OFFICIAL BRETT THE LIVING LEGEND THREAD

[mraynrand]

Favre throwing just 7 interceptions is truly astounding. His lowest totals as a starter were 13 in 1992, 1995 and 1996. To go from averaging 20 per year over the last 5 years, to just 7 this year, barely half of his previous low, is quite a change.

Having A. Peterson might just have a wee bit to do with that.

I'm not sure why? He has still had 500 attempts this year. When Green was having his big years with the Packers, and led the NFL in yards over a 4 year period, Favre was still throwing 15-20 interceptions each year.

Something is different this year.

I agree. Other than the games against the Packers, I've watched Favre in all but two or three games. He's been outstanding. And ever since that comeback against the 49ers, the playbook was opened to him (until recently) and the Vikings became a dominant passing team. It only makes sense: The NFL is built around the passing game and ALL the best teams - ALL the successful teams have QBs who are in control of the offense and are good passers. Running/play good defense is the vast exception.

Look at that last Chicago game: The Vikings screwed it up trying to rely on the pound it out run game in the first half. Open it up and let Favre run the show. He's been deadly accurate this year - and in complete control. I hope the Vikings keep refusing to figure this out.

[MJZiggy]

Favre throwing just 7 interceptions is truly astounding. His lowest totals as a starter were 13 in 1992, 1995 and 1996. To go from averaging 20 per year over the last 5 years, to just 7 this year, barely half of his previous low, is quite a change.

And just WHY couldn't he have ever done that for US?????

Hi Joe. Welcome home.

[Patler]

Favre throwing just 7 interceptions is truly astounding. His lowest totals as a starter were 13 in 1992, 1995 and 1996. To go from averaging 20 per year over the last 5 years, to just 7 this year, barely half of his previous low, is quite a change.

And just WHY couldn't he have ever done that for US?????

I have a theory about that, which includes:

1. An awakening on Favre's part after two teams "rejected" him following:
a.) another playoff loss ending on one of his interceptions,
b.) a season end that was ugly after he was deified at the start, and
c.) the sports world recognizing how bad his season ends have been recently.

2. The extremely powerful motivation of revenge in Favre's nature.

[Joemailman]

I wonder if getting called out publicly by Thomas Jones after last season was a wake up call for Favre. Getting publicly criticized by a teammate had never happened to him before.

[Fritz]

My theory is that Favre started with the "I'm just a cog" routine, and ended up buying into it. I thought he played well against Chicago - a game in which I thought he might revert to old habits, given Peterson's lack of production. Favre has resisted that old "I have to carry the team" mentality all season long, I think. It'll be interesting to see if he keeps it up.

[bobblehead]

Favre throwing just 7 interceptions is truly astounding. His lowest totals as a starter were 13 in 1992, 1995 and 1996. To go from averaging 20 per year over the last 5 years, to just 7 this year, barely half of his previous low, is quite a change.

And just WHY couldn't he have ever done that for US?????

I have a theory about that, which includes:

1. An awakening on Favre's part after two teams "rejected" him following:
a.) another playoff loss ending on one of his interceptions,
b.) a season end that was ugly after he was deified at the start, and
c.) the sports world recognizing how bad his season ends have been recently.

2. The extremely powerful motivation of revenge in Favre's nature.

I agree with this and for those that bother to read what I type (I don't blame you if you don't) , they can attest to my mantra of: favre is doing exactly what MM begged him to do in an attempt to show him whats up.

[Tyrone Bigguns]

My theory is that Favre started with the "I'm just a cog" routine, and ended up buying into it. I thought he played well against Chicago - a game in which I thought he might revert to old habits, given Peterson's lack of production. Favre has resisted that old "I have to carry the team" mentality all season long, I think. It'll be interesting to see if he keeps it up.

Really? Ty saw a different game then.

Ty saw Bert throw at least 3 balls that a good defense woulda picked off. Bert definitely made some bad choices. Against a very depleted Bears team..and one that lost Tillman in the second half. HOLY FUCK...ty is becoming a bear apologist!

Bert has played well, but he is having a magical season not just for his play, but the play of his opponents..ex: San fran game.

[Packerarcher]

Give it up Ty,Favre played a hell of a game the SECOND half of the Chicago game. When you continually argue it,all it does is make you look like more of an idiot.

[Patler]

Give it up Ty,Favre played a hell of a game the SECOND half of the Chicago game. When you continually argue it,all it does is make you look like more of an idiot.

Ty is right. Wasn't there a drop by a DB on the final scoring drive by the Vikings? A drop on what should have been an easy interception? Or, was that one of the earlier scoring drives?

[pbmax]

Give it up Ty,Favre played a hell of a game the SECOND half of the Chicago game. When you continually argue it,all it does is make you look like more of an idiot.

Ty is right. Wasn't there a drop by a DB on the final scoring drive by the Vikings? A drop on what should have been an easy interception? Or, was that one of the earlier scoring drives?

Yes there was, I thought it was the last Viking regulation drive. And Favre did do damage against a depleted defense, newly depleted in the secondary. But we are pretty deep in the weeds here looking for signs about his play. How many other QBs besides Rodgers have we considered backup DBs and dropped INTs?

The only way to straighten this whole mess out is to beat the pants off him in the Dome in two weeks.

[b bulldog]

He did play well in the second half but that shouldn't give him a pass for his first half. One could say that Brett was the reason the Vikings cme back but than on the other hand, seeing his second half, one could also say that he was one of thne main reasons for the L because of his fist half play. What it really comes down to is when Brett gets time, he will carve you up, like any NFL QB. Arod is the only NFL QB that I have seen this year that can put numbers up while getting a heavy dose of pressure.

[b bulldog]

I am so glad the diva isn't a Packer anymore. TT's best move to date is the drafting of Rodgers, thanks Ted.

[gex]

That pass was a thing of beauty! Very Favresque.

[GrnBay007]

That pass was a thing of beauty! Very Favresque.

that was great!

[GrnBay007]

He's close to 200 yards with 8 min left of 1st half.

[gex]

Well, It appears Min is taking care of things on their end.

[gex]

Haha that was funny.

[gex]

DAYUM!!! On a frozen rope! Old boy still has the arm to make all the throws

[gex]

Even tho it was called back, it was still fun to watch!

[ThunderDan]

What the hell happened to the NYG these last 2 weeks?