Source: Vikings tampered with Favre

[Lurker64]

There's very little that will hurt my opinions of Favre more than hearing that he wants or wanted to be a Vikings. I'm not sure a 16 year hall of fame career and a championship excuses this sin.

[Rastak]

Yea, word is they talk fairly regularly so phone records can't be evidence because conversations are allowed, just not about playing for your team.

If Favre says they talked (assuming they did), then the charges are most likely upheld.

I wouldn't be too shocked if it was mentioned in private conversation, a violation of the rules. I'd also be shocked if the league could prove it, unless Favre offers TT an olive branch.

I'll say they did, then you make me the starter!

Haha, Ras Ras Ras. You just don't wanna believe the fact that the Vikings get a giant erection when thinking about Favre being on their team.

I know one thing, the Packers don't LOL.....

[RashanGary]

You've never struck me as the angery loyal type, Lurker. You seem way smarter than that (really, I'm not just saying that, you seem very smart and I think loyalty like this toward athletes is below you).

I don't care that Favre wants to go to the Vikings. I don't care that the Vikigns want Favre. They're not stupid. Everyone including the Pakcers knows FAvre is a damn good QB and the Vikings have the worste QB in the league. Everyone also knows the Vikings are an extremely talented team that will undoubtedly vie for the playoffs even without a QB. With a QB they are with the elite in the NFC. Giants, Pcakers, Cowboys, Vikings. I'd say Favre's chances with that team are as good as his chances with this team.


Really though, I think now the whole "release him" thing can go away. That's not happening. It would be extremely idiotic.

[Deputy Nutz]

Yea, word is they talk fairly regularly so phone records can't be evidence because conversations are allowed, just not about playing for your team.

If Favre says they talked (assuming they did), then the charges are most likely upheld.

I wouldn't be too shocked if it was mentioned in private conversation, a violation of the rules. I'd also be shocked if the league could prove it, unless Favre offers TT an olive branch.

I'll say they did, then you make me the starter!

Funny I didn't realize that Favre and Bevell "the good Mormon" were all that close during Bevell's time in Green Bay, at least I believe Favre didn't pay a whole lot of attention to him. I think this has been slimed out to the media that Bevell and Favre were extra super close during their time in Green Bay together just to but a spin to this, danger management, cutting this off at the pass.

[Bretsky]

All this stuff is kind of funny; I'm near the point where I agree with the latest blog by Silverstein. Here we are with whining about a player that it appears we want nothing to do with.

[RashanGary]

I guess if the Vikes really wanted him I'd do it for a 1st round pick. What the hell, if you have to face him you have to face him. The Vikings have sold out to win now. The Packers are built for the long haul but are ready today as well. It would be an interesting battle to say the least. The Vikes are going to have to offer the most though. If not, I wouldn't let him go.

[Bretsky]

the longer this drags out the less value he has to a new team...aka...learing the new system. They will not get a first. They will not get fair value in our eyes at least. But if they are not going to give him an honest shot it's better to get rid of him for whatever we can if he files those papers.

[MJZiggy]

The only one dragging this out is Favre. No one can do anything until he either files his papers or doesn't so if he's complaining about TT not doing something he needs a better mirror.

[Bretsky]

The only one dragging this out is Favre. No one can do anything until he either files his papers or doesn't so if he's complaining about TT not doing something he needs a better mirror.

If Favre is in GB on 7/19, if either of them has a half a brain they'd set up an air it out meeting and come to a conclusion if Favre is coming back somewhere

[MJZiggy]

There's a big if. You're right. They should have a cage sit-down. Lock 'em in a room and no one comes out until it's settled.

[Joemailman]

Am I the only person who thinks that the tampering story and the story about Favre not having any immediate intentions to apply for reinstatement might be connected?

Scenario: Favre and Cook were primarily interested in Minnesota. Now that this has blown up in their face, they are not as interested in applying for reinstatement. I now suspect that Favre will play for the Pack, or not play at all.

[Rastak]

Am I the only person who thinks that the tampering story and the story about Favre not having any immediate intentions to apply for reinstatement might be connected?

Scenario: Favre and Cook were primarily interested in Minnesota. Now that this has blown up in their face, they are not as interested in applying for reinstatement. I now suspect that Favre will play for the Pack, or not play at all.

It's possible. I have no knowledge of what either the Vikes or Favre are thinking at this point.

[packers11]

lets make him talk to every team, then we could grab extra draft picks without even trading him... brilliant!

[Fosco33]

Brilliant positioning by the Pack.

Besides the aforementioned points on his possible future connection w/ the Vikes, it also shows Brett (and more Bus) that they won't allow inappropriate discussions (i.e., Brett can't go and look around w/o the Packer's permission).

While getting uglier than a one-eyed Pugg, this is a perfect play.

Who needs '24' or 'LOST' - we got enough drama in GB.

[DonHutson]

I wondered whether Brett's comment about Tampa being "too hot" was a veiled reference about Minnesota.

The name of the game is to make the other party look like the one driving Favre out of town. This is an unexpected and rather brilliant move by Ted, if there's enough to it that he doesn't end up looking like an ass.