Where do the Favre lovers stand on Favre being a Viking?

[Deputy Nutz]

I think Favre deserves to play this year. And all packer fans deserve the right to cheer against him.

I've said it before - if TT booted Favre to the curb, I would cheer for him to win a superbowl with another team (assuming he wasn't playing the pack).

But for him to go to the vikings just out of spite? That's a slap in the face to every packer fan.

I think spite is only a small part of him playing this year. He has fallen into the catagory of the aging football player that is looking to squeeze that last bit of juice out of his body. The Vikings have a very particular situation, they have a strong offensive line, a dominant running game, and an above average defense. The only thing they currently lack is a proven QB. They run an offense that Favre is familar with. A coaching staff that he is familar with.

I also think that Favre still measures himself against the great qbs of the past, especially Elway. Elway beat Favre in Super Bowl 32. Elway was aging, on the verge of retirement and won two Super Bowls. Every Qb's dream scenerio. Favre wants that, He had given up on that in Green Bay and retired, realized after the fact that he still had the "itch" and wanted another shot at QB Heaven. He was rejected by the Packers, sent to the Jets. I am sure last summer when he wanted to play for the Vikings their was a lot of anger, and a lot of spite towards Thompson, and McCarthy.

I think Spite still has something to do with it, Favre is stubborn, sure, but now I think he just wants to go to the Dance one more time and he is willing to sacrifice just about anything to do it.

Carry on.

[pbmax]

YOu should tell that to Brett. He is the one not letting it go. And has been said, he is playing out of spite and to "stick it to TT". The man is scum.

He said it once, about playing last year. Everything else has been speculation about him, or, even better, speculation about who in his family is helping to fan this flame. Anything is possible, but outside of one public statement, we don't really know how much of this is spite.

How many other West Coast teams that have legit playoff aspirations have a QB slot available?

[RashanGary]

I agree w/ Nutz. Favre wants to be in the best possible situation to win. He feels he has unfinished business on the field. He wants back in for that reason and almost that reason alone. Spite is way down on the list.


I don't agree that the Vikings have a "pretty good" defense. They've finished top 5 two or three years running I believe.

[vince]

The Vikes have ranked 21 ('05), 8 ('06), 20 ('07), and 6 ('08) in total defense (YPG) over the last four years. While finishing 6th in yards allowed last year, they finished a more mediocre 13th in points allowed.

They consistently ranked in the top 5 in rushing D, and were the league's best last year. Their improved pass defense (ranked 18th last year) has helped them, but they still can be effectively attacked through the air.

Some say their pass defense is average or below because teams can't run against them, so they don't even try, but that's not true. The Vikes are right in the middle of the pack (16th ranked at 61.1%) in percentage of pass plays attempted against them. Their pass defense is - or has been - average at best in recent history.

[Fritz]

I believe it will be akin to watching a Greek tragedy.

We can all experience catharsis after the Nov. 1 game in Lambeau. I don't think Favre will poke his eyes out and wander alone in Mississippi, but he might actually retire this time.

What are the odds of Brett sleeping with Bonita? Unconfirmed rumors have Bus taking out Irv at the behest of Brett.

Ty may be on to the truth. And if it's not that, then if Favre has a third daughter out there somewhere he could be King Lear.

[ThunderDan]

This is Booty's opportunity to make real cash. It is a custom to buy the number from the player. Booty should demand $250,000. Brett can afford that in a heartbeat.

Didn't this type of thing happen when Green went to Houston.....if I'm remembering right? And then whoever it was he bought the # from donated all the money to a charity.

My guess is the Vikings will donate JD Booty to charity. I know alot of people think TJack will be the one who gets cut, but I think Chilly loves him too much. This number question will be a non-issue.

I sincerely believe Favre has enough money to buy whatever number he want from whomever has it.

Doubt he could buy AP's number if QBs were allowed to wear that number in the NFL.

[Packnut]

Harris

I think Harris pretty much said it all on this subject. His opinion is huge contradiction to the Favre ripping clowns in this forum. Way to go Al!

[cpk1994]

YOu should tell that to Brett. He is the one not letting it go. And has been said, he is playing out of spite and to "stick it to TT". The man is scum.

He said it once, about playing last year. Everything else has been speculation about him, or, even better, speculation about who in his family is helping to fan this flame. Anything is possible, but outside of one public statement, we don't really know how much of this is spite.

How many other West Coast teams that have legit playoff aspirations have a QB slot available?

I think Gun said it awhile back, "If Favre was coming back just for the love of the game, why is he only looking at the Vikings?" The Redskins need a QB and Dan Snyder would thorw boatloads of money at him. The Vikings is where he wanted to go last year becuase he wanted to "stick it TT". It is well know from former Jerts teamates that he was still pissing and moaning about that all season long. HE basically played the Jets into releasing him. He hasn't done anything to suggest he has let it go. It isn't hard to put 2 and 2 together to see that he is very bitter and is coming back out of spite.

[Pugger]

Yes, why is he only talking to the Vikes?? If he is still hell bent on revenge he's playing for all the wrong reasons! I'll believe BF is a queen when I see the PC in Minneapolis. The thought of him wearing purple is repugnant to me big time. :P But what I'd love to know what the hold up is here? I find it curious BF is still riding his tractor down in MS...

[Pacopete4]

How many other West Coast teams that have legit playoff aspirations have a QB slot available?

I think Gun said it awhile back, "If Favre was coming back just for the love of the game, why is he only looking at the Vikings?" The Redskins need a QB and Dan Snyder would thorw boatloads of money at him. The Vikings is where he wanted to go last year becuase he wanted to "stick it TT". It is well know from former Jerts teamates that he was still pissing and moaning about that all season long. HE basically played the Jets into releasing him. He hasn't done anything to suggest he has let it go. It isn't hard to put 2 and 2 together to see that he is very bitter and is coming back out of spite.[/quote]


1- The Vikings run the SAME offense Favre has run his whole life, said it himself that he could coach it... the Redskins DO NOT

2- The Vikings have a way better team than the Redskins, so why on earth would he go there over the Vikes?

3- The Jets were not a good fit for him. He even said the playbook had to be so condensed last season just so he could call a play. Now you add in a brand new coach... you wonder why he retired from there?


theres a lot more to the puzzle... just jokers like you that think hes out to get you. He is doing what's best for him, like many, if not all pro athletes do. The Packers didn't want him, he's now doing whats best for his football career... deal with it sally.

[Gunakor]

I find it curious BF is still riding his tractor down in MS...

Deanna is now riding his tractor. I think it was Snake that posted a life size image.

[Pacopete4]

I find it curious BF is still riding his tractor down in MS...

Deanna is now riding his tractor. I think it was Snake that posted a life size image.

[Gunakor]

1- The Vikings run the SAME offense Favre has run his whole life, said it himself that he could coach it... the Redskins DO NOT

2- The Vikings have a way better team than the Redskins, so why on earth would he go there over the Vikes?

1) There is some legitimacy to this argument, although it isn't the exact same offense. It's a similar offense, but different in the fact that it doesn't rely upon the QB to make it go. They won't be asking Brett to make the plays, or at least shouldn't be as long as AP is lining up behind him.

2) Very disputable. The Vikings certainly don't have a WAY better team than the Redskins. If they are a better team, it's by a very small margin. And, like the Vikings, the Redskins are only an exceptional quarterback away from being legitimate SB contenders. Don't forget that they too have an exceptional RB in Portis, a speedy WR in Moss, and an extremely versatile TE in Cooley. 4 first round picks make up their defensive backfield, and they just made Haynesworth a very rich man playing on their defensive line. Aside from your first example, the difference between the two teams is almost nil.

[gex]

1- The Vikings run the SAME offense Favre has run his whole life, said it himself that he could coach it... the Redskins DO NOT

2- The Vikings have a way better team than the Redskins, so why on earth would he go there over the Vikes?

1) There is some legitimacy to this argument, although it isn't the exact same offense. It's a similar offense, but different in the fact that it doesn't rely upon the QB to make it go. They won't be asking Brett to make the plays, or at least shouldn't be as long as AP is lining up behind him.

2) Very disputable. The Vikings certainly don't have a WAY better team than the Redskins. If they are a better team, it's by a very small margin. And, like the Vikings, the Redskins are only an exceptional quarterback away from being legitimate SB contenders. Don't forget that they too have an exceptional RB in Portis, a speedy WR in Moss, and an extremely versatile TE in Cooley. 4 first round picks make up their defensive backfield, and they just made Haynesworth a very rich man playing on their defensive line. Aside from your first example, the difference between the two teams is almost nil.

Only o few narrow minded children still think that spite or sticking it to Teddy is high on the list of Brett Favres decision to return.
Everthing is in place for him in Minny to make a final run for another ring.
IMO the Vikes are head and shoulders above the Skins, both talentwise and team cohesiveness.

[Gunakor]

1- The Vikings run the SAME offense Favre has run his whole life, said it himself that he could coach it... the Redskins DO NOT

2- The Vikings have a way better team than the Redskins, so why on earth would he go there over the Vikes?

1) There is some legitimacy to this argument, although it isn't the exact same offense. It's a similar offense, but different in the fact that it doesn't rely upon the QB to make it go. They won't be asking Brett to make the plays, or at least shouldn't be as long as AP is lining up behind him.

2) Very disputable. The Vikings certainly don't have a WAY better team than the Redskins. If they are a better team, it's by a very small margin. And, like the Vikings, the Redskins are only an exceptional quarterback away from being legitimate SB contenders. Don't forget that they too have an exceptional RB in Portis, a speedy WR in Moss, and an extremely versatile TE in Cooley. 4 first round picks make up their defensive backfield, and they just made Haynesworth a very rich man playing on their defensive line. Aside from your first example, the difference between the two teams is almost nil.

Only o few narrow minded children still think that spite or sticking it to Teddy is high on the list of Brett Favres decision to return.
Everthing is in place for him in Minny to make a final run for another ring.
IMO the Vikes are head and shoulders above the Skins, both talentwise and team cohesiveness.

I don't care how freaking high spite is on that list. It's there, however high or low. It's there. Only blind loyalists still think that Favre's decision to return to play for the Vikings revolves specifically around a desire to win football games. While I agree that it's not just this or just that, the fact that it isn't JUST football is what makes us upset. That spite plays any role whatsoever is more than enough.