An NFL Network documentary titled Favre Returns will air this Thursday Night after the Green Bay Packers – Detroit Lions game. Here is the full press release from the NFL:
NEW NFL NETWORK SERIES THE TIMELINE PREMIERES WITH BRETT FAVRE’S RETURN TO LAMBEAU FIELD
Six-Episode Series Produced by NFL Films Features Collaborations With Some of the Biggest Names in Entertainment
‘Favre Returns’ Premieres Thursday, December 3 on NFL Network Following ‘Thursday Night Football’
November 24, 2015: NFL Network’s new documentary series The Timeline from NFL Films premieres Thursday, December 3 with an exclusive, all-encompassing look at Brett Favre’s return to Lambeau Field. Airing throughout the month of December and into the new year, The Timeline features six, hour-long episodes chronicling seminal moments that formed the NFL’s storied past, shape the present and, in some cases, set the stage for the future.
Favre Returns premieres on NFL Network following the Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions on Thursday Night Football (re-airs Friday, December 4 at 9:00 PM ET), chronicling the end of Favre’s storied career with the Packers, his decision to sign with the rival Minnesota Vikings, and his return to Lambeau Field for his induction into the Packers Hall of Fame in July and his jersey retirement ceremony on Thanksgiving. Favre’s close friend, Tim McGraw, serves as co-producer and narrator.
The one-hour show features sitdown interviews with Favre, Aaron Rodgers, Mike McCarthy, Ted Thompson and more, as well as never before seen footage of Favre at his home in Mississippi and his return to Lambeau Field.
Here is the trailer for Favre Returns:
And here is a clip of Favre’s return to Lambeau this summer:
Among the topics discussed in Favre Returns are:
- Favre’s return to Lambeau Field for his induction into the Packers Hall of Fame in July and his jersey retirement ceremony on Thanksgiving
- The selection of Aaron Rodgers in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft
- The end of the 2007 season and announcing his retirement
- Favre’s return to Green Bay in 2008 and his trade to the New York Jets
- Favre’s signing with the Minnesota Vikings
Favre Returns includes interviews with the following people:
Brett Favre
Aaron Rodgers – Packers quarterback
Mike McCarthy – Packers head coach
Ted Thompson – Packers general manager
Mark Murphy – Packers president and chief executive officer
Greg Jennings – Former Packers wide receiver
Mike Holmgren – Former Packers head coach
Ron Wolf – Former Packers Hall of Fame general manager
Peter King – Sports Illustrated
Provided below are premiere dates for the remaining episodes of The Timeline:
- Jersey Guys – Tuesday, December 8 at 8:00 PM ET
- A Tale of Two Cities – Tuesday, December 15 at 8:00 PM ET (Part 1) & Saturday, December 19 Following Thursday Night Football (Part 2)
- The Merger – Thursday, December 24 Following Thursday Night Football
- America’s Game and the Iran Hostage Crisis – Saturday, December 26 Following Thursday Night Football
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Provided below are some select quotes from Favre Returns:
– “What I did in Green Bay I think speaks for itself, and I’m happy with it. And if the fans are happy with it, then that’s all I need.” – Brett Favre
– “We didn’t go into the draft saying we have to have another quarterback. We just felt like the value was so great that it would be foolish to pass up.” – Ted Thompson on the selection of Aaron Rodgers
– “I don’t think it was a situation where he was real excited about a young rookie coming in. It was a tad disappointing to not be able to be buddy-buddy with him right away, but that’s the nature of this league at times. You get older and you realize that they’re always trying to replace you.” – Aaron Rodgers
– “I thought for sure he’d come back. I was shocked when he retired.” – Mike McCarthy on Brett Favre following the 2007 season
– “I was leaving going, ‘What just happened and I know I’m not OK with this.’ How could you not be conflicted?” – Brett Favre on his retirement announcement following the 2007 season
– “I wanted to play for anyone who would play the Packers.” – Brett Favre
– “It’s hard for me to accept the fact that that No. 4 was running out there with that purple jersey on.” – Ron Wolf
– “I was so frightened of failing you can’t imagine. To say in those two games I really wanted to play well is an understatement.” – Brett Favre on facing the Green Bay Packers with the Minnesota Vikings
– “Ted Thompson and I were always good friends. I wouldn’t say we were not good friends afterwards – we just didn’t talk for a while.” – Brett Favre
– “I knew that this event was going to take place and what was fresh in my mind was how I had left Lambeau. There was not much love, understandably so, and so I just didn’t know how I would be received.” – Brett Favre on his induction into the Packers Hall of Fame
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