King: Favre's Arm Looks Good

by Anthony21 on Jun 22, 2009 1:38 PM CDT in Favregeddon Comment 34 comments

Couple Favre-related items of note from Peter King's Monday Morning Quarterback. First, King writes that, according to those who have been observing him, Favre's throws are regaining his old velocity:

Brett Favre is throwing the ball with the old zip, evidently. Bob Papa and I had the coach of the high school where Favre is throwing, Neville Barr, on our Sirius NFL Radio show the other day. Favre's been throwing at Oak Grove (Miss.) High School, and Barr said: "He looks good. He said it was still a little uncomfortable, but I thought he threw the ball well. He had a lot of velocity and zip on it.'' It's a matter of time, as we all know. Only a setback in his throwing will stop him from being at Vikings camp.

Well, between this news and Chilly saying last week that Favre is throwing the ball pain free, King's probably right. We're getting every indication that his arm is only getting better, and because we just passed the four-week mark since Favre had the surgery, his endurance should be improving and the arm should ideally be getting closer to game shape. On that note, I commend the roughly 50% of Vikings fans who have prepared themselves for the inevitable.

Even if a contract hasn't been agreed to yet -- though Pro Football Talk recently reported there is already an agreement in place -- King writes that completing a deal will not be a problem for either side:

I think whether Favre has agreed to a contract or not -- and profootballtalk.com reported Sunday night he may well have done so -- there is universal agreement among those close to Favre that the money is either done or absolutely not going to be a problem. Favre's playing for Minnesota if his right arm feels OK by month's end.

The money's going to be a non-issue, and for that matter, I wouldn't be surprised at all if Pro Football Talk's report is accurate and a deal has already been completed (despite the fact that the ever-reliable Bus Cook simply said "no contract" to the Pioneer Press). Any delays in the contract process would simply be delaying the inevitable, so it'd be surprising if there were any significant squabbles between the team and Cook as a contract was formed.

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So his arm's looking good?

Once again, I can fix that… :D

On that note, I commend the roughly 50% of Vikings fans who have prepared themselves for the inevitable.

Dang, looks like I’m in the doghouse.

In AP I trust
Just say no to Favre.
F-A-R-V-A =/= F-A-V-R-E

by FarvaForTheVikings on Jun 22, 2009 2:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Mmmmmmm ....

… fava beans …

by puddnhead on Jun 22, 2009 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

woof woof

by iseepurplepeople on Jun 22, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Farva

No insult intended but is becomming more evident that you are the Black Knight in Monty Python’s Holy Grail and #4 News is King Arthur. Your arm’s off…no it isn’t!

by Jepp The Viking on Jun 22, 2009 2:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

'Tis a flesh wound!

I mean, no I’m not! I have no idea what you’re talking about.

In AP I trust
Just say no to Favre.
F-A-R-V-A =/= F-A-V-R-E

by FarvaForTheVikings on Jun 22, 2009 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Come ova heah...

And ah’ll bite ya leg off!

Visit:
http://www.vikingvigil.com

Skol Vikings!
Woot Woot!

by Manimal on Jun 22, 2009 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I guess I have to give in

After months of depression & nightmares of No.4 being in our beloved purple uniform, I guess I have to give it up. Let it all happen. “He” is coming. No stopping it now. Someone hit this guy with a lawn-mower while he’s out on the practice field in Mississippi. Do me a favor.

I know its good for our team. But folks….I still cant get in to Favray being our QB. Its like I’m getting back together with a wife/girlfriend after she screwed one of my friends. This isnt working for me but I guess I can “force it”. I sure hope he takes us to the promised land.

by Viking64 on Jun 22, 2009 2:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Actually

Wouldn’t it be more like you getting with your hated enemy’s wife after 16 years of marriage and hating her equally as much?

by Jepp The Viking on Jun 22, 2009 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

true

pretty gay, but true

by newmexvike on Jun 22, 2009 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Acutally, actually

I think it’s more like you getting with your hated enemy’s HOT wife after 16 years of marriage, but even though she’s hot, and you have no reason to hate her direectly, somehow you just can’t enjoy getting with her because you hate her husband.

Let’s face it, as quarterbacks go, Favre is hot. Maybe not Angelina Jolie, but close enough. He was hot when he was a starlet, and even though he’s older now, he’s still a cougar.

by puddnhead on Jun 22, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

….that was more gay….

please stop this analogy.

by newmexvike on Jun 22, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Actually, actually, actually

Favre is like a MILF … though you know he’s already had kids (superbowl win, MVP) with another guy, he’s still hot, and you know you want him in your bed …

by puddnhead on Jun 22, 2009 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hope you liked that one newmexvike

Because I’m not sure I can get any “gayer” than that ;)

by puddnhead on Jun 22, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i bet you could

by iseepurplepeople on Jun 22, 2009 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If you were gonna bother replying to any of this ...

At least try to be a little witty or clever. That was the only point, really.

by puddnhead on Jun 22, 2009 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

maybe you should read this last post again. either that or….I don’t know,,,,, talk about football?

by newmexvike on Jun 22, 2009 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Uh … “about football” … yeah. Your repeated posts “that’s gay” and nothing else are actually the least relevant to the Vikes in this exchange!

Maybe if you don’t’ want to discuss something, you can just try … oh, I don’t know, maybe stopping prolonging the discussion? Radical idea I know. This would have petered out long ago if you’d just stopped b%tch%ng.

Anyway, get the last one in now, if you really cannot help it.

by puddnhead on Jun 23, 2009 12:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

milf would be too young...

More like a “GILF”

"Somewhere in Minnesota, a child becomes a Vikings fan and wonders if they will win a Super Bowl in their lifetime"

by Skol!dTimer on Jun 22, 2009 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

don’t give in!

by iseepurplepeople on Jun 22, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

This last week should clear up any doubts. It’s obvious that this deal is going down. I thought this was the whole plan as soon as he signed with the Jets. Now that we’re at this point, it’s obvious that Favre will be a VIking this year.

The last time I put money on the Vikings to win the Super Bowl in the pre-season was 98’. I really thought they had all the pieces to do it. I feel that same feeling this year. If you’re going to join me, I’d place the bet soon to get better odds.

Look at the team that Favre is being given. The defense is tough as nails through the front 7 and the secondary shows promise and depth. The running game could be record setting now that there will be balance on offense. And then throw in Harvin and the Vikes have a great WR group. Throw in what looks to be a pretty favorable schedule….

BRING ON THE SEASON!!!!!!

I don’t want to predict the record this year because that many wins will surely sound unrealistic. But you will only need one hand to count the losses for sure.

BRING ON THE SEASON!!!!!!

by newmexvike on Jun 22, 2009 3:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

ahh the temptation!

i’ll refrain from replying to one hand comment. let’s keep this family oriented.

by iseepurplepeople on Jun 22, 2009 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

There you go PuddnHead

…..I think I found you a friend.

by newmexvike on Jun 22, 2009 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Too late.

They’re talking about affairs with enemy wives and milfs and such up there. We’re crossing into the PG-13 range.

In AP I trust
Just say no to Favre.
F-A-R-V-A =/= F-A-V-R-E

by FarvaForTheVikings on Jun 22, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Man

I would hate to see what you’d call R.

by puddnhead on Jun 22, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

As long as we don't bring in....

Gary Anderson out of retirement.

by Jepp The Viking on Jun 22, 2009 3:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

that was my next suggestion!

our new team nickname can be ‘the greatful dead’

by iseepurplepeople on Jun 22, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL!!!

by DCPurple on Jun 23, 2009 5:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

9ers fan for life but love input from all around

The Vikings are out of their fricken minds if they’re going to sign Favrerereeere. He’ll play for the season, create a further lead in the number 1 spot for INTS and also get hammered by the Pack. Then when all is said and done he will retire again leaving you guys w/ your dingys in your hands having to start all over again w/ Jackson/Rosenfels. Favre will hurt this team more than improve it, that is unless he can completely rely on Peterson(Whom is the best RB stud in the league). The only thing I find amusing about it is that he’ll play in Lambeau against the Pack. Will be great to see him get booed by those who worshipped him and slammed by his old team. Not saying I want the Pack to beat the Vikes. It would just be entertaining to see Favrerere crushed. As for the division ofcourse I’m pulling for you guys. Hate the Bears and never have been too fond of the FudgePackers.

Fans stuck in the 80's are lame. Respect the past, live in the now.

by maveric_87 on Jun 22, 2009 6:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

well we all can't have a powerhouse

like the Niners of the last 10 years!

I think you are under the impression that Viking fans here feel Favre is gonna put this team on his back and carry them to promised land all by himself. You are dead wrong. Favre is a good fit for an already great team. Being a Whiner fan, I’ll bet you don’t watch this thing called the post season, but the Vikings were in it last year. With mediocre QB play.

Would we be as giddy if the rest of our team looked like the Niners? No, Favre couldn’t help that train wreck.

The reason why I’m excited, and I’m sure most Viking fans would agree, is that this is an already great team. And Favre fills the last hole. Kinda like Jared Allen did for the defense last year. Next to the Williams Bros, Allen is that much better, add our LBs into the mix and we had more pressure on opposing QBs than we’ve seen in a long time.

Make no mistake, it will be AD putting this offense on his shoulders, with or without Favre. Favre will bring more balance. He will make Peterson better. He will make Berrian better. Fantasy Football alert, he will make Shiancoe better (Favre loves TEs). But he will be riding Peterson all the while.

What are opposing defenses to do? Last year the solution was to put 8 or 9 in the box. And Peterson still led the league in rushing. I pray they try that with Favre, Berrian, Rice, and Shiancoe (maybe a little Harvin). Respect Favre and AD will tear you up, respect AD and Favre gets man coverage with some top notch WRs.

This ain’t San Fran son, sit down.

by newmexvike on Jun 22, 2009 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs