That’s kind of how I approach life and football; why dwell on something that’s hasn’t happened.
BRETT FAVREThat’s kind of how I approach life and football; why dwell on something that’s hasn’t happened.
BRETT FAVREIn the NFL a lot of times everyone gets caught up in the business side of things. For them it’s all about money and it really leaves a sour taste in your mouth.
BRETT FAVREInitially, I know that I handled it worse than she did and I think partly because I’ve always been… every bit of adversity I’ve faced up until the last year and a half is adversity I brought upon myself – or the opposing teams have given me.
BRETT FAVREAs you get older, you look at things differently.
BRETT FAVREAnd having a strong family, you know we’ve lost some members of our family and had some setbacks, but I think a good family and kids all those things I thought at one time… you got to be kidding me… Those things are so important they enable you to go on.
BRETT FAVREIt’s fun leading this offense. I don’t think we’ve hit our peak.
BRETT FAVREI don’t need to have a retirement, retire your jersey, all that stuff to solidify my career.
BRETT FAVREThe town, the team, it’s a family. That has helped. For some people who have had to deal with some of the problems I have had to deal with don’t have football as an out.
BRETT FAVREWith each game I play, with each season I play, I’m running out of chances. You’re never guaranteed next year. You’re never guaranteed the next game. You have to seize the opportunity when it’s there in front of you.
BRETT FAVREI know I can still play, but it’s like I told my wife, I’m just tired mentally. I’m just tired.
BRETT FAVREYou know, I’ve had my ups and downs.
BRETT FAVREWell even before she was diagnosed with the cancer, I would have said that she was a lot tougher than me and most guys would probably say that about their wives and it’s probably true in most cases.
BRETT FAVRESometimes you get caught up in what’s going on around you. The reality is that you are just a regular person. At some point, the career will be over, the bright lights turn off. That can come back to haunt you if you’re not just a regular guy.
BRETT FAVREI’ve always shown up, always been prepared. Everything I do comes back to the example I want to set.
BRETT FAVREI think every player should think that he’s a difference maker.
BRETT FAVREMost talented players don’t always succeed. Some don’t even make the team. It’s more what’s inside.
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