Packers legend Brett Favre supports Warren Sapp after CU prodigy's training incident sparks sympathy

Warren Sapp first caught Brett Favre's attention on January 4, 1998. The Green Bay Packers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers were playing in a divisional playoff. Who would have thought that fans would witness one of the NFL's greatest rivalries since then? The Packers came out on top in this game, beating the Buccaneers 21-7. Sapp won many hearts and was also an impressive competitor, sacking Favre three times and forcing two fumbles.

But over the years, an unexpected friendship developed between Favre and Sapp. In his interviews Favre always said he would not stop talking about Sapp, and fans expect the same. Recently, the former Packers star was spotted supporting his longtime rival. An incident occurred at CU's fall camp that left new Colorado Graduate School assistant Sapp in shock. All he wanted was for his players to practice and do well in the Big 12 Championship. But during practice BJ Green II, the Colorado Buffaloes underdog, took things too seriously. He worked on his pass rushing and suddenly He became agitated and eventually pushed Sapp down.

Three Pregame Show posted a clip of the incident from practice, and it was obvious that Sapp was quite surprised. Many commented on the post, and some Fans sympathized with the 51-year-old. One of the fans commented: “Come on, man. You can't beat your coach like that. Head shake.”

After the video was hyped On Instagram, Favre took fans on the journey and shared photos of him and Sapp in action. He titled the post, “As Dan Henderson said in his book, 'Sometimes you are the hammer and sometimes you are the nail.'” “That was definitely the case in which Warren Sapp is fighting!” And “Glad, I don’t have to compete against him anymore.”

Sapp took no time to respond and thank Favre. He commented: “We had fun Buddy! Favre supports #YouWonMore #SappJusthunting😮😂.”

Brett Favre and Warren Sapp have mutual respect despite rivalry

Favre and Sapp are two NFL legends who played 20 and 13 NFL seasons respectively. However, both were fierce competitors. Fans could always see and enjoy the healthy competition. Even after many years, they have the same respect for each other. No one could have imagined firing Favre the way they did Sapp. Even after bad words and angry faces on the field, Favre respects and appreciates Sapp more than anyone else and ranks him among the three best defensive players he has ever faced.

Tampa Bay reported on Favre’s statement regarding their friendship. “I never thought we would become such friends… It was a mutual respect, I think, as real competitors. You didn't like playing against each other, but something about it always challenged us. I think we pushed each other in a weird way to be great players.”

Sapp’s opinion of Favre is no different. He Favre agrees. The Super Bowl winners are a positive example for the new youth. Although they have been known for their rivalry all these years, Favre's standing up for Sapp shows what true sportsmanship is. They are a worthy example for future generations. And we know that their affection for the sport is much greater than any rivalry.