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Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Can Aaron Rodgers succeed signing this late? Brett Favre did it
There's a moment in the Netflix documentary "Untold: The Fall of Favre" when the film is reliving Brett Favre's late career stops, and a graphic shows when he signed with the Minnesota Vikings: Aug. 18, 2009. Aug. 18? That can't be possible. That was a few days before the Vikings' second preseason game. We've heard over and over that quarterbacks need all offseason to build bonds with their new teammates and learn the offense. But Favre must have had a terrible 2009 season, starting that late. Right? Advertisement Not exactly. He had maybe his best NFL season at age 40. Aaron Rodgers, who turns 42 this year, and the Pittsburgh Steelers didn't wait that long, with news breaking Thursday that Rodgers is on the verge of signing with the Steelers. But it's still a question how effective he can be for them this season. But Rodgers has been following Favre in many ways for many years. And waiting turned out just fine for Favre in Minnesota. Can Aaron Rodgers be ready signing this late? Favre's 2009 offseason was wild. He said he was retiring after a season with the New York Jets and insisted he was never playing again. By the summer, that seemed to be a part of a plan to land with the Vikings. The Jets released him and he ended up with the Vikings. Advertisement But not until mid-August. In late July, after training camp had already started, Favre insisted he was still retired. Then it changed. And you think that Rodgers not being signed in late May this year is a cause for alarm? In Minnesota, Favre played in a West Coast offensive scheme he was familiar with, and that likely helped. But there weren't many questions at the time about Favre assimilating himself with the Vikings. And it didn't end up being an issue. In 2009, Favre had one of the best seasons of his career. He posted a 107.2 passer rating, almost eight points higher than the second-best mark of his Hall of Fame career. He finished fourth in the MVP voting and had a good argument to win it. Had the Vikings not melted down late in the NFC championship game, Favre would have taken Minnesota to its only Super Bowl since the 1977 season. He didn't exactly need all those May minicamp reps. Rodgers might not either. The NFL world continues to wait for Aaron Rodgers to sign with a new team. (Photo by) (Andy Lyons via Getty Images) What can we expect from Rodgers now? Favre is an outlier. But so is Rodgers. Advertisement Rodgers and Favre are linked forever, and their careers have mirrored each other in many ways, from the multiple MVPs and single Super Bowl title, to the short late-career time with the Jets to a third team right before retirement. Coaches are obsessive about practice reps, and mostly for good reason, but it can be overstated. Favre was fine in 2009. Offenses executed very well in 2020 after an unprecedented and mostly lost offseason due to COVID-19. Just two seasons ago Joe Flacco was signed by the Cleveland Browns in November and helped them to the playoffs. Smart veteran quarterbacks, especially ones with the pedigree of a Favre or Rodgers, usually figure things out. Rodgers will now be with the team through the rest of the spring and the start of training camp. The Steelers no longer have to be the subject of anxious reports about him being ready for the season. Rodgers is about to be a Steeler, and it still might end up just fine. It did for Rodgers' former Packers teammate.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Can Aaron Rodgers succeed if he waits until late summer to sign with Steelers? Brett Favre did it
There's a moment in the Netflix documentary "Untold: The Fall of Favre" when the film is reliving Brett Favre's late career stops, and a graphic shows when he signed with the Minnesota Vikings: August 18, 2009. August 18? That can't be possible. That was a few days before the Vikings' second preseason game. We've heard over and over that quarterbacks need all offseason to build bonds with their new teammates and learn the offense. But Favre must have had a terrible 2009 season, starting that late. Right? Advertisement Not exactly. He had maybe his best NFL season at age 40. Maybe Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers can continue to wait for each other. Rodgers and the Steelers have been connected for months, but still there's no official agreement on a contract. Rodgers said he has been dealing with personal issues, and is on no timetable to make a decision. So we wait. There has to be some unease about Rodgers being unsigned, though the Steelers haven't shown that outwardly. Coaches like players being at OTAs and minicamps, getting used to teammates and the playbook. But Rodgers has been following Favre in many ways for many years. And waiting turned out just fine for Favre in Minnesota. Can Aaron Rodgers be ready if he signs late? Favre's 2009 offseason was wild. He said he was retiring after a season with the New York Jets and insisted he was never playing again. By the summer that seemed to be a part of a plan to land with the Vikings. The Jets released him and he ended up with the Vikings. Advertisement But not until mid-August. In late July, after training camp had already started, Favre insisted he was still retired. Then it changed. And you think that Rodgers not being signed in late May this year is a cause for alarm. In Minnesota Favre played in a West Coast offensive scheme he was familiar with, and that likely helped. But there weren't many questions at the time about Favre assimilating himself with the Vikings. And it didn't end up being an issue. In 2009 Favre had one of the best seasons of his career. He posted a 107.2 passer rating, almost eight points higher than the second-best mark of his Hall of Fame career. He finished fourth in the MVP voting and had a good argument to win it. Had the Vikings not melted down late in the NFC championship game, Favre would have taken Minnesota to its only Super Bowl since the 1977 season. He didn't exactly need all those May minicamp reps. Rodgers might not either. The NFL world continues to wait for Aaron Rodgers to sign with a new team. (Photo by) (Andy Lyons via Getty Images) When will Rodgers sign? Favre is an outlier. But so is Rodgers. Advertisement Rodgers and Favre are linked forever, and their careers have mirrored each other in many ways from the multiple MVPs and single Super Bowl title, to the short late-career time with the Jets to a third team right before retirement (assuming Rodgers does sign with the Steelers or someone else). Coaches are obsessive about practice reps, and mostly for good reason, but it can be overstated. Favre was fine in 2009. Offenses executed very well in 2020 after an unprecedented and mostly lost offseason due to COVID-19. Just two seasons ago Joe Flacco was signed by the Cleveland Browns in November and helped them to the playoffs. Smart veteran quarterbacks, especially ones with the pedigree of a Favre or Rodgers, usually figure things out. In a perfect world, Rodgers would sign with the Steelers as soon as possible and be with the team through the rest of the spring and the start of training camp. The Steelers coaches would almost certainly prefer that. With every day Rodgers misses, you'll hear anxious reports about him being ready for the season. All signs are that Rodgers will sign with the Steelers. It's just a matter of when. And if it takes a while, it still might end up just fine. It did for Rodgers' former Packers teammate.
New York Post
27-05-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Brett Favre shares post saying Netflix ‘going after' him for being ‘an outspoken Trump supporter'
Brett Favre appears to believe Netflix is out to get him due to his support of President Donald Trump. The streaming service released its documentary on the Hall of Famer titled 'Untold: The Fall of Favre.' The documentary highlights the scandals of Favre allegedly sending inappropriate messages to a woman while playing for the New York Jets, and his alleged involvement in the Mississippi State welfare scandal. 'Netflix is going after @BrettFavre for being an outspoken Trump supporter. We stand with Brett Favre,' the Hodge twins wrote. And wrote @SteveLovesAmmo, 'Haven't you ever noticed that these 'scandals' seem to pop up (or again) every single time a famous individual vocally supports President Trump?… Brett has been under constant attack from the mainstream media and also now today, Netflix… Tonight, a new documentary premiers tonight on Netflix attempting to tarnish his name. 'We all know that if he wasn't a Conservative, this would not be happening right now. Was this a hit documentary because Donald Trump won the 2024 election? That has yet to be that being said, I support .@BrettFavre! One of the greats!' Brett Favre speaking at a Trump campaign rally in Green Bay on Oct. 30, 2024. Photo by ALEX WROBLEWSKI/AFP via Getty Images Favre didn't comment on whether he agreed or disagreed with the posts but amplified the posts. While speaking at a Trump rally in October just before the election, Favre said it would be 'insane' to vote for Kamala Harris. 'We've already had President Trump once — we've already seen Kamala in action. We can compare, and we know which is better,' Favre said at the rally. 'The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. . . . It would be insane to give Kamala four more years in office. So it's time to bench Kamala and put in the star quarterback.' Favre has claimed that Netflix made a documentary on his scandals because he supports President Trump. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno/File Photo 'USA is a great country. But we all know this: Kamala broke it. Trump will fix it,' Favre added. 'I have lived the American dream, but I want to make sure that future generations get to, as well. So remember this: Let's make American great again.' Favre has long supported Trump, saying last year that the country was in a 'better place' when he was president. He endorsed Trump in 2020 because of his stance on freedom of speech, gun rights and support for the military and police after a summer of racial unrest after the death of George Floyd. Fox News' Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Brett Favre claims Netflix is smearing him over Donald Trump support, not scandals
Brett Favre implies he's being targeted by Netflix (Image via AP) NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre is once again at the center of controversy—not for his past on-field glory, but for how he believes he's being portrayed in the new Netflix documentary Untold: The Fall of Favre. The former Green Bay Packers quarterback has implied that the documentary's critical tone is less about justice and more about politics, suggesting he's being singled out for his outspoken support of Donald Trump. Brett Favre implies he's being targeted because of his conservative politics While Favre hasn't issued a direct statement about the documentary, his actions on social media are telling. He recently reposted two messages on X (formerly Twitter) that accuse Netflix of political bias, insinuating that the streaming giant is punishing him for backing Trump. Though Favre didn't write the tweets himself, his amplification of them speaks volumes and aligns with a narrative that he is a victim of political targeting. Documentary revisits scandals that reshaped Favre's post-NFL image The Fall of Favre explores two major controversies linked to the legendary quarterback: his alleged involvement in the $77 million Mississippi welfare fraud scandal, and sexual harassment claims from his brief tenure with the New York Jets. The documentary paints a sharp contrast between the public's image of Favre as the 'everyman' quarterback and the less flattering reality of his legal and ethical troubles. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo One particularly damning detail is the $5 million that allegedly went toward constructing a volleyball stadium at the University of Southern Mississippi—Favre's alma mater and the school where his daughter played. Text messages released in 2022 show Favre asking if the funding could be kept under wraps, fueling public suspicion. Though he hasn't been criminally charged, he remains involved in ongoing civil litigation. Critics question his legacy, but Favre doubles down The documentary also revisits the sexting allegations brought by former sideline reporter Jenn Sterger, who accused Favre of sending unsolicited explicit content. The NFL fined him $50,000 for not cooperating with their investigation, though no formal action was taken on the allegations themselves. As The Fall of Favre garners attention, so does the political undertone of its reception. 'Never meet your heroes,' one interviewee quips, capturing the disillusionment felt by many. Also Read: Tom Cruise leaves Pat McAfee stunned after comparing death-defying stunts to NFL quarterbacks' pressure and precision Favre, however, sees this as more than a reputation crisis—he sees it as political persecution. As the legal drama unfolds and the public reevaluates one of the NFL's most iconic figures, the question remains: is this accountability, or a politically charged takedown? Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wife Details Addiction Of Ex Jets Quarterback Brett Favre
Former New York Jets quarterback Brett Favre has remained in the public eye long after his retirement. His wife, Deanna Favre, has opened up over the years about their marriage and relationship issues, his battle with addiction and her cancer diagnosis. The couple are in the headlines following the release of the new Netflix documentary "Untold: The Fall of Favre," which focuses in part on a 2010 scandal in which he was accused of sending sexually explicit photos and messages to New York Jets game-day host Jenn Sterger. Sterger describes the behavior as "unwanted" in the documentary. Advertisement Deanna Favre has not held back about the fact that the couple have had issues in their marriage over the years. 'I'm handling this through faith,' Deanna Favre said when asked about Sterger's accusations in the documentary. Deanna Favre wrote an article for Guideposts in which she discusses various personal tragedies, including being diagnosed with breast cancer, her brother's tragic death in an ATV accident, and her husband's painkiller addiction. "That first week of October 2004 was tough, one of those weeks where right out of the blue your life will never be the same again," Deanna Favre wrote. Advertisement When her breast cancer was diagnosed, "Brett was on the phone in minutes. All he could say was, 'Oh, God,'" Deanna Favre wrote. The couple grew up together in small-town Mississippi, were high school sweethearts, had two daughters and are still married to this day. The Favres met at age 14, with Deanna first becoming pregnant at 19. In college, the quarterback "had become a loud, rough party animal" with a mean side, wrote his wife. Favre also had troubles with painkiller addiction during his playing career. "He was horribly addicted to painkillers, partly as a result of all the injuries he played with. We got through that. He went to the Menninger Clinic and got help. We went through counseling together, and he was once again the best friend I'd ever had — and by now my husband." Advertisement The couple had broken up a few times over the years, always reuniting in the end. 'There were times when we were broken up and we were seeing other people, but we still talked,' Deanna told The Journal Times. 'I always knew if the relationship didn't work out, we could always be friends.' Related: Jets Announce New Uniform Numbers Related: Jets 5 Biggest Takeaways From Inside OTA Practice
