Brett Favre Press Conference Open Thread
by Christopher Gates on Aug 18, 2010 11:30 AM CDT
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PrintThe Favre presser for today is set to kick off at 1:30 PM Central time. That's approximately two hours from now. I'm not sure which networks will broadcast it. . .maybe ESPN (you know, with as much as they hate to cover and talk about Brett Favre), maybe NFL Network, maybe some local stations in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. I'm sure that the Twin Cities' sports radio stations (1130 KFAN and 1500 ESPN) will have it, too.
Feel free to discuss the goings on here, ladies and gentlemen!
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Awwwww, Shucks!
It’s good to be back… I love this team… feels good…
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Aug 18, 2010 11:40 AM CDT reply actions
Phew
I thought that I was very certain he’d come back, but I just realized I’ve been holding my breath for about three weeks now. My pants are now fitting a lil’ tighter
(because of the held in breath… I’m not that into the Vikes, pervs).
by Chewbaca Uncircumsized on Aug 18, 2010 11:49 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Uh huh
Admit it, your like Han Solo and been strokin’ your own wookie?
"Over? Did you say over? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!" "Germans?" "Forget it, he's rolling."
by VikesFaninNM on Aug 18, 2010 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions
Lookin like a fool
with your pants on the ground!
by HammeroftheGods on Aug 18, 2010 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions
I feel the same way I did last year...
… when Favre joined the Vikes. I little uncertain, but hopeful. Most of all, I knew then and I know now that this year will be INTERESTING.
There is no way Vikings football will be a bore or not competitive this year. It’s going to be a blast.
by HammeroftheGods on Aug 18, 2010 12:00 PM CDT reply actions
Hell Freezes Over
I don’t care if it freezes in San Antonio,
Texas tomorrow. If Brett and the team can win a Super Bowl this year it will be the crown on the 50 years that I have followed the Vikings. My Dad, brother and I listened faithfully every Sunday since 1961 on the radio after sitting in duck blinds or walking corn rows and sloughs hunting either ducks and later pheasants. I want a Championship for the Vikings and I want them to ALWAYS be the MINNESOTA Vikings!
by TexasViking on Aug 18, 2010 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Amen...
… and skol to that brother.
by HammeroftheGods on Aug 19, 2010 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Win or lose.
It will be a hell of a lot of fun.
by Jepp The Viking on Aug 18, 2010 12:04 PM CDT reply actions
Exactly..
That’s what Favre brings to the table…
Win or lose, you know your always somewhat in the game.
Win or lose, you know the season will be exciting..
We may never feel like we’re going into a game and not going to win. Even if we have a rough start.
However, our mindsets with T-jack would be different if put into the same scenario.
one of the main reasons that I was awaiting his return. Secondly, I believe the offense will play better as he comes back. Let’s just hope the O-line keeps him up-right.
ESBN has been advertising it too.
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Aug 18, 2010 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Can we
also have a Jim Thome thread? Thome is my homey.
by Jepp The Viking on Aug 18, 2010 12:36 PM CDT reply actions
Favre
There is only one side to this awesome story. The Vikings are much better with Favre. End of Story.
Skol Vikings!!
PS
Anyone seen Clayton’s pre-season NFC elite rankings? He goes Cowboys, Vikes, Falcons, Saints, and Pack 1-5. WTF???!?!?!
by Jepp The Viking on Aug 18, 2010 12:53 PM CDT reply actions
Cowboys
are going to be in a world of hurt with their O-line. I think they fall apart this year.
No one is getting Rubio's rights unless they pry them from our cold dead fingers.
by TheEvilProfessor on Aug 18, 2010 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
My NFC
1)Saints (let us be honest, they are the Champs until beaten)
2)Vikes
3)Pack
4)Boys
5)Who cares
Wild card- 49ers win the West
by Jepp The Viking on Aug 18, 2010 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions
+1 on 5)Who cares.
Favre: It's rare to ever see a QB be so indecisive, waffle...
It's also unlikely to have one start 19 consecutive seasons.
The Summit
I believe that was the Vikings showing their strength. They sent what amounts to the captains from the offense, defense and special teams, who also happen to be Favre’s closest friends on the Vikings, and they said, listen, we could have something great. If you come back with us, it’s going to be fantastic. If you don’t, we hope you have a great retirement, it was a great year, thanks for the memories. What more could you ask from your benchmark players? The organization sent their flagbearers, and they’ll still be the flagbearers long after Favre hangs ’em up.
Thoughts on preseason...
Will probably play a series or 2 in game 4?
I can’t remember, thats all he had last year right?
by craig in calgary on Aug 18, 2010 1:20 PM CDT reply actions
Last Year
Played a series in Game #2 against the Chiefs.
Played quite a bit in Game #3 against the Texans.
Didn’t play at all in Game #4.
I think that’s how it went, anyway.
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by Christopher Gates on Aug 18, 2010 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Sounds about right
I remember wanting to see more of him in the 2nd game because the offense didn’t really click for him in that short time.
Vikings (dot) Com
Has the podium video up
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Aug 18, 2010 1:34 PM CDT reply actions
looks like we are getting close!
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Aug 18, 2010 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions
All I can say is...
"What is best in life?"
"To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women."
by cryhavoc on Aug 18, 2010 1:51 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Wow I expected to turn on the tv and see him talking about coming back
Instead I see him practicing he’s not wasting anytime
World Champions at last
by mississippisaintsfan on Aug 18, 2010 1:58 PM CDT reply actions
"Let's do this thing"
said it all.
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Aug 18, 2010 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions
You know
I believe it’s that mississippi raising that makes him the toughest player in the NFL lol
World Champions at last
by mississippisaintsfan on Aug 18, 2010 2:02 PM CDT reply actions
"um, i really like this group of guys..."
“…on this team with the purple jerseys. like that one big guy, number 70-something…
and them three guys they sent down with the gift basket yesterday…i mean, they seem to know who i am, and i kinda recognized one of ’em from somewheres. i mean shoot, for $20 million smackers, what the heck.”
in the future there will be no war...there will only be rollerball.
really?
you think it’s an ‘awww shucks’ act?
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Aug 18, 2010 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I may be in a minority
But I truely believe Brett speaks from the heart I dont think he puts on an act and I dont believe he knows what he is going to do till he does it and I am happy my all time favorite player is back
World Champions at last
by mississippisaintsfan on Aug 18, 2010 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
six
Me: Words can fool men but Nature doesn't give a damn!
David Brooks: The premise of the current financial regulatory reform is that the establishment missed the last bubble and, therefore, more power should be vested in the establishment to foresee and prevent the next one.
by MadDogExtra on Aug 19, 2010 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions
Here in the Twin Cities
the news conference is on the local CBS, ABC, Fox and NBC affiliates. As well as ESPN and Fox Sports North. LOL. Talk about saturation coverage. And I haven’t even bothered to check out the radio dial or the local web sites (DN is my web source for Vikes info).
Your fantasy football expert since Jerry Rice's rookie year.
The only way to do it..
Because you know you’ll see people on here criticizing anything some of the reporters say on those statiosn….
Extra helpings of CROW
That’s for all the “reporters” who said he was retiring just a few weeks ago, trying to create drama out of a vacuum :)
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
"nobody is deserving of all the attention and hoopla, heck i'm not (smirk)".
but it shore is fun whoopin’ up a frenzy and gittin’ outa camp for an extra $7 million.
in the future there will be no war...there will only be rollerball.
He does ramble...
but man, he has me stoked for this season. This team…is gonna be tight.
What Schism?
Oh god I love this guy.
“You have no idea how it meant to me. The guys coming to Mississippi to visit me. The billboards. The letters from the fans. Although it disappointed me, to come this far and to come so close just to let the guys down, I feel like I owe it to the organization to give it one more shot.”
I love you man. I love you Brett Favre.
"Once again the trousers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
by Revshawn on Aug 18, 2010 2:13 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
"i know i can't control too many factors" i.e. i just can't yank too many peoples wangers.
in the future there will be no war...there will only be rollerball.
"and i thank god for that there teleprompter so's i can git these guys names right"
in the future there will be no war...there will only be rollerball.
the tears, brent, the tears....come on now.
in the future there will be no war...there will only be rollerball.
I like how he beamed with pride when he talked about being a Grandfather.
"Once again the trousers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
AAAAAAHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!
Do it for KELLY! Do it for MARINO!!!
Nice.
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Aug 18, 2010 2:18 PM CDT reply actions
DO IT FOR TARK!
He won’t ask for it… he’s too grumpy and bitter, but what the Hell! DO IT FOR TARK!
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Aug 18, 2010 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
DO IT FOR THE GRANDKIDS!
Do it for all the people who have dreams! Do it for all the people who have ever wished that they could fly! RAWR!
"Once again the trousers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
DO IT FOR THAT KID OVER THERE....no, not that one, the other one....
ok, fine do it for that one too.
I still like Tarkenton
He has always spoken his mind and he earned that right; I will always be a Tarkenton fan as long as he says what he thinks. I respect that.
by TexasViking on Aug 18, 2010 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Pfft. Tarkenton's just a bitter old man now.
Now that his book is already out, I wonder if we’ll hear from him about how terrible Favre is. My guess, since he DOESN’T have a new book coming out this year, is that he doesn’t say a word.
Media
You won’t hear a peep out of him unless the media goes to ask him questions, trying to drum up controversy, just like last year :)
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
OH SNAP!
He’s saying now that this is the last year.
Do I believe him? Nao!
"Once again the trousers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
"have i gone longer than lebron yet?"
in the future there will be no war...there will only be rollerball.
Yes, jethrophet.
You have gone on longer than Lebron. We figured out what your opinion was a half dozen posts ago.
"What is best in life?"
"To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women."
we are all fans in our own way. i wouldn't have missed that for the world.
in the future there will be no war...there will only be rollerball.
Yes, jethrophet.
You have gone on longer than Lebron. We figured out what your opinion was a half dozen posts ago.
"What is best in life?"
"To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women."
Lol
But in his defense if Lebron ever wins anything he can rant on all he wants.
There is a major defference between Brett and Lebron
World Champions at last
by mississippisaintsfan on Aug 18, 2010 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Quick Sum-up
Last year of his contract so this is the last year he wants to play. He’s doing it for his team this time, not for him. He’s happy to be a grandfather. He wants to go out on top, but he’s alright if they don’t make it all the way this year, though it’s preferred. He was hoping for a miracle heal with his ankle like with his shoulder, but it didn’t happen and he worries if he’ll hold up along the line.
There you go.
"Once again the trousers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
Here is how I read what he really means..
He doesn’t want to come off as selfish, but he was torn between fans, teammates, and coaches begging for him to come back versus family and being a grandfather. He wants to go out on top, but he is nervous he may not have as great of a season (he may feel the schedule is a bit tougher). His ankle may be the excuse to fall back on when he doesn’t do that well, but, in reality, it will probably be just him having a bad game.
I know that there was mention of how his ankle seemed fine when the trio went down to visit, but, it was more-so the personal issues that made him ponder on returning. I think he was literally on the ledge where 1 small thing would push him one way or another. He has a strong desire to play, but he also believe that he will eventually have to give it up. If this is truly his last year, I hope every teammate gives 110% to make the best of it. Because when he hangs it up, the NFL will get a little bit more boring to watch.
I for one, am hoping for a magical season again.. Only this time, I don’t want to be disappointed.. I know as a Vikings fan we have our share of disappointments… I sure hope Favre told Hutch, you better get that damn O-line to protect me……… Or I’ll slap your behind so hard that’ll sting for weeks.
He went through all the motions of returning, surgery, practicing throwing the ball in Hattisburgh, doctor visits, etc. etc. I am quite sure he probably wanted to play, but…. He just didn’t want to show up… I think having the players visit him was just enough of a reason to go back and give it 1 more shot. I actualy truly believe this will probably be his last year…
So we should all cherish each game he plays as a Viking…. And hope to go out on top.
by Deek on Aug 18, 2010 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
And even if Favre has an average season..
..or even a below average season, it’s still better than T-Copter.
If Peterson explodes this season...
as he should, Favre need only to have an “average-Favre” season to keep us in contention for the SB.
But here’s to a bangin’ Favre season. Let’s be the top offense once again!
I'm still a Minnesotan at heart...
Sounds like the typical Libra :)
Great player who loves the game—I’m a fan and glad he is back. Others want attention and try to create it if it is not coming their way, but attention just follows Brett because of both how he plays the game and his love for the game—the indecision the last few years is part of this (for great players who love to play, it is hard to stop playing). But, when it is all over, I do not see Brett starting a reality show and tying to stay in the spotlight in some lame way—it was always about football. If the Saints cannot win it all, I hope y’all can—and I hope you sweep the Packers again and beat them if you see them again in playoffs.
Chilly is no dummy Brett saved his job last year
World Champions at last
by mississippisaintsfan on Aug 18, 2010 2:25 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Well said Mississippi
Chilly built a very solid team after the departure of Mike Tice. They’re gonna be tough again this season. We just better be ready and focused.
Not sure if this was poster anywhere...
But according to CBSsports.com, Jaymar was cut to make room for Favre.
Hmm.
cut is harsh.
80 man roster trimmed – he has a broken thumb
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Aug 18, 2010 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions
It was an Injury/cut because of a finger or thumb injury in the St.Louis game .
A Green Bay type IR move to hope he slides thru waivers .
by gothicpurple on Aug 18, 2010 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions
chilly said the "s" word.....rating spike.
in the future there will be no war...there will only be rollerball.
Brats and Beers tonight
Will Sept hurry up and get here.
Skol
by SouthernNorseman on Aug 18, 2010 2:33 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
when chilly answered a question by talking about the psychic horse forecasting this fateful day....
i overheard the reporters say “just leave me alone”. classic stuff.
in the future there will be no war...there will only be rollerball.
Lol
Brett Favre: “They were saying that in December I was gonna struggle, and in December I played my best football”
To my recollection we went 1-3 During December last year. Nice memory Brett.
Yeah, but that wasn't Favre
Sure, he started out rough at first. December was when he started getting his Ints finally. But if you want to lay the blame for the 1-3 record on anyone, put it on the secondary. They’re the ones who let Cutler throw 4 TD passes. They’re the ones who collapsed in the 4th quarter in Carolina. They certainly weren’t helping the team any by doing that. Favre at least put up a decent statline that month.
Our O Line was terrible as well
Plus we played a lot of games on grass at the end there I think we were 1-3 on grass fields last year as well.
It's a lot easier to love the Vikings when they win...
Congrats on your boy coming home
I personally think he made the wrong decision………………….He is the George Blana of our current times but the game is a lot faster now than it was then. Hard to keep up at 41 but I will admit that without him you Vikes are vanilla.
I am looking forward to Aug.9 to see how he responds to my Saints defense. Will he be tenative? Will he be cautious? Will he be slow? Will he be rusty? Or, will he be scared? My best guess would be the latter due to it being the first game of the season with the possibility of never playing another game. I personally wish for a hard fought game and a healthy Favre at the end and a Saints win to resolve all the issues from the last contest. Good luck from St-Sly and hope your season is successfull after 8-9-10. Till we meet again………….
My Magnificent Black and Gold Warriors
They said that in San Diego when Brees blew out the shoulder . Where would you be if he hadn't come back from surgery . Oh how you forget the past so soon . Just like Brett . If he gets 4000yrds in2010 . He has an even easier schedule next year !!!
by gothicpurple on Aug 18, 2010 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Drew was 24........Brett is almost twice that
We’ll see how it works out for y’all………………….9-9-10 then I can say “Remember me”
My Magnificent Black and Gold Warriors
Long memories
I want to see how Jared Allen, Kevin Williams, Chad Greenway the the rest of the Minnesota defense work on Drew Brees on September 9th. Late hits and cheap shots are not the sole repertorie of the Saints. I am not hoping for any physical malady to befall Drew Brees but hey, things happen!
by TexasViking on Aug 18, 2010 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions
madden curse strikes again?
No one is getting Rubio's rights unless they pry them from our cold dead fingers.
by TheEvilProfessor on Aug 19, 2010 8:05 AM CDT up reply actions
sly...
September! BlanDa (with a D)
peace
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Aug 18, 2010 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions
I like the calmness that Vike fans show with the return of Brett .
Where did he go anyway . ESPN needs to get a life . Brett humbled the ESPN fellas by going to bed and not addressing the Media . They seem to have changed their toon . I see Bruschi was given the mst important day in football off . Fitting . Do you think his hit him low comment upset Goodell a bit . Especially after the poorly officiated game last year .
Screw ESPN
None of the national sports media ever have anything positive to say about the Vikings or the Twins. I expect them to put a negative spin on anything related to Minnesota professional sports. They love Green Bay and New England in football and New York and Boston in baseball so we can always turn to the Daily Norseman for our football news and KFAN or WCCO for baseball. I love the internet.
by TexasViking on Aug 18, 2010 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions
It's true
just last year McKinnie saves a childs life by removing a toxically sweet substance from its hands. What did the media report? Mt McKinney steals childs lollipop…
We get no respect…
It's a lot easier to love the Vikings when they win...
was that Chilly's best presser ever, or what?
I was laughing so hard my husband came in the office to see what I was doing. Love the bit about Favre talking around the subject 360 degrees, e.g. hunting starting with shotgun, bow hunting, and ending with being a vegan.
Chilly may be dubious in the play calling department, but he is a personnel genius.
funny stuff, he was full of straight-faced leg pulling. i'm glad they can have fun with it.
in the future there will be no war...there will only be rollerball.
One year to pull it off
As a Packer fan, if the Packers do not do it, then I hope Favre wins it all. This is his final shot (if you believe him-I do). Good luck.
Not to be cruel . But which North opponent won't lose a coach over this guy .
McCarthy is in his fifth year . He did promise a five year plan . Capers may pressure to coach or vacate .
Lovie has had half his foot out the door for awhile now .
Well DET is one long roller coaster ride for anyone who wears the toothless lion garb .
Ted Thompson is brett’s real trophy . That is why Packer PR is at such a low . Superbowl or self-destruct I think .
by gothicpurple on Aug 19, 2010 10:40 AM CDT up reply actions
SB or bust...
That is what a lot of people are saying for the Packers and Vikings. I’m not sure if it is that bad for the Packers. They are a younger team after all. If they can’t quite make it this year, then I will not completely fall apart over it. I will be disappointed, but how many years has it been since the last one? Every year has been a disappointment. I think the urgency for the Vikings is greater right now. I’m not a fan of TT. Yet I am still a Packers fan. I’ll always like Favre. So if the Packers can’t make it, then I’ll be happy to see Favre get his last shot at a trophy. I said it last year. If what you write is true and that the Packers lose coaches (which I doubt—but would rather be delighted to see TT go), then so be it. I’ll be a Packers fan regardless of what happens. We all have our favorite teams and players.
They are not younger . Especially in multiple key positions .
Clifton/Tauscher
Harris/Woodson
There DE’s are all gone .
There OLB’s are all but gone .
There great OG’s are gone too.
Longwell , well he just got back from Hattiesburg ?
Where’s the great RB depth of the past ?
They use to say they had the deeepest WR corp in all the NFL . What happened ? BF
Some have gone and not been replaced . Other key positios are going to be hard to fill . Especially with a talented QB that learned from the best ? How to choke in big games ! I tell it as I see it !!!
by gothicpurple on Aug 19, 2010 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions
now just what exactly are you suggesting?
in the future there will be no war...there will only be rollerball.
From what i heard from his statement
With his ankle still not 100%, the development of a new bone spur in it, and the fact it has been this far along since his surgery and he is still having discomfort from it, i just don’t see him getting all the way through.
Granted, on the other hand, he is a tough SOB so i can see him pushing through it. Would be a hell of a stat at the end of a career. I can guarantee he won’t let Chilly stop him from starting if he is able to (even if it is a meaningless game later on after a playoff spot is secured).
Football is easy if you're crazy as hell
yea, i was just teasing you a little...
i hope that when he is nicked up, that we put in t-jack to rest him. and if he gets a case of the picks, that we put in t-jack to spell him. and if he gets a case of the holier than thou, that he gets a good spanking.
i personally don’t care about his “streak”. i’d like him to be healthy, especially in the play-offs. so if he gets relief for a few games during the year, and his streak ends, then so what (as long as it is not serious or season-ending).
but, we know that he won’t get rocked by the saints again. cuz heads would roll, and i think we got the league on our side this time to call a pretty tight game.
three weeks from today !!!
in the future there will be no war...there will only be rollerball.
Can't wait
I am hosting the game and have about 5 Vikings fans coming over. If we blow it i will likely be deaf from all the trash talk. If we lose i will be well primed for all the trash talking from you guys.
What do vikings fans like to drink? Purple Kool-aid? Mead? Anything? Ha.
I want it to be a properly officiated game. For both sides. I don’t want to see a flag thrown when Shockey farts after a catch.
Football is easy if you're crazy as hell
"What do vikings fans like to drink? Purple Kool-aid? Mead? Anything?"
they will probably drink most anything as long as you dress the part.
in the future there will be no war...there will only be rollerball.
oh yea, and don't forget...extra mayonnaise
in the future there will be no war...there will only be rollerball.
oh my god, i hit 'post' instead of 'preview' !
in the future there will be no war...there will only be rollerball.
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