After All That, No Favre

by Anthony21 on Jul 28, 2009 5:06 PM CDT in Favregeddon

What the hell just happened?

We went through three months of twists and turns...for what? To insult Tarvaris Jackson and Sage Rosenfels through having members of the team lobby Favre to join the Vikes? For Brett to hold this team hostage throughout most of the offseason? To create a huge distraction for the team that ultimately went...nowhere?

To be put in an extremely uncomfortable position as the team heads to training camp this week? To now have to convince T-Jack and Sage that it was nothing personal? That the three month drama about replacing them shouldn't be taken as an insult, and that they should move forward as if nothing happened?

I'm absolutely stunned right now. It seemed like such a done deal. Favre went through with the surgery, he was throwing the ball fine down in Hattiesburg, he referred to himself and the Vikings as "we" on Joe Buck Live...and then he just decides to remain retired? Again, what the hell?

Screw you, Brett Favre.

True, the Vikings allowed themselves to be taken for a ride by this clown. True, an organization should never allow its offseason to be hijacked by a single player -- even someone as magnificent as Lord Favre. There's a lot of blame to be put on the team for what has unfolded throughout the previous months.

But any reasonable coaching staff and front office would have looked at Favre's efforts to return to the field and concluded that, in all likelihood, they wouldn't be left looking like a bunch of asses who couldn't say "no." That Favre wouldn't leave them hanging after months of efforts to make a comeback.

So I can't put the blame for this debacle entirely on the organziation. In this case, Favre was just gonna completely screw the team over, and there wasn't much anyone could do about it.

And now, we have to hope Rosenfels and Jackson can put this behind them. Even though the team blatantly wanted to replace them. Even though their own teammates were pushing for them to be replaced. Even though the entire offseason centered on the notion that Brett Favre was the best man to lead this team.

It's a tough spot to be in -- there's no question about that. Turning the page on this will not be easy, and there could be some real problems that occur as a result of the drama.

Still, that's the reality of the position this team is in right now. Sure, more could have been done to avoid being in this position. Sure, stricter deadlines could have been put in place, or the Vikings could have asked for a stronger commitment before moving too far ahead with Favre. But that's just not how Brett Favre operates.

The Vikings were taken for a ride. I can't blame them for being interested in a Hall of Fame quarterback. Perhaps they should have known what they were getting themselves into -- a horribly indecisive attention-loving drama queen who can't get enough of the media spotlight. Regardless of how much he claims to dislike the attention.

I'll say it again: Screw you, Brett Favre.

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cant believe it

by clones21 on Jul 28, 2009 5:09 PM CDT reply actions

move on

Favre is washed up,he new what he was doing, getting you stupid viking fans all worked up over nothing. what a screwed up organization. they will be better of with T-Jack

by shakeman65 on Jul 29, 2009 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions

Meh.

Sucks doesn’t it? Now we know how Packer fans felt the past few years eh? As Viking fans, you cant tell me you haven’t gotten over worse. I for one think Sage can play. Time will tell.

by Jepp The Viking on Jul 28, 2009 5:15 PM CDT reply actions

No, no, no. I unfortunately can believe it but I don’t want to. I feel like my dog just died (sorry Fido). Maybe Farve’s self-presermation instincs took over but for us-we’re screwed-

by rollerball on Jul 28, 2009 5:32 PM CDT reply actions

Atleast we know now

We get over it, we move on. TJack and Sage are professionals, they deal with it. I personally don’t think it’s as bad as a season ending injury to EJ.

by Duluth Viking on Jul 28, 2009 5:43 PM CDT reply actions

HAHA

Anyone that can’t spell FAVRE shouldn’t get him. So glad he screwed the Vikes. Hire Vick and give me another reason the hate the Vikequeens.

by bassyb on Jul 28, 2009 5:55 PM CDT reply actions

This account

is another suspicious one…

Purple is the new black.

by steezah on Jul 28, 2009 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions

I don't think it's "suspicious"

As much as it is “stupid.”

For crying out loud, the guy thinks there’s an NFL team called the “Vikequeens.” How stupid would you have to be to think that? I mean, really, the guy registered just today to share that little bit of wisdom with us.

Stupid is as stupid does, I guess.

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by Christopher Gates on Jul 28, 2009 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions

So, When Does He Unretire?

Any bets that Favre will have a change of heart before the regular season starts and comes to the Vikings expecting them to just shove Sage or Tarvaris aside to make room for him behind center?

I hope he does, so the Vikings can have the satisfaction of slamming the door in his face!

And HAHA, way to show your lack of class. “Vikequeens”? Do you know how stupid you look when you type that? Probably not, since you’re immature enough to use such a trite and childish sorbriquet. Stop making Packer fans look like idiots! It’s tough enough to follow the NFL without your kind of nonsense, bassyb.

by Purple And Gold Forever on Jul 28, 2009 6:34 PM CDT reply actions

We are

The Defending Champs of the North…we have had solid drafts and have great and good talent on both sides of the ball..we did upgrade imo somewhat to the QB position when the team landed Sage..they tried last year to get him but the price was to high…my thinking is he gets every chance and then some to win the starting job…cant wait to see how JDB has progressed and if TJ can show improvement…but I feel he has had his chance….Come on Vikes and Mr. Harvin…make us forget this crazy ride!

by vikefan1969 on Jul 28, 2009 6:45 PM CDT reply actions

did you a favor

Even as a Packer fan, I must admitt the Vikings are better off without Favre. If he felt that he could have a productive season, he wouldve played. He didnt feel that his body could take another season of beating. The Vikes may not have a great QB but look at it this way. Trent Dilfer was far from great and he made it to the Superbowl. The Vikes are a much better team than he had. Keep your heads up and give us cheeseheads good games this year.

by packer backer on Jul 29, 2009 12:17 AM CDT reply actions

Never thought a cheesehead would lift my spirits but you did

Thanks man

by nmvikesfan on Jul 29, 2009 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions

If Sage and T-Jack are going to have their feelings hurt

because the Vikings were going for a 3-time MVP, super bowl champ, record holder of major offensive categories, quarterback then they need to check their pacifiers at the door. This should be motivation for both quarterbacks to improve their game and prove to the team that passing on Favre was not such a bad thing after all. I don’t buy into the whole crap that this is going negatively affect, as football players they should be better than that.

by Timothy De Block on Jul 29, 2009 7:37 AM CDT reply actions

:-)

The Vikings were taken for a ride. I can’t blame them for being interested in a Hall of Fame quarterback. Perhaps they should have known what they were getting themselves into — a horribly indecisive attention-loving drama queen who can’t get enough of the media spotlight. Regardless of how much he claims to dislike the attention.
I’ll say it again: Screw you, Brett Favre

Do I detect some bitternes from you Anthony21??
Sure looks like it :-)
Can’t blame you for being disapointed right now, Favre would have filled a huge hole in the otherwise highly talented Vikings offence..
But I don’t think it’s fair to blame Favre for this, you should blame the bald little man with glasses.
Obvioulsy Childress and the Wylfs must have known this could very easily be the outcome when they decided to persue Brett Favre in the first place.

It’s not hard to understand Favre in this case, he could go to a team bursting with offensive talent, a system he know better than probably any other QB, a friend as HC, and his golfing buddy and good friend Ryan Longwell already on the team. + it would give him a serious shot at a sweet revenge on Ted Thompson, and one last SB.

As a Packer fan, I feel delighted about this ! Our former great will not face the emarasemt of wearing purple, and this surely has caused a divided Vikings locker room.

Oh, and one last thing…. Real Vikings would never wear purple, or play their homegames indoors !!!

by Jarlsberg on Jul 29, 2009 7:43 AM CDT reply actions

Favre may not be finished yet.

Brett Favre may not be finished with playing football, whats to stop him from coming out of retirement again after training camp or during the regular season. For example suppose a starting Quarterback gets injured midway through the season and the team wants a veteran QB. I can see him possibly coming back under that type of situation.
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by FOOTBALL MAN on Jul 29, 2009 12:38 PM CDT reply actions