[88] Also, during the 2004 post-season, he broke Dan Marino's record for consecutive games with at least one touchdown pass in the post season. [184], Favre was the analyst for his alma mater, Southern Miss, when they played the Rice Owls on October 1, 2011. 4 in a Green Bay Packers uniform, so for all intents and purposes Brett Favres number has been retired. [188], Favre is the holder of several firsts in NFL history, including the only quarterback to win three consecutive NFL most valuable player awards, first quarterback to defeat all of the league's 32 franchises, and the first quarterback to win a playoff game over age 40. [73], By the end of his tenth year in the league as a starter, Favre had thrown 287 touchdown passes, which was more than 100 touchdown passes than the second-ranked quarterback over the same time period (Steve Young, 181 touchdown passes),[74] an NFL record for touchdown pass differential. [249], Favre is a Roman Catholic and credits his faith for facing adversity throughout his life. [146] This performance led to him being selected as the FedEx Air Player of the Week. [119] Negotiating sub-zero temperatures, Favre amassed 236 passing yards and two touchdowns, but also threw an interception in overtime that set up the Giants' game-winning field goal. [273] In one of the texts, Favre asks, "If you were to pay me is there anyway the media can find out where it came from and how much? [159] Week 8 was a significant one for Favre as he faced off against the Packers at Lambeau Field for his first game returning to Green Bay. Favre also accused the Packers of being dishonest, wishing the team would have been straightforward with him and the public. Favre began his freshman year as the seventh-string quarterback and took over the starting position in the second half of the third game of the year against Tulane on September 19, 1987. [33], In the second game of the 1992 season, the Packers played the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Wolf, while an assistant to the general manager of the New York Jets, had intended to take Favre in the 1991 NFL Draft, but Favre was taken by the Falcons on the previous pick. One could argue that the Packers erred by asking Favre for an answer that early. Favre threw for 3,899 yards, a career-high 39 touchdown passes (third highest ever at the time), only 13 interceptions, and passer rating of 95.8 (the third highest of his career). [262] The Mississippi auditor later announced that Favre intended to repay that money. After years and years of torment, the Detroit 4 officially retired. 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Web2 Answers. But I know he was watching tonight. [3], Brett Favre was born in Gulfport, Mississippi, the son of Bonita Ann (ne French) and Irvin Ernest Favre,[4] and raised in the small town of Kiln. The Packers are following a familiar game plan for transitioning from a Hall of Famer to a young, first-round quarterback. He threw for his 500th touchdown and 70,000th yard against the New York Jets. [134], FOXSports.com's Jay Glazer reported on July 16, 2008, that the Packers filed tampering charges against the Minnesota Vikings with the league office, alleging improper communication between Vikings offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell and Favre,[135] although one source suggested that Favre may have been in contact with Vikings head coach Brad Childress. Mike Tannenbaum: This time, Jets in better spot after trading for Packers great. He was also the first NFL quarterback to obtain 70,000 yards, 10,000 passes, 6,000 completions, 500 touchdowns, and victories over all 32 teams. 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[106], Favre began the 2007 season trailing in a number of career NFL passing records. Atlanta head coach Jerry Glanville did not approve of the drafting of Favre, saying it would take a plane crash for him to put Favre into the game. [69][67], During the final game of the 1999 NFL season, Favre and the Packers were involved in what has been described as a bizarre tie-breaking scenario which resulted in four teams that finished with 88 records where two of the teams would qualify for the playoffs and the other two would be eliminated. The Buccaneers were leading 170 at halftime, when head coach Mike Holmgren benched starting quarterback Don Majkowski and Favre played the second half. Favre had already retired after the 2007 season with the Packers. [25] Favre's first pass in an NFL regular season game resulted in an interception returned for a touchdown in a Week 11 game against the Washington Redskins. She claims he signed a one day contact with them so Favre and the Packers continued their dominance of the NFC during the next season. [153] In September 2009, it was revealed that the NFL learned that the Jets were aware that Favre injured his arm in the 11th game of the 2008 season, and fined the Jets $125,000 for not reporting the injury in any of the Jets' five final games. The Issues. [240], Favre is involved with youth who are ill. Favre was awarded the Chris Greicius Celebrity Award from the Make a Wish Foundation. After being heavily favored by 11 points, the Packers lost to the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXXII by the score of 3124 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, ending the NFC's 13-year Super Bowl-winning streak. Packers franchise booms during Aaron Rodgers' career. 'A lot', he replied. In the interview, Favre said he was "guilty of retiring early", that he was "never fully committed" to retirement, and that he was pressured by the Packers to make a decision before the NFL Draft and the start of the free agent signing period. [272] The text messages had been entered as evidence as part of a civil lawsuit. Favre helped the Packers advance farther in the playoffs than any other Packer team since 1967, which was the season the Packers last won the championship in Super Bowl II. McCarthy sensed Favre was not in "the right mind-set" to resume playing for the Packers, while Favre felt that his relationship with Packer management had deteriorated to the point that a return to the team would be untenable. He had his No. Mike Holmgren years (19921998) [123], Favre formally filed for reinstatement with the NFL on July 29, 2008, and his petition was granted by Commissioner Goodell, effective August 4, 2008. March 2008: Years of speculation During a radio interview, Brett Favre (left) took responsibilty for how his tenure ended with the Green Bay Packers. WebAfter six years of will-he-wont-he, the Packers give Favre an ultimatum to decide by early March. In the end however, the Cowboys won their afternoon contest against the New York Giants to claim the final playoff spot and thus eliminate the Packers from playoff contention. The Cardinals and Saints also tried to score frantically as the game progressed to stop their opponents from gaining the net points advantage. The Packers led the NFL in points scored (456) as well as fewest points allowed (210), joining only the 1972 Dolphins as the only two teams to ever accomplish this. [248], For the 2020 United States presidential election, Favre endorsed President Donald Trump for re-election. [152] He remained part of the Jets organization until April 28, 2009, when the Jets released Favre from his contract, thus allowing him to sign anywhere he wanted. Favre had introduced MCEC's founders to top state welfare officials. [259] Favre was found not to be in violation of the NFL's personal conduct policy, but was fined $50,000 for failing to cooperate with the investigation. [266][267][268] Favre was questioned by the FBI over the misappropriated funds. 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[37] However, down 2317 with 1:07 left in the game, the Packers started an offensive series on their own 8-yard line. The Jets also swapped first-round picks with the Packers, moving down from No. [235], In 2012, Favre became the offensive coordinator for Oak Grove High School. [122] Moments later at the postgame interview, he gave a tearful interview with an NBC Sports correspondent, where he admitted his future was still questionable. [94] After the disappointing season, many speculated that Favre would retire. Aaron Rodgers' final pass as a Packer was picked off (just like Brett Favre's) Cory Woodroof. The Packers and Favre didn't have a clean exit (they planned to retire Favre's number in September of 2008 and even tried to pay Favre to stay retired), but they ended up mending fences over time. [15], In his junior season, Favre led the Golden Eagles to an upset of #6 Florida State on September 2, 1989. In their 19 games of the season, the Packers had a turnover differential of plus 24, and outscored their opponents 10048 in the playoffs.[59]. [198][206][207][208][209], Brett Favre had significant stretches of success against his division rivals having won an NFL record 11 consecutive road games against the Chicago Bears,[75][210] and a perfect 190 won-lost record against the Detroit Lions at home, also an NFL record. By 2001, Brett had signed another $100 million 10- year extension with the Packers. [98][99] On September 24, he became just the second quarterback in NFL history to record 400 touchdown passes (Dan Marino being the first). [70], On March 1, 2001, Favre signed a 10-year contract extension worth around $100million. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. "[274], Favre helped arrange for $2million of the funds to be invested in a biotech startup in which he had already invested.[271]. He played for the Packers for 16 years before being traded to the Jets for the 2008 season and spending his final two seasons with the Vikings. Eight weeks after this incident, on September 8, Favre led Southern Miss to a comeback victory over Alabama. During the game, Favre suffered a concussion. April 24, 2023 6:02 pm ET. During his tenure, the organization flourished like at no other time. Favre, despite suffering a hangover from the night before and vomiting during warm-ups, led the Golden Eagles to a come-from-behind victory with two touchdown passes. He is of part French ancestry. The defense also set a then NFL record for the fewest touchdowns allowed in a 16-game season with 19. Favre's milestone 2007 season culminated with his selection to the 2008 Pro Bowl as the starting quarterback for the NFC, but an ankle injury forced him to withdraw from the game.[121]. [255] His condition was serious enough that he had a potentially deadly seizure. [136] After an investigation, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell ruled there had been no violation of tampering rules. From one Packer-turned-Jet passer to another, Brett Favre thinks Aaron Rodgers will be just fine. While Favre was still playing, Brittany gave birth to his first grandchild. [263] On October 12, 2021, the Mississippi State Auditor notified Favre that he could face a civil lawsuit if he did not pay the state $828,000. The Packers and Favre didn't have a clean exit (they planned to retire Favre's number in September of 2008 and even tried to pay Favre to stay retired), but they ended up mending fences over time. [157] With the victory over the Packers, he became the first quarterback in NFL history to defeat every one of the league's 32 franchises since the NFL first expanded to 32 franchises in 2002. [162] In the regular season finale, he passed for 316 yards and four touchdowns in the 447 victory over the New York Giants. It's meant a great deal to me, to my dad, to my family, and I didn't expect this kind of performance. [65], Favre led the Packers to an NFL record 29 consecutive home wins (25 regular season, 4 post season) until they were defeated by the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football on October 5, 1998. In conjunction with his annual golf tournament, celebrity softball game and fundraising dinners, the foundation has donated more than $2million to charities in his home state of Mississippi as well as to those in his adopted state of Wisconsin. Favre then completed a 42-yard pass to wide receiver Sterling Sharpe. On August 9th, 2008, the Atlanta Falcons were reported to be among several teams interested in trading for Favre. General manager Ron Wolf negotiated Favre into a five-year, $19million contract. Favre had returned to Lambeau Field on July 18 for his induction into the Packers Hall of Fame and to have his No. Green Bay tied the Denver Broncos for the NFL's best regular-season record, 133, defeated the San Francisco 49ers (3514) and Carolina Panthers (3013) at Lambeau Field in the playoffs. The Packers and Panthers were playing during the noon-time slot and the Packers held a net eighteen-point advantage. [57][58] Brett Favre has received an unfair rap from the media and from his ex-fans. $47,250,000 contract with the Favre had been the subject of numerous trade rumors throughout the 2008 season. [148] In those five games, Favre threw eight interceptions and only two touchdown passes, bringing his season total to 22 of each.