Unlike Favre, Tigers Rogers still has the fire
The tired old quarterback is 38. The ancient but active hurler is 43.

Theyve both thrown a ball for a living. Different sport, different bumps in the road, but same overall challenge.

When Kenny Rogers heard Brett Favre say, while formally announcing his retirement Thursday, “I know I can play, but I dont think I want to,” he recognized the conflicting thoughts involved because they are what Rogers wrestles with every winter.

Hes always believed he could play. But he waits to make sure he wants to.