Favre has a fan in Chicago

Dan Pompei, who covers the NFL for the Chicago Tribune, has some nice things to say about Packers quarterback Brett Favre in his NFL-year-in-review story.

Pompei's favorite story of the year?

"Brett Favre represents everything that is good and right about the NFL, and it was wonderful to see him revitalized in his 17th NFL season."

His favorite road trip of the year?

"On Sept. 23, I drove to Green Bay on a perfect autumn day to watch the Packers play the Chargers. What made it special was taking my wife and two sons. I told my boys that if they make it to 70, they will be able to tell their grandkids about the time they saw Favre play. And play he did. Favre threw for 369 yards and three touchdowns in a 34-21 Packers victory."

Welcome to the club, Dan.

-- Jeff Ash, jash@greenbaypressgazette.com