Favre to Stay Retired

BlackDog · 07-28-2009, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Kreth

I hope this is it. I was about to start shopping for a new team if the AntiChrist came to Minnesota. I was thoroughly disgusted that the Vikings were considering bringing on an aging has-been with a bum shoulder when they should have been grooming Jackson, a promising young talent with the potential to be another Culpepper (pre-Lions, that is

).

I agree that Favre should never have even been considered by the Vikings. I don't see him fitting in with the team at all. But I also don't think that Jackson is the right guy either. I think the Vikings still have a need for a qualified starting quarterback.

TripleF · 07-28-2009, 03:55 PM

It's gotta be tough knowing what you've always wanted to do since you first wore your oversized plastic football helmet that you can't go out and play anymore.....

I know it's been drama, but I believe he's still got the heart of a young child and is having a heckuva time quitting his dream.

Consider yourself fortunate to have been able to watch one of the best ever!

Gophernut · 07-28-2009, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackDog

I agree that Favre should never have even been considered by the Vikings. I don't see him fitting in with the team at all. But I also don't think that Jackson is the right guy either. I think the Vikings still have a need for a qualified starting quarterback.

I for one would have loved to have seen Favre play for the Vikings. If for no other reason than to shut up all of my Packer Loving in-laws.
I also agree that Jackson is not, and probably wont be the answer. Michael Vick anyone?

BigCat · 07-28-2009, 04:28 PM

He'll sign with the Vikings after training camp...mark my words. He just doesn't want to go through all that work.

BigCat · 08-18-2009, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by BigCat

He'll sign with the Vikings after training camp...mark my words. He just doesn't want to go through all that work.

replicant_argent · 08-18-2009, 11:14 AM

Mr. Favvvray just landed a few minutes ago and will be signing his new contract. Yep, I thought this would happen.

Kreth · 08-18-2009, 11:16 AM

Just go away, Bret Marino

Kreth · 07-28-2009, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Gophernut

I also agree that Jackson is not, and probably wont be the answer. Michael Vick anyone?

After the tour boat fiasco with Culpepper et al. just a few years ago, I think Minnesota should stay away from the whole Vick controversy.
I really think Jackson has a lot of potential if they stick with him instead of swapping QBs every few games. He's quick and has a decent arm. Maybe I'm biased: I did really well with him as my starter in Madden 09.

Gophernut · 07-28-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Kreth

Maybe I'm biased: I did really well with him as my starter in Madden 09.

I hope Childress reads this! He'll probably cut Rosenfels!

MNSmoker · 07-28-2009, 05:37 PM

This is a sad day. I'm a huge Favre pimp and I was hoping he would sign with the Vikes for multiple reasons. Now we have to rely on either a career back-up in Rosenfels, or a mediocre QB at best in T-Jack who folds under pressure. I'm still holding out hope that Favre flip-flops one more time and decides to join the team after training camp. You never know what this guy's going to do next.

Kreth · 07-28-2009, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MNSmoker

...or a mediocre QB at best in T-Jack who folds under pressure.

I think a lot of that is the coaching staff. How can he learn to deal with those pressure situations if they keep swapping QBs?
Admittedly, Favre was a great player, but the last few seasons he's thrown more picks than TDs. And with the bum shoulder, I doubt he would have been good for an entire season. Then the Vikes would have been forced to go with Jackson or Rosenfels anyway.

MNSmoker · 07-28-2009, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Kreth

I think a lot of that is the coaching staff. How can he learn to deal with those pressure situations if they keep swapping QBs?
Admittedly, Favre was a great player, but the last few seasons he's thrown more picks than TDs. And with the bum shoulder, I doubt he would have been good for an entire season. Then the Vikes would have been forced to go with Jackson or Rosenfels anyway.

I agree that some of the blame has to go to the coaching staff, but the majority of it has to go to Jackson. He'll look fantastic at times when things are going great for the team and the game's not close, but if you need him to score a TD for you and it's late in the game, the guy's got no chance. There have been multiple times in the last couple of years where he's had opportunities to win the game for the Vikes and he totally folded.

I still had a lot of faith in Favre if he decided to join our squad for this season. He had shoulder problems at the end of last year, but he's had surgery in the off-season to correct those problems. His numbers at the beginning of last year pre-injury were pretty damn good. I think he still has the talent to play for another year if he wanted to. Unfortunately we're not going to find out.

The Vikes still have a solid squad this year and should win the North, but without a bonafide QB I don't believe we have a shot at competing for a super bowl. We needed Favre to put us over the hump.

macpappy · 07-28-2009, 06:01 PM

Some team should give Favre a call and say, "Hey Brett! We could use a quarterback coach."

All you Favre haters can say what you want, but I think he has the potential to be a good coach.

hotreds · 07-28-2009, 06:02 PM

At least for the next five minutes or so.....

larryinlc · 07-28-2009, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by macpappy

Some team should give Favre a call and say, "Hey Brett! We could use a quarterback coach."

All you Favre haters can say what you want, but I think he has the potential to be a good coach.

If I'm not mistaken, I believe he has a standing open multi-million contract to be part of the Packer organization.

Larry

07-28-2009, 03:55 PM	#2
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