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

[]{ilr]3]

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.

MJ I missed something along the way - won't Brett be keeping #4 ?

I think he should show his inner self and wear #2

[woodbuck27]

Some of you have to let it go. I have. I was upset at Green Bay for the way they handled everything but have since let it go.

IMO - no we don't. We have every right to hold on to it if we want to, just like Brett has every right to try and keep playing if he wants to.

SC

dissident makes xcelent points; why do u dislike favre now? why should we fans take this mess SO personaly/serious? MERE ENTERTAINMENT, nothing more, nuthn less

ive evloved so much in that regard and i credit wisdom and life experiences; my first love has cancer for crying out loud! so who cares if the lakers win nba champ (life-long celtics fan thanks to larry joe bird and always HATED l.a.)

a client's father of mine made a very interesting point last month....i asked him who his team was in the nfl. he replied "whoever wins because they were the ones who rose to the occassion." he said he doesnt get personally invested like some fanatics because theres so many more importnt things in our lives to consider

i know most posters wont be converted but i hope folks can learn to keep pro sports in perspective and just reflect on the excitement that lord favre brought us and keep it moving

gota go; headn to meet with 2 young kids (10 and 8 yrs old) who havnt seen their mom since ages 4 and 2 (NEVER met their father btw) who are in their 3rd foster home after being sexually assaulted in their previous 2

go pack
go favre
go moss
go AP
go big ben
go romo (fellow wisconsinite/my prom date grew up in his home town)
go mcnabb
go denzel washington - ENTERTAINMENT

Awesome sense MOBB DEEP and good luck with your life man.

The're alot of people in our world that we might lower ourselves to hatred but to go there with a man like Brett Favre is is way beyond sensable. It appears to me as merely a vehicle for some to vent their obvious frustrations with themselves, and those people have no sense of pride or embarassment. They just go on banging.

I love Brett Favre as a Pro athlete that has given me such awesome entertainment. I respect his courage to want to continue playing as I realize he's like most of us, and would stop when he realizes he can no longer enjoy the preperation and time needed to compete.

Favre is now simply an Ex-Packer. He's a Pro and as a Viking he will play his best to advance his team to and in the playoffs. It's all just there and no more than that. The Packer team will do it's best to stand in his way. I say lets enjoy the show.

GO PACKERS!

[Scott Campbell]

Does Adding Favre Mean Vikings Are For Sale?
Posted by Mike Florio on June 25, 2009, 11:10 a.m. EDT

http://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/06/25/does-adding-favre-mean-vikings-are-for-sale/

[pbmax]

Last year without premium, proven QBs, the Vikings went 10-6 (+46pts) and won a division. The Redskins (-31pts) went 8-8. While the gap has closed, the East was a very tough division.

Childress may prove to be inept as a coach, but he has a long and successful pedigree which includes the trust and admiration of Andy Reid, Favre's former QB coach. Jim Zorn emerged from anonymity to be QB coach on Holmgren's staff and made a Super Bowl. There is the Holmgren connection, but I am not aware of Favre ever mentioning the guy, whether or not Holmgren might vouch for him. And this doesn't even cover Darrel Bevell.

Purple Jesus is younger and better than Portis in the last two years. There is rumbling that Portis is hitting the RB wall, although that is hard to discern with the team O struggling in Washington. Receiver might be the only position where the advantage is Washington's. Although don't underestimate the Shiancoe (with or without the towel).

Snyder might open the vault for Favre, but if he was willing, were is the offer? He has chased every other QB this offseason. Except they were all younger.

At his age, Favre isn't chasing the biggest paycheck. He has a list of things he wants. Except for WRs, the Vikings have better answers. I am not saying putting T2 in his place isn't on the list, I am sure its there, but he has other needs and priorities. Which is entirely the problem with this veteran QB.

[Scott Campbell]

Ther're alot of people in our world that we might lower ourselves to hatred but to go there with a man like Brett Favre is is way beyond sensable. It appears to me as merely a vehicle for some to vent their obvious frustrations with themselves, and those people have no sense of pride or embarassment. They just go on banging.

I prefer not to judge people solely on their views on football.

[Tyrone Bigguns]

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.

We are talking greek tragedy, not shakespeare. My god, can't you stay on track?

[woodbuck27]

Ther're alot of people in our world that we might lower ourselves to hatred but to go there with a man like Brett Favre is is way beyond sensable. It appears to me as merely a vehicle for some to vent their obvious frustrations with themselves, and those people have no sense of pride or embarassment. They just go on banging.

I prefer not to judge people solely on their views on football.

Yes but Brett Favre's view is that he still desires to play football Scott. Do you go past judging to sentencing him? Just wondering Scott to understand you.

[woodbuck27]

Interesting question is this, can a team reassign a number without the player's permission? I would think so, they are the ones assigning them I would guess.

Patler, any idea?

I really have no idea, but you do see number changes announced at times, especially if a player changes positions. Whether is is done only with the players consent, or at the players request, I really don't know. However, from a locker room aspect, I can't imagine a team ever taking away a number without consent just to give it to a player they are bringing in. It just wouldn't be good precedent, and could cause resentment. I think it is more important in the NFL, where we see them as their number when they play, because the uniforms are so neutralizing.

I completely agree, although millions of dollars in marketing versus some 3rd string QB's feelings has an end result that does not require further elaboration.

So Booty should get to keep the number?

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.

Jee it's different up here in Canada. We'd be pleased with a case of beer. A flat 'of course'. That's a case of 24 bottles in case your not familiar with that term 'flat'. That would set you back under $40 bucks Cdn. here in the Montreal area.

[Scott Campbell]

Do you go past judging to sentencing him?

Sentencing him?

Ok - 60 days in Canada. That'll teach him.

[Scott Campbell]

Hey, Brett did some wonderful things as a Packer - like being supportive of Koren Robinson for instance. But it's not like I'd have questioned his Christian faith if he hadn't supported the guy.

[falco]

Hey, Brett did some wonderful things as a Packer - like being supportive of Koren Robinson for instance. But it's not like I'd have questioned his Christian faith if he hadn't supported the guy.

Yes, but when Jesus returned from the grave he didn't go side with the lions versus the Christians in the coliseum.

Is that even funny? Maybe I should apologize in advance.

[Scott Campbell]

Hey, Brett did some wonderful things as a Packer - like being supportive of Koren Robinson for instance. But it's not like I'd have questioned his Christian faith if he hadn't supported the guy.

Yes, but when Jesus returned from the grave he didn't go side with the lions versus the Christians in the coliseum.

Is that even funny? Maybe I should apologize in advance.

We sometimes forget that the Lions had a pretty ferocious offense.

[pbmax]

Hey, Brett did some wonderful things as a Packer - like being supportive of Koren Robinson for instance. But it's not like I'd have questioned his Christian faith if he hadn't supported the guy.

Yes, but when Jesus returned from the grave he didn't go side with the lions versus the Christians in the coliseum.

Is that even funny? Maybe I should apologize in advance.

We sometimes forget that the Lions had a pretty good offense.

And home Coliseum advantage.

[Rastak]

Hey, Brett did some wonderful things as a Packer - like being supportive of Koren Robinson for instance. But it's not like I'd have questioned his Christian faith if he hadn't supported the guy.

Yes, but when Jesus returned from the grave he didn't go side with the lions versus the Christians in the coliseum.

Is that even funny? Maybe I should apologize in advance.

Funny? Nah, but not offensive either.

Falco, you should try to live by the words of the great Al Harris who decreed that any true Packer fan would not be upset, but revere him anyway.

[falco]

Hey, Brett did some wonderful things as a Packer - like being supportive of Koren Robinson for instance. But it's not like I'd have questioned his Christian faith if he hadn't supported the guy.

Yes, but when Jesus returned from the grave he didn't go side with the lions versus the Christians in the coliseum.

Is that even funny? Maybe I should apologize in advance.

Funny? Nah, but not offensive either.

Falco, you should try to live by the words of the great Al Harris who decreed that any true Packer fan would not be upset, but revere him anyway.

In all honesty Ras, I'm as happy as a clam that Favre is going to the Vikes. I think it is going to be a great year for football, and the anticipation is already building.

It's just a freaking game, and Favre is just one dude. To me, it ain't no thang but a chicken wing.