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Statistically? Marino and Peyton Manning.
In terms of winning? Elway, Montana and Unitas.
Longevity? Tarkenton.
However, put these 3 factors together and Favre's name starts to bubble to the top.
Finally, I started thinking of all the talent that played along side these great quarterbacks. Granted, some very good players
complemented Brett Favre, but no real superstars come to mind.
Statistically
Brett Favre is NFL's all-time leader in every significant career passing category - touchdowns (442), completions
(5,377), attempts (8,758) and yards (61,555). Granted over 17 seasons, you're going to compile big numbers. However, what impresses
me is the efficiency with which Favre accomplished this and the Packer's offensive system.
He is the NFL's only three-time MVP
Winning
He's the all-time leader finishing his career with 160 wins. Since taking over as the Packers' starter in the fourth week of the 1992 season, he led Green Bay
to a 160-93 regular-season record. That's the best in the NFL over that period.
Favre has led the Packers to 11 NFL playoff appearances, including seven division crowns, four NFC Championship Games, two Super Bowls (winning
Super Bowl XXXI).
Green Bay Packers General Manager Ted Thompson:
"[Brett Favre] has had one of the greatest careers in the history of the National Football League. He is able to
walk away from the game on his own terms - not many players are able to do that. The Packers owe him a tremendous debt
of gratitude. He has given Packers fans 16 years of wonderful memories, a Super Bowl championship among them, that will
live on forever."
Longevity
17 seasons. But not end of story. Consider, 253 consecutive starts; 275 if you include the playoffs. This kind of
durability borders on the mathematically impossible.
Since September 27, 1992, When Favre started his streak, a total of 212 other quarterbacks have started an NFL game.
Players Around Him
Any great offensive players that complemented Brett for more 2 seasons? Some very good players, but no one great.
An above average offensive line over the 17 years at best.
NFL 2007: Maybe Brett Favre's Best Season
At age 38, Brett Favre compiled arguably his best year statistically and advanced the Green Bay
Packers to the NFC Championship. His interception in OT against the Giants ends his career on a sour note. Yet, still
alot to admire:
Leads the Packers to NFC division title, NFC's number. 2 seed and NFC Championship.
Brett Favre named Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year
Only the fourth NFL player
Week 2 versus the NY Giants:
Brett Favre records his 149th career win and surpasses
John Elway as the winningest quarterback in NFL history. Favre retires with 160 career wins.
Week 4 versus the Minnesota Vikings:
Brett Favre surpasses Dan Marino as the NFL’s all-time
leader in touchdown passes with 421. He ends his career with 442.
Week 15 versus the Saint Louis Rams:
Favre surpasses Marino as the all-time
leader in passing yards. He ends his career with 61,655 total passing yards.
Favre starts all 16 games at QB for the Packers
253 consecutive regular-season starts. His streak ranks second in NFL history.
Brett Favre - Summing it All Up
The statistics, wins, longevity, durability and lack of superstars around him in combination is what makes Brett
Favre the best quarterback of all time. What makes you feel good about it is best summed up by Green Bay Packers General Manager
Ted Thompson:
"The uniqueness of Brett Favre - his personality, charisma and love of the game - undoubtedly will leave him as one
of the enduring figures in NFL history. ... His legacy is cemented as one of the most beloved players of his generation. Favre's hard-working approach and
down-to-earth attitude appealed to football fans across the nation"
All-time Career Touchdown Passes Leaders
Quarterback | Team(s) | TD Passes |
|
Brett Favre | Atlanta, Green Bay | 442 |
Dan Marino | Miami | 420 |
Fran Tarkenton | Minnesota, NY Giants | 342 |
Peyton Manning | Indianapolis | 306 |
John Elway | Denver | 300 |
Warren Moon | Hou., Minn., Sea., K.C. | 291 |
Chronology OF NFL Career Total Touchdown Passes Record
Eight players have held the NFL career touchdown pass record. Based on research provided by Elias Sports Bureau, the record holders were:
Quarterback | Time Frame
Record Held | TD Passes |
|
Benny Friedman | 1930 to 1943 | 66 |
Arnie Herber | 1940 to 1943 | 66 |
Sammy Baugh | 1943 to 1962 | 196 |
Bobby Layne | 1961 to 1962 | 196 |
Y.A. Tittle | 1963 to 1966 | 212 |
Johnny Unitas | 1966 to 1975 | 290 |
Fran Tarkenton | 1975 to 1995 | 342 |
Dan Marino | 1995 to 2006 | 342 |
Brett Favre | 2007 | 442 |
The NFL's only three-time MVP, Favre led Green Bay to 11 NFL playoff appearances, including seven division crowns, four NFC Championship Games, two Super Bowls and a Championship with a victory in Super Bowl XXXI.
Favre consistently disdained talk of statistics throughout his career, concerning himself most with his team's victories.
Since taking over as the Packers' starter in the fourth week of the 1992 season, he led Green Bay to a 160-93 regular-season record, tops in the NFL over that period.
Quarterback Brett Favre formally announced his retirement Thursday March 6, 2008 in a news conference at Lambeau Field.
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Super Bowl XXXI:
Green Bay Packers 35 New England Patriots 21
Super Bowl XXXII:
Denver Broncos 31 Green Bay Packers 24
NFL 2008 Week 1: The NFL Kicks Off Its 2008 Season
Defending Super Bowl Champion Giants start the NFL 2008 Season Against the Redskins
The National Football League roars back into action this Thursday night in the first game of NFL Kickoff 2008
Weekend. In an NFC East Division battle of 2007 playoff teams, the Super Bowl XLII champion New York Giants
host the Washington Redskins at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
"We're ready to roll," says Jacksonville Jaguars QB DAVID GARRARD. "Everybody is excited. It's time to stop just practicing and playing for fun and start playing for real."
A full preview, analysis and notes dedicated to NFL 2008 Week 1 (Kickoff Weekend)
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