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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Can Aaron Rodgers succeed if he waits until late summer to sign with Steelers? Brett Favre did it
There's a moment in the Netflix documentary "Untold: The Fall of Favre" when the film is reliving Brett Favre's late career stops, and a graphic shows when he signed with the Minnesota Vikings: August 18, 2009. August 18? That can't be possible. That was a few days before the Vikings' second preseason game. We've heard over and over that quarterbacks need all offseason to build bonds with their new teammates and learn the offense. But Favre must have had a terrible 2009 season, starting that late. Right? Advertisement Not exactly. He had maybe his best NFL season at age 40. Maybe Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers can continue to wait for each other. Rodgers and the Steelers have been connected for months, but still there's no official agreement on a contract. Rodgers said he has been dealing with personal issues, and is on no timetable to make a decision. So we wait. There has to be some unease about Rodgers being unsigned, though the Steelers haven't shown that outwardly. Coaches like players being at OTAs and minicamps, getting used to teammates and the playbook. But Rodgers has been following Favre in many ways for many years. And waiting turned out just fine for Favre in Minnesota. Can Aaron Rodgers be ready if he signs late? Favre's 2009 offseason was wild. He said he was retiring after a season with the New York Jets and insisted he was never playing again. By the summer that seemed to be a part of a plan to land with the Vikings. The Jets released him and he ended up with the Vikings. Advertisement But not until mid-August. In late July, after training camp had already started, Favre insisted he was still retired. Then it changed. And you think that Rodgers not being signed in late May this year is a cause for alarm. In Minnesota Favre played in a West Coast offensive scheme he was familiar with, and that likely helped. But there weren't many questions at the time about Favre assimilating himself with the Vikings. And it didn't end up being an issue. In 2009 Favre had one of the best seasons of his career. He posted a 107.2 passer rating, almost eight points higher than the second-best mark of his Hall of Fame career. He finished fourth in the MVP voting and had a good argument to win it. Had the Vikings not melted down late in the NFC championship game, Favre would have taken Minnesota to its only Super Bowl since the 1977 season. He didn't exactly need all those May minicamp reps. Rodgers might not either. The NFL world continues to wait for Aaron Rodgers to sign with a new team. (Photo by) (Andy Lyons via Getty Images) When will Rodgers sign? Favre is an outlier. But so is Rodgers. Advertisement Rodgers and Favre are linked forever, and their careers have mirrored each other in many ways from the multiple MVPs and single Super Bowl title, to the short late-career time with the Jets to a third team right before retirement (assuming Rodgers does sign with the Steelers or someone else). Coaches are obsessive about practice reps, and mostly for good reason, but it can be overstated. Favre was fine in 2009. Offenses executed very well in 2020 after an unprecedented and mostly lost offseason due to COVID-19. Just two seasons ago Joe Flacco was signed by the Cleveland Browns in November and helped them to the playoffs. Smart veteran quarterbacks, especially ones with the pedigree of a Favre or Rodgers, usually figure things out. In a perfect world, Rodgers would sign with the Steelers as soon as possible and be with the team through the rest of the spring and the start of training camp. The Steelers coaches would almost certainly prefer that. With every day Rodgers misses, you'll hear anxious reports about him being ready for the season. All signs are that Rodgers will sign with the Steelers. It's just a matter of when. And if it takes a while, it still might end up just fine. It did for Rodgers' former Packers teammate.
NBC Sports
7 days ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Aaron Rodgers is willing to consider retiring as a Packer
It's highly unlikely that Aaron Rodgers would ever play again for the Packers. A ceremonial one-day contract remains possible. During his recent appearance with 'Mike Stud,' Rodgers addressed the possibility of officially retiring as a Packer. He's on the fence, for now. 'You know, I've thought about that and I don't understand what the reason for that is,' Rodgers said. 'You know, at the same time, I grew up a Niner fan and most of my favorite players retired as a Niner. You know, Jerry Rice, who went to three other teams, really, he came back and retired as a Niner. So I understand the cool thing about it but, if I didn't do it, would that make a difference in how I'm viewed in the Packers' eyes? . . . 'If I do or if I don't, I don't think it should make a difference. I'm not sure yet. If they approach me about it, I probably would.' He's right. It's a meaningless gesture for the team and its fans. It seems to be, if nothing else, a way for the player to get closure on his career. If the player doesn't need it, why do it? The bigger question is how Rodgers's time with the Packers will be remembered. 'When I retire, in four years I'm gonna go into the Packer Hall of Fame — may or may not get my number retired — whether they do or not that's fine,' Rodgers said. 'But in four years I'll be in the Packer Hall of Fame. . . . There's a lot of love from me and how I feel about the team.' Despite my very strong belief that no team should permanently retire numbers (and that, if they do, it should truly be permanent), the Packers have crossed that bridge. They retired Brett Favre's number (and Bart Starr's). They should also retire Rodgers's number. Both Rodgers and Favre won a Super Bowl. Unlike Favre, Rodgers was a Super Bowl MVP. He won the league MVP award four times. (Favre won three.) Rodgers has nearly as many passing yards for the Packers as Favre did (61,655 vs. 59,055). Rodgers has more touchdown passes (475 vs. 442) and far fewer interceptions (105 vs. 286). Rodgers' touchdown-to-interception ratio remains uncanny. For his career, he's at 503 touchdown passes and only 116 interceptions. So, yes, the Packers should retire Rodgers's number 12. Regardless of whether Rodgers wants to sign a one-day retirement contract.
New York Post
27-05-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Brett Favre shares post saying Netflix ‘going after' him for being ‘an outspoken Trump supporter'
Brett Favre appears to believe Netflix is out to get him due to his support of President Donald Trump. The streaming service released its documentary on the Hall of Famer titled 'Untold: The Fall of Favre.' The documentary highlights the scandals of Favre allegedly sending inappropriate messages to a woman while playing for the New York Jets, and his alleged involvement in the Mississippi State welfare scandal. 'Netflix is going after @BrettFavre for being an outspoken Trump supporter. We stand with Brett Favre,' the Hodge twins wrote. And wrote @SteveLovesAmmo, 'Haven't you ever noticed that these 'scandals' seem to pop up (or again) every single time a famous individual vocally supports President Trump?… Brett has been under constant attack from the mainstream media and also now today, Netflix… Tonight, a new documentary premiers tonight on Netflix attempting to tarnish his name. 'We all know that if he wasn't a Conservative, this would not be happening right now. Was this a hit documentary because Donald Trump won the 2024 election? That has yet to be that being said, I support .@BrettFavre! One of the greats!' Brett Favre speaking at a Trump campaign rally in Green Bay on Oct. 30, 2024. Photo by ALEX WROBLEWSKI/AFP via Getty Images Favre didn't comment on whether he agreed or disagreed with the posts but amplified the posts. While speaking at a Trump rally in October just before the election, Favre said it would be 'insane' to vote for Kamala Harris. 'We've already had President Trump once — we've already seen Kamala in action. We can compare, and we know which is better,' Favre said at the rally. 'The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. . . . It would be insane to give Kamala four more years in office. So it's time to bench Kamala and put in the star quarterback.' Favre has claimed that Netflix made a documentary on his scandals because he supports President Trump. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno/File Photo 'USA is a great country. But we all know this: Kamala broke it. Trump will fix it,' Favre added. 'I have lived the American dream, but I want to make sure that future generations get to, as well. So remember this: Let's make American great again.' Favre has long supported Trump, saying last year that the country was in a 'better place' when he was president. He endorsed Trump in 2020 because of his stance on freedom of speech, gun rights and support for the military and police after a summer of racial unrest after the death of George Floyd. Fox News' Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Brett Favre claims Netflix is smearing him over Donald Trump support, not scandals
Brett Favre implies he's being targeted by Netflix (Image via AP) NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre is once again at the center of controversy—not for his past on-field glory, but for how he believes he's being portrayed in the new Netflix documentary Untold: The Fall of Favre. The former Green Bay Packers quarterback has implied that the documentary's critical tone is less about justice and more about politics, suggesting he's being singled out for his outspoken support of Donald Trump. Brett Favre implies he's being targeted because of his conservative politics While Favre hasn't issued a direct statement about the documentary, his actions on social media are telling. He recently reposted two messages on X (formerly Twitter) that accuse Netflix of political bias, insinuating that the streaming giant is punishing him for backing Trump. Though Favre didn't write the tweets himself, his amplification of them speaks volumes and aligns with a narrative that he is a victim of political targeting. Documentary revisits scandals that reshaped Favre's post-NFL image The Fall of Favre explores two major controversies linked to the legendary quarterback: his alleged involvement in the $77 million Mississippi welfare fraud scandal, and sexual harassment claims from his brief tenure with the New York Jets. The documentary paints a sharp contrast between the public's image of Favre as the 'everyman' quarterback and the less flattering reality of his legal and ethical troubles. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo One particularly damning detail is the $5 million that allegedly went toward constructing a volleyball stadium at the University of Southern Mississippi—Favre's alma mater and the school where his daughter played. Text messages released in 2022 show Favre asking if the funding could be kept under wraps, fueling public suspicion. Though he hasn't been criminally charged, he remains involved in ongoing civil litigation. Critics question his legacy, but Favre doubles down The documentary also revisits the sexting allegations brought by former sideline reporter Jenn Sterger, who accused Favre of sending unsolicited explicit content. The NFL fined him $50,000 for not cooperating with their investigation, though no formal action was taken on the allegations themselves. As The Fall of Favre garners attention, so does the political undertone of its reception. 'Never meet your heroes,' one interviewee quips, capturing the disillusionment felt by many. Also Read: Tom Cruise leaves Pat McAfee stunned after comparing death-defying stunts to NFL quarterbacks' pressure and precision Favre, however, sees this as more than a reputation crisis—he sees it as political persecution. As the legal drama unfolds and the public reevaluates one of the NFL's most iconic figures, the question remains: is this accountability, or a politically charged takedown? Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Cosmopolitan
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Jenn Sterger reveals 5 harrowing details cut from Netflix's Untold: The Fall of Favre
Viewers who tuned into Netflix's Untold: The Fall of Favre will be aware of Jenn Sterger, a model and presenter whose career in the sports world was cut short after a story ran – without her consent – exposing the sexual texts, voicemails and photos that married NFL player, Brett Favre, allegedly sent during her 2008 tenure working as a host for the New York Jets. Favre played for the team at the time and Sterger says she never accepted or encouraged his advances, nor actually spoke to him in person. A 2010 Deadspin article which exposed the story, despite Sterger's seeming protests for the alleged harassment and correspondence from Favre to remain private, sent shockwaves around the US. For a time, Favre's reputation took a minor hit but he soon bounced back, before being hit with a later scandal which saw him accused of diverting welfare funding into his own private business ventures. Many fans still defend Favre, who enjoyed a stellar reputation as a footballing legend and family man prior, meanwhile Sterger's contract was not renewed and she claims to have become a pariah on the sports scene. Favre and his wife, Deanna, stayed together, and many fans (and organisations) pledged to stay loyal to the football player over the model who inadvertently exposed a side of Favre's character that didn't live up to the image they had of him in their heads. This is where Jenn Sterger is today, how she first went viral and the details she says were cut from the Untold documentary. Jenn Sterger is a former model and game day host, who now dabbles more in the comedy and podcasting world. She accidentally went viral back in 2005, when she attended an American football game after working a bar shift, and, in her words, because someone had spilled a drink on her shirt decided to attend the game in just a bikini top instead. The game was a big one between rival teams (Miami Hurricanes and Florida State Seminoles) and as the camera scanned the crowd, it caught sight of Jenn and her friends cheering and commentator Brent Musberger remarked "1,500 red-blooded Americans just decided to apply to Florida State". After this, Jenn became known as The Cowgirl and her Facebook friends list exploded, as did offers of modelling work. "That's how Maxim found me, that's how Playboy found me [...] I played the game," she shares in Untold: The Fall of Favre. After writing an article 'Confessions of a Cowgirl' for Sports Illustrated, Sterger then got a job touring campuses and meeting coaches, discussing sports. In August 2008, Sterger got a job as the official game day host for the New York Jets, which is where she came to the attention of Brett Favre, one of the most popular and celebrated NFL players, who was very much married with two children at the time. As per the documentary and a later investigation, Sterger says she was just trying to do her job but was routinely contacted by Favre via text, voicemail and social media. In 2010, a Deadspin article publicly claimed that during the 2008 NFL season, Favre, then the quarterback for the New York Jets, allegedly sent a series of suggestive text messages ad voicemails inviting sideline reporter Sterger to his hotel room, along with explicit photos of himself. Responding to the allegations, the NFL launched an investigation but said it wasn't going to pass judgment on the nature of personal relationships, but was focused solely on whether Favre had violated the NFL's workplace conduct policy. Favre himself admitted to sending voicemails to Sterger but denied being the source of any explicit images. The fallout? Favre was slapped with a $50,000 fine – not for the alleged content, but for "failure to cooperate" with the investigation. The NFL ultimately stated that there wasn't enough evidence to determine whether Favre had sent the photos, nor could they conclude he had breached the league's personal conduct policy. The drama may have fizzled out in terms of official consequences, but the story remains one of the most talked-about controversies in NFL history and Sterger's career took a real beating because of it, while Favre was inducted in the Hall of Fame. In the documentary Sterger adds: "So, here's the craziest part about the whole scandal — I've never met Brett Favre. We've never been in the same room, we've never shaken hands, we had no kind of relationship, no rapport, nothing." These days, Sterger is more focussed on the comedy space (and building a female and queer-friendly community within it) and partakes in acting and voiceover artist work. She also describes herself in her Instagram bio as an "animal advocate, gym rat, nerd, professional tomboy". Sterger co-hosts a podcast, Not Today, with fellow comedian, Eddie Pence, and also delivers seminars to journalist students, positioning herself as a cautionary tale and advocating against 'rage bait' headlines. She urges her listeners and students to have critical thought when it comes to the media, to read beyond the headline and to cross reference stories between multiple sources before coming to a conclusion. Since the Netflix documentary aired, Sterger says she has been saddened by the amount of hatred directed towards women like her who want to tell their story, especially "against powerful men", even in the wake of the #MeToo movement. After watching the documentary for a second time, Sterger said she now feels sorry for Brett Favre, which she cites as a new sign of healing. Speaking on her podcast, Sterger said she wasn't obligated to take part in the NFL's "sham" investigation into what happened between her and Favre, but did so with the best of intentions. "I'm going to give people the benefit of the doubt that they're going to be good, honest people... [but] that's just not how the world works," she told her co-host, Eddie Pence. "Especially when there's so much money on the line." Sterger alleges on her podcast that she had an awkward interaction with the NFL commissioner, Roger Goodell, about the investigation, telling him she was expecting little to change as a result. "I told him at one point during our meeting ... he got really mad saying 'Are you saying I can't do anything? I'm the commissioner, I can do whatever I want'. I was like 'I'm not saying you can't, I'm saying you won't [...] I'm not worth anything to you, you're going to make more money off this man in his retirement selling his jerseys than any money you'll ever make off of my likeness'," she told listeners. Posting on Instagram, Sterger wrote about how invasive the investigation into the Favre scandal was, "In 2010, during the NFL's investigation I had to hand over 17 binders filled with texts, social media messages, emails and phone records to their investigators (who were former FBI guys). These were not just the texts with Favre," Sterger explained. "They were texts with family. Friends. Boyfriends. They combed through the most intimate moments of my life in an attempt to find a way to make this my fault. They couldn't find any," she continued. "As an independent contractor I was under no obligation to cooperate with them, but did so to clear my name and get the media blitz they had thrust upon me to stop. This is so much more [than dick] pics. It's about the abuse of power and a system designed to harm the little guy and protect the shield. A pretty woman sells magazine copies, newspapers, and is easy to hate. I was not the right martyr for the cause… but I was the perfect scapegoat." Sterger says Michael Vick, another NFL player, likely agreed to appear in the documentary as he is one of the few players unafraid to call the NFL out. Vick had his own reputation as a player tarnished after his dog fighting ring, which saw dogs put down at his request, was exposed. While condemning his animal cruelty past, Sterger caveated that Vick wasn't allowed the redemption arc via the NFL that Brett Favre was. "What he did was atrocious, however [Vick] has worked his ass off to make amends, but I think the thing that doesn't get touched upon in the documentary - and I'm sure it was for editing stuff and honestly because quite frankly it'll make a lot of people mad - I think they wanted to make sure the issue of the film didn't get skewed into a race issue... [But] that's truly a big part of it. The only players that came to my defence were Black NFL players." Sterger filmed with Netflix in her own home and asked the team to respect her wishes not to be made tearful on camera in her safe space. On her podcast, Sterger explains this happened for the most part, but that during one scene she was handed her a letter from the editor of Deadspin who 'sold her out' – which she found to be an emotional moment. "At the end of the day they handed me this letter, this print out, it was a letter or like an article that AJ, the guy from Deadspin had written, post going through AA (Alcoholics Anonymous), when he was making amends and things like that," she explains. "They made me read a letter he wrote and he basically said in there 'What I did to Jenn was wrong and I did it because I didn't see her as a person'. "That was a really hard thing to hear myself say out loud, I've always felt that the internet has just seen me as a picture." Jennifer Savin is Cosmopolitan UK's multiple award-winning Features Editor, who was crowned Digital Journalist of the Year for her work tackling the issues most important to young women. She regularly covers breaking news, cultural trends, health, the royals and more, using her esteemed connections to access the best experts along the way. She's grilled everyone from high-profile politicians to A-list celebrities, and has sensitively interviewed hundreds of people about their real life stories. In addition to this, Jennifer is widely known for her own undercover investigations and campaign work, which includes successfully petitioning the government for change around topics like abortion rights and image-based sexual abuse. Jennifer is also a published author, documentary consultant (helping to create BBC's Deepfake Porn: Could You Be Next?) and a patron for Y.E.S. (a youth services charity). Alongside Cosmopolitan, Jennifer has written for The Times, Women's Health, ELLE and numerous other publications, appeared on podcasts, and spoken on (and hosted) panels for the Women of the World Festival, the University of Manchester and more. In her spare time, Jennifer is a big fan of lipstick, leopard print and over-ordering at dinner. Follow Jennifer on Instagram, X or LinkedIn.
