He inspired us because he wasn't perfect.
One fan, noting that "a good man has left the game with a very big hole," points toward the larger significance of Favre's retirement: standing ready to take his place are his very opposite. Peyton Manning, the player most likely to surpass Favre's touchdown mark, graduated Phi Beta Kappa from college in three years and is known for his preternatural ability to memorize opponents' plays and formations. And Tom Brady, with his supermodel girlfriend, three Super Bowl rings, and manicured stubble -- rather than Favre-like scruff -- has improved upon Manning's marks. But while the next generation of fans will marvel at Brady's victories and Manning's touchdowns, they'll be missing out on something more important. With Favre's retirement, an era of inspiration -- imperfections included -- has closed, to be succeeded by an age of mere technique.
If you weren't a fan of Brett Favre, you weren't a football fan. I say this as a die-hard Bears fan.
Why We'll Miss Favre
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