Quotes About Brett Favre

See what others have to say about the legendary quarterback.

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Last Update: 5/24/08

Lance Armstrong - Tour de France Champion & Biking Legend:
"If people say to me, 'Who are the athletes you respect the most?' I would tell you that I respect Andre Agassi and Brett Favre the most because they were guys that played through pain, played through misery."

Bart Starr - Packers Hall Of Fame Quarterback:

"Cherish the memories. Recognize you had the privilege of watching the greatest talent you'll ever see. As time goes on, people will appreciate Brett Favre even more."

Lovie Smith - Bears Coach:
"I think this announcement comes about 17 years too late and I don't know if I will completely believe it until Green Bay opens the season without No. 4 lining up under center. In all seriousness, no one has given more to our game than Brett Favre. There is no player I respect more."

Carson Palmer - Bengals Quarterback:
"His record for most consecutive starts will never be broken. It's one of the most amazing records in sports. I guarantee you, he gets an immense amount of respect from every quarterback in the NFL for that record."

Mike Holmgren - NFL Coach:
"Brett's career accomplishments will be measured among the greats of the game for the balance of time. He truly was as gifted a player as I have ever seen."

Ted Thompson - Packers General Manager:
"His accomplishments are legendary. And it's the passion with which he played that made everyone a Brett Favre fan."

Roger Goodell - NFL Commissioner:
"Brett Favre will always be remembered as one of the greatest players and fiercest competitors in NFL history. His long list of accomplishments both on and off the field is remarkable. Brett talent, enthusiasm and love of the game helped him become the only player to earn three MVP awards and he was a vital part of bringing a Super Bowl championship back to Green Bay. It has been a joy and privilege for all of us to watch him play."

Terry Bradshaw - 4 Time Superbowl Winner, Hall of Fame QB, & NFL Analyst:
"Brett Favre is the best quarterback I've ever seen play. I will say it again. I have documented it. I put it on the cover of a book. He's the best there ever was and that covers everybody."

Brian Urlacher - Bears Pro Bowl Linebacker, 2005 NFL Defensive Player Of The Year:
"He's No. 1. He has only one ring, but that doesn't matter. Dan Marino never won a Super Bowl, and some people consider him the best. I consider Brett Favre the best."

Chris Berman of ESPN:
"And you know what? I don't care whether people are Packers fans or whatever, I'll reiterate what we said, rooting for Favre is like rooting for America."

Cris Carter - NFL Wide Receiver:
"He's the best, bar none. Whenever God was making them, He put a little extra in him."

Corey Fuller - Browns Defensive Back:
"Brett Favre is the best, he can laser that ball in there at the drop of a dime. Running away from pressure, throwing the ball off his back foot - he's the best."