What Favre Would Mean to the Vikings

by pastapadre
Posted May 5th, 2009 at 4:16 pm

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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?

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wollen1

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.
wollen1

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.
wollen1

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.
matthew

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.

http://intensedebate.com/people/sroeland sroeland

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.
http://intensedebate.com/people/sroeland sroeland

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.

matthew

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.
matthew

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.

http://intensedebate.com/people/sroeland sroeland

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.

ballaholic923

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.
ballaholic923

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.
ballaholic923

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.
Smokez4Dayz

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
Smokez4Dayz

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
Smokez4Dayz

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
http://intensedebate.com/people/The_King_Wilmes The_King_Wilmes

REPORT: Brett Favre will not sign with the Vikings!!!!!!!!!
http://intensedebate.com/people/The_King_Wilmes The_King_Wilmes

REPORT: Brett Favre will not sign with the Vikings!!!!!!!!!
http://intensedebate.com/people/The_King_Wilmes The_King_Wilmes

REPORT: Brett Favre will not sign with the Vikings!!!!!!!!!
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fas carl

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