I don't want to presume to speak for the attitudes or motives of another person. My perceptions may be totally wrong, but since I live in Wisconsin and am at least a casual football fan I must share an observation about Brett Favre's trade to the Jets.
I don't doubt that Favre can still outplay most quarterbacks in the league. But Football is meant to be a team sport. Most coaches will say that a winning team requires skill in offense, defense and special teams. A quarterback will never be better than the offensive line that protects him. A running back will never rush for 1000 yards if teammates do not perform well.
The Wisconsin news media repeatedly reported that Aaron Rodgers had earned the respect of the rest of the team and they were eager to follow his leadership. He had developed the trust and loyalty in the locker room that could translate into an effective team on the field. (One sportscaster even reported that Favre did not dress with the rest of the team in the 07-08 season).
As a fan of the KC Chiefs I watched as Joe Montana and Marcus Allen gave their last few years to a team other than the one where they are most remembered. Even with superstars like the these, the team was never a serious contender for the SuperBowl.
I guess is comes back to a line from the movie Drumline, "You used to like the sound of the line more than the sound of your own drum."
The cause of Christ is more important than the popularity of one believer. Body needs to take preference over individual members.
