That's because you didn't know where to look: [rquoter] Favre continues to cast shadow over Vikings August 17, 2009 11:02 AM Posted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert This analysis of Brett Favre's future brings forth a number of important points. Here's the most significant, in my opinion: Minnesota's offseason pursuit of Favre might have officially ended July 28, but it had lasting consequences. Favre's ghost is still hanging over the franchise. Every time Sage Rosenfels or Tarvaris Jackson have a bad practice -- reportedly, a common occurrence during training camp -- it's reasonable to wonder if the Vikings and/or Favre would re-think their positions. Whether that actually happens is a separate point. The mere act of expressing interest this spring, combined with Favre's legendary waffling, made this potential union a permanent storyline of the Vikings' season. In reality, only one thing could render it moot: Rosenfels or Jackson decisively winning the starting job and performing competently throughout the season. Before Friday night's preseason opener at Indianapolis, neither quarterback had come close to that benchmark. Rosenfels' 10-for-13 performance raised some short-term hopes, but even he admitted he was better against the Colts than he had been in practice. You might be tempted to suggest that the story could be rendered moot if the media would stop covering it. But I think FoxSports.com's Jay Glazer accurately portrayed the mindset of many people within the Vikings organization. Like reporters, NFL players can connect the dots. They know they weren't seeing great quarterback play in practice and know that Favre changes his mind often. Those are two key ingredients. Ultimately, of course, only two people would be involved in the decision to reverse course and pursue Favre: Owner Zygi Wilf and coach Brad Childress. And last month, both men said in unequivocal terms that Favre would not be an option in the future. Of course, they couldn't have said anything less. Leaving the door open wouldn't have engendered much trust from Rosenfels or Jackson. But if we've learned anything during the past year with the Favre story, it's to believe that no public statement is permanent or irreversible. If Wilf and Childress conclude that Favre presents their overwhelmingly best option, I think they'll be willing to change course and explain it in terms of making the best decision for the team. That's also the thought of Sports Illustrated's Peter King, who wrote Monday that he had a "strong feeling" the Vikings will call Favre if they grow dissatisfied with their current situation. So where does all this leave us? Following Rosenfels' performance in Indianapolis, the timing might not be right to start knocking on Favre's door. Jackson is scheduled to start Friday night against Kansas City, and then I'd imagine the Vikings will assess their situation then. Should they consider Favre at that point, there would be 22 days to get him acclimated before the start of the regular season. We like to talk about FavreCon around here. Monday morning, I'd put us at 3 on a scale of 1-10. But as always, Hewhoshallnotbenamed is hanging over us.[/rquoter] http://myespn.go.com/blogs/nfcnorth/0-13-110/Favre-continues-to-cast-shadow-over-Vikings.html
I don't want to wish ill will on anyone, but could Brett Favre please fall off of his lawn tractor and like get his fingers cut off. Then get them reattached to the point he can live a fairly normal life, but not play NFL football ever again? Is that wrong?
Breaking News: Bret Favre has boarded a plane in Miss. and is en route to Minn. to sign with the Vikings.
This is just wrong. Retire... go fishing, read a book, take your kids on vacation. You're 40 years old dude. Give it a rest!
I think it's great personally. Man is 40 years old and is going to get paid well to do what he loves doing. Kudos to him.
That's fair. I don't really care though how he does it. The guy is obviously an overly emotional, overly reactionary individual. FWIW, I'm not a Brett Favre fan I think he's one of the most overrated quarterbacks of all time among the good ones.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4406963 Updated: August 18, 2009, 11:26 AM ET Source: Favre to sign with Vikings Comment Email Print Share ESPN.com news services A source close to Brett Favre said the quarterback, pending a physical, will sign a contract with the Minnesota Vikings for between $10 million to $12 million, according to ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen.
Yes, but he's already been paid for years to do what he loves. Instead of retiring gracefully, he's making a mockery of what he's accomplished. This is why they need to have programs to help people after they are no longer capable of being competitive in their sport. Edit: do you honestly think that they are signing him because he can be competitive on the field or because he will sell tickets?
He is? I doubt it really. When it's all said and done, people won't care that he came in and out of retirement. And even if they do, that only matters if he cares. Fans make too big a deal out of a player's legacy. If he wants to hang on forever, let him hang on forever. I'm not a fan, but the idea that he isn't competitive in the sport is crazy. Both. He will still be competitive on the field. He'll be better than Sage.
The Madden curse hit him hardest of all. When he retired, everyone liked him. He had resurrected his career for one last shot at a the Super Bowl. He went out on top like a champ should, and he had done it all with one team. And then he was on the cover of Madden. Now, Brett Farve is a blowhard ***hole, no different than TOFU.
LOFL. Favre is going to play. What an ass. http://wcco.com/vikings/brett.favre.minnesota.2.1133319.html
I said this in a thread a few months ago - My theory on Favre is a slight variation. I think he is a robot whose programming is stuck in a Groundhog Day scenario, except it repeats the same year instead of the same Day. He keeps retiring at the end of the season...Football season ends with the Super Bowl, the last Super Bowl ended on February 1st 2009... the next day was Groundhog Day, February 2nd, 2009. Coincidence? I think not. RoboFavre goes to bed that night... wakes up and in his mind it is February 2nd, 2008 all over again... Instead of Sonny and Cher's "I got you babe", "Mississippi Queen" plays on his clock radio... ... And so it begins again. He immediately starts swearing revenge on the Green Bay Packers all over again and attempts to comeback.
Y'all are tired of Favre being crammed down your throat ey? Well I am sick and tired of Tavaris Jackson being shoved down mine. The guy can't play, never will be able to play, finally they can shoot that dying horse and I can watch AP play in peace. Thank you football God.
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