Fadedwords

I have been incredibly upset with all the drama surrounding Brett Favre, but not for the reason many who know me might assume.  I’ve been upset because I fully believe Favre has behaved like a spoiled 3 year old.  I’ve been upset because he’s tried to turn this on the Packers organization, and I do not believe they are to blame.  Mostly I’ve been upset because his behavior has caused thousands of fans to take it out on Rogers, and I believe they will continue to do so.  Rogers has waited in Favre’s shadow, patiently, for years to get on the field and show what he’s made of.  Now he’s been in the shadow of this ridiculous mess.  People love Favre so much that they turn a blind eye to his spoiled, self-centered behavior.  I understand loving Favre… I think I’ve made that clear.  I’m also observant enough and intelligent enough to look at this situation for what it really is: Brett Favre thinking he’s entitled to special treatment after making a decision he regretted making.  Yes, he’s a brilliant quarterback.  Yes, he’s given so much to the Packers organization.  I do not believe that entitles him to behave the way he’s behaved.

It is with mixed feelings that I take in the news that he has been traded to the Jets.  Part of me is just so thrilled that he’s getting out of the Packers and letting them move forward, which is what he should’ve done all along.  Admittedly, part of me is sad that he has been traded to another team.  I never imagined Brett Favre wearing another team’s jersey.  To be honest, right now it’s not a huge deal for me.  I’m so upset with how he’s behaved the past few months that I’m just glad he’s leaving the team.  I hope that one day I can be excited about watching him play and be glad that he is playing again.

For now, I’m just glad this horrible time is over for my team.