I Can't Believe It Finally Happened..Number 4 is No More

I am not an avid football fan. But at least I kinda know who you are talking about... There will be lots of sad people out in the world! I know my girls (14) have actually told me he is a fine piece of man! LOL For his age. Don't really know what they will say to this now.

This is very sad. It is the end of an era. He is The Best quarterback, hands down. No one comes close. It will not be the same without him. I'm not sure I'll even watch. But, a couple of times before he talked about retiring and changed his mind. Maybe it's not too late. I will wait for opening day next year with my fingers crossed. Just one more season, pretty please??

All I've heard are the reports state he is going to retire. But no date etc has been released as to when this will happen. he is the best QB ever in my mind. Bummer for Packer Backers. But good news for other teams like the Vikes in the league. It's going to be a long process rebuilding this team without Brett but they still have the team to do well. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~

I'm heartbroken right along with you. #4 is a great player, a great leader, and a fine human being. I wish he would have played one more season, too, but he knows best what he can do. I really respect his decision to leave while he can still compete on such a high level. I am certainly glad he had a good season to end on, even if they weren't able to go all the way. The young players who rallied with Brett to play so well last year will certainly carry his influence on in the league. There's a lot of talent there, but, historically, teams struggle for a couple of seasons after their legendary QB's retire. Good luck in the draft, hope to see you again this year in the playoffs!

I am stunned.I love Brett and think he is awesome..and the comeback he and his team made last season was great..I thought for sure since they got as far as they did..he would try to win the whole this this up coming season...but I guess not..He wil be missed and I trully think they will never be a greater QB..in Green Bay than Brett......I am just so stunned...... Rogers has huge shoes to fill...and I have no idea what the team will do without him on it..

As as avid football fan I know how you feel! I felt the same when my beloved Dan Marino retired. It will be hard on the fans. The team will adjust but it will take a while. Sad to hear though, he was the last of the "tough guy quarterbacks".

Yes, my hubby will be bummed about this. I'm sure he saw the news online already. He's been a Packers fan for years even though we live in PA. I don't know anything about Rodgers, but hopefully he'll do the team proud!

you do know that Franks was dropped right? and what about Robinson, Jennings, and Jones?

We had figured he would retire this year, we were upset the Giants won the playoff game for that reason...I think though all teams need changes from time to time...hopefully your new QB will do well...i am a steelers fan, so we were all surprised when Ben took us to the superbowl...man, i really miss football...the winter really drags without it!

Yeah was sorry to hear that he retired. I don't think they'll be doing so good this coming year since they'll be building around a new Quarterback. I don't know much about the other Quarterbacks maybe one of them will turn out as good as Brett.

It will be hard. I am 19 years old and have watched Brett literally my whole life. My dad has been a die hard packe backer since the 70's and I can't imagine seeing the green take the field without him. I was lucky enough to be in th -26 weather during the NFC championship. It was my first time at lambeau, and I still havn't been able to comprehend it as his last game.

Brett Favre, with all his charm and football ability, has held a place in my heart for years. Green Bay Packers will never be the same without Brett. I watched his speech when he retired. I could tell it was not really what he wanted to do, but I found out last night on Greta's FOX NEWS show that he really wants to play again. But they have moved on with the other quarterback. I probably will not be watching Green Bay anymore unless they let him return. I will be watching Brett Favre is they decided to let him out of his contract and another team picks him up. But let's not hold our breath. Right now that does not look like a possibility.

dfinster, I don't know what part of WI you live in, but I must strongly disagree with your assertion that "almost everybody here in WI was hoping he would stay for one more season". I don't know anyone who wishes he'd still be here. But, let's look at the stats: The Green Bay Press-Gazette reported that a survey done by the Wisconsin Policy Research Institute found that Favre approval rating, which was 73% when he announced his retirement, is now down to 47%. (Hardly "almost all") Further, same survey found that 60% of respondents were in believe Packers' management acted/is acting in the best interest of the football team. Aaron Rogers might not have a great first season. So what. Brett Favre was a flop in his first season with the Atlanta Falcons. But someone gave him a chance. Aaron Rogers deserves our support.