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Brett Favre Reportedly Set To Retire, Finally Stop Dominiating The Lions

According to multiple reports, Brett Favre is going to retire, and this time it appears to be for good. Favre has reportedly informed some of his teammates via text messages that he is hanging up his cleats, although nothing has been confirmed by the Vikings or Favre just yet. You always have to take any news related to Favre with a grain of salt because he can change his mind, but this does appear to be the end of the road for him.

Throughout this offseason, all signs really did point to Favre coming back. Despite some of the concerns he voiced about his injuries, it all sounded similar to what we heard last summer, and we know how that turned out. Favre came back, played for the Vikings and dominated the Lions twice during 2009.

Now, with Favre set to retire, the Lions may finally get to say goodbye to one of the biggest thorns in their side in the last two decades. During his 19 years in the league, Favre racked up these numbers against the Lions:

Record: 25-9
Comp. %: 63.6
8753 yards, 57 TD, 37 INT
Average of 257.4 yards a game

As you can see, he has dominated the Lions during his career. He was especially good last season, so this is wonderful news for the Lions. The Minnesota Vikings aren't completely untalented with the loss of Favre, but they are definitely more beatable with Tarvaris Jackson at quarterback.

For more on Brett Favre's retirement, check out Daily Norseman and SB Nation Minnesota.

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Na-na-na-na.....na-na-na-na....hey hey hey

Don’tletthedoorhityourassonthewaaaaaaaaayouuuuuuuut!

USE THE SCHWARTZ!!!

by Twon82 on Aug 3, 2010 11:55 AM EDT reply actions  

or

waitingfortheroar to meet him with a bat lol

by sandvet on Aug 3, 2010 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

see sandvet

has my back. lets get this done! it’ll only take one half hearted swing.

I have a 9" personality

by Waitingfortheroar on Aug 3, 2010 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

What does this have to

do with Suh signing a frickin contact!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

I have a 9" personality

by Waitingfortheroar on Aug 3, 2010 11:59 AM EDT reply actions  

Nobody said anything about a contract.

"If nobody invites you to their party, start your own f#$%ing paty"---Zakk Wylde of Black Label Society

by Enforcer on Aug 3, 2010 12:01 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Maybe

Maybe … He heard Suh is close to signing and so he decided retire … avoid playing against Suh :) Lolll

by Libran on Aug 3, 2010 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'll believe it when I actually see it week 1

In life, a man is either the hammer or the anvil. Ndamukong Suh is both
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by JazzyBBP on Aug 3, 2010 11:59 AM EDT reply actions  

True

USE THE SCHWARTZ!!!

by Twon82 on Aug 3, 2010 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm kinda in the same boat

Let’s just say Favre is a little unpredictable, it wouldn’t surprise me if days before the regular season begins, he pops out of nowhere and says “Just kidding!”

by motown313 on Aug 3, 2010 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not only that... but this report is based on ONE TEXT

The read… “THIS IS IT”

Come’on people… don’t get into the Shefter hype.

by CLF on Aug 3, 2010 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lions can at least win 1

against the Vikings now. Maybe both, since we catch them at home early on. They may not be adjusted to the idea of having to play with TJ at that point.

USE THE SCHWARTZ!!!

by Twon82 on Aug 3, 2010 12:00 PM EDT reply actions  

I was watching ESPN this morning as the news broke

It was BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRING. And then, all of a sudden, Favre’s news broke and they had the usual Favregasm and they have not discussed baseball or anything since. It’s Favre…as if nothing else is happening.

USE THE SCHWARTZ!!!

by Twon82 on Aug 3, 2010 12:03 PM EDT reply actions  

"Favregasm"

Lol

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by Sean Yuille on Aug 3, 2010 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

thats pretty

good haha

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by Waitingfortheroar on Aug 3, 2010 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm not truly gonna

believe this untill the season is over. hell maybe not even after that. They’ll keep the door open until they have drafted their future guy. Farve might even come back like week 8 if they are 4-4

I have a 9" personality

by Waitingfortheroar on Aug 3, 2010 12:04 PM EDT reply actions  

It's great

They’re going nuts on the Norseman! But if POD was around when Barry left I’m sure we would be doing the same.

"If nobody invites you to their party, start your own f#$%ing paty"---Zakk Wylde of Black Label Society

by Enforcer on Aug 3, 2010 12:06 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

I hope people are crying

and burning jerseys!

I have a 9" personality

by Waitingfortheroar on Aug 3, 2010 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

damn it!

i wanted another shot at this guy. i think we would have put a hurtin’ on him this year. despite his stats, he has looked very shaky under pressure the last few years.

it should have been a Sports Science hit by Suh to take his ass out.

by x$pcents IV on Aug 3, 2010 12:12 PM EDT reply actions  

my thoughts exactly!!!!

In life, a man is either the hammer or the anvil. Ndamukong Suh is both
Pride of Detroits village idiot

by JazzyBBP on Aug 3, 2010 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Breaking news

Vike’s trade for Vick! Oh wait T jack can be a below average player who can run around a little. Also, he won’t kill your dog.

I have a 9" personality

by Waitingfortheroar on Aug 3, 2010 12:19 PM EDT reply actions  

The Norseman is going nuts...love it

They are asking where is Jeff Garcia? So maybe the Lions can move up in the division. Second behind GB is not looking like a kool-ade filled pipe dream now.

if the shoe fits...get another one just like it - George Carlin

by JCruize on Aug 3, 2010 12:31 PM EDT reply actions  

They deserve it

for passing over Jimmy Clausen.

by metatron5369 on Aug 3, 2010 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Tell me you didn't just say that.

"If nobody invites you to their party, start your own f#$%ing paty"---Zakk Wylde of Black Label Society

by Enforcer on Aug 3, 2010 12:57 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Oh he went

there LMAO

I have a 9" personality

by Waitingfortheroar on Aug 3, 2010 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Does Favre get an asterisk next to his HOF bust?

Playing against the minor-league Millen-led Lions for over 1/2 his career would really inflate anyones numbers.

In life, a man is either the hammer or the anvil. Ndamukong Suh is both
Pride of Detroits village idiot

by JazzyBBP on Aug 3, 2010 12:35 PM EDT reply actions  

good point

our secondary is a performance-enhancing drug.

Hey that's a timeout, I can play right? yeah, get me--get the F-- Help me up...I can throw the ball if you need me to throw the ball...

by n4ry4 on Aug 3, 2010 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Karma can be a cold hearted bitch

Vikings were pumping their fits. How dare the NFL try to suspend the Wlliams boys for the “Starcaps” B.S. It was the Saints’ Bobby McCray that put the hit on Farve that injured his ankle. That same injury that is causing Farve to retire. Correct me if I am wrong. But wasn’t McCray suspended four games for voilating the NFL’s substance abuse policy?

if the shoe fits...get another one just like it - George Carlin

by JCruize on Aug 3, 2010 12:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah right

The drama queen isn’t the current focus of attention with camps opening up and all of the contract signings going on. So, it’s the perfect time to make the retirement announcement to get the focus back on Brett. He’s not going anywhere. He’ll be back by the 3rd preseason game.

by delusional on Aug 3, 2010 1:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Regarding Suh, fellow Husker Raiola weighs in:

On Tuesday, center Dominic Raiola weighed in.

“I haven’t even sent him a text or anything, but I’d like to tell him, ‘Just sign the damn contract already. You are missing some good things here,’” Raiola said after Suh missed his fourth day and sixth practice session.

From The Detroit News: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100803/SPORTS0101/8030408/1361/Dominic-Raiola-on-Ndamukong-Suh—-Just-sign-the-contract-already-#ixzz0vZ09dGZq

by Grrranderson on Aug 3, 2010 1:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Thank God.

I’m so done with Favre.

My name is Suh! How do you do?! Now You GONNA DIE!

by rmatheny on Aug 3, 2010 1:09 PM EDT reply actions  

THE REAL REASON

THIS IS ALL HAPPENING IS BECAUSE FARVE IS PISSED AT LEBRON JAMES FOR STEALING ALL HIS MEDIA COVERAGE! HE WANTS TO GET TO HAVE HIS OWN ONE HOUR SPECIAL. They’ll call it the bigger decision.

I have a 9" personality

by Waitingfortheroar on Aug 3, 2010 1:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Favre Decision 2010

brought to you by Kleenex

In life, a man is either the hammer or the anvil. Ndamukong Suh is both
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by JazzyBBP on Aug 3, 2010 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

there is

no decision more important in the history of decisions! Also sponsored by Wrangler.

I have a 9" personality

by Waitingfortheroar on Aug 3, 2010 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

I can see it now

“I’m taking my talents, old-man body to Minneapolis.”

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by Sean Yuille on Aug 3, 2010 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

haha

This decision is tough. Awe eff it I was comin back all along you guys know that a hyuck

I have a 9" personality

by Waitingfortheroar on Aug 3, 2010 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

and . . .

there it is a 330 special on farve on espn

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by Waitingfortheroar on Aug 3, 2010 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

We are not out of the clear yet...

While Jackson is a beatable QB, Peterson is still a threat and the defense is still solid. It is not a guarenteed win, but now more winnable than before.

And while all signs do point to retirement, we never really know. Farve may wait til the first game of the season to decide we wants to play and the Vikequeens will welcome him back with open arms at the starting position.

by xanderjd on Aug 3, 2010 1:48 PM EDT reply actions  

maybe we can sign brett farve

as 3rd string he should be healed up by then

by hasselhoff on Aug 3, 2010 1:56 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm not biting!

I won’t believe this until September 26th when I turn on my TV and actually see Jackson lined up under center….or maybe a little sooner if the news leaves a devastated John Madden considering suicide?

"Under certain circumstances, profanity provides a relief denied even to prayer." -Mark Twain

by Mushy on Aug 3, 2010 2:04 PM EDT reply actions  

minnesota ... you've been served

Lions… the future really looks good if this is true… what till the season starts.. Minnesota just moved down a notch,,, Suh sign up baby Tavarious could be in your sights!!!

GO LIONS in 2010! the transformation starts now.. they have much to do.

by DINORDO on Aug 3, 2010 2:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Gotta give the dude credit...

…, while he kicked our ass all the time, he could play the game. Love, hate, he was good for football. Granted, he took a beating, he is a winner. Enjoy your retirement and let those catfish grow big and fat down on the farm…

" I must be crazy to be in a loony bin like this. " " What are you doin' here? You oughta be out in a convertible bird-doggin' chicks and bangin' beaver. " " Medication time. Medication time. " ( One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - 1975 )

by Keevatron on Aug 3, 2010 2:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Hell of a player

too bad when i think back on him someday, when he really does retire(pssss…. I am not buying it), i will only remember him for his attention hogging and wet noodle flip flopping decision making more than his play.

Lions fans deserve better than being the laughing stock of the NFL. Lets all hope they are heading in the right direction finally.

by joshsun on Aug 3, 2010 2:49 PM EDT reply actions  

I will step back here guys

As you all know I love number 4 he’s a great player and deserves every accolade he has gotten. I for one was never looking foreward to a season without the gun slinger. From a Lions fan standpoint though this greatly increases are chances at beating the vikings…Possibly if we hit stride at the right time we can battle the pack for the NFC north.
 4 provided great moments and memorys for everyone hate him or not he is great and you know it. I still wouldn’t rule out favre before week one. Guess the vikes should call Jamarcus purple jersey for his purple drank

Me and Pheonix Marie..be Jealous (pic)

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by The Profiler on Aug 3, 2010 2:53 PM EDT reply actions  

I am a fan myself and I actually got to meet him Via my brother in law who is a WR for the packers. This last season i was amazed at how well he played and deep down I was rooting for the Vikings to win as the playoffs started. He kind of reminded me of that character from Any Given Sunday that Dennis Quade played in his “old timer” attitude and letting go of the game and passing it on… anyhow if this is the end i wish him the best by far and hope retirement comes easier for him to continue to be away from the game. I could so see him back though later as a Coordinator or even a Coach.

on the positive note, as is been stated, i think that just gave Detroit one more win on the season ( so from 6-10 to 7-9) …. maybe even that OMG we finished 50% if we can that stride

A coward dies a thousands Deaths a soldier dies once ....

by JaiGaiaAries on Aug 3, 2010 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

IF he is actually retiring !!

Also know that S Rice might miss some playing time with a hip injury. 2 out of 3 Docs recommended that he have surgery and now he may be sidlined for part of the season. This could be huge for us if Farve is retiring and also may be one of the reasons.

What does everyone think about Farve coming back as a QB coach for Stafford ? Just a thought as I do not believe Farve can stay away from the game so I could see him coaching or being on ESPN or something of that nature.

by Joey-P on Aug 3, 2010 4:44 PM EDT reply actions  

What does everyone think about Farve coming back as a QB coach for Stafford ?

no.

Hey that's a timeout, I can play right? yeah, get me--get the F-- Help me up...I can throw the ball if you need me to throw the ball...

by n4ry4 on Aug 3, 2010 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

I am also going

NO! Favre took 18 years to teach himself to stop turning it over. thats a joke.

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by Waitingfortheroar on Aug 3, 2010 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

He'll be in the booth, or on camera somewhere

Cracking jokes and still making a big fat paycheck.

by dylan415 on Aug 3, 2010 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't know

Seems like a ploy to get out of training camp to me…

I still expect to see him around pre-season, start of regular season time. He’ll get all antsy again. When the season starts and the Vikings are Favreless, than I’ll believe.

RIP Robyn Bailey 1961 - 2010. I love you mum.

by Hyperion Ecta on Aug 3, 2010 7:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Nope, not gon' do it

He’s going to have to get up a little earlier in the morning for me to buy that.. I’ve heard this song before, and I’m not believing it’s for real until January.

by TX Lion on Aug 3, 2010 10:25 PM EDT reply actions  

afraid....

Suh signs and Farve retires …is he afraid of the big man after watching TV commercials …anyway , The Bi-queens will talk him back within a week , he is just old and can’t go through camp for all the heat and conditioning …another excuse…. and he is still owed 18 million for this season if he plays …that would be reason enough for me ………….

marc hoople

by spinitnow on Aug 4, 2010 1:01 AM EDT reply actions  

millen again ....

his buddy matt millen will get him a job …sure for hell hope they don’t do U OF M games together …one is bad enough ……

marc hoople

by spinitnow on Aug 4, 2010 1:04 AM EDT reply actions  

favre

Favre wants no parts of “the house of spears!!!”

by big smoove on Aug 4, 2010 10:34 AM EDT reply actions  

Bets quote so far

“Pacing back and forth as he decides retirement, Brett Favre accidentally completes Redskins conditioning test.” — ESPN.com’s Jeff MacGregor, on Twitter

by ATL Lion on Aug 4, 2010 10:57 AM EDT reply actions  

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