Brett Favre Joining the Vikings

by pastapadre
Posted August 18th, 2009 at 8:27 am

When Brett Favre announced his retirement my immediate reaction was I didn’t buy it, and that certainly was a sentiment shared by others. Of course his un-retirement has yet again come to fruition as Brett Favre will be signing with the Minnesota Vikings today.

Obviously this is a big boost to the team in Madden 10. They already have a great running game and explosive wide receivers. Now they’ll upgrade from the 69 rated Sage Rosenfels and 67 rated Tavaris Jackson to someone with a big arm that can take advantage of their speed and be effective in play action.

Look for an overall rating of 80-84 with the new scale and his drop-off at the end of last season. I’ve got an email in to find out whether Favre will be snuck into tomorrow’s previously scheduled update, whether that update will be delayed, or if a special update will be coming shortly thereafter. Until he signs officially though no comment will be made on what action is being taken. EA did already have him created in case of his signing earlier this offseason.

*Update* Favre will be included in the roster update releasing tomorrow 8/19

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http://intensedebate.com/people/BernieWilliams BernieWilliams

The madden accelerator which allows a player to hold off retirement for one more year should be free if you use the Vikings for a franchise then.

http://intensedebate.com/people/Skihawks Skihawks

Well, if you have Favre in Madden you will never have to worry about retirement…

Vice Guy

Tired of Favre…Tired of VIck…..waiting for patch#1 and#2 info….

http://intensedebate.com/people/r00tabaga r00tabaga

Tired of listening to you complain…

timothy

tired of waiting for you to put it in my ass, r00tabaga

http://intensedebate.com/people/Skihawks Skihawks

You want r00tabaga to put it in your ass? WTF is going on here?

texas27

this place has become a homosexual haven. i remember when it was a football topic…….
timothy

oh, sorry Skihawks.

i forgot i was you main squeeze…i'll be home in a little bit…

vargas

GROW A PAIR VICE CHICK.

http://live.xbox.com/en-US/default.aspx JohnZapp

Timothy you can't wait to fuck mi balls and dickS!!!! thats right my dicks!!!!!

timothy

once Mo Diddley is done slamming my ass i'll come see about that <3

http://intensedebate.com/people/BernieWilliams BernieWilliams

The madden accelerator which allows a player to hold off retirement for one more year should be free if you use the Vikings for a franchise then.

http://intensedebate.com/people/Skihawks Skihawks

Well, if you have Favre in Madden you will never have to worry about retirement…

Vice Guy

Tired of Favre…Tired of VIck…..waiting for patch#1 and#2 info….

http://intensedebate.com/people/r00tabaga r00tabaga

Tired of listening to you complain…

timothy

tired of waiting for you to put it in my ass, r00tabaga

http://intensedebate.com/people/Skihawks Skihawks

You want r00tabaga to put it in your ass? WTF is going on here?

texas27

this place has become a homosexual haven. i remember when it was a football topic…….
timothy

oh, sorry Skihawks.

i forgot i was you main squeeze…i'll be home in a little bit…

vargas

GROW A PAIR VICE CHICK.

http://live.xbox.com/en-US/default.aspx JohnZapp

Timothy you can't wait to fuck mi balls and dickS!!!! thats right my dicks!!!!!

timothy

once Mo Diddley is done slamming my ass i'll come see about that <3

Joe

Some how I think we all knew this was going to happen. I really don't care if he keeps retiring then keeps coming back. By joining the Vikings he just made this football season a lot more exciting. Even if you're not a fan you're gonna check out the Green Bay vs. Vikings games.
As for the roster update I'm sure they won't have him in the one scheduled for tomorrow. I hope they don't hold it back just to add him. Die hard fans can just create him while they wait for the official roster update. And I agree with you Pasta I think he'll have an 84 rating maybe a little higher because he was injured at the end of last season and can still throw the ball.
Joe

Some how I think we all knew this was going to happen. I really don't care if he keeps retiring then keeps coming back. By joining the Vikings he just made this football season a lot more exciting. Even if you're not a fan you're gonna check out the Green Bay vs. Vikings games.
As for the roster update I'm sure they won't have him in the one scheduled for tomorrow. I hope they don't hold it back just to add him. Die hard fans can just create him while they wait for the official roster update. And I agree with you Pasta I think he'll have an 84 rating maybe a little higher because he was injured at the end of last season and can still throw the ball.
http://intensedebate.com/people/sroeland sroeland

Ugh…as a Packers fan, I'm just glad he's Minnesota's problem now.

As for Madden, he should be rated around 80 or so…he can still throw it, but his arm can't hold up like it used to, since surgery was required for him just to come back this season.

Quan

As a Packers fan u should still be a Favre fan. He did a lot for your organization.

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

Ugh…as a Packers fan, I'm just glad he's Minnesota's problem now.

As for Madden, he should be rated around 80 or so…he can still throw it, but his arm can't hold up like it used to, since surgery was required for him just to come back this season.

Quan

As a Packers fan u should still be a Favre fan. He did a lot for your organization.

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000059736340 Jesse Anderson

Not a done deal yet. But yeah, it should be a free DLC cheat now, since only a roster update would otherwise cover this. Come on EA, get us the goods!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000059736340 Jesse Anderson

Not a done deal yet. But yeah, it should be a free DLC cheat now, since only a roster update would otherwise cover this. Come on EA, get us the goods!
http://intensedebate.com/people/r00tabaga r00tabaga

What a headache he's been for three years…his legacy is being scarred up a bit and should've went out on top like the best of them do.

timothy

How'd you like to put your fist in my gaping butt hole

http://intensedebate.com/people/r00tabaga r00tabaga

What a headache he's been for three years…his legacy is being scarred up a bit and should've went out on top like the best of them do.

timothy

How'd you like to put your fist in my gaping butt hole

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

How'd you like to be Sage Rosenfels or Tavaris Jackson?

Joe

One of those guys is not going to be on the Vikings after this week.

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

How'd you like to be Sage Rosenfels or Tavaris Jackson?

Joe

One of those guys is not going to be on the Vikings after this week.

http://twitter.com/kerwindavis @kerwindavis

Im sorry as a bears fan . im starting to think farve a real D,bag. he the biggest drama queen i ever seen. we will see what happen this nfl season. my bet is that he retires again after then season. im so over this farve drama.if was tjack i would want a freaking trade

Jae Jack

I'm a die hard Vikes fan but theres no way we'd get anyone remotely good for Jackson. He's way too inconsistent for any team to want him as anything more than a back up or even to just fill space. His arm strength is amazing but his accuracy and decision making need more that a l'il work. As for Favre I don't expect him to take us to the Super Bowl this go 'round, hell I don't even expect him to return next year but I'm just hoping he can give us a decent season this year and maybe help Tarvaris get his mechanics down because I believe he's got plenty of potential.

http://twitter.com/kerwindavis @kerwindavis

Im sorry as a bears fan . im starting to think farve a real D,bag. he the biggest drama queen i ever seen. we will see what happen this nfl season. my bet is that he retires again after then season. im so over this farve drama.if was tjack i would want a freaking trade

Jae Jack

I'm a die hard Vikes fan but theres no way we'd get anyone remotely good for Jackson. He's way too inconsistent for any team to want him as anything more than a back up or even to just fill space. His arm strength is amazing but his accuracy and decision making need more that a l'il work. As for Favre I don't expect him to take us to the Super Bowl this go 'round, hell I don't even expect him to return next year but I'm just hoping he can give us a decent season this year and maybe help Tarvaris get his mechanics down because I believe he's got plenty of potential.

http://intensedebate.com/people/quiknick quiknick

THE GUN SLINGER IS BACK I LOVE IT #4 PURPLE AND GOLD!!!!. i am a diehard redskins fan but i love favre.
http://intensedebate.com/people/quiknick quiknick

THE GUN SLINGER IS BACK I LOVE IT #4 PURPLE AND GOLD!!!!. i am a diehard redskins fan but i love favre.
LIONSFANLOL

Fuck my life

http://intensedebate.com/people/Skihawks Skihawks

LOL!!!
domo

are you that fat dude from superbad??

LIONSFANLOL

Fuck my life

http://intensedebate.com/people/Skihawks Skihawks

LOL!!!
domo

are you that fat dude from superbad??

LIONSFANLOL

sage and tavaris should be pissed theve been workin their asses off in training camp and the vikings go and get a guy who wants to skip training camp thats pretty fucked up
LIONSFANLOL

sage and tavaris should be pissed theve been workin their asses off in training camp and the vikings go and get a guy who wants to skip training camp thats pretty fucked up
Elliot

He should be in the 76-80 range if they're really scaling the ratings this year. Favre is not healthy or young. Plus, he is innacurate at this stage of his career and has clearly fallen off.
Elliot

He should be in the 76-80 range if they're really scaling the ratings this year. Favre is not healthy or young. Plus, he is innacurate at this stage of his career and has clearly fallen off.
Moonwalker

Who gives a shit, the game is garbage.

LIONSFANLOL

how

http://www.intensedebate.com/people/Skihawks Skihawks

Thanks for the thoughtless insight.
http://intensedebate.com/people/Skihawks Skihawks

Thanks for the thoughtful insight.

leo

up yours shitwalker

Moonwalker

Who gives a shit, the game is garbage.

LIONSFANLOL

how

http://intensedebate.com/people/Skihawks Skihawks

Thanks for the thoughtful insight.
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/Skihawks Skihawks

Thanks for the thoughtless insight.

leo

up yours shitwalker

http://intensedebate.com/people/worstkrusty worstkrusty

i hope he goes out there and reinjures that shoulder so he HAS to retire, so annoying……

silva

swallow a load douche bag haters all around dont pay attention if you think its annoying
looser more than likely a lard ass shame on you!

http://intensedebate.com/people/worstkrusty worstkrusty

i hope he goes out there and reinjures that shoulder so he HAS to retire, so annoying……

silva

swallow a load douche bag haters all around dont pay attention if you think its annoying
looser more than likely a lard ass shame on you!

ryan

YESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYES
WELCOME BACK BRETT FAVRE!!!!! WHAT A GREAT DAY!

76er4Lyfe

oooohhhhhh shhhhhhhhhit……uuhhhhhhh!!!!! GODDAMNNNN..FUCK,FUCK.FUCK, AH ..AH..AH

ryan

YESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYES
WELCOME BACK BRETT FAVRE!!!!! WHAT A GREAT DAY!

76er4Lyfe

oooohhhhhh shhhhhhhhhit……uuhhhhhhh!!!!! GODDAMNNNN..FUCK,FUCK.FUCK, AH ..AH..AH

Jimmy

ahhh fuckkkk!!! i justed nutted all over the place!!!
wooohhhooooo! YAY FAVRE!
Jimmy

ahhh fuckkkk!!! i justed nutted all over the place!!!
wooohhhooooo! YAY FAVRE!
http://intensedebate.com/people/Borquette Borquette

I would assume that EA would have had his ratings already planned out in case this sort of thing was to happen, however I would also expect things to take more than 24 hours for him to be added to the roster update.

Farve seems to be far more important to Madden than the Vick signing.

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

Sounds right…I mean, they included a created player quarterback delivery named "Mississippi" that strongly resembled Favre's motion, so they could probably have had Favre ready to go at a moments notice.
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/sroeland sroeland

Sounds right…I mean, they included a created player quarterback delivery named "Mississippi" that strongly resembled Favre's motion, so they would have Favre ready to go at a moments notice. Just like Pasta said…EA already had him created in case he re-unretired.

http://intensedebate.com/people/Borquette Borquette

Ah, thanks for the clarification on "Mississippi". I wondered why that was there and named that.

http://intensedebate.com/people/Borquette Borquette

I would assume that EA would have had his ratings already planned out in case this sort of thing was to happen, however I would also expect things to take more than 24 hours for him to be added to the roster update.

Farve seems to be far more important to Madden than the Vick signing.

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

Sounds right…I mean, they included a created player quarterback delivery named "Mississippi" that strongly resembled Favre's motion, so they could probably have had Favre ready to go at a moments notice.
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/sroeland sroeland

Sounds right…I mean, they included a created player quarterback delivery named "Mississippi" that strongly resembled Favre's motion, so they would have Favre ready to go at a moments notice. Just like Pasta said…EA already had him created in case he re-unretired.

http://intensedebate.com/people/Borquette Borquette

Ah, thanks for the clarification on "Mississippi". I wondered why that was there and named that.

http://intensedebate.com/people/willnrichard willnrichard

I love it. I already had my fantasy draft and now I just picked up Favre for free. Dont worry for all the Favre haters. Dallas plays Minn in week three and D. Ware will put him out for the year. Just give it a month guys.

silva

Dallas what a sorry excuse for a team shit on that plz come with it Dallas barely maid it to.500 or standings Eagles will take that division again Minn will see Eagles in playoffs minn will win this time so Favre haters keep on haten with ya shitty selves

http://intensedebate.com/people/willnrichard willnrichard

I love it. I already had my fantasy draft and now I just picked up Favre for free. Dont worry for all the Favre haters. Dallas plays Minn in week three and D. Ware will put him out for the year. Just give it a month guys.

silva

Dallas what a sorry excuse for a team shit on that plz come with it Dallas barely maid it to.500 or standings Eagles will take that division again Minn will see Eagles in playoffs minn will win this time so Favre haters keep on haten with ya shitty selves

jj22

ps brett dead arm farve sucks!
jj22

Moonwalker is an idiot!
jj22

Moonwalker is an idiot!
jj22

ps brett dead arm farve sucks!
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/Halosniper52 Halosniper52

GO FAVRE!!!!!!! WOOT!!!!!
http://intensedebate.com/people/Halosniper52 Halosniper52

GO FAVRE!!!!!!!
http://intensedebate.com/people/Halosniper52 Halosniper52

GO FAVRE!!!!!!!
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/Halosniper52 Halosniper52

GO FAVRE!!!!!!! WOOT!!!!!
Bisett

Glad they already hade him made. Props to the EA Lol!

80 is way to high based off the new ratings system and numbers already in place.

AWR should be high and after review I think his ARMSTGTH and DPP should be upped
Bisett

Glad they already hade him made. Props to the EA Lol!

80 is way to high based off the new ratings system and numbers already in place.

AWR should be high and after review I think his ARMSTGTH and DPP should be upped
MaddenLover

I would like to know where they are gonna patch this sad game. This is the glitchiest Madden ever
MaddenLover

I would like to know where they are gonna patch this sad game. This is the glitchiest Madden ever
HempKnight757

Pasta is Farve going to be on same update as Vick on Wed?
HempKnight757

Pasta is Farve going to be on same update as Vick on Wed?