By Dennis Krause Special to OnMilwaukee.com Published Jan 01, 2007 at 7:04 AM
Brett Favre's tearful postgame interview with NBC's Andrea Kremer Sunday night sure seemed like goodbye. It was one of those moments that will linger with anyone who saw it. It felt like the end of a great era. Minutes later, Favre, his wife, Packers coach Mike McCarthy and others tried to backpedal and leave some wiggle room. Still, it seems like Favre is ready to retire and it will take a change of heart and some serious lobbying to bring him back to Green Bay in 2007.

A Favre retirement would send tremors through Wisconsin, but especially through the Packers organization. Does that mean that the 8-8 season was just a farewell tour for Favre? Was the progress a mirage because they're going to have to break in a new quarterback? It's plain to see why McCarthy bristles at any questions about Favre. He probably sees his Packers tenure flashing before his eyes with the thought of Aaron Rodgers taking over.

It's easy for media and fans to tell Favre to come back. In reality, he deserves the right to make the call that's best for him and his family. He delivered 15 years of terrific work and a style that was a blast to watch. If he's gone, he's left us with an incredible legacy that will be remembered forever.
Dennis Krause Special to OnMilwaukee.com

Dennis Krause joined OnMilwaukee.com as a contributor on June 16, 2006. He is a two-time Wisconsin Sportscaster of the Year and a regional Emmy-award winner. Dennis has been the color analyst on home games for the Milwaukee Bucks Radio Network for the last 10 years. He has also been involved with the Green Bay Packers Radio Network for 16 years and is currently the host of the "Packers Game Day" pre-game show.

Dennis started his broadcasting career as a radio air personality in the Fox Valley and Milwaukee.

He spent three years as a sportscaster at WMBD radio and television in Peoria, Illinois before joining WTMJ-TV in Milwaukee in 1987 as a weekend sports anchor. Dennis spent 16 years at Channel 4, serving as its Sports Director and 5 and 6 pm sports anchor from 1994-2003.

Dennis grew up in Hartford, Wisconsin and attended UW-Oshkosh. He lives in Thiensville with his wife and two children. He serves as the Community Resource Director for the Mequon-Thiensville School District.