Brett Favre Visits Dr. James Andrews

Brett Favre has signaled once again that he is contemplating a return to the NFL, this time by paying a visit to orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews for an examination of his throwing arm.

Ed Werder and Chris Mortensen of ESPN are reporting that Favre consulted with Andrews to go over the options for healing Favre's partially torn biceps tendon. Andrews apparently told Favre there were various exercises he could try, and Favre would like to sign with the Vikings if those exercises get his arm in good enough shape to play.

All indications are that Favre is feeling the itch to play in 2009 if his arm is healthy enough, but that he doesn't want to have to go through a surgery and a long rehab process to prepare for the season. The ESPN report said Favre would prefer not to go through arthroscopic surgery and would definitely not be willing to have major shoulder reconstruction.

Favre is currently an unrestricted free agent and can sign with any team, but all the speculation this off-season has focused on his desire to play with the Vikings.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

5-15-2009 @ 9:41AM

Welcome Dawn said...

Farve is a lying over the hill turd with zero credibility.
He should run for public office

5-15-2009 @ 10:51AM

John said...

And you're not??????????????????

5-15-2009 @ 10:34AM

Sully said...

Hey Dawn, get a life! You have nothing better to do than to trash one of the all-time great QB's?
He didn't go out and search for a job with the Vikings. They came to him, remember! So if you said you had retired, and someone came up to you and offered you millions of dollars to do something you love and have done all your life, and you were considering it, would it be fair for anyone to ridicule you like you just did to Favre? Grow up! He can play if he wants to! He was content being retired and now he gets an offer! Whose blaming who?

5-22-2009 @ 11:32AM

Bones said...

LOL... someone needs to get their facts straight before tapping their fingers on the keyboard.

5-15-2009 @ 11:19AM

Omen said...

In response to
" Farve is a lying over the hill turd with zero credibility.He should run for public office "
It's Favre not Farve.

Brett Favre was a great QB and I would love to see the media sh**storm which would inevitably surround his success or failure with the Vikings.

5-15-2009 @ 11:22AM

Benda said...

Godspeed to Brett!!!! If he wants to play another season with the Vikings, I hope things work out that he can. I, personally, love to watch him play and feel that is his decision!!
Have a great day,
Brenda a fanatical Cowboys fan ;)

5-15-2009 @ 11:40AM

In response to:
" Farve is a lying over the hill turd with zero credibility. He should run for public office"
It's Favre not Farve.
Brett Favre was a great QB and I look forward to the media sh**storm which will inevitably accompany his success or failure with the Vikings.

5-15-2009 @ 12:33PM

packerbf4tb said...

If Favre wants to play it is his choice.....
if you don't want to see him play then don't
watch.....he doesn't have to justify his reason
to anyone.....all the Favre haters shouldn't
even log on to the latest Favre headlines.....
nobody wants to hear how you can't stand him
because it doesn't matter to Favre fans......
nothing anyone can say or make up about Favre
will matter to his fans....we support him and
would welcome him back whenever and wherever
he chooses to play....I for one hope it happens
....all depends on shoulder....Get the popcorn
ready!!!!!

5-15-2009 @ 12:59PM

Loose1969 said...

Just retire, Brett! No more silly drama.
At least greats like Joe Montana and Steve Young had the brains to get out while they were still winners.

5-15-2009 @ 1:27PM

To Loser1969 - READ # 7! Read it slowly, take notes, try to comprehend!

5-15-2009 @ 2:06PM

Mr.G said...

Quick...Name the last 40 year old QB with a torn tendon in his throwing arm to win the Super Bowl. - Think long and you'll think wrong. - I don't care if Favre plays or not,but if anybody thinks Favre will have some kind of fairy tale ending to his career,they are delusional.I know the Vikings are desperate for a QB,but somebody there needs to come to their senses,find a real QB and put an end to this charade if they want a winning season.Obviously,it sure as hell won't be Brett Favre coming to his senses.

5-15-2009 @ 2:58PM

Huh - Ditto on #9.

5-15-2009 @ 2:20PM

thetrutheh said...

favre should be visiting dr phil. he needs to get his head on straight before trying to play football, again.

5-15-2009 @ 3:11PM

Huh hell...Let the 40 year old old geezer come back with his freakin arm in a sling.It'll be great comedy.This guy has NO chance of being a successful QB in this league.Those that don't realize that,are wearing purple shaded glasses.

5-15-2009 @ 6:16PM

screwface5 said...

Brett Favre goes hard......real hard, i mean he was told before going into the NFL that he shouldn't play because he had to have his stomach put back together after a major car accident in college, and he actually lasted longer than any of the other quarterbacks drafted the same year as him and his stats are better than any other quarterback ever (well except he is also the most intercepted QB ever)so if he wants to come back, i think he could play for a team that doesn't pass that much, like the Vikings, who just need a solid quarterback because they have a great running game and a really good defense, but he would be a bad fit if they asked him to throw the ball downfield more than 20-25 times a game, because his arm would get fatigued after all the wear and tear its been through.

5-16-2009 @ 4:36AM

viper said...

to be honest i bet you guys with a good arm cant beat farve if he wants to play hell let him play he loves the game YOU Guys should shut it and respect the man who is a living legend and enjoy him watch his game Etc u dumb kids...

HAIL