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Gruden recalls doubters mocking Packers' trade for Brett Favre

Favre went on to a first-ballot Hall of Fame run in Green Bay

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 161 min read
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What happened: Jon Gruden said in comments that a lot of people were shocked by the Packers' trade for Brett Favre, recalling that outside observers thought Green Bay was making a mistake at the time. Gruden framed the reaction as widespread skepticism toward the deal.

Why it matters: The trade is remembered as one of the most consequential moves in Gruden's comments frame it as a deal that outside evaluators badly misjudged.

What to watch: Watch for more of Gruden's remarks as the interview clip continues to circulate.

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