All Signs Point to Brett Favre Returning for '08

Brett Favre has spared us another off-season of intrigue surrounding the possibility he might retire. According to the FanHouse eight ball, all indications point to "yes." Actually, Favre said as much to the SunHerald.com's Al Jones.

"I am trying to enjoy [the hot streak the Packers are on] because this could be my last game in Green Bay. For the first time in three years, I haven't thought this could be my last game. I would like to continue longer."

Favre also indicated that he wants to come back next season and "win the MVP award that was rightfully mine this season." * With Favre looking like he'll play an 18th season, Packers fans will have to find something else to concern themselves with this off-season. Maybe finding Donald Driver's long-term replacement, or grooming a tight end to take over for Bubba Franks, or finding some way to get Atari Bigby off the field.

Another year for Favre also means another year on the bench for Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers is entering his fourth year and in the few chances he's gotten to play he's looked smooth. He's also been injury prone in limited action, which could be a down-the-road concern.

The Packers can cross that bridge when they get to it, though; a team needs two competent quarterbacks to be competitive and for now, Rodgers' job will be to backup Favre. And who knows, assuming Favre really does retire in the next two or three years, Rodgers might get his shot at the starting gig this decade.

* Quote is a complete fabrication.