Favre’s agent: NY Jets QB retiring

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NEW YORK (AP)—Brett Favre informed the New York Jets on Wednesday he will retire after 18 seasons, ending a record-setting career in which he was one of the NFL’s premier quarterbacks.

The 39-year-old instructed agent James “Bus” Cook to tell the team of his decision, six weeks after Favre’s only season with the Jets ended in disappointment as New York failed to make the playoffs.

In an e-mail to ESPN, Favre said he has no regrets about ending his career in New York and praised owner Woody Johnson, general manager Mike Tannenbaum and fired coach Eric Mangini.

“Mike and Woody, as well as the entire organization, have been nothing short of outstanding,” Favre said in the e-mail. “My teammates—Thomas (Jones) and Kerry (Rhodes) included—were a pleasure to play with. Eric 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.”

Running back Jones and safety Rhodes were critical after the season of Favre and his performance. The Jets went from 8-3 to missing the playoffs. Favre threw nine interceptions as the Jets went 1-4 down the stretch, and a torn right biceps might have contributed.

The Jets did not immediately comment on Favre’s decision.
This Dec. 21, 2008 file photo shows New York Jets quarterback Brett Favre walking along the sideline in the first half against the Seahawks in an NFL football game in Seattle. The Seahawks won 13-3. Favre's agent says the New York Jets quarterback will retire. The 39-year-old Favre instructed agent James "Bus" Cook to tell the team Wednesday Feb. 11, 2009 that he won't return for a 19th NFL season _ and second with the Jets.


Favre retired last March but quickly changed his mind and a bitter divorce with Green Bay ensued. He was traded to the Jets in August and was a Pro Bowl selection despite an overwhelmingly disappointing season that cost Mangini his job. New York hired former Baltimore defensive coordinator Rex Ryan to replace Mangini, and he, along with Johnson and Tannenbaum, repeatedly said they wanted Favre to return.

Instead, Favre spent several weeks after the season at his home in Kiln, Miss., away from football before deciding to retire—again.

Favre had two years left on his contract and was due $13 million for next season.

If this is indeed it for Favre, he leaves the game with a slew of records, including career touchdown passes (464), completions (5,720), yards passing (65,127), regular-season victories (169) and interceptions (310).

The three-time NFL MVP also holds the mark among quarterbacks with 291 consecutive starts, including the playoffs, despite playing through several injuries throughout his career.
 

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I am now sad.
What a great career Brett has had. =[[
 

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im gonna miss brett
i loved him in green bay
but it seemed like reutrning to the jets sucked the life out of him
 

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Thank god you are leaving. FINALLY! Instead of being egotistical and waiting for 2 months you finally leave us. Thank you lord! I was really tired of ESPN riding every little minutiae that Favre did.
 

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i won't believe it till he's sitting on his couch week 1
 

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maybe he'll get a job with Fox or CBS or something though
 

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Well, he had a great career if he actually means it this time...
 

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Boy, I really hope it`s true. He needs to be done, for good, this time. No doubt he had an amazing career, but his day has past, and he needs to move on. NFL will definately be different, but these things happen.
 

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Eh, whatever, he was crap this past season as expected. I doubt it's the last time we see him though, he'll probably become a broadcaster like they all end up doing. Whatever keeps him outta the game cause im sick of him.
 

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Eh, whatever, he was crap this past season as expected. I doubt it's the last time we see him though, he'll probably become a broadcaster like they all end up doing. Whatever keeps him outta the game cause im sick of him.
I remember seeing Matt Millen on the Halftime broadcast of the SB, and everyone at my friends house kept asking stuff like "Why`s he up there?? Nobody wants his opinion." and than he started talking and another one of my friends muted it. lol.

I dont know though. I cant really see Favre going that route for some reason. He could, but he could also just relax at his house or something. Who knows. I just hope it`s for REAL this time though.
 

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I remember seeing Matt Millen on the Halftime broadcast of the SB, and everyone at my friends house kept asking stuff like "Why`s he up there?? Nobody wants his opinion." and than he started talking and another one of my friends muted it. lol.

I dont know though. I cant really see Favre going that route for some reason. He could, but he could also just relax at his house or something. Who knows. I just hope it`s for REAL this time though.

Oh, trust me... I don;t want to see him as a broadcaster either, but that's just what most players end up doing so im assuming. Hopefully he doesn;t and leaves the game for good.
 

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Oh, trust me... I don;t want to see him as a broadcaster either, but that's just what most players end up doing so im assuming. Hopefully he doesn;t and leaves the game for good.
We can only hope..
 

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He is done, he will not be playing next season i guarantee it. His arm is just done hes not going to be able to play any more, physically. I personally dont believe that Kellen Clemens is a franchise QB in this league but lets see what they do, I would prefer trading up and taking Matt Stafford
 
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