Dan and I have been going back and forth all morning regarding the news that Brett is retiring, and I think I finally convinced him that it's the perfect move for Brett to make. 

Yes, it sucks for us fans.  Yes, it is the end of an era.  Yes, Brett will be missed.

But think on this for a minute..   For the past 4 years we've been hearing the news casters, sports commentators and talking heads on the radio saying how Brett doesn't have it any more and how he should retire.  Last season Brett came out looking as good as he ever has, he lead the Pack to a 13-3 season when everyone was expecting them to go 4-12.  They made it to the NFC Championship.   People started saying "he's GOT to come back for another season, if only they get a <some position> they'll win the Superbowl".

Brett pulled a Jerry Seinfeld.  He walked out on top, leaving the audience wanting more.  He pulled a T-Bone (George Castanza) - "All right, that's it for me. You've been great.  Good night everybody!".

The legend will live on for years.. 20 years from now we'll all be reminiscing about the good old days, arguing how the Pack would have won the Superbowl in 2008 if only Brett would have stayed for 1 more year.  We'll be old men in the nursing home, gumming our oatmeal and remembering fondly the Brett Favre era, dreaming about what might have been, what could have been.. if only..

Take care Brett - best of luck to you and the family. You'll be loved, missed, and in our conversations of "the good old days" for decades.