The rumors of Brett Favre returning to the NFL are just that according to the quarterback's agent Bus Cook. Cook said he doesn't know if Favre has spoken with Vikings coach Brad Childress or anyone else, but to the best of his knowledge, nothing is happening."As far as I know, Brett Favre is still retired," Cook said Thursday afternoon. "If he does decide he wants to play, he can still play at a high level."
Cook said he hasn't spoken with any team regarding Favre's possible comeback.
"ESPN wanted to unretire him, now I see Yahoo has something," Cook said. "Could [Favre] change his mind? I don't know."
Cook said his client loves the game and that the only way he could return is to win another championship. The Vikings are the only known team, at least according to various media outlets, that has expressed an interest in Favre. Cook said Favre would need to get his right arm looked at -- Favre has a torn biceps muscle that could require surgery, and Cook said he wasn't sure if his client was willing to do that.
There were reports that Cook was looking for a quarterback coach to help Favre grasp the offense with any possible new team. But Cook said, "It don't make any sense. Why would Brett Favre need a quarterback coach? If he came back, he might need a trainer."
So, as of today, Thursday afternoon, Brett Favre is retired.
We can all move to something else now.
Brett Favre Photos
FILE - In this Nov. 13, 2008, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Brett Favre signals a touchdown during the second quarter against the New England Patriots in an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. Vikings coach Brad Childress was scheduled to dine with Favre in his home state Wednesday evening and further discuss on Thursday the possibility of the 39-year-old joining the Vikings. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)
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FILE - In this Dec. 14, 2008, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Brett Favre (4) drops back for a pass in the third quarter of the Jets 31-27 victory over the Buffalo Bills in their NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Vikings coach Brad Childress was scheduled to dine with Favre in his home state Wednesday evening and further discuss on Thursday the possibility of the 39-year-old joining the Vikings. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)
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FILE - In this Dec. 21, 2006, file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre (4) pushes off Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ben Leber as Favre is sacked during an NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis. Citing an anonymous source "with direct knowledge of the discussions between the two parties," ESPN reported Tuesday, May 5, 2009, that Favre is scheduled to meet with Vikings coach Brad Childress later this week about a possible comeback with Minnesota. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
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FILE - In this Dec. 21, 2008, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Brett Favre is sacked by Seattle Seahawks cornerback Josh Wilson (26) as Jets' Brandon Moore looks on from rear during an NFL football game in Seattle. Favre was released from the reserve-retired list by the Jets on Tuesday night, April 28, 2009, making the quarterback a free agent if he decides to again come out of retirement. (AP Photo/John Froschauer, File)
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 14: Brett Favre #4 of The New York Jets looks to pass against The Buffalo Bills during their game on December 14, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. According to reports February 11, 2009, Brett Favre has informed the New York Jets he will retire. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 28: Linebacker Channing Crowder #52 of the Miami Dolphins pressures quarterback Brett Favre #4 of the New York Jets on December 28, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Dolphins defeated the Jets 24-17. (Photo by David Drapkin/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brett Favre;Channing Crowder
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 28: Quarterback Brett Favre #4 of the New York Jets tries to stop defensive end Phillip Merling #97 of the Miami Dolphins from scoring a touchdown on December 28, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Merling just intercepted a Favre pass. The Dolphins defeated the Jets 24-17. (Photo by David Drapkin/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Phillip Merling;Brett Favre
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 28: Quarterback Brett Favre #4 of the New York Jets throws the football against the Miami Dolphins on December 28, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Dolphins defeated the Jets 24-17. (Photo by David Drapkin/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brett Favre
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 28: Brett Favre #4 of The New York Jets calls a huddle against The Miami Dolphins during their game on December 28, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brett Favre
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 28: Brett Favre #4 of The New York Jets leaves the field after losing to The Miami Dolphins 24-17 after their game on December 28, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brett Favre
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
5-08-2009 @ 12:58AM
Bauknecht Family said...
Too bad. It would have been fun to watch Favre suck it up big time with the Vi-Queens. Just like the end of last season with the Jets. He ruined his impressive reputation by sucking in NY.
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5-08-2009 @ 1:45AM
King Kron said...
Poor bitter baby fudgepacker fans, your best player EVER dreamed of being a viking (probably will happen) and hates that dairy dump of a town and all you overweight inbred "couch athletes" in gay bay. The best thing favre ever did for his reputation was leave that joke of a football team, 6-10? What you call sucking in N.Y. is winning the superbowl compared to what you tards did last year, and this year you will get to be envious of detroits better record, face it, without favre, your nothing!
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5-08-2009 @ 2:14AM
G Man said...
I get a kick out of this time of the year....every year I can count on this guy name FAVRE to start his crap.
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5-08-2009 @ 8:46AM
Brodeh said...
Brett Favre was not the best Packer. Bart Starr was better.
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5-08-2009 @ 12:28PM
Jamstvns said...
I get a laugh at how SOME people keep pinning this whole situation on Favre. As if Favre called the Vi-queens asking to play with them. No. Childress made the call here, and Brett turned him down. If you are a true fan of Brett, you know that Brett hates the cameras all in his face, and reporters camping out in his yard. He did NOT ask for this attention---the media did MORE than enough to hype this story up then anybody else involved. So back off Favre already.
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5-08-2009 @ 1:05PM
Bones said...
King Kron said...
Poor bitter baby fudgepacker fans, your best player EVER dreamed of being a viking (probably will happen) and hates that dairy dump of a town and all you overweight inbred "couch athletes" in gay bay. The best thing favre ever did for his reputation was leave that joke of a football team, 6-10? What you call sucking in N.Y. is winning the superbowl compared to what you tards did last year, and this year you will get to be envious of detroits better record, face it, without favre, your nothing!
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LMAO... you must be a 0-16, sour grape Lions fan.
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