A young Brett Favre entered the NFL riding high on adrenaline and determination. Over the years, he earned the nickname ‘The Gunslinger,’ battling through more than 1,000 (self-professed) concussions. But the beast never gave up. For years, he fought for the Packers, ultimately winning a Super Bowl. The courage in his heart catapulted him into the league.

In 1990, Favre survived a car accident that resulted in doctors removing 30 inches of his small intestine. The following year, in 1991, the Atlanta Falcons—then a $5.2 billion franchise—drafted him in the second round (33rd overall). For the rookie, it was the realization of a lifelong dream. For the Falcons, though, he was just another player.

They played him in only two games, during which he threw two interceptions on four passes—enough for them to trade him to the Green Bay Packers the following year. Just as a yogi (mystic) gains his powers in the Himalayas, Brett Favre forged his legend, myth, and beastly reputation in Green Bay over the next 16 years, earning three MVP awards.

Now, 34 years later, Favre has broken his silence. Was it the draft taking place at his beloved franchise that stirred something in him? Maybe. Wisconsin clearly still holds a special place in his heart. He tweeted: “Heck, I didn’t care when I got drafted, I just wanted a team to give me a chance wherever I went. It’s what you do when your # is called that matters, not when you were taken.” His words hit like a touchdown pass to the receiver in the end zone. Athletes who have achieved massive success understand just how ultra-competitive the game has become today.

Moreover, there’s one person who validates his point more than anyone in the history of the NFL. The Patriots selected Tom Brady, the 199th pick in the 2000 Draft, in the compensatory 6th-round pick. He broke almost all the records that people know. Most Super Bowls (7), most games won by a player (251), and most passing yards (89,214), to name a few.

However, Brett Favre embodies his talk. He holds the record for most consecutive starts in the NFL (297, 321 with playoffs included). It’s the famous quote, “It’s not about the size of the dog in the fight, it’s about the size of the fight in the dog.” And now, he is calling out his team.

Gunslinger calls out his draft team

While talking about the circumstances of his drafting, the Packers legend said, “On top of that, the team that drafted me didn’t even want me😂 #NFLDraft.” Call it fate, karma, destiny, everything happened in such synchronization that Brett Favre ended with the Packers after just 1 year.

Ron Wolf, an assistant to NY Jets GM Dick Steinberg then, was vigorously pursuing the quarterback and listed him as the number 1 pick of the 1991 Draft. But the Falcons drafted him where strict HC Jerry Glanville had a distinct set of rules. Brett Favre also showed a big ego, viewing the franchise players as below himself.

The coach famously declared that only a plane crash could make him start Brett Favre in any game. That marked the end of the discussion. Wolf became the Packers’ GM and seized the opportunity by acquiring Favre. The quarterback eventually left the team in 2008 with over 60,000 passing yards. His accomplishments led the franchise to retire his jersey in 2015. Now, he speaks freely, sharing insights and stories from his decades-long football journey and the history he helped shape.