The world didn't end...

As we are all aware out in the blog-o-sphere, Brett Favre retired. Oddly enough my life, and the world beyound, goes on.

• Was Favre one of the best ever? Yes
• Was he one of the most entertaining athletes to watch ever? Yes
• Would the Packers still be a laughing stock of a franchise like they were in the early 90s without him? Yes
• Was he still productive the last 3 years, even at his age? Yes
• Did his heroics prevent many wives from being beaten? Yes
• Did his many interceptions cause wives to be beaten? Yes
  
• Did the Packers over-achieve last year? Yes
• Did the Packers choke and lose to the terrible Giants? Yes
• Could the Packers have one it all last year? Yes
• Will the Packers be just as good next year without Favre? Yes
• Was Favre their team MVP this year? Yes
• Would he have been next year? No (My bet is Ryan Grant or Greg Jennings)
• Is it fitting that his last pass was an interception? Yes
• Are the Packers less exciting without him? Yes
• Will they win their division next year? Yes (the Vikings will give them a run for the money)
• Will they make it to the NFC Championship game? No
• Should they consider signing a veteran QB? Yes
• Will Aaron Rogers be their starting QB next year? Yes
• Will every sports fan, even Bears fans miss him? Yes

The fact of the matter is that Favre had to retire sometime, probably within the next 2 years. So why not now, when the NFC is not very strong, and especially the NFC North? Why not now when the Packers have a pretty good team, some of the best wide receivers, a above average running back, and a top ten defense?
I bet they make no move at any free agent QB's, even though there are some available. I bet Aaron Rogers is our QB, and that may not be a bad thing. He looked very good against Dallas, even if it was for just a half of the game. I bet the Pack wins the division, finished 10-6. They host a first round game against the Giants. They win 24-13. In the second round they lose at Dallas 12-20. Everyone begins to wonder, "What if?" Dallas eventually beats Jacksonville in the Super Bowl. Then all 0ff season next year people wonder if Favre comes back for one year. (He doesn't, wives get beaten)

PS: EdGrimley owes me a $5 spot.