Some Reaction to Favre's Retirement

Former San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions coach Steve Mariucci, once a Green Bay Packers quarterbacks coach, issued a statement on Brett Favre's retirement.

"Throughout his 17 years, he never lost that feeling of playing the game for the first time," Mariucci said. "That's what makes Brett Favre unlike any other player I have ever seen.

"It doesn't matter whether you're a Packers fan or a football fan, for that matter--sports fans in general have appreciated watching Brett compete for 17 years and can only smile when reflecting on what he brought to the game. Brett's enthusiasm and pure enjoyment of doing what he loved is what we will all remember.

"It was never for the money or for the records for Brett. He played for his love of competition and wanted to be the best player for his team."

Denver Broncos Coach Mike Shanahan also issued a statement.

"Brett Favre is one of the greatest quarterbacks in the history of professional football," Shanahan said. "You're judged by winning, and he's won more games than any other quarterback who has ever played. But I will remember him just as well for being such a fierce competitor and an outstanding leader. He was the face of the Packers and a great credit to our game. It was an honor to coach against him."

By Mark Maske |  March 4, 2008; 6:27 PM ET  | Category:  Packers
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