Brett Favre will always be known as one of the most resilient quarterbacks in NFL history. He is the “iron man” of professional football. He played QB in 273 consecutive NFL football games (not including post-season games) from 1991 to 2008.

Brett Favre played college football at Southern Mississippi. He was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the second round, and 33rd pick, of the 1991 NFL Football Draft.  He played for the Green Bay Packers from 1992 to 2007 and then played for the New York Jets in 2008.

But throughout his career Favre was known for a less impressive statistic – throwing too many interceptions.  In fact, he has thrown more interceptions than any other QB in history. While throwing 464 regular season TDs, he also has thrown 310 Interceptions in the regular season. And in his final three games of the 2008 season as a New York Jet, he threw 2 TD passes and 9 interceptions.

NFL football sportscasters should coin the phrase “throwing up a Favre” anytime a QB throws up a pass for anyone to grab.  “The Favre” can be defined as throwing a desperation pass, anytime during a game, where the defense has a better chance to catch it then his receivers.  The interesting thing about “the Favre” it is not only thrown in the waning minutes of a football game.  Time after time, Brett Favre has thrown his lollipop pass in every imaginable situation – in the first quarter, when the team is winning and when the down.

So the next time you see a Pee Wee Football, High School, College and NFL quarterback” throw one up for grabs”, yell out – “Oh no, not a Favre”.  Get ready! You might even have a chance to catch it in the stands!

Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers has agreed to a long term contract with the Green Bay Packers. This just one year after the Green Bay Packers said good bye to, arguably their best quarterback ever, Bret Favre.

According to Skysports on Nov 1, 2008, Aaron Rodgers was back was taken with the 24th pick of the 2005 draft and backed up Brett Favre during his first three seasons at Lambeau Field.

He became the starter this season following Favre’s on-off retirement and eventual trade to the New York Jets.

And the 24-year-old has impressed so far, throwing for 1,668 yards and 12 touchdowns while leading the Packers to a 4-3 record.

“We try to be proactive in our discussions with current players and we felt like this was an appropriate time to try and come to an agreement with Aaron,” said Green Bay’s general manager Ted Thompson.

“This is good for the organisation and the players and we will continue this approach as we move forward.”

Terms of the deal, which ties Rodgers to the Packers until the end of the 2014 season, were not publically disclosed, although NFL.com reported it was worth $65m – with $20m guaranteed – over the six years.

Let’s face it – the Green Bay Packers have a steady quarterback to take the team into the future. Aaron has shown his maturity by being respectful and humble, in light of the Bret Favre fiasco at the beginning of the season.

The best of luck to him!