Philly Sets Sights on Favre

To a man, Philadelphia defenders readily admit they've long been in awe of Green Bay quarterback Brett Favre.They just hope to be able to put a bit of that wonderment aside by game time on Sunday.

Cornerback Sheldon Brown traces its roots all the way back to his early adolescence and a period when he still had not come to even fully understand the sport. Still, he could sense there seemed something special about Favre.

“I was 12 or 13-years-old and I don't think he's missed a game since then,” marveled Brown. It's just amazing.”

Secondary mate Lito Sheppared insists he didn't even follow the pro game before enrolling at the University of Florida. One Monday Night Football, Favre-engineered play changed all that.

“Antonio Freeman caught a pass from Favre when he was on his side and got up and ran it for a touchdown," the 26-year-old cornerback said. "That's what I remember most about Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers."

Brown, Sheppard and all the rest of the Eagles' defense will need to be able to put those memories aside come Sunday when the Eagles land at Lambeau Field to battle the Packers in both teams season opener. The game will also highlight Favre's 257 consecutive start.

"I don't know too many guys who have played this game and stayed healthy," Brown said. "I'll bet he's taken some blows from the blind side, and I'm sure he's been hurt several times. But he finds a way to go out there and play and fight, so how can you not respect a guy like that? He's a great talent, and obviously God is on his side."

Divine intervention aside, the Eagles will be out to add to Favre's list of hard knocks. “I think he's still dangerous,” said Brown. “Every quarterback is only as good as the weapons he's given."

And, with all due respect, of course, the Eagles will be out to take both away come game time on Sunday.

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