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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fas carl

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

The_King_Wilmes

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

sroeland

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!

KRIS

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.

Mr_EA_Sports

I take it Kris that you are putting the eagles as the "Gold Standard" of the NFL, is that true?

KRIS

hells yea

Bigboii30

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.

Hawkeye4077

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.

bigboii30

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.

Chris

I'd like him to come back. I never get tired of seeing his teams' seasons end on an interception.

Skihawks

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.

Cons1

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!

Quan

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.

bipolar

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

Hawkeye4077

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!

Cons1

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.

Mr_EA_Sports

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.

Sidewinder

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.

Sidewinder

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.

Sidewinder

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.

Hawkeye4077

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.

Cons1

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???

Quan

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.

Jam

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.

Cons1

Isnt that Jay Cutler?

doughboi773

hilarity....lol

e-z does it

i think its just a bunch of over hyped media bullshit.

CardLover

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.

Cons1

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.

CardLover

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.

ermac

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!

Alex Rodriguez

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.

okafor43

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.

99speed

I would use Jackson over Favre. I'm sorry but he is awful now.

jj302401

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.

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