Brett Favre is back.
Well, maybe not entirely, but he refuses to go away, despite how sick we are of seeing his name sprawled across headlines (like this one, sadly).
Unsatisfied with his work under center for the New York Jets last season, Favre continues to better himself physically, perhaps for yet another post-retirement return, this time with his former hated rivals, the Minnesota Vikings.
According to ESPN.com, Favre recently underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair his right throwing shoulder, something worth fixing should he be trying to once again play NFL quarterback, but not necessary for shooting backyard commercials for Wrangler jeans.
Favre was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in 1991 before being traded to the Green Bay Packers. And after 16 years as the Green and Gold’s primary signal-caller, he and his resume — which includes a Super Bowl victory and three MVP trophies — were undoubtedly headed to the Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.
But after retiring from the frozen tundra following the 2007 season, Favre felt the “itch” to play again and return to the game. Despite receiving waves of scrutiny from fans and media alike, Packers GM Ted Thompson refused to bring Favre back to Lambeauland ,handing over the franchise reins to former first-round draft pick Aaron Rogers, letting No. 4 continue his storybook career in the Big Apple.
After starting 8-3, Brett and the Jets lost four of their last five games to finish 2008 at a disappointing 9-7, good for third place in the AFC East. Favre ended the year with 3,472 yards and 22 touchdowns, but also threw for 22 interceptions (he holds the all-time records for all three categories), while battling a torn biceps tendon toward the end of the season.
Now his infamous itch has seemingly returned. Whether he chooses to scratch it or let it linger remains to be seen.
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