Favre to Stay Retired

BlackDog · 07-28-2009, 04:35 PM

Thank goodness...........

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MedicCook · 07-28-2009, 04:36 PM

The Poet · 07-28-2009, 04:37 PM

Yeah, like we ain't heard that before.

Kreth · 07-28-2009, 04:46 PM

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

).

GreekGodX · 07-28-2009, 04:47 PM

Thank you football gods!!

BlackDog · 07-28-2009, 04:50 PM

Quote:

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, 04:55 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!

themoneycollector · 07-28-2009, 04:56 PM

He's a great talent, but it's a good decision for him. He's a definite HOF'er

07-28-2009, 05:23 PM

thank god I couldnt' sleep at night for the suspense.......

Gophernut · 07-28-2009, 05:25 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, 05:28 PM

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

The Poet · 07-28-2009, 05:28 PM

When I was just a sprout, back in the Lombardi days, I was a Packer fan. I hold nothing but a sentimental attachment now, but I would have cringed to see Favre in that dang purple wing'ed helm.

Rockestone · 07-28-2009, 05:31 PM

Good.

Kreth · 07-28-2009, 05:35 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.

replicant_argent · 07-28-2009, 05:57 PM

Minnesota has a football team?

icehog3 · 07-28-2009, 06:17 PM

Good, hopefully the next time I have to hear his name won't be until his induction to the HOF.

Gophernut · 07-28-2009, 06:28 PM

Quote:

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, 06:37 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, 06:57 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.

macpappy · 07-28-2009, 07:01 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.

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Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Favre to Stay Retired 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 ). __________________ Cigarette-free since January 2010

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Resipsa Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Favre to Stay Retired thank god I couldnt' sleep at night for the suspense.......

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BigCat My back is now unwatched. Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Colin Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 723 Trading: (5)	Re: Favre to Stay Retired He'll sign with the Vikings after training camp...mark my words. He just doesn't want to go through all that work.

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The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Favre to Stay Retired When I was just a sprout, back in the Lombardi days, I was a Packer fan. I hold nothing but a sentimental attachment now, but I would have cringed to see Favre in that dang purple wing'ed helm. Last edited by The Poet; 07-28-2009 at 05:34 PM.

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,307 Trading: (60)	Re: Favre to Stay Retired Good, hopefully the next time I have to hear his name won't be until his induction to the HOF. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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MNSmoker Well Adjusted Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chris Location: Twin Cities Posts: 398 Trading: (13)	Re: Favre to Stay Retired 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. __________________

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macpappy Rider on the storm. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Slidell, LA Posts: 851 Trading: (0)	Re: Favre to Stay Retired 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. __________________ WARNING: I am a Southern White Male. I have a brain and I know how to use it.