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[Updated: He did it again, Favre says he'll play if healthy, denies texting Vikings otherwise]

Third times a charm?

We have heard this one before. Brett Favre says he’s done, and while neither Favre nor the Vikings has confirmed the news just yet, a statement is expected later Tuesday, sources say. Rumors were floating around that the old-timer was going to retire the rocket arm but even Brad Childress said Tuesday after talking to Favre in the past 24 hours, he was unaware of the reports of Favre’s apparent decision to hang it up.

I know this is a story we have all grown tired of, but Favre is a player that we just have to have in the game. I don’t care about the indecisive decision making of number 4, I hope this retirement attempt matches his jersey number.

This was the first of two, and if we’re lucky, there could be more.

True, Brett Favre turns 40 in a week, the very number that analysts and experts are afraid to say, weary of an old man’s bones breaking mid-sentence, but at the same time can’t help but blurt out with laughter.

Favre is an old dude, and he can still sling it. Even the Favre (and Packer) faithful found it interesting, that even at his new home, with Adrian Peterson backing him up, and a tenacious and relentless Jared Allen getting him the ball back, that Favre looked so good. Flawless, if you will (and even if you won’t). Save for a called back interception from one yard away from the end zone, Favre made no mistakes. He exposed the Packers aging corners. You know, the ones who everyone tags “the best corner duo in the league”.

And he helped destroy the Packers linebackers, forcing them to pile-up the tackles, while his receivers took slants further than they should have, one of them for a score.

In the end, Favre was mostly sitting on the sidelines, pondering over whether or not this Rodgers kid had that “Favre magic” in him, while Brad Childress and co. played it safe, almost giving the game away.

But before that happened, we were being hand-delivered an epic battle. Between the young and the old. Between the praised and the forgotten. The king and the heir. And while the heir (Rodgers, of course) performed remarkably well, especially considering the fact that his line gave up eight sacks, the king still prevailed.

He was in his new home, and despite very little help from his newest partner in crime (Peterson), Favre tossed three scores (and nearly a fourth), 271 yards, and completed over 77 percent of his passes. …Continue reading Favre Magic

I was flipping between games as this was going on; the Redskins were in roughly in the exact same area of the field and needed the exact same throw to beat the Lions, but fell short. I turned back to see this pass with perfect timing only to form the most incomplete sentence in disbelief, I was an infant for 10 seconds while jumping out of my seat forming words like a caveman trying to describe the amazing play. Only Favre could’ve made that throw.

This was worth all the indecisive pre-season garbage, and Vikings fans will speak of this game for years.

Although, not much love going out to Greg Lewis in this highlight. “Brett Favre did it” the announcer says after watching the replay, how about “nice grab Greg Lewis”, aka Glew in his Eagle days. Lewis has been bounced around the league like a beach ball at a Nickelback concert lately, it’s nice to see him still making catches.

You’re right, Minnesota fans, Adrian Peterson deserves the credit for the Vikings’ 34-20 victory over the hapless Cleveland Browns.

Most of it, anyways.

Yes, 180 yards aren’t easy to come by and scoring three touchdowns, well, that’s the definition of “carrying” and offensive load.

Let’s not boost an ego that needs no addressing. While you could easily say the same about another certain purple-donning athlete (Favre), it still needs to be said.

But it’s not just about Favre, either.

Peterson, while every bit as dazzling and athletic as advertised, wouldn’t have had as much success on Sunday if it weren’t for Minnesota’s sound offensive line, quality play-calling, and well-rounded supporting cast. Having an elite defense doesn’t hurt, either. But the main factor that is being glazed over is actually how “little” Brett Favre impacted the game statistically.

While NFL analysts and writers commented on how Favre’s presence made a world of a difference, all I see on Bleacher Report is how ADP deserves 100% of the credit, how Favre “did nothing” and that he’s still washed up.

I don’t see it that way. …Continue reading Grid-X Sound Off: Favre & the Vikings

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It goes to illustrate the point that people either are willing to live with Vick’s past life as dogfighting’s Don King, or they just accept that practice as a whole, and don’t really care. click on the image

Steven Jackson Makes A Movie About Himself- Awful Announcing

In the age of viral marketing, and sports based reality shows, players try to do everything they can to get their name out there. The latest, and very interesting venture, comes from Steven Jackson…click on the image

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Brett Favre is the most indecisive man in America. After deadlines, maybes and probably a thousand coin flips, number four has signed with the Minnesota Vikings and come out of retirement for the second time.

The 39-year-old quarterback has signed a deal worth $10 to $12 million, according to ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen. Favre and his wife, Deanna, arrived to cheering fans outside the team’s practice facility and was in a helmet and pads less than 90 minutes later.

Favre’s  fantasy value is undecided at the moment, whereas the receivers on this team have now gotten a boost in stock.

Favre To Stay Retired

Minnesota’s quarterback options are now Tarvaris Jackson and Sage Rosenfels? Viking fans might now start cheering for Mike Vick. These two veteran QB’s, who were expected to compete for the job before the Favre drama began for a second straight year, are now back in the spotlight. Damage control might be needed as Jackson and Rosenfels probably feel like the ugly friends on the team who missed out on the hot date for prom.

I have to admit this time I thought he was coming back, but it turns out Favre told Childress he didn’t believe he had enough in him to get through a full season, as was the case last year for the Jets. Although I had figured that by playing for the Vikings, who are a run first team, Favre’s workload could be stretched over 16+ games. Oh well, there’s always Wrangler commercials to be made.

Favre Will Decide July 30th, Do You Still Care?


Brett Favre told The Associated Press that he’ll give the Vikings an answer on whether or not he’ll play by July 30, the start of training camp. I’m sure the deadline will be pushed back again as Favre’s indecisive off-season has been one long boring “maybe”.


I like Brett Favre, I enjoyed watching him for years with the Packers, but 10 years down the road I hope we don’t remember this on again, off again love affair with playing for the NFL.


I know what you’re thinking, why doesn’t Favre get into coaching, or get a job with ESPN like all the other washed up players do when the time comes? He could be the next John Madden, adding funny jokes in the booth like he did during commercial breaks or during pre-game warm ups. If anyone could add

insight to the quarterback position or tell a great story I’m sure it’s Brett Favre. But the reason why we’ll never see him put on the company tie is simple, he’s old school. Brett Favre wants the ball. He needs to call the shots, read the defenses and throw the deep pass for a score. He is football, and for that I respect him.


For all of the ups and downs that this great NFL Quarterback has had to go through over the years, he deserves one more chance, but you know the old saying: it’s always better to burn out than fade away….unless your name is Favre.


This video is wicked!