Brett Favre’s Top 10 Career Sidekicks

It’s easy to forget that there was a time not long ago when sports fans didn’t roll their eyes when they heard the name Brett Favre. He was the epitome of toughness rather than indecision. He was a fantasy football sure-thing. He wasn’t in lame Sears commercials.

Washed up or not, he’s built an impressive career regardless of who’s in his supporting cast. Unlike Hall of Fame QB’s such as Troy Aikman and Steve Young, he never had an Irvin or Rice-like relationship with another player for 5+ years.

Without further adieu, below are Brett Favre’s Top 10 sidekicks, wingmen, go-to-guys, Lambeau Leapers, or guys that make fun of his Wranglers. I’m resisting the temptation to already give Adrian Peterson a place, but having him is like cheating and it’s only week 2.

#10: Edgar Bennett
Bennett started the trend of Favre era tailbacks that excel in the running game AND the passing game. In 1995 he ran for over 1000 yards to go with 61 catches.

#9: Greg Jennings
Jennings exploded onto the scene in 2007 with 12 touchdown receptions. If Favre hadn’t confused his way to the Jets last offseason, Jennings would likely be his main man.

#8: Bill Schroeder
Schroeder is known for being that white receiver on the Packers who wore the all-black scuba gloves. Good enough for me. Jordy Nelson is hard at work to become the next Bill Schroeder.

#7: Javon Walker
Favre and Walker probably don’t vacation together, but his 2004 season with 89 catches and 12 touchdowns was one to remember.

#6: Dorsey Levens
When it came to the Look Test, I never understood how Levens was a starting running back in the NFL. He had size, but always seemed to be moving in slow motion. Clearly, that’s why I’m not an NFL GM and only an average fantasy football player. Levens was a dual threat for Favre, catching over 50 passes and rushing for over 1400 yards in 1997.

#5: Robert Brooks
When Sterling Sharpe had to retire due to injury, Brooks stepped right in and led the Packers with 102 catches for 1497 yards and 13 touchdowns. Unfortunately injuries were also a frequent part of his career, and Brooks was not able to consistently produce to be Favre’s wingman.

#4: Donald Driver
After being a quiet backup for 4 years, Driver emerged in 2002 and proved to be more than just a world class track and field athlete. Since then he has been the Packers’ top receiving threat.

#3: Ahman Green
Green was the ultimate backfield compliment to Favre and a fantasy favorite, consistently rushing for over 1000 yards and catching over 50 passes.

#2: Antonio Freeman
Freeman spent part of the mid-90’s as Favre’s favorite target and delivered a 14 TD and 1400+ yard season in 1998.

#1: Sterling Sharpe
If his career hadn’t been ended by a neck injury in 1994, Sharpe and Favre would have been one of the most dynamic duos ever.

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