If you thought all speculation about Brett Favre's future had ended, think again. Two NFL reporters who are close to Favre wrote Monday morning that Favre playing for the Minnesota Vikings this season is a distinct possibility.
Peter King of SI.com writes that Vikings coach Brad Childress would still like to have Favre as his starting quarterback, especially if the two quarterbacks currently battling for the starting job, Tarvaris Jackson and Sage Rosenfels, struggle in the preseason or early in the regular season:
I think the Minnesota Vikings, should they struggle at quarterback, will call Brett Favre. It's a pretty strong feeling, based on knowing the people involved and based on the desperation of the Vikings to do more than win a division this year.King seems to think a Favre comeback would happen if the Vikings decide, based on the play of Jackson and Rosenfels, that they need a new quarterback. But Jay Glazer of Fox Sports writes that many folks in Minnesota think the decision has already been made, and that it's just a matter of Favre waiting until the grueling August training camp is finished before he takes the reins of the Vikings' offense. Glazer writes:
When I say nearly everyone I talked to on the team is convinced he's coming, that is not an exaggeration. People from all walks of life within the organization talk about it as if it's no secret, almost an afterthought.
"I'm telling you it's already done," said one Viking. "Right after the Indy game (first preseason game). I don't think anyone here doesn't think that."
Another Viking said, "I don't know if it's done, but I think he'll be in by the third preseason game."
Neither King nor Glazer quote Favre speaking about his own intentions, but both men have known Favre for years and have broken Favre news in the past, so it's safe to say that if both of them think a Favre comeback is likely, that probably means that Favre himself hasn't ruled it out.So will Favre return? I don't think anyone knows, including Favre. But no matter how many times Childress says the team has moved on, it's clear that Favre Watch 2009 isn't over, and will drag on at least as long as Favre Watch 2008 did.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
8-17-2009 @ 9:34AM
furrsher said...
Brett .... please please please go Favre away!!!
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8-18-2009 @ 3:21PM
abfab111 said...
His father would be ashamed if he could see how he has spit on the fans that have backed him for more than a decade just to shove it up the *** of some stupid exec....shame on him
8-17-2009 @ 9:43AM
spunky900123 said...
If he does come back again.I hope he makes a fool of himself and the whole team.He is washed up and should stay retired. Like he say he was going to do.
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8-17-2009 @ 9:54AM
hsiunnu said...
Ha! I don't know what the specific NFL rules are, but maybe we have more than a bit of psych games being played on the Packers (and all the Favre haters will eat crow from it too) w/ the Vikings and Favre secretly "working out" and a verbal agreement already in place, that the members of the team are keeping mum on. Everybody thinking the Vikes and Favre are indecisive when it's anything but that. A little 'possum, a little rope-a-dope, and then BAM! I'd love to see it.
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8-17-2009 @ 10:13AM
Brenda said...
RIGHT ON!!!!!! I'd love to see it also ;) That is 2 games this season I would definitely not miss lol Revenge is sweet and nobody deserves it more than "teddy boy", as Brett kicks GB twice a year ;) As they say, what goes around, comes around.....go Brett!!!!
Have a great day,
Brenda for the 'Boys through the good and bad!!!!
8-17-2009 @ 10:22AM
Conway Flowers said...
Here we go again----a PRIMA DONNA PRICK causing nothing but confusion in the NFL. He's no better than the thugs, druggies, and animal killers that have already ruined the sport. GO HOME FARVE and take all the afformentioned distractions with you.
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8-17-2009 @ 10:23AM
LARRY-MARILYN said...
Go away Favre.....all he wants is his name in the news.Maybe if he does return, someone will break his leg.We can only hope.
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8-17-2009 @ 10:31AM
DrThunder said...
It's not Favre that needs to be rediculed it's the media. I hope he does come back. I love watching him play. I'm not sick of it because I don't let the media dictate what I think. You don't see Favre tweeting about this everyday, holding constant press confrences, etc. It's always some he said, she said, B.S. and somehow it's always Favre's doing. Ha, that's just rediculous and so are the Favre haters. This man's a ledgend let him play if he wants to you don't have to read the stories. He either will or won't get over it.
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8-17-2009 @ 10:35AM
leoganz said...
There isn't a single fact in this whole story. It's just all BS dreamed up by some bored sports reporter. Farve has said repeatedly that his arm is fine but the rest of his body is shot! God........just let the story die...........
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8-17-2009 @ 10:42AM
imshortyk said...
Wow, people, so quick to lash out at the dude. If you actually READ and INTERPRET, it's clear that the Vikings are ringing Brett, not vice-versa. His talent is well known and he's not quite over the hill yet. He's teetering, but with a new, reconstructed shoulder, he should be good to go. He's better than the two QB's the Purple People Nibblers currently have.
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8-17-2009 @ 11:14AM
Tom said...
Brett,
Stop being a Drama-Queen, make peace with the fact that football will go on without you, and sit down and shu the f**k up! We all have to make that transition to new phases of our lives and it isn't easy for any of us! man up and shut up!
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8-18-2009 @ 9:55AM
Jessica said...
You are telling Favre to shut up but if you actually read the story WHERE did it say that Brett is saying this. It ACTUALLY says that they Viking players said it. So if you want to blame anyone for the dragging on of the story blame the media and the players. Havent heard one word come out of Favre's mouth since he said he was going to stay retired.
8-17-2009 @ 11:19AM
Koch said...
I think this idiot has been hit in the head too many times. Retire already you moron. Go play flag football with your friends, you might be able to handle that
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8-17-2009 @ 11:28AM
Donald said...
Favre could be better used in Denver.
Orton stinks. Simms is not much better.
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8-17-2009 @ 11:33AM
rageoutlawxvi said...
Brett, if you care about your legacy as the greatest Quarterback in the history of the NFL, PLEASE don't come back!!!
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8-17-2009 @ 6:03PM
Glenn said...
Favre isn't even the greatest quarterback in the history of the Packers, let alone the NFL. Bart Starr won more championships during his Packer career.
8-17-2009 @ 11:47AM
Caspers1111 said...
Come on Brett just retire already. This back & forth is getting old. You have the stats. to get in the Hall, so get out with some grace. You were a great player but let the younger Q.B.s make a name for themselves now.
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8-17-2009 @ 11:48AM
Robert Law said...
I respect the guy as a person and athlete I will watch him were ever he goes, but I'm still a packer fan.
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8-17-2009 @ 12:08PM
george said...
Bret stop already don't you think that all this crap is hurting the team and the QB's of the team. How would you like if someone put your life and future on hold ? Grow up and let the future of the game have their time like you already had yours.
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8-17-2009 @ 12:36PM
pgti01 said...
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