Brett Favre is on the cover of this week’s Sports Illustrated.
It’s been more than four years since Brett Favre retired (for the last time) from the NFL. But for its annual “Where are they now?” issue, the former quarterback said he felt he could still play in the league — even at 45.
“I think I could play,” Favre said. “As far as throwing. Of course, we’re not trying to start some he’s-coming-out-of-retirement deal.
“Do I think I could play and lead a team? Look, no. But I could play. I could make all the throws I made before, I just couldn’t throw it near as far, but that never matters anyway.”
Favre, who appears on the magazine’s cover wearing his Packers jersey, told SI’s Greg Bishop that he can still throw 50 yards.
Green Bay plans to retire Favre’s No. 4 jersey in a July 18 Packers Hall of Fame banquet. The team will formally honor him during halftime of its Thanksgiving game against the Bears.
