The Calm Before the Storm

by Anthony21 on Jul 25, 2009 7:35 PM CDT in Favregeddon

Slow weekend for news thus far, aside from John Elway telling Sam Farmer of the L.A. Times that Brett Favre will question his decision "for the rest of his life" if he remains in retirement. Percy Harvin is also set to travel to the Twin Cities on Monday to hopefully get a contract worked out in time for training camp.

Otherwise, this could be the last "slow" day that we'll have for a very long time. It's been noted in the comments that Favre rumors usually start on Sunday or Monday, a twist to the story occurs later in the week, and things quiet down once again by the weekend. That's basically how things have unfolded to this point, so I'm expecting some big rumors to emerge on either Sunday or Monday, leading into Favre's decision by the middle of the week.

And then, of course, there are still two draft picks waiting to be signed. The week ahead will be a huge one for the Vikings -- a week sure to be a dramatic one if the last three months are any indication.

By now, almost every conceivable aspect of Favregeddon has been analyzed, analyzed again, and then analyzed more. This blog has been visited over 250,000 times since it all began in early May and we launched into one of the most intriguing offseasons that I can ever remember in my years of following Minnesota sports.

During the last three months, we've heard that Favre would remain retired, then Favre consulted with Dr. James Andrews about his right shoulder, then Fran Tarkenton got in the mix, then Favre underwent surgery, then ESPN falsely reported that Brad Childress had set an early June deadline for Favre to make a decision, then I got tired of the media's incompetence in its reporting of the Favre saga, then Favre appeared on Joe Buck Live, then Ray Edwards got into a bit of trouble for criticizing the personal locker room Favre had with the Jets, then Gonzo took us through the Favre stages of grief, then we heard some positive reports about Favre's arm, then Favre promised a decision by July 30th, then NFL.com reported that he might make a decision by Friday of last week, and finally, Bus Cook told everyone to hold their horses, as Favre was still unprepared to make a decision as of last Friday.

And here we are.

Scary thing is, I left a bunch of stuff out in that recap. That's how many twists and turns there have been. It's all been leading up to the approaching yes-or-no decision from Favre, which will presumably occur in the next few days.

Things are quiet now, but fast forward 48 or 72 hours and it could be a much different story. All eyes will be on the Minnesota Vikings -- and I can't wait to see what lies ahead.

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Yes!

I cant wait to see what happens either..this just keeps getting better and better!

by clones21 on Jul 25, 2009 7:37 PM CDT reply actions

hahahahahahaha

I love the “FavreBlog” recap. This has truly been a crazy summer.

V-I-K-I-N-G-S! Skol Vikings, Let's Go!!

by TheViking83 on Jul 25, 2009 7:43 PM CDT reply actions

I wish this had never happened.

Too much attention to my favorite team. When people see me sportin’ my AP jersey its all they talk to me about. I’d rather they talk to me about the whole team.

by FutureViking43 on Jul 25, 2009 8:10 PM CDT reply actions

But it has...

It does create a problem to be leaderless and in the spotlight as the Vikes are right now. I think we need Farve and we need the spotlight to put the pressure on for a new stadium. Without the new stadium I’m afraid the Vikes will be leaving the State of Minnesota. That being said, it’s time to get Farve under contract, proceed to the Super Bowl and get the new stadium which hopefully put to good use a Vikings best friend…the weather.

by thebigguy75 on Jul 26, 2009 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions

All I can say is

FRIDAY can’t come fast enough.
If your going to camp. Give us a report. I’ll be there Aug 7 and 8 and fill ya in at the end of the day.
Let’s start the trip to Miami. I’ll be there even if I don’t have tickets.
Skol Vikings! Let’s Go!

by CitrusFLViking on Jul 25, 2009 8:26 PM CDT reply actions

i want to cry

It feels as if I may never go to a Viking game, for sure in Minnesota. The next close game is about a 14 hour drive to Houston. Or maybe phoenix.

by koooolaid1087 on Jul 25, 2009 9:53 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

My sympathies

Got to see 2 here in FL last year and 2 in Minny while on vacation. Closest is Charlotte for me. But we have friends we may visit and make it a Christmas trip. If I could afford it I would fly to AZ and see my son but a trip to ther and Minny looks ou tof the question.
Charlotte is my only hope

by CitrusFLViking on Jul 26, 2009 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions

Maybe

But frankly I could care less Who is the Q.B. under the Center this year,if its Farvre then so be it,if it aint nothing changes really.
You think the Vikes are S.B. bound,I do and it dont matter who Q.B.s any idiot can take this offense to the next lvl.

We have everything in place except a leader,thats all we are missing,someone to take the reins and lead this team.Its not about xp,its about having some heavey balls,getting the job done on 2 min drills.

Sry gonzo,but fuck Favre and his tractor,Fuck the Pack and their Idol,while we are at it fuck Wrangler too,Levis was always a better work jean.Couldnt beat the 529s for price and everlasting,got 2 pair needing breakin in the shed.Love em they break in nice,fade nice and last longer no bleeding in wash eh.

But this is Vike football,Pure and True,cant get no better then that except maybe a brand new set Craftsmen fall out of a truck.
Whole lot of wishes this year,but Tops as always,is that elusive S.B. WIN.

Not at this price,Dear God it must suck to be a Pack fan to go through this,Year in,Year out .Hell I thought the old lady was moody,least I got stock in Pamprin and Tampax for that.
Fuck Favre and his tractor,I aint nothing but a Truck Driver,get to see family like every 3 weeks,dont even make anything close to 10 mill a year.

I dont get choices of if I want to drive,I do get the choice of doing it out of love,but thats pretty much it.I do it so my kids can go College be better then me.I love driving.love my kids,but I also love me some Vike football,and if he aint in camp on the 30th then once again Gonzo excuse me. But Fuck him!

by speedlod on Jul 26, 2009 4:59 AM CDT reply actions

I don't know what the hell you are talking about half the time

but you have the right attitude!

by loafrat on Jul 26, 2009 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions

Must be a Wrangler thing

Favre and D.E.jr neither one is worth a shit at their prospective jobs anymore.

by bleedingpurplesince74 on Jul 27, 2009 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions

It is not just Gonzo

It is all the fans who rant and rave about Favre. They blew his head up so big he feels he can do whatever to whoever he feels. If the posts would have been more to forget him then maybe the powers that be would have gave him up months ago. So I hope they all appreciate the monster they have helped to grow. I will always be a Viking fan and have been since I signed my first contract with them in 74. I wish they would come to realize what they have done this off season. I will root for them even with Favre but they would go farther without him.

by bleedingpurplesince74 on Jul 26, 2009 1:11 PM CDT reply actions

I think Favre is gettin A LOT of bad press now. He said his wife just shows him the good e-mails. Still the media attention would, I fear, give anyone a large head. I just heard that he and McNair were going at it with the football in Hattiesburg, trying to outdo each other. I’m not so sure if he has thrown since then. I only hope he did not hurt his shoulder?!

by rollerball on Jul 26, 2009 2:15 PM CDT reply actions

Favre Sub?

I was just talking to a security guard/fellow Viking fan friend of mine and he recently did a gig where Rodney Peete was present. He asked Rodney if he could come out of retirement to become the next Viking quarterback, and Rodney just laughed.

Oh well, better him than Michael Vick.

Thus I salute the fortress,
Safe from terror and dread.
Wife, follow me
and dwell with me in Valhalla!

by Franciscan Viking on Jul 26, 2009 6:10 PM CDT reply actions