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Strahan's Rise: A Record in Jeopardy

As Favre's comments continued, he acknowledged Strahan's incredible performance but asserted that his actions were not out of spite or strategy to bolster Strahan's achievement at the expense of Gastineau. It became increasingly clear that while Favre sought to dispel any notions of ill intent, the pain lingered for Gastineau. As he reflected upon his own achievements, Gastineau indicated that Strahan's record should not overshadow his own storied career, which included a six-year period where he dominated the sack leaderboard—only Reggie White had a comparable run during that tenure.