either that, or he is setting up a whole slew of excuses
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either that, or he is setting up a whole slew of excuses
he's gonna be very rusty for the opener...if he even makes it.
The sacks should be doubly delicious tonight.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/traini...ory?id=4434939Quote:
Originally Posted by Chevelle2
About Brett's Rib:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNQRqAoT-2c
http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth
Expecting progress, not excuses, from Favre
August 31, 2009 3:36 PM
Posted by ESPN.com’s Kevin Seifert
HOUSTON -- My big question Monday night at Reliant Stadium will not be whether Brett Favre looks more comfortable as Minnesota’s starting quarterback. After his brief debut Aug. 21, Favre has nowhere to go but up. No, what I want to see is whether Favre is close to being comfortable enough to start the regular season.
(And I’m not talking about his potentially cracked rib, either. More on that in a bit.)
It’s entirely possible that this will be Favre’s final preseason appearance before the season opener at Cleveland, now 14 days away. No matter how much you hear about Favre’s familiarity with this offense, let’s be clear on one point. The Vikings are trying to squeeze into a month what most NFL teams need a full offseason or more to achieve: Chemistry between a quarterback and his teammates.
There are no shortcuts or timesavers in this endeavor. The only solution is practice and game-speed reps. Favre is playing catch-up in both areas, and time is running out. To me, it’s reasonable to expect substantial progress and much better precision Monday night in order to be convinced that this fast-track preparation schedule will be a success for opening weekend.
I know some people would suggest that the Vikings’ early-season schedule -- Cleveland followed by Detroit and San Francisco -- gives them a chance to work out the kinks without taking a direct hit on their record. But in what I think will be a highly competitive division, the Vikings can’t afford even one slip-up related to Favre’s late start.
So I guess I’m not buying into Favre’s attempts to downplay Monday night’s game. His revelation Monday that he thinks he has a cracked rib seemed to be another attempt to lower expectations. This appearance is a big deal, and I’m not (only) saying this because it’s on ESPN’s air.
Favre continued to maintain last week that he is mostly focused on the basics. If the Vikings score on every possession Monday night, he said, “I’ll probably be the most surprised person in the building.”
Instead, Favre said, “the things that people don’t see” are the most important.
“No one wants to see the ball on the ground,” he said. “Calling plays wrong, going the wrong way. Things like that. The other stuff will come.”
The other stuff will come. I presume that refers to completions, touchdowns and other minor details.
But when will they come and at what cost? That’s what I want to find out Monday night.
I'll have popcorn and a few colds ones ready for tonight. Does anyone think Brett could be "cut" as in, "brett we will say publicly that its your shoulder but in effect, we're cutting you."?
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Originally Posted by sheepshead
So if he stinks it up today, he starts on the 13th (or whatever day they open)?Quote:
Originally Posted by woodbuck27
Just wondering out loud.
SIXTEEN seconds and SEVEN points, wOw ! :shock: Lord Faaaaaaaaaarve looks OK ? :lol:
Bump for game going on right now.
1st play and AD runs it in for a 75-yard TD. No need for Favre to throw a single pass.
Interesting to see how Favre will do tonight. He's gonna need to show something to at least get some peace going into the regular season.
WOW...!!
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Originally Posted by MOBB DEEP
Well, Favre leads the Vikings on a 75 yard opening drive.........lol.....
Now p. williams bangs out texan RB causing fumble!
Bad call
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Originally Posted by Rastak
That was a beautiful handoff to Adrian Peterson. He must still be elite hey?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rastak
Anything less than a unanimous MVP award would be a disappointment.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gunakor
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Originally Posted by Gunakor
Dude, I guess I should have used the wink emoticon but I thought it was obvious enough.......
How many sacks can lord faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaRve sustain this year, before it starts to hurt his preformance ? He is long in the tooth ?