Based on ability, durability, longevity, statistics and, most important, team success, Brett Favre, to me, is the best quarterback ever. That’s just one (young) man’s opinion.
The impossible happened Sunday. My opinion of Favre grew.
At 35 years old and in his 14th season, Favre has nothing left to prove. But he keeps doing things the right way. His Packers didn’t show up for Sunday’s supposed showdown with Philadelphia, while the Eagles proved in the 47-17 rout that they are, lest there were any remaining doubts, not only the class of the NFC but also in a different class than the rest of the conference.
Favre, though, showed something in the loss. As a matter of fact he exhibited a few things — class, professionalism and perspective.
Favre failed to throw a touchdown pass for the first time in 37 games, a streak dating to Oct. 20, 2002. He fell 11 games short of tying Johnny Unitas’ league record of 47 consecutive games with a touchdown pass. The Eagles’ defense did a fabulous job against Favre, limiting him to 14-of-29 passing and 131 yards and picking him off twice. For that, Philly should be commended. But it shouldn’t be credited for snapping the streak. Favre should. He deserves credit for that.
