Comments on: Favre to Vikings?

By: ja

ja — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 21:31:56 +0000

I think a Packer/Viking game with Favre in purple would be great fun. You know players don’t hold grudges the way fans do. There would be smiles and good-natured ribbing all around. Heck, it might be the best way for Rodgers to get over his obsession with Favre.

By: Cindy V

Cindy V — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:13:20 +0000

I just want Brett Favre to go away. He should have stayed retired and never went to the Jets. He had a good half season, but ended up with a hurt arm, a poor passer rating, and teammates who hate him. You gotta wonder if it was worth it. I can only hope Brett retires and stays retired.

By: DJ

DJ — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 14:10:12 +0000

As dumb as the vikings are, who says they want Favre? For some unknown reason the team still seems to be married to TJax and bringing in boy blunder would only delay his (potential) development.

Joshy, you’re right on. At some point all this noise will blow over and Favre will walk into Lambeau once again (as part of the GBP alum game) and be greeted with a standing ovation. Time heals most wounds.

By: joshywoshybigfatposhy

joshywoshybigfatposhy — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 03:04:10 +0000

i do think you can appreciate what he did for the packers, be all for him going to the hall as a packer and the packer hof – and still have a slight desire to see hawk clean his purple clock next year in a ‘six-picker.’

i think people often have a hard time despising someone in the present while appreciating their prior value and worth (and vice-versa). we should be able to do so.

By: Kozak

Kozak — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 01:39:19 +0000

Well if Favre plays for the Vikings I for one will be rooting for him to have one of those “pick six games” when we play him….

By: 56Coop

56Coop — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 23:01:44 +0000

Favre gave a lot to the Packers and vice versa. He has proved he is/was a great football player as well as a self serving prima donna. Like many others he has played past his prime and may continue to do so. I hope he does not get hurt. I am at odds about how I would feel if he actually does end up at the Vikings. I do really think he would do almost anything to create problems for TT. Obviously I would hate to see him go to the Vikes and have a good year for obvious reasons. I am afraid if he ever walks into Lambeau in Purple, or any other color for that matter, my desire to see him not get hurt might change a little. Might be a little justice in a Collins/Kampman hit taking him out of football.

What I would like to see is a Packer fan poll–Regardless of what happens–does he get to come back and retire as a Packer and go into the HoF as a Packer? My guess is if he quits now there would be a majority in favor of him doing so. If he goes to the Vikes I think that poll would change drastically.

Also, who would cause the most trouble for the Pack at QB spot for the Vikes? Favre or Michael Vick? I saw at least one Viking blog where he was mentioned. Personally, if he gets reinstated I might just give up on the NFL.

But as far as Green Bay is concerned–Rodgers is the man & I agree with the post (I think it’s on the Favre didn’t call Rodgers back thing)–Aaron just needs to not let his career be so about him being Favre’s replacement. He needs to go out & WIN.

By: Davis

Davis — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 20:40:56 +0000

I’d love to reply to all your interesting posts, but in the aftermath of my Rodgers post..I’ll take a pass. :)

By: DaveK

DaveK — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:17:42 +0000

I guess I disagree on Favre’s ability. I think his game went downhill in NY when the Jets running game disappeared and their defense starting getting gouged. The more he had to do the less effective he became in NY. You put Favre in a west coast offense with a good RB and o-line and Favre still has enough to win a fair number of games. That is also true of 20 other QB’s in this league but it was not true of Tavaris or Gus. Favre is an upgrade to MN and he makes that offense better even if he is just average at this point in his career.

By: Trav

Trav — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:50:09 +0000

I’m with joshy on this one. Given the 2nd half stats for #4, I am fine with him in Minny next year. Put 8 in the box to stop Petersen and dare Favre to throw. He could put up a monster game like he did this year vs. AZ, but I would say odds are against that.

By: joshywoshybigfatposhy

joshywoshybigfatposhy — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:00:28 +0000

i would love favre to the jets. i am absolutely full circle on this schmuck. and consider — tarvaris jackson’s qb rating (granted not a full season, but still) – 95 qb rating, 9 td’s, 2 int. favre — 81 qb rating, 22 td’s 22 int.

as crazy as it sounds, the vikings would not be marginally better (and by the numbers would most likely be worse) with favre, and the circus of crap that is #4 would land on our biggest division rival.

last year i prayed for it not to happen. this year, i’m praying it does. and i hope he gets there sometime in late july, has to learn a new system again, and that his teammates bitch about him being a recluse after another 20+ int. season with another december shoulder/mental breakdown.

in one year, this man has gone from being a god-like figure who carried a franchise and gave its fans hope – to a selfish cancer being passed around the league.