The Playmaker - Brett Favre

In trading, like in football, you have to anticipate. Brett Favre is one of the best there ever was in regards to that.

I have followed his career since he beat the New England Patriots, but only rooted for him since his second Super Bowl appearance and still waiting for him to win one again. Though his team accomplishments were early on in his career, his individual accomplishments have accumulated over time and his regard amongst players and fans just keeps getting better (except possibly in Green Bay).

As of today, he is coming out of his second retirement and still showing the NFL and viewers about what happens when you enjoy what you do.

I am basing this blog on the I.H.T article, by the Associated Press, 29/9/09. The article quoted is in bold.

After a second half that was mostly uneventful for Favre and the Vikings and the game in its final seconds, Favre recollects what he said to his team: "I didn't say a whole lot" Favre said. "I knew what I was thinking: We blew our chances." The key here is, he didn't give up and stuck to his game making ability.

The article describes the end of the game: "Brett Favre was flat on his stomach after taking another hit [sometimes you gotta take those lumps even when succesful], trying to watch his 46th pass [look how many passes before the winning one] of the afternoon as it zipped toward the back of the end zone where a little-used reserve wide receiver [you never know where your luck will come from] was breaking for the ball"

Continuing, Favre says, "I didn't know who caught it. I just saw one of our guys streaking across." He wasn't concerned with the outcome, but in the process as Warren Buffett is famous for saying. We can see that by Favre's further comments: "I just threw it as hard as I could. I don't think it was anything special. The catch was pretty outstanding [translated in trader parlance-he let his profits run]"

The article describes the impact on Favre's body and shows what it takes to succeed:

"Favre took plenty of blows from the 49ers and listed aches to his right foot, left knee, both shoulders and neck when asked for a report on his health.

Besides the individual nature of Favre's accomplishments, itsn't it interesting how one person's enthusiasm can change the face of a team or organization?

'It happens against you so many times playing against him, so it was great to see him on our side,' defensive tackle Kevin Williams said.

So in summary, you gotta enjoy what you do and good things will happen for you and, if not, surround yourself with someone that does!