OMG!
Right off of Yahoo!:

Packers' wide receiver Donald Driver said Tuesday that doesn't believe quarterback Brett Favre will return next season. "I don't think so," Driver told Sirius NFL Radio when asked if Favre will return for a 15th season. "Everyone has been asking me that question. He's a real close friend of mine and we've been talking back and forth, and I think he's pretty much going to hang 'em up." Packers' head coach Mike Sherman asked Favre last month to make a retirement decision before the free agency period begins in March.

We can't even imagine the Packers without No. 4 taking the snaps. The fantasy impact would be astounding, as the team does not have another signal caller waiting in the wings. It's worth noting that this story broke on the same day rumors surfaced that Emmitt Smith will retire and join a investment group that is trying to purchase the Vikings. Is it possible that Favre might also be an investor? Okay, there is absolutely no evidence to support that theory. If nothing else, we hope that our imaginary scenario helps Packer fans realize that things could be worse even if Favre retires.

I can't say that surprises me. The life of an NFL quarterback is not that long. I've watched his last couple games and can see him faltering alot. Why wait too long to retire when people will probably be booing you and runnin you out of town? Go out when you have some dignity.

While I am not really surprised, I was kinda taken back like the Emmitt Smith retirement announcement earlier. Really, I figured Favre would have 1 or 2 more seasons left in him.

Still, for many decades to come, we will marvel and tell the older new generation, and many more to come, about the tough son of a b*tch Quarterback who went from being a so-so rated prospect from Mississippi St. who was taken in the 2nd Round Draft Pick by the Atlanta Falcons in 1991, then traded the next year to the Green Bay Packers for a 1st Round Draft Pick who 13 years and 205 consecutive starts later becomes the only 3-time NFL MVP(sharing his third MVP award with Hall of Fame running back legend Barry Sanders) in history, an 8-time Pro Bowler, and leading his legendary Green Bay Packers to two consecutive trips to the Super Bowl(with a victory over the New England Patriots in XXXI). Not to mention that he was in the Top 5 this past season for Touchdown Passes and Passing Yards, and his f*cking amazing career stats compare to the Top 50 all-time heights:

Pass attempts: #3
Completions: #2
Passing yards: #3
Passing TDs: #2

WOW

He'll join fellow retiree Emmitt Smith in Canton in the Class of 2010....and WHO will the Packers get to replace #4?

Patrick, you and I think so much alike when it comes to Packers football. Although I believe Donald Driver to be an honest individual and close friend to Favre, I wouldn't close the case here. Sure, the news of this coming out does not surprise me a bit. I respect Favre's decision no matter where he decides to go from here whether it be to return for another season or retire and support his family full-time.

If he does return, I have every confidence in his playing ability. It's not like he's coming off a bad season (4,088 yds, 30 TDs, 92.4 passer rating). But it's ultimately up to him. He's had some rough times in the last couple of years, and I can only wonder how much longer he can take the physical and emotional stress. We should know very soon if Driver's prediction is in fact true.

Favre has always been one of my favourite QB's in the NFL, I love the guy, on and off the field. He's hilarious when he's microphoned up.

Every time his doubters speak up, he just responds on the the field, bam, another 350 yard game.

I may be looking for reasons not to believe he is retiring, but Driver said later that he hasn't spoken to Favre since January 11th, 2 days after the Viking game. And also, Favre's older brother said he would be surprised if Favre doesn't come back for at least another season.

Keeping my fingers crossed!

I don't think he will retire - I say he'll play one more season. He had too good of a year and I think he was embarrassed at how badly he played against Minn in the playoffs. Plus Ahman Green had an off year. If he returns to form next year, Green Bay will be a better team. They do need much defensive help, though.

Well I'm sure you've all heard already but he's back for one more season. I actually thought he wouldn't be back after losing his O line. I love the guy, on and off the field, he's a real inspiration. Sort of glad he's returning because he's one of my favourite QB's ever but then again I don't the Packers are even going to challenge for the NFCN next season and it will be a shame to see (probably (how many times have we said this)) Favre's last season on a low. The NFCN is going to be between the Lions and Vikings this year.

Packers will be drafting in a top 10 spot in '06, perfect spot for Favre's replacement.

The Vikings lost Randy Moss for a mediocre LB and 2 draft picks. The Lions have done nothing. The Packers still have one of the best offenses in the NFL, minus two guards. What am I missing here? Why will the Lions and Vikings beat the Packers?

You forgot da Bears, Pat! :p

Lions and Vikings and Bears, oh my!!!!

Now you're really pushing it. :p

The Lions have done a lot, not just this offseason but since the Mooch took over. From 5-11 to 6-10 and now I think they're gonna push for 8 or 9 wins which could grant them a wildcard in the NFC. I've said it for a while now but I think Harrington could be "05's Drew Brees with Rogers back, R. Williams a little more experienced and now an experienced receiving TE threat in Pollard. The depth is pretty good at WR too. They'll also have a good running game if Kevin Jones played like he played in the second half of the season. Harrington now has the added incentive of playing well because of Jeff Garcia now behind him who was probowler under Mariucci for the 49ers.

The Vikings will still be good, but may choke again when the time comes like they usually do. We'll have to see what damage, if any, the Tice scandal brings. But for now they've made some key acquisitions. Resigning TE Wiggins who was awesome when Moss was out, and starting to sort out their defence with Fred Smoot, your man Sharper and getting a decent DT in Williams. Ok no Moss to stretch the field but they've got two first round picks to address that.

All I've heard so far about the Packers are cuts, a GM change and Favre staying. They have serious holes to worry about.

The new GM is an asshole. He's let Wahle and Rivera go because he doesn't believe in spending a lot on offensive lineman. We got rid of our best secondary player just for 2 million in cap. Cheap prick.