Source: Vikings tampered with Favre

[MJZiggy]

Dude lives in Southern Mississippi and Tampa is too hot?

[HarveyWallbangers]

I think it's becoming more clear. Favre has never really liked Thompson. Despite the comments by him that they were fine. Reading into this, after Favre contacted the Packers the last time and got a lukewarm response, Favre was probably quite shocked. He talked to Bevell to gauge the Vikings interest. That would be the perfect team to stick it to Thompson. I think Bevell made it known that the Vikings were interested (kind of funny to see them go out of their way to say they don't have interest in Favre). Thus, Favre is now pushing for his release, so he can play with the Vikings. He knows Thompson would never trade him to Minnesota.

Not sure if it's just me, but Chilly sure comes across smug every time he opens his mouth (which has little business being).

"It's kind of interesting to watch, isn't it?" Childress said Tuesday, referring to the back-and-forth sniping between Favre, who wants to be released, and the Packers, who say they do not plan to oblige that request...

It's all added up to one big "soap opera" in Green Bay, as Childress put it. He said he was as surprised at anyone at the acrimony that has surfaced following a 16-year love affair between a player and a franchise.

[Bretsky]

This one looks to get long and uglier IMO

[HarveyWallbangers]

I'll spell it out right now: Brett's legacy would be EXTREMELY tarnished, for me, if he finagled his way to the Vikings--just to stick it to Ted Thompson.

[falco]

I'll spell it out right now: Brett's legacy would be EXTREMELY tarnished, for me, if he finagled his way to the Vikings--just to stick it to Ted Thompson.

i agree harvey, and i think your previous post makes a lot of sense

to me, his legacy is greatly tarnished already

[SMACKTALKIE]

I think it's becoming more clear. Favre has never really liked Thompson. Despite the comments by him that they were fine. Reading into this, after Favre contacted the Packers the last time and got a lukewarm response, Favre was probably quite shocked. He talked to Bevell to gauge the Vikings interest. That would be the perfect team to stick it to Thompson. I think Bevell made it known that the Vikings were interested (kind of funny to see them go out of their way to say they don't have interest in Favre). Thus, Favre is now pushing for his release, so he can play with the Vikings. He knows Thompson would never trade him to Minnesota.

Not sure if it's just me, but Chilly sure comes across smug every time he opens his mouth (which has little business being).

"It's kind of interesting to watch, isn't it?" Childress said Tuesday, referring to the back-and-forth sniping between Favre, who wants to be released, and the Packers, who say they do not plan to oblige that request...

It's all added up to one big "soap opera" in Green Bay, as Childress put it. He said he was as surprised at anyone at the acrimony that has surfaced following a 16-year love affair between a player and a franchise.

Chilly is very good at "coach speak." In every interview I've seen with Chilly, when this topic came up, he skirted it with general statements.

[falco]

I think it's becoming more clear. Favre has never really liked Thompson. Despite the comments by him that they were fine. Reading into this, after Favre contacted the Packers the last time and got a lukewarm response, Favre was probably quite shocked. He talked to Bevell to gauge the Vikings interest. That would be the perfect team to stick it to Thompson. I think Bevell made it known that the Vikings were interested (kind of funny to see them go out of their way to say they don't have interest in Favre). Thus, Favre is now pushing for his release, so he can play with the Vikings. He knows Thompson would never trade him to Minnesota.

Not sure if it's just me, but Chilly sure comes across smug every time he opens his mouth (which has little business being).

"It's kind of interesting to watch, isn't it?" Childress said Tuesday, referring to the back-and-forth sniping between Favre, who wants to be released, and the Packers, who say they do not plan to oblige that request...

It's all added up to one big "soap opera" in Green Bay, as Childress put it. He said he was as surprised at anyone at the acrimony that has surfaced following a 16-year love affair between a player and a franchise.

Chilly is very good at "coach speak." In every interview I've seen with Chilly, when this topic came up, he skirted it with general statements.

i remember watching him give his introductory speech (we were staying by my parents near the border and only got minny channels) - everyone was upset he didnt come by us - I watched the interview and said "thank god"

[SMACKTALKIE]

I think it's becoming more clear. Favre has never really liked Thompson. Despite the comments by him that they were fine. Reading into this, after Favre contacted the Packers the last time and got a lukewarm response, Favre was probably quite shocked. He talked to Bevell to gauge the Vikings interest. That would be the perfect team to stick it to Thompson. I think Bevell made it known that the Vikings were interested (kind of funny to see them go out of their way to say they don't have interest in Favre). Thus, Favre is now pushing for his release, so he can play with the Vikings. He knows Thompson would never trade him to Minnesota.

Not sure if it's just me, but Chilly sure comes across smug every time he opens his mouth (which has little business being).

"It's kind of interesting to watch, isn't it?" Childress said Tuesday, referring to the back-and-forth sniping between Favre, who wants to be released, and the Packers, who say they do not plan to oblige that request...

It's all added up to one big "soap opera" in Green Bay, as Childress put it. He said he was as surprised at anyone at the acrimony that has surfaced following a 16-year love affair between a player and a franchise.

Chilly is very good at "coach speak." In every interview I've seen with Chilly, when this topic came up, he skirted it with general statements.

i remember watching him give his introductory speech (we were staying by my parents near the border and only got minny channels) - everyone was upset he didnt come by us - I watched the interview and said "thank god"

He was very uptight and sterile in his first year.....much like his O was. He has come around the last two years, with his interviews and play calling.

[HarveyWallbangers]

I'm just glad Chilly's here in Minnesota. Makes me feel they have very little chance at winning the Super Bowl. He's awful. If they had a good coach and a good QB, I'd believe the hype on them.

[KYPack]

All I can think of is that goofy chopshop photo of Brett in a Queen uni.

What a goddamned nightmare.

[SMACKTALKIE]

I'm just glad Chilly's here in Minnesota. Makes me feel they have very little chance at winning the Super Bowl. He's awful. If they had a good coach and a good QB, I'd believe the hype on them.

Careful. Who knows what can happen. Good QB's make coaches look good.

[Lurker64]

All I can think of is that goofy chopshop photo of Brett in a Queen uni.

What a goddamned nightmare.

Yeah, I would rather pay Brett the entirety of his salary to sit on the couch until his contract expires in three years than ever see him in a Vikings uniform. My hope is that at 42, having not played football in three years, they wouldn't want him.

[Harlan Huckleby]

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.

I didn't think of this aspect, but you are probably right.

Favre played this game himself in his interview with Dame Gretta, denying the (nonexistent) accusation that he was a "traitor", anxious to play for another team. Favre implied the team was pushing this perspective. Favre's ploy worked to some degree, as I noticed several people praised Favre's commitment to Green Bay the next day.

I think Minnesota's infraction was trivial, but it was indeed a violation of the rules. Thompson stood up on his hind lets, barked twice, and reminded Favre and the public that his rights are owned by Green Bay, and the team intends to protect its interests. It puts to rest the foolish talk of "just release the poor guy" from some softheaded quarters.

Well done, TT.

[SMACKTALKIE]

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.

I didn't think of this aspect, but you are probably right.

Favre played this game himself in his interview with Dame Gretta, denying the (nonexistent) accusation that he was a "traitor", anxious to play for another team. Favre implied the team was pushing this perspective. Favre's ploy worked to some degree, as I noticed several people praised Favre's commitment to Green Bay the next day.

I think Minnesota's infraction was trivial, but it was indeed a violation of the rules. Thompson stood up on his hind lets, barked twice, and reminded Favre and the public that his rights are owned by Green Bay, and the team intends to protect its interests. It puts to rest the foolish talk of "just release the poor guy" from some softheaded quarters.

Well done, TT.

What infraction? Nothing has been determined yet as to if there were any infractions.

[Iron Mike]

Fine, trade him to the Vikes for 9 picks. Make him the next Hershel Walker.

Do the Queens even HAVE draft picks left?? Or does KC have all of theirs already?