WHAT IF DA VIKES OFFER A FIRST ROUND DRAFT PICK FOR FAVRE ?

[Joemailman]

It's a tough call, but I'd probably do it. It would help the Vikes this year, but in a year or two, they'll be looking for a QB again, and we'll potentially have an outstanding player ready to break out into stardom.

[mmmdk]

It's a tough call, but I'd probably do it. It would help the Vikes this year, but in a year or two, they'll be looking for a QB again, and we'll potentially have an outstanding player ready to break out into stardom.

I agree but Favre in purple would be weird. I'll get over it though.

[Freak Out]

As much as I hate the Vikings I'd have to do it. He could tear it up with AP making the D key run all day.

[hoosier]

I'd do the trade if the Vikings had a first to trade next year, but since their next #1 isn't till the 2010 draft, I figure that the depreciation factor means the Packers would really only be netting a #2 for sending Favre to MN. And I definitely wouldn't trade him to that team for a 2, since that is below market value (per Jason Taylor trade).

[Rastak]

I'd do the trade if the Vikings had a first to trade next year, but since their next #1 isn't till the 2010 draft, I figure that the depreciation factor means the Packers would really only be netting a #2 for sending Favre to MN. And I definitely wouldn't trade him to that team for a 2, since that is below market value (per Jason Taylor trade).

Huh?

[Joemailman]

Some people seem to think the Vikings gave up their 2009 pick for Jared Allen, It was their 2008 pick they gave up.

[retailguy]

I'd do the trade if the Vikings had a first to trade next year, but since their next #1 isn't till the 2010 draft, I figure that the depreciation factor means the Packers would really only be netting a #2 for sending Favre to MN. And I definitely wouldn't trade him to that team for a 2, since that is below market value (per Jason Taylor trade).

Huh?

He thinks you gave up the 09 pick for Allen, but it was the '08.... research, research!

[Bretsky]

I'd do the trade if the Vikings had a first to trade next year, but since their next #1 isn't till the 2010 draft, I figure that the depreciation factor means the Packers would really only be netting a #2 for sending Favre to MN. And I definitely wouldn't trade him to that team for a 2, since that is below market value (per Jason Taylor trade).

ditto last responses

[retailguy]

Not a chance. No WAY no how. Not for ANY draft pick. It makes Minny better, you CANNOT help with that.... Especially NOT this year.

Was I emphatic enough? :P

[boiga]

I would do it, if only for the irony on opening night. Besides, that's the only thing that could possibly make beating the vikings more enjoyable than it was last year.

It would also end any Favre apologist rants on these boards for the next 5 years. Wouldn't that be worthwhile?

[cheesner]

Hell ya.

It is still the vikes and they will choke.

[SMACKTALKIE]

How 'bout you just let those tampering charges stick and take their first rounder anyway and then trade him to the other team, netting you a first and a fourth?

Tampering charges will net you nothing. The pick would be forfeit most likely and certainly not a first.

Childress has a few words on this topic, although not many. Winfield has alot to say. I think the "don't beleive everything you read" statement is telling. And very true.

http://ww3.startribune.com/vikingsblog/

MANKATO — Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield isn’t afraid to offer an honest opinion and he did just that as he signed autographs for fans outside of Gage Center this evening. Asked about Packers quarterback Brett Favre playing for the Vikings, Winfield said: “I think it would be a great move for us, but I don’t know if Green Bay would trade him to a division rival.”

The Packers, in fact, have no interest in trading Favre within the NFC North and also have refused to grant him his release because they don’t want him signing with the Vikings — the team that apparently is his top choice. The Packers have filed a tampering charge against the Vikings for dealings with Favre. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported Tuesday that cell phone records showed discussions between Vikings offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell and Favre as well Vikings coach Brad Childress and the quarterback.

Officials from the NFL were at Winter Park on Tuesday to question Vikings personnel on the matter. While many Vikings players have simply said that Tarvaris Jackson is their guy, Winfield admits the thought of adding Favre is tempting.

Winfield has played twice a season against Favre since joining the Vikings in 2004. “Favre is still a great player,” Winfield said. “That’s what you want to do in this league is add as many great players as you can. I think Tarvaris will do a great job for us if it doesn’t happen.”

Meanwhile, Childress was greeted by a group of reporters as he stepped out of his car. Asked about the Favre controversy, Childress said: “I’m not sure what controvery you’re talking about.” He later added that people should not “believe everything you read,” and that the situation is “an NFL matter.”

[Rastak]

Right, but this is a simple poll of what posters would do. Tampering has nothing to do with Bretsky's question.

[SMACKTALKIE]

Right, but this is a simple poll of what posters would do. Tampering has nothing to do with Bretsky's question.

True, true. I can't vote on this topic as the criteria dose not apply to me. However, as a Vikiings fan I would not like trading a first for Favre. Maybe a second.

[Lurker64]

I would not want to trade Favre to Minnesota, even for a first.

I would accept the following trade: 2009 first, 2010 first, 2009 second, 2009 sixth, 2010 second, 2011 second, 2011 third, and 2012 first, and five players.

Throw in Favre, third round picks in 2009 and 2010, a fifth in 2009, and a tenth round pick in 2010 and I would make that trade.