Favre on way to sign with Vikings (1 Viewer)

[Reaper]

I have a confession to make...I think I had something to do with all of this Favre stuff.You see...in the summer of 1993 I bought a Brett Favre jersey. I had just graduated from high school and had some money from work and graduation gifts. Favre had just taken over for the Packers that previous season and was set to really kick his career off.The jersey was actually very well made (not an authentic stitched but the "printed on" numbers) and it held up very well for 15 seasons. The day Favre retired...I retired the jersey (except for a picture of my son in it every year on his birthday to document how he grows each year) and vowed never to buy another active player jersey.A few weeks ago in the FFA, I ordered an Aaron Rodgers jersey in the replithentic jersey thread. I have cursed the situation by buying a current player's jersey. Im sorry Wisconsin...it is all my fault.

Burn your Favre Jersey in the lot before the game and all will be well. Otherwise the Vikings win the Super Bowl.

 

[Mr.Pack]

I think if anyone on this board had Favre's talent they would have the same problem walking away from the game, so I don't understand the hate. The facts at this time are...

1. Favre is the best QB on the Vikings roster.

2. Vikings should win the division and go to the playoffs.

3. When Favre is dead he will be remembered as one of the best QB's of all times. Not for all of his "drama."

Agree with everything but #2, oh and you need to learn how to spell his last name. I corrected it here. Learn it as he will be around ahwile.

 

[Mr.Pack]

I have a confession to make...I think I had something to do with all of this Favre stuff.

You see...in the summer of 1993 I bought a Brett Favre jersey. I had just graduated from high school and had some money from work and graduation gifts. Favre had just taken over for the Packers that previous season and was set to really kick his career off.

The jersey was actually very well made (not an authentic stitched but the "printed on" numbers) and it held up very well for 15 seasons. The day Favre retired...I retired the jersey (except for a picture of my son in it every year on his birthday to document how he grows each year) and vowed never to buy another active player jersey.

A few weeks ago in the FFA, I ordered an Aaron Rodgers jersey in the replithentic jersey thread. I have cursed the situation by buying a current player's jersey. Im sorry Wisconsin...it is all my fault.

Burn your Favre Jersey in the lot before the game and all will be well.

Otherwise the Vikings win the Super Bowl.

Gotta quote this one for the end of the year.......

 

[flapgreen]

Good job, FaRVE. You really do seem like an honest, hard working guy that anyone could relate with.

 

[Yenrub]

What's the word with the Vikings DTs that are facing suspension

When is that ruling supposed to come down?

 

[Ookie Pringle]

2 years....hah!!!Charles Woodson, Al Harris, Atari Bigby, and Nick Collins just did a little dance I think.

Is that what happened on Monday night?

 

[Ookie Pringle]

See, but I think you are not being so very reasonable.

Do you believe his attempts will be down with ADP? Of course (yes, I am answering for you).

So it will be more like:

GAMES (Weeks 1-12, which is what you said you wanted) WHERE FAVRE WAS ASKED TO PASS LESS THAN 35 TIMES:

15 TDs, 6 INTs, completion % in the low 70s, 14 sacks, passer rating of over 100, 7-1 W/L record

Now, project out and that looks a lot like 2007. A lot.

I think that you have made your mind up and cannot be persuaded by facts or reason.

But sure, he could suck. It is just you keep saying things like he did no better with NYJ than Jackson did with Minny therefore he is unlikely to be an upgrade. That just does not pass the sniff test. And actually, you can look at Sage similarly.

Anyone who thinks playing for the 4-12 Jets with Thomas Jones and a new offense is more similar to playing with the 10-6 Vikings with the best runner in football using the same offensive scheme is beyond all reason. Sure you are entitled to your opinion, but...

Age? Actually nearly identical in the overall scheme of things.

Preparation? How should we know? Do you have some link showing he didn't prepare well last year? Why do you think he won't this year?

Why were the attempts down those 8 games? Because the defense did its job and they were running the ball. So if the Minny defense does its job (which it is as good or better than Jets) and the RB is as good or better...

And anyone who thinks playing with those Vikings, in a system that is similar but not the same without Jennings, Driver, Jones....on turf, with bad ankles, a torn rotator cuff, 2 years older, no training camp, no offseason work close to his work in 2007, WRs he is not familiar with and will likely not have the time to develop a true chemistry with....is the same as 2007...they are nuts too.

5-0 after today and Favre is 3rd in the passer rating going into today.

 

[sho nuff]

2 years....hah!!!Charles Woodson, Al Harris, Atari Bigby, and Nick Collins just did a little dance I think.

Is that what happened on Monday night?

Wow...a week later and you felt the need to bump?

 

[Eric]

LOL, this thread is a comedy of errors. Favre is having the greatest season of his career. He's 5-0 for the first time ever.

 

[sho nuff]

LOL, this thread is a comedy of errors. Favre is having the greatest season of his career. He's 5-0 for the first time ever.

Greatest season of his career?Talk about a comedy of errors.You might want to look back at his MVP years...HTH.He is playing very well...no doubt, not trying to take away from that...but not the best year of his career.

 

[Phase of the Game]

LOL, this thread is a comedy of errors. Favre is having the greatest season of his career. He's 5-0 for the first time ever.

Greatest season of his career?Talk about a comedy of errors.You might want to look back at his MVP years...HTH.He is playing very well...no doubt, not trying to take away from that...but not the best year of his career.

It is the first time he has been on a team that started 5-0.

 

[sho nuff]

LOL, this thread is a comedy of errors. Favre is having the greatest season of his career. He's 5-0 for the first time ever.

Greatest season of his career?Talk about a comedy of errors.You might want to look back at his MVP years...HTH.He is playing very well...no doubt, not trying to take away from that...but not the best year of his career.

It is the first time he has been on a team that started 5-0.

Ok...I don't recall denying that.Still not his "greatest season of his career".That is what I disagreed with.Do you agree or not?

 

[Phase of the Game]

LOL, this thread is a comedy of errors. Favre is having the greatest season of his career. He's 5-0 for the first time ever.

Greatest season of his career?Talk about a comedy of errors.You might want to look back at his MVP years...HTH.He is playing very well...no doubt, not trying to take away from that...but not the best year of his career.

It is the first time he has been on a team that started 5-0.

Ok...I don't recall denying that.Still not his "greatest season of his career".That is what I disagreed with.Do you agree or not?

I gave a fact. You are giving an opinion and we all know the way Favre is playing may cause your head to explode.

 

[Phase of the Game]

I believe that his two interceptions after 5 games is a career low for him as well.

 

[sho nuff]

LOL, this thread is a comedy of errors. Favre is having the greatest season of his career. He's 5-0 for the first time ever.

Greatest season of his career?Talk about a comedy of errors.You might want to look back at his MVP years...HTH.He is playing very well...no doubt, not trying to take away from that...but not the best year of his career.

It is the first time he has been on a team that started 5-0.

Ok...I don't recall denying that.Still not his "greatest season of his career".That is what I disagreed with.Do you agree or not?

I gave a fact. You are giving an opinion and we all know the way Favre is playing may cause your head to explode.

You gave a fact that was already given...one which nobody tried to disagree with.Whats the point?Can you not answer a direct question?Do you feel its the best year of his career or the "greatest season of his career"? Its a simple question.Head to explode?Nope...now that is your very uniformed opinion of me.

 

[Eric]

LOL, this thread is a comedy of errors. Favre is having the greatest season of his career. He's 5-0 for the first time ever.

Greatest season of his career?Talk about a comedy of errors.You might want to look back at his MVP years...HTH.He is playing very well...no doubt, not trying to take away from that...but not the best year of his career.

He is 5-0 for the first time ever.He has his highest QB rating ever after five games.He has the fewest interceptions ever after five games.Yes, I do believe he is having his best season ever. He never started a season this well for the Packers. Not even close, really.

 

[sho nuff]

LOL, this thread is a comedy of errors. Favre is having the greatest season of his career. He's 5-0 for the first time ever.

Greatest season of his career?Talk about a comedy of errors.You might want to look back at his MVP years...HTH.He is playing very well...no doubt, not trying to take away from that...but not the best year of his career.

He is 5-0 for the first time ever.He has his highest QB rating ever after five games.He has the fewest interceptions ever after five games.Yes, I do believe he is having his best season ever. He never started a season this well for the Packers. Not even close, really.

1st one is a team record. But its also a long season. Things get a bit tougher soon.He does have a high QB rating...helps that early games he was not asked to do much. As I said though, he is playing very well.See my last comment...not asked to do much will help in that.I think he is playing very well. But not the best season of his career...nor is game 5 really a time to act as such.Not even close?Again...you might want to look at whole years vs. 5 games.The guy has 3 MVPs...Id say he played pretty well then.

 

[Phase of the Game]

sho wrote.............."Head to explode?

Nope...now that is your very uniformed opinion of me."

Actually it is quite informed. You are very predictable. Someone writes something positive about Favre and you are the first one in trying to dispute what was said and at times have some meltdowns we all enjoy watching.

After 5 games Favre may be having one of his best seasons when you compare his MVP season through the same period. It is is best? That is up for debate and if it isn't it is very, very close. Of course, we all know you will never acknowledge that.

 

[ScottyFargo]

He is 5-0 for the first time ever.He has his highest QB rating ever after five games.He has the fewest interceptions ever after five games.Yes, I do believe he is having his best season ever. He never started a season this well for the Packers. Not even close, really.

Good posting. The Vikings can win in the air, on the ground, or with their defense. They are much more complete with Favre, and he is playing his head off. Great fit, and he's really making a statement with each game. People were saying their expectations were for him to have 18TDs and 18-22 INTS on the year, 3k yards, yadda yadda. Clearly, he's perfect for the system, almost to the detriment of Peterson's fantasy stats, but as Favre said after his week 1 performance, he'll take a win whichever way he can get it. If they have to rely on Favre, they can do that. If they need to rush Peterson 30 times, they can do that, too. Today against StL though, they didn't have to beat up Peterson to get the job done, and Favre didn't have to throw 40 times to make up numerous INTs. He's having a great year, and I am feeling like the upcoming games against Baltimore and PGH will be great contests, but not almost guaranteed losses like many (myself included) thought before the season started (or his signing, in fact.)

 

[sho nuff]

sho wrote.............."Head to explode?Nope...now that is your very uniformed opinion of me."Actually it is quite informed. You are very predictable. Someone writes something positive about Favre and you are the first one in trying to dispute what was said and at times have some meltdowns we all enjoy watching.After 5 games Favre may be having one of his best seasons when you compare his MVP season through the same period. It is is best? That is up for debate and if it isn't it is very, very close. Of course, we all know you will never acknowledge that.

Someone wrote something I disagree with...so I did.Predictable is you jumping in, with nothing about the topic really to add...just your usual nitpicking what I post. I will acknowledge he is playing well...is it close...could be...but its 5 games old.The wins obviously make it very good right now too.But its a long season.We will see if he can keep it up.

 

[cr8f]

He'll be fine for the first 8-10 games.

 

[Phase of the Game]

He is 5-0 for the first time ever.He has his highest QB rating ever after five games.He has the fewest interceptions ever after five games.Yes, I do believe he is having his best season ever. He never started a season this well for the Packers. Not even close, really.

Good posting. The Vikings can win in the air, on the ground, or with their defense. They are much more complete with Favre, and he is playing his head off. Great fit, and he's really making a statement with each game. People were saying their expectations were for him to have 18TDs and 18-22 INTS on the year, 3k yards, yadda yadda. Clearly, he's perfect for the system, almost to the detriment of Peterson's fantasy stats, but as Favre said after his week 1 performance, he'll take a win whichever way he can get it. If they have to rely on Favre, they can do that. If they need to rush Peterson 30 times, they can do that, too. Today against StL though, they didn't have to beat up Peterson to get the job done, and Favre didn't have to throw 40 times to make up numerous INTs. He's having a great year, and I am feeling like the upcoming games against Baltimore and PGH will be great contests, but not almost guaranteed losses like many (myself included) thought before the season started (or his signing, in fact.)

It will be interesting to see how Favre and the Vikings perform against Baltimore and Pittsburgh not to mention the trip to Lambeau after those two games.

 

[Stinger Ray]

LOL, this thread is a comedy of errors. Favre is having the greatest season of his career. He's 5-0 for the first time ever.

Greatest season of his career?Talk about a comedy of errors.You might want to look back at his MVP years...HTH.He is playing very well...no doubt, not trying to take away from that...but not the best year of his career.

He is 5-0 for the first time ever.He has his highest QB rating ever after five games.He has the fewest interceptions ever after five games.Yes, I do believe he is having his best season ever. He never started a season this well for the Packers. Not even close, really.

Through 5 games it will be very tough to deny that he is off to one of his best starts ever. When you consider his age, with a new team, and the short amount of practice time he had prior to the season it makes it that much more impressive.

 

[Stinger Ray]

Few Packer player reactions.

Greg_A_Bedard - Nick Barnett (without malice): "After all those years of not being able to hit him, do I want to hit him? Of course I want to hit him."Greg_A_Bedard - Aaron Kampman: "The red jersey will be off.

Good for them. Meanwhile, Favre will be scoring TDs on that weak hybrid 3-4 filled with players playing out of position and rookies.

Keep thinking that.

Looks like Scotty nailed that one.

 

[ScottyFargo]

Few Packer player reactions.

Greg_A_Bedard - Nick Barnett (without malice): "After all those years of not being able to hit him, do I want to hit him? Of course I want to hit him."Greg_A_Bedard - Aaron Kampman: "The red jersey will be off.

Good for them. Meanwhile, Favre will be scoring TDs on that weak hybrid 3-4 filled with players playing out of position and rookies.

Keep thinking that.

Looks like Scotty nailed that one.

Did anybody even get a hand on Favre that whole game? I am sure they'll be extra motivated for Lambeau however, so I won't expect them to go without a sack second time.

 

[ScottyFargo]

"I think physically and from a talent standpoint, this is the best team I've ever been on"

Well that's a very nice thing to say.

 

[Phase of the Game]

"I think physically and from a talent standpoint, this is the best team I've ever been on"

Well that's a very nice thing to say.

Interesting

 

[Badm]

LOL, this thread is a comedy of errors. Favre is having the greatest season of his career. He's 5-0 for the first time ever.

Greatest season of his career?Talk about a comedy of errors.

You might want to look back at his MVP years...HTH.

He is playing very well...no doubt, not trying to take away from that...but not the best year of his career.

He is 5-0 for the first time ever.He has his highest QB rating ever after five games.

He has the fewest interceptions ever after five games.

Yes, I do believe he is having his best season ever. He never started a season this well for the Packers. Not even close, really.

1st one is a team record. But its also a long season. Things get a bit tougher soon.He does have a high QB rating...helps that early games he was not asked to do much. As I said though, he is playing very well.

See my last comment...not asked to do much will help in that.

I think he is playing very well. But not the best season of his career...nor is game 5 really a time to act as such.

Not even close?

Again...you might want to look at whole years vs. 5 games.

The guy has 3 MVPs...Id say he played pretty well then.

Darn right things get tougher, they still have to play the Bears twice...

 

[Kleck]

"I think physically and from a talent standpoint, this is the best team I've ever been on"

Well that's a very nice thing to say.

Ouch... Kind of a slap in the face to the 1996 Super Bowl winning Packers that finished 1st in scoring offense, 1st in scoring defense and has also been considered one of the top 10 teams ever.

 

[mozzy84]

What if he gets there and the door is literally closed?

The Vikings are a joke. So much for the door being "closed." Bring it on Brett. I'll enjoy you getting your a** kicked against us.

how'd that go for ya?

 

[mozzy84]

enjoy seeing #4 in purple pack fans

Enjoy him forgetting the guys in green and gold are no longer on his team and throwing it right to Charles Woodson.

 

[sho nuff]

enjoy seeing #4 in purple pack fans

Enjoy him forgetting the guys in green and gold are no longer on his team and throwing it right to Charles Woodson.

You do realize they play again right?Some of you are getting a bit cocky...forgetting what happened to the Jets last year. What has happened with Brett several times down the stretch the last several years.Looks good now, no doubt about it. But its going to be really fun if they go nowhere at the end of the year.Will all of you just have the attitude of a few Jets fans who say "oh well, he made it fun again"?

 

[ScottyFargo]

enjoy seeing #4 in purple pack fans

Enjoy him forgetting the guys in green and gold are no longer on his team and throwing it right to Charles Woodson.

You do realize they play again right?Some of you are getting a bit cocky...forgetting what happened to the Jets last year. What has happened with Brett several times down the stretch the last several years.Looks good now, no doubt about it. But its going to be really fun if they go nowhere at the end of the year.Will all of you just have the attitude of a few Jets fans who say "oh well, he made it fun again"?

I don't know how much of it is brazen cockiness, but I would wager that more of it is simply laughing at all the people who assumed it would be a disaster from the start.

 

[Challenge Everything]

As a Packers fan, I am liking the fact that Favre is doing great. It is a figurative slap in the face to T & M and hopefully Favre's success with the Packers lack of success brings the end to T & M sooner rather than later.

Enjoy the season Vikings fans and hope, I am, that no major injuries come your team's way. This season is just a taste of what Packers fans had for 15+ years. Sucks to think, or know, that the Packers could have been relishing in this for the past couple of years too.

 

[Tankslap]

As a Packers fan, I am liking the fact that Favre is doing great. It is a figurative slap in the face to T & M and hopefully Favre's success with the Packers lack of success brings the end to T & M sooner rather than later. Enjoy the season Vikings fans and hope, I am, that no major injuries come your team's way. This season is just a taste of what Packers fans had for 15+ years. Sucks to think, or know, that the Packers could have been relishing in this for the past couple of years too.

Classy

 

[PizzaDeliveryGuy]

As a Packers fan, I am liking the fact that Favre is doing great. It is a figurative slap in the face to T & M and hopefully Favre's success with the Packers lack of success brings the end to T & M sooner rather than later.

Enjoy the season Vikings fans and hope, I am, that no major injuries come your team's way. This season is just a taste of what Packers fans had for 15+ years. Sucks to think, or know, that the Packers could have been relishing in this for the past couple of years too.

Huh?

 

[Phase of the Game]

enjoy seeing #4 in purple pack fans

Enjoy him forgetting the guys in green and gold are no longer on his team and throwing it right to Charles Woodson.

You do realize they play again right?Some of you are getting a bit cocky...forgetting what happened to the Jets last year. What has happened with Brett several times down the stretch the last several years.Looks good now, no doubt about it. But its going to be really fun if they go nowhere at the end of the year.Will all of you just have the attitude of a few Jets fans who say "oh well, he made it fun again"?

I don't know how much of it is brazen cockiness, but I would wager that more of it is simply laughing at all the people who assumed it would be a disaster from the start.

This

 

[mozzy84]

enjoy seeing #4 in purple pack fans

Enjoy him forgetting the guys in green and gold are no longer on his team and throwing it right to Charles Woodson.

You do realize they play again right?Some of you are getting a bit cocky...forgetting what happened to the Jets last year. What has happened with Brett several times down the stretch the last several years.Looks good now, no doubt about it. But its going to be really fun if they go nowhere at the end of the year.Will all of you just have the attitude of a few Jets fans who say "oh well, he made it fun again"?

Go ahead and use the "we'll see how he does at the end of the year" line because that is absolutely all you have. A little over a month ago he was going to throw around 20 picks and would be lucky to have 15 tds. Would not be able to play in the vikes system. cause drama in the locker room. divide the locker room.

 

[Phase of the Game]

6-0 and Favre has thrown 12 TDs and 2 Ints so far this season.

 

[Gopher State]

Favre = MVP

Special thank you to GREEN BAY PACKERS

Send your thank you cards to Ted Thompson

 

[Phase of the Game]

"I don't expect Favre to try and put the team on his back and carry them because he won't need to they have enough talent throughout the roster to help them win."

New to Brett Favre?

As for mediocre QBs having won the SB...yes, but not hurting their team or throwing untimely INTs...thats the problem recently with #4 in the postseason. Bad passes at the worst possible time.

The Packers decision to let him go was made by those in football operations...they all agreed that Favre was not longer going to take that team to a Super Bowl and it was time to move on (that from an article that I believe is now an insider article by Bob McGinn...I recall reading it last year).

Are the Packers always right? Situations change and I don't recall the Packers having the best run game in football or one of the top defenses. When Favre was on the Pack they largely won and lost on his back, that doesn't need to be the case in Minn. The run game will often mean that his wr's will face single coverage...when has he ever faced single coverage on his wrs when he was in GB? Look, I'm not thinking that Favre is some messiah but they don't need one. Minn had a very good and competitive team without Favre and I just think that this makes them even more difficult to play against. I'm not predicting Super Bowl, I'm not predicting he'll be a top QB I just think that he's better than Sage/TJax. Since when were they difference makers?

BTW...I'm not a Minn fan, not a GB hater, don't have a player on either team so it doesn't matter to me one way or the other how this turns out...just giving my .50 cents...

No...the Packers are not always right and not claiming they are.Though, Thompson has a pretty good record for letting guys go and them doing nothing once they left (Green, Flanagan, Rivera as far as guys who were up in age...really only Sharper still had something left in the tank)

2007 Packers had one of the best run games in football (at least by playoff time) and one of the top defenses.

There were plenty of times he was not at his best and they had Green and a great Oline and Favre still made costly errors.

I agree Minny does not need some messiah. I think they need a QB who is a bit more careful than Brett and will play within the system.

oof

 

[scott72]

6-0 and Favre has thrown 12 TDs and 2 Ints so far this season.

There's no doubt he's been unbelievable. I don't think anyone expected this after he missed so much of training camp. He's was on his back a few times today. Obviously keeping him healthy is going to be the key.

 

[Das Boot]

As a Packers fan, I am liking the fact that Favre is doing great. It is a figurative slap in the face to T & M and hopefully Favre's success with the Packers lack of success brings the end to T & M sooner rather than later.

Enjoy the season Vikings fans and hope, I am, that no major injuries come your team's way. This season is just a taste of what Packers fans had for 15+ years. Sucks to think, or know, that the Packers could have been relishing in this for the past couple of years too.

Daggone that Favre for retiring.

 

[datonn]

I don't know how much of it is brazen cockiness, but I would wager that more of it is simply laughing at all the people who assumed it would be a disaster from the start.

This

You guys do realize that if the Ravens make that last field goal, there'd have been 40-50 posts about:1. Here we go...the beginning to the end!2. 2-3 plays that Favre didn't make that cost the team the game.3. Some diatribe about how the Napoleanic march into Russia can somehow be linked back to Brett Favre, the Minnesota Vikings organization, and the construction of Metrodome. Well, 200-250 posts...but only 40-50 from guys not on my ignore list.

 

[Phase of the Game]

I don't know how much of it is brazen cockiness, but I would wager that more of it is simply laughing at all the people who assumed it would be a disaster from the start.

This

You guys do realize that if the Ravens make that last field goal, there'd have been 40-50 posts about:1. Here we go...the beginning to the end!2. 2-3 plays that Favre didn't make that cost the team the game.3. Some diatribe about how the Napoleanic march into Russia can somehow be linked back to Brett Favre, the Minnesota Vikings organization, and the construction of Metrodome. Well, 200-250 posts...but only 40-50 from guys not on my ignore list.

The haters have been very, very quiet other than sho nuff but that is ok because of how much fun it is to see him meltdown.

 

[Eric Stratton]

This whole thread is You Packer fans slay me...... Classic comments for sure from the cheeseheads. The guy they worshipped for years is now lower than dirt. Hey you guys can't change your sons name from Brett to Aaron, that's not right.There isn't one f'n person in this thread that has a shread of proof of what is really going on. So, to hate on Favre because he is going to sign is really kind of ignorant. IMO you aren't retired until the season starts and you aren't playing, anything other than that is a complete waste of time. Brett Favre doesn't give a flying f about what people think of him....how could you play the game at the level he did/does worrying about whether or not football fans like you or not, based on every single thing you do professionally and personally. You can't.For all we know they could have had a deal worked out a month ago and both sides decided to tell the media it wasn't going to happen so they could pack up their camera's and microphones and move on to the next paprazzi affair in the sports world. Looks like it worked perfectly to me.Oh yeah and the Packer fans who think Minnesota is going to be worse off with Favre at QB......first you have to stop AP before Favre can throw you those picks you are wishing for. Good Luck. My Lions haven't beat the Vikings in Minny since 97 I think, therefore I don't have any false hope.I can't wait for Monday Night Football on October 5th.....its going to be one for the ages.

You think Favre will be content just handing the ball off? Hah!!!

I think Favre is very content right now at 6-0 and off to one of his best starts ever.

 

[ScottyFargo]

This whole thread is You Packer fans slay me...... Classic comments for sure from the cheeseheads. The guy they worshipped for years is now lower than dirt. Hey you guys can't change your sons name from Brett to Aaron, that's not right.There isn't one f'n person in this thread that has a shread of proof of what is really going on. So, to hate on Favre because he is going to sign is really kind of ignorant. IMO you aren't retired until the season starts and you aren't playing, anything other than that is a complete waste of time. Brett Favre doesn't give a flying f about what people think of him....how could you play the game at the level he did/does worrying about whether or not football fans like you or not, based on every single thing you do professionally and personally. You can't.For all we know they could have had a deal worked out a month ago and both sides decided to tell the media it wasn't going to happen so they could pack up their camera's and microphones and move on to the next paprazzi affair in the sports world. Looks like it worked perfectly to me.Oh yeah and the Packer fans who think Minnesota is going to be worse off with Favre at QB......first you have to stop AP before Favre can throw you those picks you are wishing for. Good Luck. My Lions haven't beat the Vikings in Minny since 97 I think, therefore I don't have any false hope.I can't wait for Monday Night Football on October 5th.....its going to be one for the ages.

You think Favre will be content just handing the ball off? Hah!!!

I think Favre is very content right now at 6-0 and off to one of his best starts ever.

SCHISM

 

[Gopher State]

This whole thread is You Packer fans slay me...... Classic comments for sure from the cheeseheads. The guy they worshipped for years is now lower than dirt. Hey you guys can't change your sons name from Brett to Aaron, that's not right.There isn't one f'n person in this thread that has a shread of proof of what is really going on. So, to hate on Favre because he is going to sign is really kind of ignorant. IMO you aren't retired until the season starts and you aren't playing, anything other than that is a complete waste of time. Brett Favre doesn't give a flying f about what people think of him....how could you play the game at the level he did/does worrying about whether or not football fans like you or not, based on every single thing you do professionally and personally. You can't.For all we know they could have had a deal worked out a month ago and both sides decided to tell the media it wasn't going to happen so they could pack up their camera's and microphones and move on to the next paprazzi affair in the sports world. Looks like it worked perfectly to me.Oh yeah and the Packer fans who think Minnesota is going to be worse off with Favre at QB......first you have to stop AP before Favre can throw you those picks you are wishing for. Good Luck. My Lions haven't beat the Vikings in Minny since 97 I think, therefore I don't have any false hope.I can't wait for Monday Night Football on October 5th.....its going to be one for the ages.

You think Favre will be content just handing the ball off? Hah!!!

I think Favre is very content right now at 6-0 and off to one of his best starts ever.

I agree Fave has to be very happy in MINNY

 

[Eric Stratton]

Is he the best QB option they have? Maybe. I think plenty of people are unsure whether he is or Sage is.

Those people who don't know if Favre's better than Sage don't know a lot about football then. Sage is new to the offense too and he's also new to the personnel and while he may have a two month head start I think Favre is a good enough pro that he can close the gap on a career backup. Sage was possibly an improvement over TJax but he's certainly not better than a healthy Favre even at this stage of his career. Sage had 10 ints last year in 174 attempts...10 to go along with 6 tds on a stacked receiving team with Walter, Daniels, Andre Johnson and Slaton. This Sage love is kinda funny...the guy is a bad QB, better than TJax, yes but that doesn't mean he's good by any stretch.Does Favre automatically put them in the Super Bowl? No but he's big improvement over Sage.

Or they realize Favre is 40 years old...did little to no actual football work this offseason and has struggled mightily in recent years when doing that.has a small tear in his rotator cuff...has no chemistry with this team...and has some interesting possible motivations for signing with this team...Sage is new to the offense...though, he has been in it all offseason. Working with the personnel, getting familiar with them...he is not signing after training camp is pretty much over.As for closing the gap...is there a reason we heard the excuses last year that Favre did not know the offense yet or the players yet...but this year its just going to be different?Im not saying Sage is great or that scary...just that there are plenty of people who are unsure how much this really helps.

Oh my.

 

[Biabreakable]

Is he the best QB option they have? Maybe. I think plenty of people are unsure whether he is or Sage is.

Those people who don't know if Favre's better than Sage don't know a lot about football then. Sage is new to the offense too and he's also new to the personnel and while he may have a two month head start I think Favre is a good enough pro that he can close the gap on a career backup. Sage was possibly an improvement over TJax but he's certainly not better than a healthy Favre even at this stage of his career. Sage had 10 ints last year in 174 attempts...10 to go along with 6 tds on a stacked receiving team with Walter, Daniels, Andre Johnson and Slaton. This Sage love is kinda funny...the guy is a bad QB, better than TJax, yes but that doesn't mean he's good by any stretch.

Does Favre automatically put them in the Super Bowl? No but he's big improvement over Sage.

Or they realize Favre is 40 years old...did little to no actual football work this offseason and has struggled mightily in recent years when doing that.has a small tear in his rotator cuff...has no chemistry with this team...and has some interesting possible motivations for signing with this team...

Sage is new to the offense...though, he has been in it all offseason. Working with the personnel, getting familiar with them...he is not signing after training camp is pretty much over.

As for closing the gap...is there a reason we heard the excuses last year that Favre did not know the offense yet or the players yet...but this year its just going to be different?

Im not saying Sage is great or that scary...just that there are plenty of people who are unsure how much this really helps.

Oh my.

FWIW Sage is 3rd string QB.Given that Favre has never missed a game in his career it is pretty unlikely that Sage will get the chance to show he is just as good as the Fav-Rah.