NFL legend Brett Favre is beloved. Many consider him one of the best quarterbacks of all time after 20 seasons with the Green Bay Packers.
Brett took his first breath in 1969 in Gulfport, Mississippi. He set many Southern Mississippi football records. The Packers selected him in the 1991 draft.
Favre started the Packers' inaugural season and eventually led them to the playoffs. Brett carried the Packers to a 1997 Super Bowl triumph and won his first NFL MVP award in 1995.
Favre was a risk-taker and gunslinger. He played a record 297 consecutive games.
In 2011, Favre rejoined the Vikings after retiring previously. Brett retired again in 2013 after two seasons with the Vikings.
Favre is a future Hall of Famer. A polarizing figure but was one of the best and most exciting quarterbacks ever.
The following made Brett Favre a great quarterback:
The NFL's strongest arm: Favre's. He could throw deep and short.
His mobility: Though not the most mobile quarterback, Favre could escape the pocket and make plays on the run.
Favre was an accurate passer. He was recognised for his tight window throws.
Favre was a tough quarterback. He played every game despite many injuries.
Favre led naturally. He inspired his teammates to perform.
NFL legend Brett Favre is a great quarterback.
Other Brett Favre trivia:
Passing yards (71,838) and touchdowns (508) are his records.
He has 336 interceptions.
1995, 1997, and 2009 NFL MVP.
1997 Green Bay Packers Super Bowl champion.
A decade-long record, he played 297 consecutive games.
How many times did Brett Favre make it into the Pro Bowl?
Brett Favre was honored into the Pro Bowl 11 times in his career. Brett was chosen to the Pro Bowl in 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2007, and 2008. Brett was an NFL MVP for 1995, 1996, and 1997.
Brett was chosen into the Pro Bowl more than 10 times. This made him one of the most consistent quarterbacks ever. All his years he was always one of the best players in the league. There are only 11 players in the history of the NFL who have made it to the Pro Bowl 10 times or more.
Favre's Pro Bowl selection serves as a reminder of his greatness. Brett abolished the competition for two decades, and his influence on the league will last for many more.
FAQs
A. ATL Falcons chose Brett in the second round of the 1991 draft. The Packers exchanged him for a first-round pick.
A. 1996 was Brett Favre's best. The Packers won the Super Bowl with 4,413 yards and 39 touchdowns. NFL MVP that season.
A. 2005 was Brett Favre's worst. He threw 29 interceptions and 2,706 yards. Poor performance got him benched for a few games.
A. Brett Favre never played for the ATL Falcons. He was drafted by the Falcons in the second round of the 1991 NFL Draft, but he was traded to the Green Bay Packers before he ever played a game for the Falcons.
