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If Favre plays the initial snap and then steps off... (1 Viewer)

If he plays a token snap and then leaves the game, does it cheapen his streak?

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Would be worse than having a QB lay down for a record breaking sack. And its not even close.

 
It would only solidify that he's growing opinion that he's all about himself. I used to have a lot of respect for that guy.

 
Somebody told me (sorry, no link, but I'm tempted to look it up) that Favre had a game in Green Bay where he started just a few snaps just to keep the streak alive and then sat. Anyone know if that is true?

 
No.

I pretty much think Favre is a tool of Biblical proportions right now, but his consecutive games streak - at one of the most difficult and demanding positions in all of sports - is so unprecedented and one of the most impressive records there is, that at this point there is no way to "cheapen" it. If in game 57 Dimaggio had laid down a bunt single in the 8th inning after going 0 for 3 that day, that wouldnt have made that streak any less impressive either.

 
I think a bunt single and a QB taking one snap only to leave to keep the streak intact are 2 vastly different situations. Favre will never do that although if he does, he arrives at a new low in destroying his legacy

 
DoubleG said:
No.

I pretty much think Favre is a tool of Biblical proportions right now, but his consecutive games streak - at one of the most difficult and demanding positions in all of sports - is so unprecedented and one of the most impressive records there is, that at this point there is no way to "cheapen" it. If in game 57 Dimaggio had laid down a bunt single in the 8th inning after going 0 for 3 that day, that wouldnt have made that streak any less impressive either.
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But that's the point - it's not an impressive feat if all it requires is stepping onto the field and taking a knee for one play. I could do that for 500 consecutive NFL games. It's an impressive streak because he actually went out and played in all those games. If Favre came out for one play just to keep the "streak" alive, the streak would end there as far as I'm concerned. Similarly, if for some reason Favre missed the first play of a game, and therefore wasn't officially credited with a start, but then came in and played the rest of the game, the streak would still be alive as far as I'm concerned.A bunt single is no less impressive than any other kind of single. Getting credited for a start by playing one play is far less impressive than starting and playing an NFL game.

 
Theres been at least one time in yrs past that I thought he would/should, obviously didnt happen. If he takes the field, game-on...

 
I believe that to this point Favre has started every game with the intent of playing much if not all of the game. I do not believe he has every gone out and intended to play only a few snaps to keep the streak alive and I don't think he would do that. If Favre plays I believe he will be out there with the intent to play the entire game.

And this is a view from a Packer fan who really desn't like seeing him wearing a purple jersey (though I am very happy having Rodgers as my team's QB).

 
I said no, only because 291 is already impressive, it's not like there's that much of a difference to me between 291 and 300

 
Favre needs to check his ego at the door and get fully healthy before he plays. No way he finishes this game.

 
Da Guru said:
When I think of Farve the streak is the last thing I think about, or even care about.
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Same here.Say what you want everyone but everyone who has played with him, loves him. He is a great football player, and a warrior. Is he flakey off the field with his I am retired now I am not schtick, yeah.But on the field he is all business and I would go to war with him any day. He is all heart and soul on the football field.With all that I don't think he would do that at all. He wants to play badly to help the team win. The question is how can he want to play for that tool of a head coach who had the nerve to throw him under the bus in a post game presser.No class. None at all. Did Favre question WTF was going on on the sideline at the end of the NFC conference game when 12 men were in the huddle?Childrees should be licking his ### clean because he would be a QB coach now if it were not for Favres great 2009 campaign.If Favre can walk he is playing this Sunday. The guy is all heart.
 
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I believe Cal Ripken had a few games where he started but came out early to nurse some nagging injuries. Nobody ever mentions that.

That's probably because everybody loves Cal and Favre turned into a real tool.

I think it's a great record whenever it ends, but I do believe Brett only came back this year to try and get the biggest head start he can so Manning doesn't catch him. That cheapens the end number for me.

 
NFL Headlines

Favre practices Friday, takes first-team reps

Brett Favre (ankle) returned to practice Friday and took all of the first-team reps during the media-access portion of the workout.

ESPN's Ed Werder predicts that Favre will start at New England, citing "the expectation of everyone" in the Vikings' organization. Werder noted that Favre got around "with a noticeable limp" in his high-top cleats, but looks poised to lead Minnesota onto the field against the Patriots. Randy Moss and Percy Harvin appear safe to use in fantasy leagues. Favre, though, is just our No. 16 quarterback for the week. Oct. 29 - 1:07 pm et

 
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billrob said:
I believe Cal Ripken had a few games where he started but came out early to nurse some nagging injuries. Nobody ever mentions that.

That's probably because everybody loves Cal and Favre turned into a real tool.

I think it's a great record whenever it ends, but I do believe Brett only came back this year to try and get the biggest head start he can so Manning doesn't catch him. That cheapens the end number for me.
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Oh brother. Get real.

 
Hoss_Cartwright said:
Mario Kart said:
No, because Manning has done nearly the same during his streak.
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Oh No he hasn't. Those were meaningless games at the end of year, not because he was hurt. BIG DIFF.
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I've seen this in other posts and am not sure how coming in for a play for the sole purpose of keeping a streak alive, whether due to injury or meaningless game, is not a self serving bit of cheap individual promotionalism. It is cheap no matter what and I fear that the only reason you would say otherwise is because of the horseshoe under your name to the left. I am betting if it were Brady under the same circumstances you'd agree with the self-serving aspect of such an act.Perhaps I'm wrong, but until I hear a more convincing argument than "big diff" I will hold to my present convictions.
 
Hoss_Cartwright said:
NFL Headlines

Favre practices Friday, takes first-team reps

Brett Favre (ankle) returned to practice Friday and took all of the first-team reps during the media-access portion of the workout.

ESPN's Ed Werder predicts that Favre will start at New England, citing "the expectation of everyone" in the Vikings' organization. Werder noted that Favre got around "with a noticeable limp" in his high-top cleats, but looks poised to lead Minnesota onto the field against the Patriots. Randy Moss and Percy Harvin appear safe to use in fantasy leagues. Favre, though, is just our No. 16 quarterback for the week. Oct. 29 - 1:07 pm et
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For the record he also leads the team in published pictures of his junk, which gives a whole new meaning to the idea of a streak...
 
faulkfan said:
Hoss_Cartwright said:
Mario Kart said:
No, because Manning has done nearly the same during his streak.
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Oh No he hasn't. Those were meaningless games at the end of year, not because he was hurt. BIG DIFF.
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I've seen this in other posts and am not sure how coming in for a play for the sole purpose of keeping a streak alive, whether due to injury or meaningless game, is not a self serving bit of cheap individual promotionalism. It is cheap no matter what and I fear that the only reason you would say otherwise is because of the horseshoe under your name to the left. I am betting if it were Brady under the same circumstances you'd agree with the self-serving aspect of such an act.Perhaps I'm wrong, but until I hear a more convincing argument than "big diff" I will hold to my present convictions.
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He never just played one play as you suggest. He either played a qtr or half. BIG DIFF. Even if he did it wasn't his choice. It's on record that he didn't want to come out. Favre's situation is different if he's not healthy enough to give his team the best chance to win. Also, BIG DIFF
 
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coyote5 said:
SaintsInDome2006 said:
Somebody told me (sorry, no link, but I'm tempted to look it up) that Favre had a game in Green Bay where he started just a few snaps just to keep the streak alive and then sat. Anyone know if that is true?
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I don't recall him ever doing something like that.
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I don't either. I just scanned pro football reference and it appears he's never had a game with less than 10 passing attempts during his streak.
 
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The_Wolfman said:
I said no, only because 291 is already impressive, it's not like there's that much of a difference to me between 291 and 300
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That's my thinking, too. If Manning or anyone else should happen to get to 295 before ending their streak, then I would look at the record as being theirs.It's kind of like how Emmitt is the caretaker of Barry's record.
 
coyote5 said:
SaintsInDome2006 said:
Somebody told me (sorry, no link, but I'm tempted to look it up) that Favre had a game in Green Bay where he started just a few snaps just to keep the streak alive and then sat. Anyone know if that is true?
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I don't recall him ever doing something like that.
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He got knocked out of a game vs. Minnesota about the middle of the 2nd quarter (1995 I believe, Mark Brunell came in). The following week against the Bears he threw 5 TD passes.He got knocked out of a game middle of Q2 vs. Washington. Lavar Arrington wrapped him up like a pretzel and Favre hurt his knee. Doug Pedersen came in to finish the game. Following week was a bye which he needed to get healthy.Those 2 instances are about the only ones I can remember where the streak was ever in danger. He never took one snap to keep the streak alive. I think Moss may have done that when Moss had a hammy injury.
 
Statcruncher said:
coyote5 said:
SaintsInDome2006 said:
Somebody told me (sorry, no link, but I'm tempted to look it up) that Favre had a game in Green Bay where he started just a few snaps just to keep the streak alive and then sat. Anyone know if that is true?
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I don't recall him ever doing something like that.
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I don't either. I just scanned pro football reference and it appears he's never had a game with less than 10 passing attempts during his streak.
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Agreed...someone called in to a radio show yesterday saying that and I had never seen him come out early just to keep the streak going.Hell, IIRC, one game he suffered a concussion, snuck past the doctors and back on the field to throw a TD only to never go back in the game again. I think one of the interviews after that game he said he doesn't even remember throwing the pass for the TD.
 
sho nuff said:
Hell, IIRC, one game he suffered a concussion, snuck past the doctors and back on the field to throw a TD only to never go back in the game again. I think one of the interviews after that game he said he doesn't even remember throwing the pass for the TD.
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Correct sho-nuff. That was vs. the Giants on 4th down in Lambeau. Had a concussion, came back on the field to throw a TD pass, then they wouldn't let him back in the game.
 
this poll needs additional options.

like;

YES, but only by a tiny, TINY bit....it's already so long it's impressive as heck anyway.

 
Bruce Leroy said:
sho nuff said:
Hell, IIRC, one game he suffered a concussion, snuck past the doctors and back on the field to throw a TD only to never go back in the game again. I think one of the interviews after that game he said he doesn't even remember throwing the pass for the TD.
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Correct sho-nuff. That was vs. the Giants on 4th down in Lambeau. Had a concussion, came back on the field to throw a TD pass, then they wouldn't let him back in the game.
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Yeah, for a second I couldn't remember if it was the Giants or Pats.http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=1894259

Thats the game in question.

 
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