What Favre Would Mean to the Vikings
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Despite hope that Brett Favre would actually fade out of the spotlight this year it appears the inevitable return has been set in motion. The first step was when he requested (twice) for his release by the Jets. The benefit of the release was that it made him a free agent clearing him to sign with another team. Now though even more evidence that he is strongly leaning towards a return as he is set to meet with Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress later this week to discuss coming back to play.
Last week at the first indications of a possible return I posed a question to Donny Moore on Twitter regarding what Favre would be rated in Madden 10. His response was that he would fall between 75 and 85 depending on how he looked in camp. Favre finished Madden 09 rated an 88 and given the stretched out ratings it seems likely that he would fall close to or just below an 80.
The Vikings would seemingly become one of the most dominant teams in Madden if they were to add Favre. Despite the more reasonable rating this year he would provide an instant upgrade over Sage Rosenfels and Tavaris Jackson. He still has a strong arm which would prove beneficial with speedsters like Bernard Berrian and Percy Harvin on the outside. That would in turn open up the running game even more for Adrian Peterson and Chester Taylor. The offensive line won’t be as dominant as it has been the last few years though. The defense remains solid especially on the line which has Jared Allen along with Pat and Kevin Williams. The Vikings would likely capture that bandwagon crowd online that may have been headed towards the Bears after they added Jay Cutler.
What do you think about Brett Favre potentially playing for the Vikings? How would it affect the competition in the NFC North and how much would it impact Madden 10?
May 6, 2009 at 12:19 am
Favre is a stankkk.
May 6, 2009 at 4:33 am
Favre is on roids
May 6, 2009 at 12:20 am
It would be another entertaining year…I must admit I want to keep seeing Favre play but I wish he just stop retiring so we dont have to keep listening to him cry over nothing..stay and play until you die for all I care…either way…Sota would turn into a major player..
May 8, 2009 at 1:04 am
HE'S NOT SIGNING WITH VIKES…HAHAHAHAHA
May 8, 2009 at 4:44 am
you're a nob either way…I agree with the guy that told you your point blows because you discard facts that actually happened..lets just take players stats away and say they suck…lol lets just make believe games didn't happen to prove a point..dumb dumb…hahahaha
May 6, 2009 at 12:25 am
If Favre wants to play let him play no one should say anything like o just go away Brett. I hope he comes bak if he wants to play more power to you.
May 6, 2009 at 4:33 am
totally agree I have nothing against him seems like a genuine guy….he just loves the game
May 6, 2009 at 12:38 am
Pasta, you and the media need to realize that I AM NOT COMING BACK. I am done playing football. I'm not growing any younger and the last thing I want is to get a severe injury that'll effect the rest of my life. But for the last time, I AM NOT COMING BACK!
May 6, 2009 at 2:29 am
wow do you actually think your fooling anyone with that??? anyway the nfl would be different without brett…im tired of the comebacks but i still want him playing
May 6, 2009 at 12:46 am
Without Favre in the picture, there is no definite team to beat in the NFC North thats for sure. Bears are a solid team that almost won the division last year and will compete for it this year with Forte and Cutler, Vikings=great defense with a great rushing attack from All Day and Chester Taylor, Packers with that great passing game and excellent secondary, and the lions……who could maybe steal a couple of games with the help of Megatron. If Brett does ununununununretire then i have to give the edge to the Vikings. they will be a superbowl contending team. then again, thats what they said last year about the Jets. In Madden, Favre 83 rating until he proves that he can still compete.
May 6, 2009 at 12:58 am
..Then again, when June comes around, i might get that itch, but I AM done playing for real this time, i swear….i think..
May 6, 2009 at 12:59 am
A much needed upgrade for the Vikes. Both in madden and the NFL. Tarvaris Jackson is 0-6 in games where he threw 30 or more passes and Sage Rosenfels is an upgrade, but still has not proven that he can be a stand out QB in the league.
Favre may not be the answer to the purple's first ring, but I believe he gives them a better shot than the other options… only time will tell.
May 6, 2009 at 1:12 am
Brett Favre would mean a horrible season for Vikings
Come on, Brett Favre is DONE
He would lose his arm strength (torn bicep), he CHOKED at the end of the season, 22 TDs-22 Ints (Take out 6 TD performance…that's bad) with a good OL and decent receiving corps…
He was extremely inconsistent and lost his magic
He's done. Why tarnish his reputation even further?
May 6, 2009 at 1:15 am
I guess he's better than Tarvaris, JD Booty (Remember him?) and Sage combined.
Still, Vikes practically have no receiving corp and old, worn Favre will struggle…again
For Favre's sake, Favre shouldn't come back
May 5, 2009 at 5:24 pm
Sum1 needs to tell Brett that it’s time to hang em up. Give T. Jackson time to grow like Eli and all the others had when they came in da league. The guy came from a small school for gods sake its gonna take sum time.
May 6, 2009 at 1:43 am
U have not right to tell someone to stop doing something they love no right.
May 6, 2009 at 1:31 am
favre on the vikings with no madden curse to hinder him???? come on brett,come on back bro,and have your real final season! i'm sure rolling with the Vikes on Madden 10 if he does!
May 6, 2009 at 1:33 am
remember fellas,he had to deal with the madden curse last season,hence him faliing off at the end of the season..
May 6, 2009 at 1:40 am
Now I like Farve a lot , but my thoughts are that he needs to hang it up ..I now this a bunch (what if's) but this is the real world lets just say:
What if Farve comes to camp ( I don't see this happening ) and can't beat out the other guys.
What if Farve for some reason gets injured half way thru the season and can't play up to par the rest of the way (look back to last years final 5 games of the season)
What if he misses the rest of the season and now you have to put your trust in a guy thats young and could have could have benifited from the extra time under center to prep for the home strech.
This is something that the coach must take in effect to make the right choice . This is just the (What If's)
May 6, 2009 at 1:41 am
lol just lolling at that guy up there. "take out his 6 td peformance"
yes lets take out something that goes against your point.
May 6, 2009 at 2:12 am
Without that game, Brett Favre threw 16 TDs and 21 Ints
No 300 yard game all season long, 9 games with more interception that TD
Does that sound good?
You better shut the F- up because I'm loling at your bonehead comment, F@ggot
May 6, 2009 at 2:20 am
Oh yeah
Jets were really contending for the 1st place in AFC East
1 Win 4 Losses in last 5 games, with Favre throwing 2 TDs and 9 interceptions, with 56% completion rate (3 straight multiple interceptions games)
Favre threw 3 interceptions in that last game, causing an outbreak from his teammates (not that they were going if they won)
Playing horribly against RAIDERS, losing 13-16, and Jets' pass offense was really inconsistent, costing the team a playoff spot
May 6, 2009 at 11:20 am
OK, so take out that 3 interception game, keep in the 6 TD game and his season wasn't so bad. That's what adam's saying, you can't just take out games that were played to change stats.
May 6, 2009 at 1:52 am
I would really like it if Brett Favre came back to play, especially with the VIkings, and would welcome him back……but only if he produced better then 22-22. nuff said.
May 6, 2009 at 1:54 am
I was laughing my ass off when I heard this. Here we go a again!
Now all we need is Roger Clemens to make another surprise press box comeback announcement.
May 6, 2009 at 11:28 am
Oh my, goodness gracious! Roger Clemens is in Georgie's box! LOL, that was my favorite Suzyn Waldman announcing ever. Vid @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fdtn0Z4o8cM&fe...
May 6, 2009 at 11:31 pm
LOL. You gotta love it.
May 6, 2009 at 2:04 am
Lessons learned from last year about how NOT to come out of retirement. I think this one wont be as dragged out as the last……Are we really going to go through this again? Yes, I'll bet its allready a done deal.
May 6, 2009 at 2:07 am
Also, will the Pack let him Retire as a Packer if he goes to the conference rivals? Kind of like sleeping with the enemy right?
May 6, 2009 at 2:13 am
Brett Favre doesn't turn younger like me. Favre wishes he would be able to turn younger.
May 6, 2009 at 2:29 am
I love Brett Favre, that's why I hople he just stays retired.
Favre lost his magic, possibly his arm strength, consistency, and you-name-its. I don't wanna see a legend play ugly…AGAIN
Vikes are division rival of his real team Packers…Does he really wanna play against Packers where he started his legacy? Does he wanna have another bad season and tarnish his reputation?
What's done is done. Favre retired and that's it.
Favre would look bad and treacherous when he joins no other team than Packers division rival Vikings for a playoff spot. After all Packers and their fan had done to Favre…
May 6, 2009 at 2:52 am
Agree 100% he does not need to risk more on his rep than he already has..Just hang it up Brett…
May 6, 2009 at 3:04 am
1)kinda like M. Jordan with his final days with the Wizards.
2)I think that Brett cares about the his fans, just not the Packers front office so it wouldnt surprise me if he joined the Vikes just in spite.
3)I really dont think Brett cares about his football reputation, he's the kind of guy that says fuck the hall of fame and records, i just wanted to play football and win because i love the game.
4)'What's done is done. Favre retired and that's it.' can you really say that with a straight face?
May 6, 2009 at 4:11 am
Lol brett cares about those records, and the HOF. He cares a lot about Football to could not really play like he does if he did not care about it but he cares a lot I bet about the HOF and records. Witch he should he has done some great things.
May 6, 2009 at 4:21 am
he has done some great things. he is the alltime leader of things. but i bet he would trade all of those records and HOF for a couple of more Super Bowl wins. which is what he wants to accomplish if he somehow does come out retirement 3.0 to play for the Vikes.
May 6, 2009 at 5:38 am
Hello people!!! No body was trashing him when he came out the starting gates firing on all pistons last year at the begining of the season. he started to fade at the end maybe the arm injury had something to do with it.
May 6, 2009 at 6:14 am
yes sir the shoulder injury did contribute to the terrible end to the Jets and his regular season.
just bad luck. i do give him props for putting up better numbers last season than the super bowl winning qb. <–but this does not matter. Big Ben got his second ring and The Lambeau Legend stayed home and tried to decide which pair of Wranglers to wear.
May 6, 2009 at 2:41 am
fag he sucks and since lovie he will keep losing . . . . . it is kinda sad becouse he WAS ok last year
May 6, 2009 at 3:45 am
I wish madden came out before the summer so i could play it all summer. Favre on the Vikings would be interesting. It would be an upgrade from Jackson and Rosenfels. I think they could make a SB run with him.
May 6, 2009 at 4:23 am
favre should stick to the family this time
May 6, 2009 at 4:28 am
Enough with the stupid Brett Favre crap. Pasta, how can you put up a huge article on just silly rumors when you have yet to say anything about a huge transaction that ACTUALLY happened? When are we gunna see something on Tony Gonzalez? Ridiculous.
May 6, 2009 at 4:47 am
what kind of money does this guy still command? id say he could very well fit their offense but id rather they trade for derek anderson from the browns.
May 6, 2009 at 4:55 am
I would use Jackson over Favre. I'm sorry but he is awful now.
May 6, 2009 at 5:36 am
game over pasta. An experienced qb like farvre is what the vik's have been needing for the last couple of years or so. This is one of the reasons they didnt take a rookie qb in the draft they are in a win now mode. adding farve will put them right there with the best in league. they already have defense. but all depends on how farve wil look and play like. but im sure playing in same confrence as the packers will give him extra motivation.
May 6, 2009 at 5:43 am
I'm using the Patriots. nothing beats Brady to moss. btw what will Bradys rating be? hes been out for a year. Im sure he had low 90s rating the year they went to the super bowl.
May 6, 2009 at 6:38 am
Every screenshot I've seen of Madden 10, the players are wearing the right equipment. They have a new screenshot of Mo Jone-Drew. His body is proportional and he doesnt have a stupid ass dark visor on. Ian Cummings is GOD. Real Talk!
May 6, 2009 at 11:09 am
Well, then.
If he was hurt, why was he selfish enough to come out every games to cost the team a spot in the playoff?
To come out and play for more consecutive games started streak?
1) Basketball does not wear and tear players as much as football do
2) If he do care about Packer fans, why come back and possibly cost your former team a spot in the playoff?
3) That's true
4) I'm saying that with a straight face, 18 years of NFL is enough. He really played pretty bad at the end of the season. He's done playing as well (or close to) as he did few years back.
May 6, 2009 at 7:11 pm
no he came out because HE thought he could help his team win. he couldnt. its pretty bad when all of your teammates say that you should have sat on the bench and let kellen clemens start instead.
1) that wasnt the point, im saying that jordan lost a step and some of his magic when he came out of retirement for the 2nd time. something he shouldnt have done. like brett.
2)in his head he wants his fans to understand, i cant let go of football, im gonna try and play for a good team and and he still wants his fans to love him. obviously he cant have both.
3)nothing else to say
4) i think he shouldnt come back, i still think he has a little something left, but this isnt the first time this has happened. if i had to put money on it…..bretts back again.
May 6, 2009 at 9:31 pm
Dude…
We don't have any difference in opinion, then.
I also think he shouldn't come back, and you do, too.
I'm not him, but it's pretty obvious he intends to stick in Packers' face
Other than that, my opinion is pretty much same as yours.
May 6, 2009 at 1:01 pm
i think its just a bunch of over hyped media bullshit.
May 6, 2009 at 2:08 pm
hilarity….lol
May 6, 2009 at 2:29 pm
Favre is a crybaby bitch. I'm getting tired of hearing about this fool. If the media would stop giving him attention, I bet he would kill himself.
May 6, 2009 at 10:45 pm
Isnt that Jay Cutler?
May 6, 2009 at 2:42 pm
I don't see a real benefit for the Minnesota Vikings in bringing in Favre. Unless they are trying to sell seats I doubt if Favre makes much of an impact. Looking at the film from last year there was a dramatic tailspin towards the end of last season. Minnesota's best option right now would be Matt Schaub or even Gus Ferotte (T. Jackson is a shot QB who doesn't trust WR routes). Minnesota should have invested in a possession WR this offseason and I believe they missed out on getting a Brian Robiskie in the draft. Percy Harvin is a luxury not a necessity he's more of a end around and play action post WR not a WR who can run crisp routes and get challenged balls. If Minnesota wants more production from their QB spot they should look within it's own roster before investing in a 40 year old QB with a torn biceps.
May 6, 2009 at 4:18 pm
If Favre gets surgery on his shoulder he should be throwing the ball as well as he did when the Jets were 9-3. The surgery will take up until July around camp.
May 6, 2009 at 5:17 pm
Agreed. When's the last time an old washed up has been QB not named Kurt Warrner did anything significant? Can't even say it's worth it for ticket sales, because they already have one of the hottest ticket magnets in the league…AD. I don't even think he would be received well in Min. I'm a Dolphins fan, so when Pennington came to the Phins I wasn't too happy because I thought he sucked. He had a decent year and won me over a little, but if Favre doesn't have a steller year out of the gate the fans are going to turn on him quick. Then you have a PR nightmare if your Min.
May 6, 2009 at 7:20 pm
its 50-50 whether or not brett can actually be improve the vikes. he could play like the 2007 favre or 2008 favre. matt schaub no……Gus Ferotte……are you kidding me???
May 6, 2009 at 11:36 pm
Are we forgetting that this guy led the team to an 8-2 start and that the Jets…the Jets were a trendy Super Bowl pick at the time. The reason they went into the tank was not because Favre got old all of a sudden and forgot to play football. He hurt his bicep and lost a lot on his throw. It's possible he could still be hurting, but maybe he's not. If he's still healthy, there's a real good shot he can do great with a team like Minnesota.
May 6, 2009 at 11:37 pm
Are we forgetting that this guy led his team to an 8-2 start and that the Jets…the Jets were a trendy Super Bowl pick at the time. The reason they went into the tank was not because Favre got old all of a sudden and forgot to play football. He hurt his bicep and lost a lot on his throw. It's possible he could still be hurting, but maybe he's not. If he's still healthy, there's a real good shot he can do great with a team like Minnesota.
May 6, 2009 at 11:41 pm
Are we forgetting that this guy led his team to an 9-3 start and that the Jets…the Jets were a trendy Super Bowl pick at the time. The reason they went into the tank was not because Favre got old all of a sudden and forgot to play football. He hurt his bicep and lost a lot on his throw. It's possible he could still be hurting, but maybe he's not. If he's still healthy, there's a real good shot he can do great with a team like Minnesota. And that, my friends is a shot worth taking when your current QB is Sage Rosenfels.
May 6, 2009 at 2:56 pm
I'm soo tired of the Bret Favre saga every off season. I think that people are missing a very important fact when the Favre retirement/unretirement hoopla rolls around in what seems like clockwork – he isn't very good! Yeah, I said it! Sure, he is an all-time QB and shoe-in hall of famer but, he hasn't had a HOF season let alone Pro Bowl season in how long? He underachieved last season with the Jets IMO. The guy is 40 years old and hasn't missed a game. Does he really have anything left in the tank? I think not, but I'm sure we're going to find out. I expect to see him in purple soon. The only good thing about this is maybe Madden will reconsider his retirement also. Boom!
May 6, 2009 at 7:28 pm
i used to think this too. but he has accomplished alot more than other hall of fame qbs have done.
alltime leader of passing yards, tds, INTS lol, games started streak, super bowl win, and other stuff,
im not a hardcore brett favre fan, im just being fair to the man . he was/is a good qb.
May 6, 2009 at 3:02 pm
I love it..bring back the days of the old NORRIS Division..that was my favorite division back in the days..they were like the big 10..smashmouth beat the hell outta you football..need to get Tampa back in there though..i love seein that division do well
May 6, 2009 at 4:03 pm
Actually Brett would be a perfect fit for the Vikings. He would have to throw the ball only 10-15 times. He has a beast at RB Adrian Peterson.
May 6, 2009 at 6:54 pm
I like Favre but the man needs to let it go. I thought Jackson played well last season and to put him on the bench for one season is ludicrous.
May 6, 2009 at 7:40 pm
yep. T. Jackson must have almost no confidence left.
a turnover prone sage and a retired brett are competing to take the starting qb job from him. yikes!
May 6, 2009 at 7:48 pm
I'd like him to come back. I never get tired of seeing his teams' seasons end on an interception.
May 6, 2009 at 8:38 pm
To people saying No Way, Have you checked his 08 stats they are better than Big Ben the only exception is Ints. So sure you would take a chance if you don't have a proven quarterback plus if the coach was smart he would limit the throws he has to make and let Adrian handle the rest.
May 6, 2009 at 8:53 pm
I'm not a stats guy, but it doesn't surprise me. My guess is that Brett had 3000 more attempts than big Ben, so that would presumably account for more yards, tds, ect.. it would also account for having more picks too. My only contention with Favre for the Vikes is that he is going to a long time division rival. I don't believe that Vikes fan are bold over by a guy that has killed their team for many years. Sure, he's a big name and there is pageantry with good old (and I do mean old) #4, but that will ware off quick if he doesn't produce W's immediately. Unlike most other QB's, there is no next year with him. You run the risk that if he does have a stinker of a year, how are you going to bench him? Why would you want to put your team over a barrel like that? It just doesn't seem to me like the risk vs rewards adds up for the Vikes.
May 6, 2009 at 9:13 pm
522 to 465 when comes down to completions, not to mention the fumbles and lost yards that Big Ben has, the only reason Im using Ben as a comparison is that he is a for sure starter. The Vikes have no one who can step in and get the job done. He is a player you, regardless of the reasons will give his all. Its not all about a paycheck. How many players can say that? He is not that much older than Kurt Warner or Kerry Collins. Age sure is an issue but do you want to develop a quarterback now while you got a beast in the backfield who wants to win now.
May 6, 2009 at 9:23 pm
in madden; favre with the vikings would be big depending on his throwing ratings. im sure in the video game sage nor jackson would be able to make the throws brett will. that in itself makes ppl seem retarded for lying and saying that they would put in Jackson over favre. he would make that offense very similiar to my eagles in the video game; w/ speedy ass recievers a playmaking running back and now a qb that can get the ball to them pretty well and consistently. too bad their offensive line aint as good as ours lol, but all in all still very similiar.
May 6, 2009 at 9:47 pm
I take it Kris that you are putting the eagles as the "Gold Standard" of the NFL, is that true?
May 11, 2009 at 10:14 pm
hells yea
May 6, 2009 at 3:38 pm
As a die-hard Packers fan from Green and Gold country, it became sickening to follow the "Favre Retirement Watch" in the local and national media every year. This offseason looks to be no different. But to make matters worse, he is considering a comeback with the hated Vikes!
I wish more than anything that Favre would not return to the NFL, but would sign a 1-day contract with Green Bay and retire as a Packer. But seeing as his anger toward GM Ted Thompson is apparently clouding his judgement, it looks like that won't happen anytime soon.
Favre may make Minnesota a better team in the short-term (if his arm heals), but No. 4's body is wearing down and he can't finish a 16-game season the way he once could.
That being said, Favre has proven people wrong before — take a look at his 2007 season, as he led GB to the NFC title game, despite people saying he was washed up.
I just wish he would ride off on his tractor into the sunset and retire for good – as a Packer!
May 7, 2009 at 12:21 am
I'm so damn sick of Brett Favre. He seems so interested in sticking it to the Packers that he's completely ruined his beloved stature in Wisconsin. That and now he sucks.Suck it Favre.
May 7, 2009 at 12:52 am
Okay fans hate to say it but back off Favre. Green Bay left Favre behind and shipped him off rember? Jet players said he should be benched. If he retires and comes back who cares? I dont to be honest this is the time when football gets boring after the draft and before camp lets have some drama. Favre wants to play let him play hes not hurting you fans this game is his job not your life.
May 7, 2009 at 1:28 am
Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't Favre "retire" before the Packers "shipped him off"?
Rodgers was being groomed to be the starter after Favre's retirement. Then Favre came back, wanting to play again. The Packers moved on, but Favre couldn't. So the Packers did the best thing for both parties…they traded him. The Pack got a draft pick and Favre got to play elsewhere.
May 7, 2009 at 2:14 am
i agree. favre lead the league in int's. i don't care how strong of an arm he has, int's lose games. he needs to retire before he ruins his legacy.
May 7, 2009 at 1:54 pm
Not many would use the Vikings online with Favre, They'd still put the speedy T. Jackson in the game. Tavaris has a big arm and is fast. Favre might help in real life, but in Madden, I never see someone use the Vikes and NOT use Tavaris Jackson at QB, online. This is about Madden, right? well in Madden, putting Brett Favre on Madden, wouldn't change much, disagree now, but think about it more later…You can sack Brett Favre with his 60 speed, I know, I use the Jets right now, I always use the Jets, every year, but, anyway, Brett has the arm strength, but his accuracy has took a hit, and he's not fast anymore. Next year the game will be slower, he too will be slower. He looks nice in purple, but I don't see a 40 year old qb, making some big difference in people using the Redskins or Tennessee or The Raiders
May 7, 2009 at 8:38 pm
REPORT: Brett Favre will not sign with the Vikings!!!!!!!!!
May 11, 2009 at 6:32 am
its funny bcuz the game goin play like allpro2k8 meaning qb play and blockin if you played apf2k8 you will know wha im sayin real qb play