http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3276034

Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre has decided to retire, ESPN's Chris Mortensen is reporting.



Mortensen reported that according to Favre's agent, Bus Cook, Favre has informed Packers coach Mike McCarthy of his decision.



Foxsports.com first reported Favre's decision.

One of the most overhype QB's in NFL history, he should have retired 4 years ago

One of the most overhype QB's in NFL history, he should have retired 4 years ago

With all due respect Sol, you've no idea what you're saying here. I won't say he's the greatest all-time, but definitely top ten IMO.

I just heard about it on The NFL Network

Good, I'm happy! The Vikings can sweep the Packers next year then! :D

One of the most overhype QB's in NFL history, he should have retired 4 years ago

I disagree, I am a Vikings fan and I hate Brett but I do have tremoudous respect for him, he is in the top 10, you want to know who is the most overhype QB in Nfl history? It's easily Tony Romo, overhyped and overated!

With all due respect Sol, you've no idea what you're saying here. I won't say he's the greatest all-time, but definitely top ten IMO.


TOP TEN?????????? Have you forgotten he is the interception king?

example: nfc championship of 2008 in OT

I disagree, I am a Vikings fan and I hate Brett but I do have tremoudous respect for him, he is in the top 10, you want to know who is the most overhype QB in Nfl history? It's easily Tony Romo, overhyped and overated!

I agree because he has yet to win a PLAYOFF GAME

I'm a huge Packers fan so I'm probably a bit biased but I think this is a huge loss for the NFL.

He was such a beloved icon and player, I think arguably the most popular player in NFL history and when everyone thought he should have been done, he responded with a renaissance, record-breaking 2007 even though it sadly ended with the interception

Can you even picture another QB leading the Packers? He is an iconic Packers figure and an iconic NFL figure and I have no respect for anyone who says he is overrated, maybe the COVERAGE of him was over the top and the fawning that some analysts and commentators had for him, I can understand why that irritated some, but he is a LEGEND... maybe not the greatest QB of all time (though I think he is), but certainly one of the top ones and definitely one of the most beloved players to ever play the game

Thank you for the memories, Brett

and I appreciate what DVDFreaker said, you don't have to like him (especially if you're a Vikings, Lions, and Bears fan haha) - but come on, give him the respect he deserves

I think the most impressive record is not the TD passes, yards, wins, etc, it is the STARTING streak. The last time he didn't start was when the first President Bush was in office, how ridiculous is that. Amazing...

He is FAR from a ICON because in the playoffs in this DECADE he has done nothing

I can't believe said he is #3 QB of all time, that's crazy

With all due respect Sol, you've no idea what you're saying here. I won't say he's the greatest all-time, but definitely top ten IMO.I agree. IMO Favre is a Hall of Fame Qb.

Well He is not a WINNER in my opinion, just a QB with great Stats which don't mean didley POO.

Now joe Montana, HE"S A WINNER
John Elway was a WINNER

Well He is not a WINNER in my opinion, just a QB with great Stats which don't mean didley POO.

Now joe Montana, HE"S A WINNER
John Elway was a WINNER


Solomon, you must be crazy! Favre is a FIRST ballot Hall of Famer. He is in the top 5 or 10 greatest qb's of all time.

Solomon, you must be crazy! Favre is a FIRST ballot Hall of Famer. He is in the top 5 or 10 greatest qb's of all time.


TOP 5??? Why when he threw INT"s in OT of a playoff game? You are telling me that's a hall of fame QB?? HOF QB never did stuff like that, remember JOESPH MONTANA???-lol

TOP 5??? Why when he threw INT"s in OT of a playoff game? You are telling me that's a hall of fame QB?? HOF QB never did stuff like that, remember JOESPH MONTANA???-lol


Oh please Solomon, Tony Romo throws a lot of INT's and you gush over him. Brett Favre is a top 5 qb. He's been MVP a couple of times, won a Super Bowl and is tops in almost every qb category.

Oh please Solomon, Tony Romo throws a lot of INT's and you gush over him. Brett Favre is a top 5 qb. He's been MVP a couple of times, won a Super Bowl and is tops in almost every qb category.


And 0-9 in the city of Philadelpia-LOL

And 0-9 in the city of Philadelpia-LOL


Still an MVP Super Bowl Champion HOF

Still an MVP Super Bowl Champion HOF


His SB ring was 12 years ago, I was a College student

What's your point?

His SB ring was 12 years ago, I was a College student

What's your point?


Oy Vey, you just don't get it. You probably never will. Brett Favre is in the top 5 of greatest qb's.

Oy Vey, you just don't get it. You probably never will. Brett Favre is in the top 5 of greatest qb's.


Try Top 10, Top 5 is pushing it

Try Top 10, Top 5 is pushing it


So you admit that he is a top 10 qb?!? LOL

I don't know where Favre ranks against all QBs. I never did like lists but their's no doubt he's one of the best.

I don't know where Favre ranks against all QBs. I never did like lists but their's no doubt he's one of the best.


Agreed

Man..I was 12 when I started watching him play. And even then, he had already been in the league like 6 years. As a Viking fan, I'm gonna miss hating him.

Man..I was 12 when I started watching him play. And even then, he had already been in the league like 6 years. As a Viking fan, I'm gonna miss hating him.
That's the way it was for me with Joe Montana. lol

Man..I was 12 when I started watching him play. And even then, he had already been in the league like 6 years. As a Viking fan, I'm gonna miss hating him.

Cool, I am a Vikings fan too!