Brett Favre is retiring from the Packers after an incredible 17-year Hall-of-Fame career.  A year ago, this would not have come as a shock and in fact would have been welcomed by many Packer fans,  as Favre and the Packers were coming off a horrendous season. 

Favre played horribly in the NFC Championship game against the New York Giants.  After that game, I am sure many of us including myself thought Favre would come back for at least one more shot at a Super Bowl after coming so close this season.  

Favre could have played another 3 seasons at a very high level.  He was just that good.  Already with a Super Bowl victory, what else is there to play for?  Quite frankly, in my opinion the Packers were clearly overrated last season.  They were not as a good of a team as everyone had thought.  I think Favre realized that the Packers are farther away from another Super Bowl than many people think. 

Good luck Aaron Rodgers.