Drama Queen signs with Vikings

SportsWorld · Post #1 » by **SportsWorld** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 9:25 pm

http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikin ... anchO7DiUr

Brett Favre won't be joining the Vikings.

Vikings coach Brad Childress told the Star Tribune late this afternoon that the quarterback informed the team he has decided to remain retired. Childress cited the daily grind both mentally and physically as part of the reason why Favre remained retired.

"I just think it was a rare opportunity to explore a Hall of Fame quarterback who had background in the NFC and in this division," Childress said. "He knows our system inside out ... This doesn't change anything about how I feel about our football team."

Favre's decision comes one day before players begin reporting to training in Mankato. Favre had told the team he would have a decision by Thursday, when players must officially report to camp. The Vikings begin practicing on Friday.

Great news.

Cliff Levingston · Post #2 » by **Cliff Levingston** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 10:08 pm

Staying retired until he mulls over a comeback next week. Book it.

Chewie · Post #3 » by **Chewie** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 12:35 am

Would've been nice to tattoo his @ss to the metrodome turf but it's probably best for the Vikes and Favre's legacy if he just stays put. Should have retired a Packer and stuck to the Wrangler commercials (which I hear emperor enjoys). :wink:

WEFFPIM · Post #4 » by **WEFFPIM** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:57 am

Until he's inducted into the HOF and in the booth giving his aw shucks commentary, I don't believe he's gone in the least

Post #5 » by **Darth Celtic** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 11:53 am

haha, so now hes f'd over the pack and the vikes in back to back offseasons, i hate him just a little less.

dingojazz · Post #6 » by **dingojazz** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 11:08 pm

QB meeting day 1 of Viking's training camp.

Childress to QB's: "Tavaris and Sage...we have all the faith in the world in you guys. One of you two will lead us to the Super Bowl. That whole thing with us trying our asses off to replace you with a 40 year old man, that was just a smokescreen. You're the man here in Minnesota Sagvaris Jacksonfels. Oh hey by the way, do either of you have Michael Vick's number?"

CRACKSMATIC · Post #7 » by **CRACKSMATIC** » Tue Aug 4, 2009 4:05 pm

WEFFPIM wrote:Until he's inducted into the HOF and in the booth giving his aw shucks commentary, I don't believe he's gone in the least

QFT

Chewie · Post #8 » by **Chewie** » Tue Aug 4, 2009 4:55 pm

dingojazz wrote:QB meeting day 1 of Viking's training camp.

Childress to QB's: "Tavaris and Sage...we have all the faith in the world in you guys. One of you two will lead us to the Super Bowl. That whole thing with us trying our asses off to replace you with a 40 year old man, that was just a smokescreen. You're the man here in Minnesota Sagvaris Jacksonfels. Oh hey by the way, do either of you have Michael Vick's number?"

Nice.

SlimD235 · Post #9 » by **SlimD235** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 3:46 pm

WEFFPIM · Post #10 » by **WEFFPIM** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 4:07 pm

WEFFPIM wrote:Until he's inducted into the HOF and in the booth giving his aw shucks commentary, I don't believe he's gone in the least

I've never been one to quote myself, but...well...

Posey H8er · Post #11 » by **Posey H8er** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 10:57 pm

So will John Madden return now that his man crush is back?

NoSkyy · Post #12 » by **NoSkyy** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 5:05 am

I have no respect for that man anymore. I'm sorry. At least say "Yes, I will suit up"

Not. "No, you're on your own Vikings"

"Oh wait, Jackson hurt his MCL? I'll jump on that!"

Chewie · Post #13 » by **Chewie** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 5:21 am

Jackson and Rosenfels have to be majorly pissed.

Chewie · Post #14 » by **Chewie** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 2:31 pm

NoSkyy wrote:I have no respect for that man anymore. I'm sorry. At least say "Yes, I will suit up"

Not. "No, you're on your own Vikings"

"Oh wait, Jackson hurt his MCL? I'll jump on that!"

And this all makes Childress look weak, too. He set about 3 different deadlines for Favre to sign - all of which were broken - then he still calls the guy to get him in.

And now the report is Jackson is going to be traded (for no more than a 7th rd pick) or released. Talk about a camp disruption.

WEFFPIM · Post #15 » by **WEFFPIM** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 2:58 pm

Chewie wrote:And this all makes Childress look weak, too. He set about 3 different deadlines for Favre to sign - all of which were broken - then he still calls the guy to get him in.

Yep. It makes him look untrustworthy and just a flat out liar.

NoSkyy · Post #16 » by **NoSkyy** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 3:38 pm

I hope we thrash them this year. It just annoys me when something so dumb takes over all the Football headlines.

WEFFPIM · Post #17 » by **WEFFPIM** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 6:39 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VfHnCwLp14&NR=1

Post #18 » by **emperorjones** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 6:18 am

Chewie wrote:
And now the report is Jackson is going to be traded (for no more than a 7th rd pick) or released. Talk about a camp disruption.

The Bears should be all over that. A 7th round pick? He'd make a solid backup and could give us the Queens playbook (I know it only has 7 plays in it but still)

Chewie · Post #19 » by **Chewie** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 5:21 pm

emperorjones wrote:
Chewie wrote:
And now the report is Jackson is going to be traded (for no more than a 7th rd pick) or released. Talk about a camp disruption.

The Bears should be all over that. A 7th round pick? He'd make a solid backup and could give us the Queens playbook (I know it only has 7 plays in it but still)

Somehow I think the last thing they'd want to do is trade him to an inter-division rival.

Chewie · Post #20 » by **Chewie** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 7:17 pm

The coverage of this is making me sick.

ESPN is covering Favre's 4 preseason passes as if it were the Kennedy assassination.

OVERKILL.