Is Favre's Arm Fatigued?

[Lurker64]

Favre said "you need to know, what, 10 plays", so I guess I'll take the word of the 17 year vet, best quarterback ever.

Did you take him at his word when he said he'd never play for another team?

Plus, I'm pretty sure that since he stated it as "you need to know, what, 10 plays?" he's not entirely serious and actually has no idea how many plays he needs to know, it's not like he's ever bothered to count.

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Favre said "you need to know, what, 10 plays", so I guess I'll take the word of the 17 year vet, best quarterback ever.

Did you take him at his word when he said he'd never play for another team?

Plus, I'm pretty sure that since he stated it as "you need to know, what, 10 plays?" he's not entirely serious and actually has no idea how many plays he needs to know, it's not like he's ever bothered to count.

Coincidence that his answer and number of fingers is the exact same number?! Aha!

[Deputy Nutz]

Remember, this guy didn't become Brett Favre by relying on physical skills only. Clearly, like all great athletes, he is a workaholic and refuses to give it anything less than the very best.

Well, if we are to take the "horses" mouth about the 10 plays, then we have to take it about the work..and brett has clearly stated he doesn't like practices, studying, etc.

Brett likes to play in the games. That is about it.

Ask the other 52 players in the lockerroom and they will say the exact same thing as Favre. Football practices suck, almost as bad as wrestling practice because you have to wear pads, and a 4 pound helmet on your head for 2.5 hours

[Deputy Nutz]

The language in even calling an NFL pass play is pretty complicated. Im trying to think of an example but that shit doesn't exactly roll off the tongue. I find it hard to believe you haven't heard it before though ... it's not exactly like I-Right, 24 Power Right kinda shit ...

Again, you are right the language is very difficult to master, you simply can't say play 24 and expect everyone to know what to do. Blitz pick up, and the changing of blocking assignments usually falls on the QB as well. All very difficult.

Saying that, all teams use a very similar passing tree, something fimilar with the one I was probably handed in 7th grade, but being able to communicate the same information but in a different verbage is where it is going to become difficult.

I am sure at film study, the Jets QB coach and Favre sit down, and Favre can tell the coach exactly what routes and protection needed to attack the defense in basic football speak, "slot runs a post, flanker runs a 6 yard slant, and split runs 12 IN route."

Any half wit (Mike Vick) could do that.

[RashanGary]

Well, it sounds like there is no excuse for failure. If Favre fails it's clearly because he's not good rather than there being such a big learning curve with a completely new offense and only 4 and a half weeks to get ready.

[Deputy Nutz]

Well, it sounds like there is no excuse for failure. If Favre fails it's clearly because he's not good rather than there being such a big learning curve with a completely new offense and only 4 and a half weeks to get ready.

Again it seems you are more concerned with Favre's future than with the Packers, even after you stated you really didn't care one way or another in a different thread.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Well, it sounds like there is no excuse for failure. If Favre fails it's clearly because he's not good rather than there being such a big learning curve with a completely new offense and only 4 and a half weeks to get ready.

Again it seems you are more concerned with Favre's future than with the Packers, even after you stated you really didn't care one way or another in a different thread.

Do you think what he said is true?

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Well, it sounds like there is no excuse for failure. If Favre fails it's clearly because he's not good rather than there being such a big learning curve with a completely new offense and only 4 and a half weeks to get ready.

Again it seems you are more concerned with Favre's future than with the Packers, even after you stated you really didn't care one way or another in a different thread.

Agreed. It's one thing to be on my team, JH. Sometimes, I look at you as a potential starter ... but then you get all about one thing and I dunno, you might not be the character guy we once thought. I might have to move MOBB DEEP to take your spot lol

[MJZiggy]

Favre said "you need to know, what, 10 plays", so I guess I'll take the word of the 17 year vet, best quarterback ever.

Did you take him at his word when he said he'd never play for another team?

Did you people even READ the article. He was answering a question specific to his readiness to play in the next PRESEASON GAME. He needs to know about 10 plays to make it through a quarter or so in the REDSKINS game. He has acknowledged and Bubba said flat out that it will take every second between now and their season opener to begin to be ready.

[HarveyWallbangers]

I just think it's an interesting dynamic. I wonder if those who say that the offseason work isn't important will make excuses for Favre if he doesn't do well in New Jersey.

[Deputy Nutz]

Well, it sounds like there is no excuse for failure. If Favre fails it's clearly because he's not good rather than there being such a big learning curve with a completely new offense and only 4 and a half weeks to get ready.

Again it seems you are more concerned with Favre's future than with the Packers, even after you stated you really didn't care one way or another in a different thread.

Do you think what he said is true?

I take it you mean Harrell? Well yes I do, and I think so does Brett. Through all the years that Favre made mediocre receivers look like all pros he never once complained about the talent on the roster. Not once. So if Favre fails in New York he fails, it means he simply can't carry a young marginally talented team at 39 years old like he did when he was younger.

[Deputy Nutz]

I just think it's an interesting dynamic. I wonder if those who say that the offseason work isn't important will make excuses for Favre if he doesn't do well in New Jersey.

Thats the bed he chose. He could have hired the personal trainer again, he could have decided he wanted to play football a little bit earlier than at the end of June. His problem, I will point to it as a reason and then damn him for it.

[Tyrone Bigguns]

Remember, this guy didn't become Brett Favre by relying on physical skills only. Clearly, like all great athletes, he is a workaholic and refuses to give it anything less than the very best.

Well, if we are to take the "horses" mouth about the 10 plays, then we have to take it about the work..and brett has clearly stated he doesn't like practices, studying, etc.

Brett likes to play in the games. That is about it.

Ask the other 52 players in the lockerroom and they will say the exact same thing as Favre. Football practices suck, almost as bad as wrestling practice because you have to wear pads, and a 4 pound helmet on your head for 2.5 hours

I don't think it is quite at that same level. You don't hear arod complaining about having to study.

I know that nobody loves training camp...but, favre has said more than that...daily practice, film study, etc.

And, really, you can't compare a qb saying that to a rb.

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Hell of a leader, tho, huh...

[RashanGary]

I just think it's an interesting dynamic. I wonder if those who say that the offseason work isn't important will make excuses for Favre if he doesn't do well in New Jersey.

Thats the bed he chose. He could have hired the personal trainer again, he could have decided he wanted to play football a little bit earlier than at the end of June. His problem, I will point to it as a reason and then damn him for it.

Didn't you just say it wasn't that hard and he's a 17 year vet so it should be a cake walk?