Maybe it’s because the most competitive and driven people seem to be the most susceptible to burnout, but it’s interesting that the list of Green Bay Packers who waffled the most about retirement is headed by a Who’s Who of franchise legends. In compiling the list, far more weight was placed on categorical announcements than overblown chatter. Both players and coaches are included.
1) Don Hutson (1935-45) – Nobody has come close to retiring and unretiring more times than Hutson (see above). He played 11 seasons and was set to retire for the first time after his fourth year.