Yesterday at www.nfl.com Gil Brandt voiced his opinion that Brett Farve could possibly make a comeback in 2011, for what would be his twenty first season in the NFL. Brandt has based this opinion on the fact that Farve has enquired about helping rookie Panthers quarterback Cam Newton workout whilst the lockout is in place. Brandt claims that Farve would not be doing this if he wasn’t giving some consideration to returning to the NFL.
His opinion is backed up by the uncertainty which many teams have at the quarterback position at the moment; Arizona and Seattle to give but a couple of examples. This uncertainty is compounded by the ongoing labour dispute which has so far prevented any kind of free agency.
However, I believe that the odds are too strongly stacked against Farve making yet another return. Farve’s 2010 stats were far from his most impressive, he threw for 2500 yards with 11 TDs, 19 interceptions and a QB rating of 69.9. Furthermore I think that at almost 42 Farve simply wouldn’t be able to take another season of physical punishment like he did in 2010 and so, should stay firmly in retirement.
Go to www.nfl.com/videos to check out the interview with Gil Brandt.
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