Brett Favre really does want to play football again. So says Peter King, an acknowledged expert on all things Favre.
Why does the former Packers QB want to come back just a few months after his tearful retirement? Well, you can read Peter's account if you want insider info and intrepid reporting. Or read below for irresponsible, seat-of-the-pants speculation. Yes, SI.com has something for everyone.
So here are the top 10 reasons Brett Favre wants to come back:
10. Just learned that Rex Grossman is actually a starting NFL QB
9. It was the only way to get the Madden Cruiser off his lawn
8. Something About Mary remake postponed again; waiting for Ben Stiller to regain sense of humor
7. It's not nearly as much gosh darn fun to trim the hedges
6. Always said he'd come back if the Hallmark Channel was moved to the sports tier
5. Plans to write sardonic Gulf Coast novel a bust
4. Aaron Rodgers already had his day in the sun during minicamp
3. Retirement has robbed him of what he loves doing most -- hinting he might retire
2. Madonna's already taken
1. Yeah, like anyone really thought he'd stay retired
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11) Yearning to throw just one more interception.
Rickapolis-Bard of Who's Who | 07/07/08, 11:26 AM
Report Offensive Comment13) Increase in the price of gas is making it hard for him to feed his family.
BoFett - FCW | 07/07/08, 11:28 AM
Report Offensive Comment11) FOX wouldn't let him lay down on the set in front of Michael Strahan.
The Card Says Moops | 07/07/08, 11:28 AM
Report Offensive Comment15) Wants to hold the record for most times waffling on retirement.
BoFett - FCW | 07/07/08, 11:28 AM
Report Offensive Comment12) Wants to try out his new gold thong.
Rickapolis-Bard of Who's Who | 07/07/08, 11:29 AM
Report Offensive Commentcan't get any teams to come play at the Farve Stadium in Mississippi
Skooter23g | 07/07/08, 11:29 AM
Report Offensive Comment23) Thought it would be unlucky to be in the Hall of Fame class of 2013.
BoFett - FCW | 07/07/08, 11:30 AM
Report Offensive Comment...its all about the cheese
Skooter23g | 07/07/08, 11:31 AM
Report Offensive Comment..its all about the cheese
Skooter23g | 07/07/08, 11:31 AM
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lol Skooter.
Rickapolis-Bard of Who's Who | 07/07/08, 11:32 AM
Report Offensive Commenthe made rodgers sit for a few seasons, may as well make tavaris sit in minnesoda for a few more
Skooter23g | 07/07/08, 11:33 AM
Report Offensive Comment13. Needs the money for his AARP membership dues.
Rickapolis-Bard of Who's Who | 07/07/08, 11:34 AM
Report Offensive Comment8. Something About Mary remake postponed again; waiting for Ben Stiller to regain sense of humor
Regain? That would imply he ever had one.
Aimless Wonderer | 07/07/08, 11:35 AM
Report Offensive Comment11. Wanted to make it clear his career was "far-ve" from over.
12. Received teaful phone call from John Madden begging him to unretire so they could double date with Madonna and A-Rod.
13. Did not want the Madden video game curse to affect all that fun work he does on his 465-acre farm in Hattiesburg.
14. Wife told him to get a job because he was driving her crazy.
15. Enjoyed it more when he spent the off-seasons threatening to retire rather than actually being retired.
Eric42 | 07/07/08, 11:38 AM
Report Offensive Comment76) Does not think the word "retirement" means what we think it means.
Martel - Moopsbane | 07/07/08, 11:38 AM
Report Offensive CommentWith Rex Grossman set to be a starting QB, Brett saw his interception record suddenly in jeopardy.
Gary The Sox Fan | 07/07/08, 11:39 AM
Report Offensive Comment) He is the one person that Madden would never curse.
Aimless Wonderer | 07/07/08, 11:39 AM
Report Offensive Comment77) Was using "re-tire" in the NASCAR sense of the word.
Martel - Moopsbane | 07/07/08, 11:40 AM
Report Offensive Comment20) Always wondered how he'd look in purple.
Anthony Verna | 07/07/08, 11:41 AM
Report Offensive CommentHeard Kari might get hot and bothered if he makes the next Swimsuit edition and needs to stay in shape for that in '09.
big west | 07/07/08, 11:42 AM
Report Offensive Comment78) Second career teaching Sidney Crosby how to grow a playoff beard didn't work out.
Martel - Moopsbane | 07/07/08, 11:45 AM
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