Brett Favre: 'I Am Considering' Playing for the Vikings in 2009

In his first extended interview since announcing his retirement from the New York Jets, Brett Favre acknowledged on HBO's Joe Buck Live that he is considering returning to the NFL in 2009, and that he has spoken to the Minnesota Vikings.

Asked if he will play in 2009, Favre said, "Maybe." He later added, "I am considering it."

Favre also confirmed what has been widely reported: That he has talked to the Vikings to gauge their interest, and that he met with a Vikings trainer to discuss exercises that can help him recover from shoulder surgery in time to be ready for training camp.

Favre said that the renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews performed surgery "about two and a half weeks ago," and he said Andrews told him that within four or five weeks, he should know whether his shoulder is strong enough to get through a 16-game season.

When Joe Buck asked Favre about the offense he would play in with the Vikings, Favre said, "Knowing we can run the ball and complete passes when needed, we should be pretty good."

Favre denied an ESPN report that the Vikings gave him a deadline for agreeing to terms with the team, and he said he chose not to attend the Vikings' organized team activities. He also said he understood that the longer he draws out his decision, the more fans will get sick of hearing his name.

"I know people are tired of it," Favre said. "It's crazy. It really is. But I try not to pay attention to it."

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 8)

6-15-2009 @ 9:49PM

Mr T P Neuberger said...

Brett,

I am a l/t Viking fan. I cheered against you many, many times. I would LOVE to have you as a Viking!!
We must all remember this is a business transaction. The NFL and their teams are all businesses.

Good Luck !! I hope you sign.

6-15-2009 @ 11:21PM

dskaalrud5 said...

Talk about selling your soul to the devil.

6-16-2009 @ 11:09AM

b said...

hahahahahaha bretts gonna ruin their season just like he did the jets. hes old n washed up n should go sit home the loser.

6-16-2009 @ 12:54PM

tesoro5812 said...

Bwett Fawv doesn't have a soul, only a massive hyper-inflated ego.

6-16-2009 @ 2:03PM

sifuchuck said...

Hey Mr. TP--people really do forget that this is business, eh? Does anyone think that Vince Lombardi--the greatest coach in Green Bay history, and for whom the superbowl trophy was named, retired as the Green Bay Coach and then just went home to mow the lawn? He returned from retirement and went on to coach the Redskins to their first winning season in 14 years. Leave Brett alone. He's earned the right to go where he pleases in this game.

6-15-2009 @ 9:54PM

acr4845755 said...

Stay home

6-15-2009 @ 9:59PM

libby3742 said...

YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

6-15-2009 @ 10:02PM

JFCJR said...

What an egotistical, pathetic, self-serving spoiled, me-first moron! If he wants to play so bad, why not stay with the Jets??? He screwed up their playoff chances and he will do the same for Minnesota. I hope he plays for the Vikings..........and get's tossed around like a rag doll every weekend! He just cannot get over the fact that he TOTALLY BLEW IT against the Giants at Lambeau. Go home Brett Favre. You are embarrassing yourself........

6-15-2009 @ 11:57PM

dewit202 said...

Right on. This is getting so silly and Favre is a publicity hound. The Paris Hilton of the NFL

6-16-2009 @ 3:27AM

bdyftns said...

Brett Favre is about the Least egotistical, self-serving moron in the NFL. I'm not a Packers, Jets, or Viking fan, but Favre is one of the classiest guys in all of Pro-Sports. You sound like he's a Michael Vick, or T.O. If Brett wants to play why shouldn't he? He had shoulder problems in the last part of the season last year. He's had surgery and wants to give football a try again, despite the fact that he's retire a few time.
Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan both retired a number of times to make comebacks. No one said a word. No one should tell any players they should retire or stay retired. It's up to that individual. As long as there's a team out there that wants a players service, play on! Don't listen to the 'fair weather' fans or idiot sports writers. Brett Favre is good for the game. Play on Brett.

6-16-2009 @ 8:17AM

virgod said...

haha i love all the favre haters. Favre made the jet even come close to a playoff team, they were 9-7 that was a big improvement over 4-12. Thomas jones had a breakout year....why cuz favre was there to make defenses give a little running room. really the only thing favre blew was living up to the unreal and stupid believe that one man can turn a 4-12 team to the superbowl winners.

6-16-2009 @ 8:50AM

loser said...

He screwed up the jets playoff chances? the year before they were 4-12.he help there chances.

6-15-2009 @ 10:06PM

pescarojo said...

I am a l/t Viking fan. I cheered against you many, many times.

I *DO NOT WANT* you as a Viking. Stay the #$#$ home.

6-15-2009 @ 10:10PM

robert agriesto said...

favre is a god hands down people just shut up and leave him alone all u people do is complain about other people

6-15-2009 @ 10:36PM

pnut166 said...

No he NOT "a God". He`s not even great. Hell, he`s not even that good anymore.

6-15-2009 @ 10:11PM

dwilk15868 said...

Brett ought to have th grace to know when it's over.

6-15-2009 @ 10:21PM

LYLE said...

brett, if you read this and i bet you dont but if you do, was a big fan or yours when you was a packer, you played the game with heart and a city behind you, now you play with nothing but and ego. please leave the game on top and stop this every year retire, dont retire, I think your really better then this

PFC. Kanyuh C.S. said...

As a packer fan, i would love to see AJ Hawk lay him out and injure him bad enough that he goes into retirement and stay there.

6-16-2009 @ 9:54AM

John said...

Why?? Are you that hateful? So do you think it is ok that those that think Favre was pussed out of Green Bay should "hope" that someone lays out Aaron Rodgers so bad that it ends his career. Some of you people are not fans, you are just pathetic losers!