OFFICIAL BRETT THE LIVING LEGEND THREAD

[Fritz]

Ty, I thought about bringing up the near-intercept that Favre threw on that last drive, but decided not to, because I think all QB's do that from time to time, and it didn't seem fair to single out Favre for something that really is a part of the game. I didn't see three near interceptions, though - I saw one.

Rodgers has done it, other QB's do it. The fact is, he didn't get picked off. And he did lead the Vikes to the tying touchdown and capped it with a beautiful throw.

Believe me, I'd like nothing better than for the Pack to face the Vikes again and have Favre throw four of five picks, but in truth the old man is playing much better than most people, including me, anticipated.

[ThunderDan]

Favre threw the ball 9 times in the first half of last weeks game.

This week, they opened up the pass early and blew them out.

Coincidence? Thats what they were doing back when they were undefeated.

You do realize they only ran 24 plays the entire 1st half? So they threw 38% of the time or 3 pass plays short of 50/50.

[ThunderDan]

Just looking back at the Vikings season.

They ran 1,054 plays and attempted 553 passes. They passed 52% of the time.

Week 1 - 41% pass
Week 2 - 55% pass
Week 3 - 64% pass, SF miracle TD game
Week 4 - 52% pass

Seems like a pretty balanced team that went 12-4. They had a lot of leads so they probably ran a lot in the 4th quarter. I would guess they are closer to 55/45, but why wouldn't you be with AP in the backfield?

[Scott Campbell]

I thought the Vikings looked terrific yesterday, but you have to temper that against their competition who clearly had mentally already begun their off season vacations. They ended a 2 game skid against a team that had quit.


The Vikings now get a bye week and a home playoff game in their temperature and humidity controlled enclosure. They'll have no excuses if they lose.

[woodbuck27]

I thought the Vikings looked terrific yesterday, but you have to temper that against their competition who clearly had mentally already begun their off season vacations. They ended a 2 game skid against a team that had quit.


The Vikings now get a bye week and a home playoff game in their temperature and humidity controlled enclosure. They'll have no excuses if they lose.

The Giants played a tough team at home on a short week too Scott. Those always factors. The Giants have been a hurting team for half a schedule at least and as well. No less a big win for the Vikings who played a complete game on offense and defense.

'' They'll have no excuses ... if ... they ... lose. '' SC

Of course they, ' the Vikings ' may not be considering either losing or excuses. I would imagine all their thinking is win in the Metrodome to get to the NFC final. Winning the bye had to be encouraging.

As I see it the NFC is wide open now. The Packers are looking very good on both sides of the ball and if they go up against the Vikings for the third time this season, Brett Favre will, of all people, be very aware of how difficult three wins is. Re-call the Viking playoff win and the real beginning of Favre's end in Green Bay IMO and recall.

[woodbuck27]

Comp Att Pct Att/G Yds Avg Yds/G TD Int 1st 1st% Lng 20+ 40+ Sck Rate

1 Matt Schaub 396 583 67.9 36.4 4,770 8.2 298.1 29 15 230 39.5 72T 62 15 25 98.6

2 Peyton Manning 393 571 68.8 35.7 4,500 7.9 281.2 33 16 237 41.5 80T 59 8 10 99.9

3 Tony Romo 347 550 63.1 34.4 4,483 8.2 280.2 26 9 203 36.9 80T 61 17 34 97.6

4 Aaron Rodgers 350 541 64.7 33.8 4,434 8.2 277.1 30 7 197 36.4 83T 55 17 50 103.2

5 Tom Brady 371 565 65.7 35.3 4,398 7.8 274.9 28 13 214 37.9 81T 43 12 16 96.2

6 Drew Brees 363 514 70.6 34.3 4,388 8.5 292.5 34 11 210 40.9 75T 58 11 20 109.6

7 Ben Roethlisberger 337 506 66.6 33.7 4,328 8.6 288.5 26 12 202 39.9 60T 61 14 50 100.5

8 Philip Rivers 317 486 65.2 30.4 4,254 8.8 265.9 28 9 208 42.8 81T 64 12 25 104.4

9 Brett Favre 363 531 68.4 33.2 4,202 7.9 262.6 33 7 211 39.7 63 52 13 34 107.2

10 Eli Manning 317 509 62.3 31.8 4,021 7.9 251.3 27 14 183 36.0 74T 60 12 30 93.1

[Jimx29]

Not sure wth a "Bobby" is, but....

Favre Sears commercial wins the Bobby awards for best celebrity performance

[Scott Campbell]

The Bottom Line:
The Packers finished 6-10 in 2008, missing the playoffs for the third time in four years under Thompson after qualifying 10 times in the 12 seasons before that.

Your signature is looking a little dated.

[Jimx29]

The Bottom Line:
The Packers finished 6-10 in 2008, missing the playoffs for the third time in four years under Thompson after qualifying 10 times in the 12 seasons before that.

Your signature is looking a little dated.

It's still accurate.

[MOBB DEEP]

rofl

Favre comes in 4th in comeback player of the year voting

whats the criteria? have a bad ending to ur season? foolish imo

CLEARLY, cadilac wil shoulda won considering TWO wreck legs and all but given-up on. no one gave up on favre except TT, fatboy, and a few hosers here

[mraynrand]

rofl

Favre comes in 4th in comeback player of the year voting

whats the criteria? have a bad ending to ur season? foolish imo

Maybe Favre didn't come back from much. He had a pretty good year last year until he started faking the shoulder injury to get out of NY.

[MOBB DEEP]

rofl

Favre comes in 4th in comeback player of the year voting

whats the criteria? have a bad ending to ur season? foolish imo

Maybe Favre didn't come back from much. He had a pretty good year last year until he started faking the shoulder injury to get out of NY.

thats a good one m

[Bossman641]

rofl

Favre comes in 4th in comeback player of the year voting

whats the criteria? have a bad ending to ur season? foolish imo

CLEARLY, cadilac wil shoulda won considering TWO wreck legs and all but given-up on. no one gave up on favre except TT, fatboy, and a few hosers here

You fool, Favre gave up on himself when he retired 2 years ago. Remember? Give it up already

[Scott Campbell]

I think he's comeback pretty well since his coach wanted to bench him.

[gex]

no one gave up on favre except TT, fatboy, and a few hosers here

Love it!

[MOBB DEEP]

Well we always have Favre to root for next week!

who will also be 1 and done....NO WAY they beat peaking cowgirls

that will be the consolation prize for all the favre haters; "at least favre didnt win mvp or a playoff game with the queens...he sucks. Blah blah, blah.... like girlie men"

hating skirts.. [/quote]

Warner old tail still gettn it done too....

Glad he's a man of God but cant believe aaron didnt display proper pocket awareness at such a critical time!

[gex]

Well, now that the conflict of the Packers and Favre both in the playoffs are no longer an issue, everyone should feel free to root for the Packers all time record holder to get himself another ring and finally ride off into the sunset.

[esoxx]

Well, now that the conflict of the Packers and Favre both in the playoffs are no longer an issue, everyone should feel free to root for the Packers all time record holder to get himself another ring and finally ride off into the sunset.

Except for one glaring fact you're overlooking....

HE PLAYS FOR THE VIKINGS!!!

[retailguy]

Well, now that the conflict of the Packers and Favre both in the playoffs are no longer an issue, everyone should feel free to root for the Packers all time record holder to get himself another ring and finally ride off into the sunset.

I'm rooting for whomever PLAYS AGAINST the Vikings. I'm hoping for another six interception Favre performance.

[Joemailman]

Gex battling Packerarcher for Troll Of The Year.