In this Dec. 15, 2002, file photo,then-Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre passes against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL football game in San Francisco. Favre is considering coming out retirement, according to an ESPN report Wednesday, July 2, 2008. The Packers' former quarterback retired March 6 after a 17-year career.

This 2007 season handout provided by the NFL shows veteran offensive lineman football player Barry Sims. Sims signed with the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday June 26, 2008, crossing the bay after nine years with the Oakland Raiders.