An End in Sight? Well...

by Anthony21 on Jul 13, 2009 1:00 PM CDT in Favregeddon

At the time, it seemed like a reasonable prediction -- that the Favre signing would be made official near the end of this week. I made the prediction thinking that the Vikings would get a nice boost at the box office with the timing of the announcement (single game tickets will soon go on sale), and it would make sense to have the announcement come well before the start of training camp to give the circus some time to settle before the team hits the field.

The prediction made a couple of key assumptions: That Favre was completely ready to commit to the Vikings, and that a deal has been virtually in-place to bring him to Minnesota.

But according to a report by Ed Werder, Favre might delay a decision until just before training camp gets underway. Whether or not to consider Werder and BSPN's stuff as serious reporting is your call, but if the saga carries on beyond this week, it will certainly be discouraging.

Training camp opens on July 29 -- and with myself and many others predicting a conclusion to the Favre saga around July 16 or 17, delaying an announcement until near the start of training camp would only push things back by a week or two. I could live with that, even though a resolution this week would obviously be preferable. One thing, however, would be unacceptable: The uncertainty lasting a single day beyond the start of training camp.

As we all know by now, it's difficult to rule anything out when it comes to the always-unpredictable Favre. It might happen later this week, it might happen next week, and it might happen the day before training camp starts. But it cannot be allowed to extend a day past July 29.

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I agree. He can take all the times he needs until July 29th.

According to “sources” Favre told Bevell that he wanted to play for the Vikings, but still not 100% sure about his shoulder. And wants to be sure before he commits. He’s got 16 days to be sure.

I still think it gets announced this week.

by dsludo on Jul 13, 2009 1:40 PM CDT reply actions

What is up

Now you are worried about when he signs. Every time I tried to mention the learning curve I was shot down with he already knows the viking system. You all seemed to think he could come in anytime and just hit the ground throwing touchdowns. I always stated the first four games could not be wasted on a QB just learning the system using a abbreiviated playbook. But Nooooo not through those Favre glasses he our savior our best chance at the Super Bowl. So do not change your “minds” now. I guess anytime now you will also realize he is 40 years old with a bad arm and can’t scramble like he use to. Welcome to the world of reality.

by bleedingpurplesince74 on Jul 14, 2009 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions

you forgot an option

it might not happen at all.

by iseepurplepeople on Jul 13, 2009 2:29 PM CDT reply actions

Uh oh....

Don’t let a certain member see this post….

‘And the wild things roared their terrible roars and gnashed their terrible teeth and rolled their terrible eyes and showed their terrible claws’.

by SippyCup on Jul 13, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions

oh yeah! isn’t this the new era of hope?

the dream is still alive!

by iseepurplepeople on Jul 13, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions

Not sure what you meant here….

‘And the wild things roared their terrible roars and gnashed their terrible teeth and rolled their terrible eyes and showed their terrible claws’.

by SippyCup on Jul 13, 2009 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions

Before ticket sales start still makes the most sense.

I’m sure that’s what the Vikings would prefer. It might still happen this week.

by Krotz the Wall on Jul 13, 2009 2:30 PM CDT reply actions

I couldn’t agree more. Please don’t let this continue into camp. It either happens or it doesn’t, but the team needs to start being productive day 1 of camp.

by nlemke on Jul 13, 2009 2:32 PM CDT reply actions

THAT'S IT!!

I’m taking the fourty five minute drive up to Hattiesburg to have a talk with Brett myself damnit!! Maybe I can convince Gonzo to ride with.

by shift47_brada on Jul 13, 2009 3:14 PM CDT reply actions

Bribe him with Wranglers

Real…Comfortable…Flip Floppin’

by Jepp The Viking on Jul 13, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions

HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

by shift47_brada on Jul 13, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions

Brett Favre

I am confident Brett will join the team in training camp and lead them to the Super Bowl. I hope he does because the team may be in LA next year.

by multi-lakes on Jul 13, 2009 4:03 PM CDT reply actions

Viking fans have never had a great QB like Favre so this will be a real treat.

by multi-lakes on Jul 13, 2009 4:05 PM CDT reply actions

Leadership

Favre will provide leadership that has been missing for too many years. I think Brett will straighten out the Williams boys and get them to focus on team goals. Brett won’t hesitate to tell any player what it takes to be a champion.

by multi-lakes on Jul 13, 2009 4:48 PM CDT reply actions

Straighten out the Williams boys?

Excuse me? Maybe I am misunderstanding you. Do you really feel the Williams boys need to be “straighten out”?

by PurplePeopleEaters09 on Jul 13, 2009 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions

wow

by iseepurplepeople on Jul 14, 2009 10:02 AM CDT up reply actions

HOW

The only time he will see them is on the field on game day. Other then that he will be in his cubicle.

by bleedingpurplesince74 on Jul 14, 2009 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions

Looks like

Revenge4Favre found a new best friend. Unless it’s him making a second user name. Hmmm. Haha this is a complete joke.

by PurpleEaters on Jul 13, 2009 6:08 PM CDT reply actions

Don't get those 2 started-Pleeeese!

Anyway. Don’t fret it Anthony. I was all high on myself making Favre predictions from the day the Jets drafted Sanchez. I thought he would at least announce an contingent agreement to get some of the circus out of the way and sign by now.
But no! He’ll bring the circus in the 1st day of camp. Forget all the new faces and new hope, forget that this is a team and we should all be coming in as one. He’ll be in the cities doing his press conference, doing interviews with every news channel, ask for a couple/few days while he brings the wife and kids up to the new condo and get situated.
I really don’t mind the prospect of Favre but I don’t like him stealing the show from Harvin, Loadmonster, Jared, AP and the comback stories of Heath and EJ while BSPN and a host of others clammer all over Favre like a bunch of kittens fighting for momma’s tittys.
By coming in a few days before camp and doing some light timing work would have gone a long way in building team unity.

by CitrusFLViking on Jul 13, 2009 6:33 PM CDT reply actions

+1

completely agree. This is a team. Not he Brett Favre show. If he doesn’t sign before training camp starts, I will have no problem having TJack and Sage battle it out

by PurplePeopleEaters09 on Jul 13, 2009 11:24 PM CDT up reply actions

unfortunately it will be the brett favre show. what have we been talking about all summer?

by iseepurplepeople on Jul 14, 2009 10:01 AM CDT up reply actions

Training Camp

There is no hurry for Favre to sign a contract, he knows this offense by heart and providing his arm is 100% should be ready to go by the first preseason game. I’ve been a fan since the days of Tarkenton but Fran couldn’t wear Brett’s jock in my opinion. Viking fans will finally have a great QB to provide leadership for this young team.

by multi-lakes on Jul 13, 2009 8:29 PM CDT reply actions