Is it really over? Brett Favre announced today through his agent James "Bus" Cook that he is retiring after 19 years in the NFL, with 18 of those seasons with the Green Bay Packers, and last season with the New York Jets.

A statement from Jets owner Woody Johnson reads:

"I had a great conversation with Brett this morning. Considering that he came from a totally different environment and joined our team during training camp, his performance last season was extraordinary. As I spoke with people throughout the organization, they all told me how much they enjoyed working with him. Brett Favre is a Hall of Fame player, but he is also a Hall of Fame person. Brett, Deanna and his family will always be a part of the Jets family."

Favre told of his retirement in an email to ESPN’s Ed Werder.

"Mike and Woody, as well as the entire organization, have been nothing short of outstanding,'' Favre said. "My teammates ... were a pleasure to play with. Eric [Mangini] could not have been any better. I enjoyed playing for him. My time with the Jets was short, but I'm honored to be given that chance.''

The question is, is this really Favre’s last season in the NFL? 11 months ago in a very public announcement with the Green Bay Packers he said he was calling it quits, only to resurface with the Jets.

His retirement will save the Jets $13 million in salary cap space going into the 2009-10 season.

Favre completed 65.7 percent of his 522 pass attempts for 3,472 yards last season with the Jets. His 81.0 passer rating places him ninth in the AFC and 21st in the NFL. His 22 TDs were matched by 22 INTs.

Favre is a sure bet to land in the Pro Football Hall of Fame having won the league MVP three times, and has the Super Bowl XXXI win against the Patriots as his one and only title. The following year, the Packers went to the Super Bowl, but were beat by the Broncos 31-24, at Qualcomm Stadium

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written by bobble head doll , February 12, 2009

farve is not even the best basketball player. his 3 point shots lack accuracy and he can never dunk. he should stick with water polo

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