Brett Favre’s been the object of endless—and at times unfair—backlash from fans over the past two years. He’s been called backstabber, diva, flip-flopper… And of course, a gunslinger—not out of reverence, but with bitter derision.
INT: If This Was The End For Favre, It’d Certainly Be Appropriate
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It was almost vicious enough to make you forget the glowing, one-sided treatment he received for his entire career. For years, and even amidst the backlash that’s emerged in recent years, the NFL media has glossed over some glaring faults on Favre’s part. Namely, a propensity to throw crushing, boneheaded interceptions that kill his teams. In the end, that’s what Favre does.
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Literally, in the end. His last throws as a Packer, a Jet, and maybe as a Minnesota Viking, all had a common theme: INT.
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↵On January 20th, 2008… Brett Favre threw an interception to Corey Webster in overtime, and the Giants went on to defeat the Packers with a field goal.
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On December 28, 2008…Favre threw an INT to Miami’s Andre Goodman late in the fourth quarter, as the Dolphins won, and the New York Jets missed the playoffs. It was his last real pass* of the game.
And today, on January 24, 2010… Favre threw a killer interception to New Orleans’ Tracy Porter, ending the Vikings’ hopes for a game-winning field goal. Again, it was his last pass of the game.
↵Will it be the last pass of his career? Maybe not, but even if he comes back… It sure seems like this ending has been written. Then again, Brett’s never been one to take a hint, even from Fate.
↵(HT: Mile High Report)
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↵*At the very end of that game, there was a trick play that was ruled a pass, and ended with a penalty for a forward lateral. I’d argue this is more humiliating than an INT, actually. The point resonates regardless: Fate seems to call for an inglorious finish for Favre.
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