Fan: five reasons Brett Favre’s return would be good for the NFL

No matter how many times Brett Favre retires and unretires, I will always be a fan of his. In this era of overpriced prima donnas and bloated egos, there is something to be said about an NFL star that plays through pain, always gives 100% effort and displays a humble attitude regardless of the circumstances. Here are the top five reasons why Favre's return would be good for the sport.

Unparalled Work Ethic

My father used to work long hours day in and day out as a salesman in New York City. Even when he was sick, he went to work anyways and never complained. In some respects, Brett Favre's work ethic on the football field reminds me a lot of my dad's blue-collar values. Even when Favre had a serious injury, he played through it because he didn't want to let fans and teammates down.



Mentoring Role

Last week, Philadelphia Eagles quarterbackMichael Vick(notes)fueled chatter of Favre's return by saying in a tweet that he would be honored to have the future hall of famer as a backup. According to a Kansas City Star report, Brett Favre's agent responded by saying that talk of him coming back is pure speculation. However, America has been through this before with Favre and we know by now to never say never. If Favre came back to the league with the Eagles, he could continue to foster Vick's positive development at the quarterback position.

Public Relations

Now that the NFL lockout is over, Favre's return would be the feel-good story of the summer. When I think about a player that simply plays for the love of the game, it does wonders to wipe away the bitter taste in my mouth that was created by the NFL lockout. Overdramatic press conferences aside, fans would likely embrace yet another return to the league by Favre. Having a passion for the sport is something that can't be taught, and that will to succeed has always been the driving force behind Favre's game.

Time to Heal

While it is true that Favre had a dreadful 2010 season with the Minnesota Vikings, I have plenty of reason to believe that the 41-year old has a little bit of magic left in him. Favre has had seven months to heal, so that is plenty of time to relax and be game-ready for the new season.

Embracing the Underdog Role

America loves a comeback story. If Favre was somehow able to bounce back from his rocky 2010 season and lead another team into the playoffs, it would be one of the greatest sports stories of all-time. What drives us to succeed in any aspect of life is the will to persevere through adversity in order to reach a goal, and Favre has always been one to battle back from the obstacles in his path.When Brett Favre was on the New York Jets for the 2008-2009 season, I admired his warrior spirit and love for the sport of football. As a lifelong Jets fan, I enjoyed watching Favre give his best effort to help my team win.