackcarraway4707]

Looking back I think Favre was misunderstood during this saga. He just loved the game and leaving it behind when he thinks he still has gas left in the tank is really difficult. With that said, regardless of how Rodgers panned out, the Packers did the right thing by moving on. Favre at the time was 38, which was considered ancient back then, and Rodgers was stuck on the bench for two years. It just made more sense to see what the young guy can do.

[@andrewmcdonald1614]

I do feel bad for Favre about how his time at Green Bay came to an end.

[@mattr27]

He held the Packers hostage for 4 straight off seasons on whether or not he would retire. The Packers had a great backup who needed to play. Brett Favre was the ultimate narcissistic prima donna during this time. What he should've done was either retire with the Packers, or since he still wanted to play, humbly request a trade and acknowledge that it's Rodgers time now. And the fact that he went to Minnesota to "stick it to the Packers" was totally classless. The Packers did nothing wrong and the fans treated him like a God and that's how he treated them. Luckily karma was in full effect with that INT vs the Saints.

[@fish4kbcf]

Farve looks like he has the 1000 yard stare. His mannerisms and the way he carries himself are that of a combat vet. Guy is tougher than nails.

[@cndvd]

What is talking about ? He did play longer, he went to Minnesota. Plus, Green Bay want to go with Aaron Rodgers. He's just a Diva.

[@cndvd]

@AnEn ...Come on he didn't want Aaron Rodgers to take over, so he was messing with the team and Aaron. No "the man" QB wants to get pushed out . 3:17...diva diva diva, hates Aaron hates Aaron hates Aaron hates Aaron. Fk Aaron Fk Aaron Fk Aaron. Sorry you missed that. lol.

[@cndvd]

@AnEn ..Yes, you are totally right, "I was just pulling your chain a bit". Sorry. I just wish he would come out and say "I hate Aaron". But he probably doesn't, but he knew Aaron was really good. Yes it was trouble, Favre almost went to the Super Bowl with the Vikings. But then Aaron went and won the Super Bowl.

[@cndvd]

@AnEn ...oh interesting stuff, never thought of it . Yes the Saints Bounty Program, forgot about that. Yes, that's must be why Farve wanted to get back at Packer Management. Good insight...thanks ! Didn't mean to troll you at first.

[@jpmnky]

I bet Aaron Rodgers completely understands why Favre was the way he was with him those three years.

[@williamhermann6635]

Yeah cuz both are whiny divas who put themselves above their teams.

[@Metsfan1986]

If the Saints didn't bounty chase, this guy could of won another super bowl that year.

[@jaysonsan8363]

yea yea, get over it already, that bounty shit was coaches buckin up players to knock players heads off, isnt that what football is anyways?

[@DStyleBoxing]

lol Favre and his "it's not an official rule to" *insert ethical thing here*

[@cazeycroland4]

2:50 At lease Farve was considerate of letting the team know. Lmfao. Andrew Luck didn’t give two shits hey guys i know it’s a week before the start of the season but i am outta here

[@WhiskerWhippers]

Has he ever said Aaron’s name?

[@jerardwald314]

Favre is one of the all-time great quarterbacks Rogers will never be close to what Favre was

[@bird718]

farve was upset that he wasn't able to squeeze another contract out of the packers one more time, then he went to the jets and realized that he had to get the hell out of jorisey. then got a job in minisoda to get back at the packers. then he officially retired because he was finally happy financially and mentally.

[@bwr921]

Damn let the man talk.. you keep interrupting Brett

[@cheapseats12]

Packers forced Favre to make decision early knowing he wouldn't commit or retire and they could move on to Aaron as Ted Thompson wanted. Will Blackmon, former Packer, said everyone on the team knew that was why the Packers asked for a decision early. It was obvious because the off season moves didn't change and then you look at like the Broncos giving Elway all off season to decide. If they wanted him they would have allowed to take his time as the Broncos did.

[@williamhermann6635]

Do you remember how the 2007 championship game ended? Packers didnt want Favre back for a reason, and it wasnt just because Rodgers was ready either. He couldnt play in the cold anymore. Were seeing the same thing with Rodgers now. Playing in the frigid weather at Lambeau in January is a young man's game.

[@cheapseats12]

@@williamhermann6635 didn't change the fact they couldn't just be men about the decision, instead trying to manipulate and force Favre to retire instead. It was very cowardly so they didn't look bad. As for playing in the cold it's why have a good run game is needed. Packers ran the ball a grand total of 13 times that game. Putting that on a old QB was dumb and on Ted and Mike. Them building a power run team with Dillion now is smart.

[@williamhermann6635]

@@cheapseats12 Packers didnt force anything on him. He chose to retire so the Packers moved on. When he came out of retirement, he showed up expecting them to hand him the starting job back. They told him he would have to earn it so he demanded a trade. And dont blame the lack of a run game. Favre had the best oline in the league and a prime Ahman Green for years. Still couldnt get it done.

[@cheapseats12]

@@williamhermann6635 🤣, dude they asked for a decision much earlier than previous years, for a reason. John Elway got till June back in 98 to decide. This isn't rocket science. They knew if they forced a decision he wouldn't commit and they could move on. Will Blackman again said they all knew they forced the early decision to move on to 12. And as far as the early 2000s go, they had pieces from Wolf, but the teams were massively flawed because Sherman never added talent after he took over. The defenses weren't good and all he had was driver to throw to except 04 when Walker busted out but they went 10-6 only for a reason and fell apart the following year for a reason. Those teams were a house of cards. A few injuries and 4-12 happens.

[@williamhermann6635]

@@cheapseats12 Yeah they asked if the guy who plays the most important position in sports if he felt like playing again and he said no. Its easy for you to criticize as a fan but you werent the one having to make the decision. They had to do what was best for the team and they did that. Also, Broncos didnt have Aaron Rodgers waiting in the wings. They were desperate for Elway to come back. Packers were not desperate.

[@maxxlensky]

Gb not releasing him so he couldn't sign with vikings right away would never have happened today. He would have got released like everyone else

[@decarlocalloway01]

Favre talked over him the whole interview.

[@iiivan9]

Weird volume changes hahahaha

[@bird718]

farve you did that to milk the packers for cash then after they finally said no you played for the jets and vikings until the you figured out nobody's gonna play your game anymore.

[@ArcticRaven0]

Absolute narcissistic personality all about himself and attention. He couldn't stand to see the Packers didn't need him. He hates the success that Aaron Rodgers has had. He thought Rodgers would flop but turns out not the case....

[@chriscraven9335]

Back in '92, Favre could throw a pigskin a quarter mile

[@KentuckyWaterfall13]

Chris Craven So could Uncle Rico.

[@oliverglenday7382]

Dude had a cannonball of an arm

[@quinnm.2314]

lol wtf happened at 2:29

[@jakeb192]

God damn, Graham bugs the shit out of me for some reason, but always great interviews.. Respect..

[@roscommonman7459]

So it wasn’t Aaron Rogers that took his job it was another direction , I don’t remember him , he must have good though

[@Brandonthrill]

What is SQOR

[@jeffgreen3376]

Favre is just looking at it from his own point of view. Salary caps dictate that a team can't really afford to keep two top QB's on the payroll (with one of them being on the bench) or the rest of the team will be under-paid and some of the best players might walk. So, either Favre or Rodgers had to go for the Packers to remain competitive. Given that Favre was past his prime and didn't have many seasons left in him, it was an easy choice to make. This entire scenario could have been avoided though if Aaron Rodgers would have been drafted in the top 3, like he should have been.

[@williamhermann6635]

Its easy to say Rodgers shouldve been a top 3 pick now but he fell for a lot of reasons. The Packers didnt just get lucky as so many believe. He was immature and extremely raw when he was drafted. He needed every bit of those 3 years on the bench to learn his craft and finish growing up. Sure he was talked about as a potential top pick, but literally nobody expected him to become the generation player he became. And I mean nobody. That only happened because he was drafted to a great team with the stability and patience to develop him properly. If Rodgers was drafted by any other team we likely wouldnt even remember his name.

[@kylemma33]

2:27 I hate how he over talks the interviewer.

[@TheGrreatDane]

I was thinking the exact same thing

[@jfloyo11]

That's what happens when you are the alpha...you do what you want.

[@packersinhd]

He only did it one time in this clip. And it was a bitter situation so yea he is going to act a certain way because of it.

[@jeremyleis7143]

THANK YOU!!!!!! Seriously, Graham, let the man talk.

[@greyk610]

Graham should have stepped up.. He just sat down, and let him do him like that...

[@randymachoman8529]

he's right. they wouldnt cut him cuz they knew he's go to minn with peterson and run the table on green bay

[@truethat15]

He did go, and he did try to run the table... and we won a super bowl on him. And minn got what out of it?

[@Ava-iq7fg]

@@truethat15 . First of all the Vikings beat the Packers ass not only once but twice in 2009 when he was the QB for MN. A 99.5 QB rating . The highest of his career . The Packers got nothing that year . And when the Vikings went to the Division championship game that year against the Saints ( not the Packers look it up) were found out to have been cheaters and tried ( but not succeeded ) to take him down . Bounty gate if you will remember . Had that cheating have been punished so clearly as it should have been at the time of the game if would have been the Vikings and not the Saints who went to the Super bowl . So what do MN get out of it ??? They went to the division champ game ---- not the Packers and they were cheated out of going to the big game . Look it up . Then not only did the Saints not win ( they were punished the next year ,fined etc,,,,and now apparently every year after for Bounty gate ) But Brett never was carted off that field that night ...he walked off every time . ( oh and yeah just want to remind you that it was the Vikings and not the Packers that year ...sorry ) and not only that but Brett will be the guy who went to 2 Superbowls ....not Aaron .....

[@truethat15]

​@AnEn Are you stupid. The Saints bounty under Greg William 2009 through 2011. In that time the Vikings and Brett played them that one time in the playoffs, you know who played Greg Williams and that bounty Program the first game of the 2011 season. That's right, Aaron Rodgers and the Packers. Perhaps know what you are fucking talking about.

[@truethat15]

@@Ava-iq7fg awww, a division championship game. We got a superbowl.

[@rawpower12xu]

Here after Tom Brady announced coming back from retirement

[@damod684]

Favre is the man!

[@tumbik8342]

david michael no he is a man not THE man

[@damod684]

Jonah Bik that’s your opinion, just like I have mine.

[@tumbik8342]

david michael les stay cool then agreed?

[@orangecrayon1617]

Farve should be our back up QB

[@jasonwells7087]

He's not a back up that's why he left.

[@deneshbhaskar3944]

Peytan Manning was coming off a neck injury , He won a superbowl, and took em to 2. Rightfully peytan could easy of won 6 instead of Tom. With Brett they did him DIRTY. Let him go free agency and sign wherever. Brett could of bsed them and said i wont sign in ur division.

[@mrd1228]

Is Farve bigger than I thought he was or is that chair small ? 🤣

[@scottmitchell6610]

MRD 1228 probably both

[@etiennescarbinski7890]

Rodgers was ready to go, Favre should have been released by TT out of respect for what he did for the whole State of WI. He should have been able to go wherever he wanted. Karma was served on McCarthy though when Rodgers stabbed him in the back in the end and TT was basically fired.

[@cubswincubswinao]

The day of training camp Sounds like what Andrew luck did

[@badassTbone]

You think god never farted?... Classic Brett. Lol

[@doctorj7112]

Falcons get rid of Farve but they give Matty Ice 150 mil smh

[@MisfitsFiendClub138]

Retiring early? He announced his retirement 2 or 3 times before he actually retired 😳

[@GameTime-yj6qv]

In previous seasons he had contemplated retirement, but he hadn't actually announced a retirement.

[@joseystateson4196]

I wish he would of sat on the bench and mentored aaron better. This way he would have always been in Green Bay. Brett is one of the best QBs in history, with the most hart out there. He should have finished on the Packers. We were his team, and will always love him.

[@salsilva1185]

No. He was still good to play

[@deneshbhaskar3944]

packers did brett dirty. They wanted to give him 20 million not to play again. They should of just let him go wherever he wanted. Such disrespect look what colts did.

[@VonAllenSports]

Brett, stop it! Maybe you're right that you shouldn't have retired but they really fucked you when they sent you to the Jets. They owed you the right to choose where you wanted to go. There's nothing to apologize for. The Packers were wrong!

[@freedom0fthought689]

TB12🙏 it’s only once in a life time opportunity

[@kenlounders5399]

The saints targeted him and beat him up badly. I cant get past blaming the saint’s head coach .

[@jamasevans4553]

He decided to step on that field. He's the one that threw that pick.

[@viperxy87]

I'd like to see Brett Favre eat wings on Hot Ones.

[@OutlawStarkiller]

Wasn't he like 40 when he retired 😂😂

[@TheBigDean18]

41

[@greyk610]

41

[@TEAMGETHELP]

41-.-

[@jimgallagher2979]

I think Favre's ego made him come back. He simply missed the limelight and attention.

[@TheLexiHuang]

Favre is used to having things handed to him in the NFL. From his early days in Green Bay to all the way to 2007 retirement, and subsequent re-retirement with Vikings. If you can't and don't want to retire, the learn to keep your mouth shut immediately after the off season. Made a huge press conference, cried about it, came back a few months later. Did the same with the Vikings.... and had to screw up the entire Vikings organization (2 QBs put as backups... not that there is anything wrong with ever disrupting the vikings organization :D) I used to love Favre, now he's nothing but a joke.

[@ISEEORBS]

Just watched a video of him saying he should've never played football because of concussions. Now watching this video and he's saying he should've never quit. Damn, dude really does have CTE.

[@djangojango3170]

I love Brett Favre he's one of the greatest if not the greatest quarterback ever! And I don't want to really point this out and make it seem like I'm picking up Brett far but I'm not going to sit here and play Blind because I also and still do suffer from vicodin addiction I do take it due to my back injury neck and shoulders basically cervical thoracic and Lumbar I have six discs that are bulging and just generated I've had rhizotomy symphysis injections where they burn the nerves to stop the pain I take meloxicam clonazepam for my anxiety and panic attacks I take Flexeril for muscle spasms and cramps and I take Vicodin 10.325 mg and I am prescribed 180 pills a month so I can understand everything to the T where and what Brett Favre saying! But because at this present time I have been on a two-week Journey backing off these medications you cannot cold-turkey these medications is bad for your health that can cause a heart attack and because I suffered a super ventricular tachycardia 9 years ago that's why I don't cold turkey and plus I cannot it is hard I am not seeking medical attention I'm trying to do this on my own Brett far is and has inspired me. But if you look at his body language his hand movements his facial expressions the way he sitting it looks like it may have and will have a long-term effect on them and that's scary and I hope I'm wrong but my eyes tells me that Brett Favre may still be suffering with this disease this addiction although he may not be taking any kind of pain medication but his mind his program to what the medication just like my mind and body is right now I went from taking 6 a day to now I'm taking four and a half a day and waiting 6 hours for the next dosage when I was taking them every 4 hours it's hard and just going from 4 hours to 6 hours there's a two-hour difference between the fourth and sixth hour my body is begging me for the dosage and that's sometimes I take half a pill two kind of kill with my body is asking me for instead of giving a full dose I give it a partial dose and it helps leave flexerils helps with that but it's hard as f*** I've been taking these medications for over 15 years and it's hard I just hope that what I see in bread for in this video is just the after fact of what remains from what he went through through his career and in in his life. and if Brett Favre if you ever see this message or this text and you are going to that you have the means you have the money to seek professional counseling and treatment I'm not saying to take any more medicines but if there is that little thought in in this mine where his body orn and the thoughts is saying I just want to take one pill to ease this pain don't do it it's not worth it brother you're young and you're strong you have family and you have reasons for not taking any more of this medicine that kills people we all love you we all support you and thank you for being honest about this addiction and what you went through I'll be praying for you and I hope anybody to see this message or this text prays for me also because I've been praying for a long time and it seems like the more I pray the more I want to take this medication or I do take this medication sometimes I run out and I have in the past and I've gone out and bought some off the streets and they're going for $10 a f****** pill and when you buy 30 or 40 that's a goddamn truck payment Lexi no 300-400 sometimes even $500 a month and I'm already getting 180 pills a month so Tech on worst-case scenario 50 pills more that's 230 pills that's almost like taking 8 and 1/2 pills per day but I will be honest it's been over seven months I have not done that and I'm proud I can say that but I'm still battling my addiction without seeking medical and professional attention I'm trying to do this on my own at my pace as my body responds to how I'm doing it and sometimes I sleep 14 15 hours a day on purpose so that I don't take any pills while I am asleep but when I wake up I have to take one or one and a half or two pills just to get energy in my body just like an upper and then it lasts for like two-and-a-half 3 hours and then it makes you stay up all night it doesn't make you sleepy the way it does at first when you start taking this medication this medication when your body is addicted to it when you take it and gives you a it's like an upper or a testosterone where you feel strong and you can do this and you can do that and you want to do this and you go do that but once it wears off your sluggish and sometimes when I see my doctor they give me a questionnaire paper where they asked if you feel energy when you take this pills do you lose any sleep over these pills or does it cause you to lose sleep it's horrible because when you take two pills it can make you stay up 12:16 hours and you can take a 24 hour dosage of medication within six to eight hours of those 12 to 16 hours that you're awake and then you sleep for another 14 15 16 hours and then you're when you wake up you wake up because your body's aching your shoulders are hurting from being asleep in the same position then you take the pill you take one or two you take the clonazepam you take the Flexeril you take the meloxicam and all those combined together at one time which you can take my doctor has told me I can I'll take it and within 15-20 minutes I feel well rested with Lottery energy I go out and cut the yard wash my truck do laundry clean the house wash clothes I do everything but once it wears off I'm f***** I got to take another dose and the thing is when you take a dose of this medication if you're hungry and you eat that feeling that you get from taking this medication goes away so when I take the medication I don't need until it wears off and then I eat and then I have to wait like six or seven hours before I can take another one because if I don't wait that long I won't feel the effect that I'm looking for you're chasing the first High or are you looking for that chemical release that your brain does when you're on drugs I don't know the correct name of it I can't remember right now it's like the euphuria effect there's some chemical that your brain releases into your system and it just makes you feel like you're freaking 18 to 24 years old you know it's like you're full of to testosterone you you're full of energy you're full of life everything is good everything is dandy everything is perfect that's how I feel I'm not going to lie maybe this full help someone else just like Brett far he's helping me with this by listening to me this video so if anybody wants to respond back to me give me any feedback or any opinion that's fine I may get ridiculed, and get slammed I make it made fun of I don't care I knew that before I posted this up and I'm ready follows negative remarks I'll use that as fuel to help me beat this addiction so all comments and responses are welcomed! thank you and have a blessed day may God be with you and your family and everyone in the whole world!!

[@jasonwells7087]

Who's going to read all that?

[@wkatc007]

Glad he was honest about his selfishness and greed. And I'll never forget Who Dat Defense gave him the business in the 2008 playoffs!

[@duncanonme8744]

That defense effectively retired two HOF's.

[@wkatc007]

Hans Alcantara Facts!

[@wkatc007]

***** Tell them how you really feel lol

[@TheBigDean18]

Yeah good ol bounty gate.

[@minnesotamatt1980]

Saints are pussies for high and lows, cheap shots, and making bets. Will be an * by the ‘09 title forever SKOL

[@joeramos2818]

“But it’s all good now” bro what did you expect and organization and fan base to wait for you to decide retirement? Best decision we made

[@Sean-wt7sz]

Rodgers is better. He threw to many interceptions.

[@edgarrobles8498]

Graham is bored 00:03:39

[@davemckay4359]

He looks lije he could stand up, and go play rn.

[@zackdunn6031]

Looks like he still could play

[@onenightinbangkok-gp6zb]

Damn, Brett overtalks dude sometimes, gets loud

[@iceman9515]

He didn t retire early, his last season he didn t look good. Arm strength was gone and he wasn t the same qb. He shouldve retired a year earlier than he did. Its hard for an athlete to know when to quit.

[@chrisrobinson8339]

Man if he never lost sterling shape.

[@DonVDaArtist]

Jace Lipp tight end