End of an Era, maybe?

Now that the infamous Favre has allegedly put his name back on the retirement list, let the rumor mills begin.  We all know "some" will start the unwelcomed rumors that Brett is getting the itch, whenever or if he ever does get it again.  From this sports blogging fans persective, I don't think the itch will return.  Seriously, I think we all know Favre's days are done when it comes to playing at the highest level possible for his position.  I realize he had a torn bicep tendon during the last 4-5 games which obviously affected the velocity on this throws.  That injury really won't heal completely without surgery, accordingly to a number of sources.  Besides, as the Jets approached the end of the year this past season, I think anyone that is objective will concede he didn't have the same vigor or enthusiasm Favre fans are used to.  There has also been chatter of whether Favre will play the situation in order to get released by the Jets in order to sign with the Purple Nation?  To be perfectly candid, I think that would knock any progress the Vikes have made to date back a year or even two.  The word now is that Jeff Garcia is an option.  That I can actually see happening.  Garcia has the experience, pedigree and toughness to take the Purple Nation to the promised land.  He has the physical toughness that the Purple want to see as well (bloody nose he played with in the 2nd to the last game for the Buc's this past season).