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Could Brett Favre be that final piece the Vikings need? That’s what a lot of people thought last year for the Jets when he went to New York, but that was not the case.
Now the Vikings look like they will get their shot. One player that seems to think that he will be [...]
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With Brett Favre about to be added to the fold, the Vikings knew they had to get rid of one of their excess quarterbacks. Well, on Thursday the hammer fell…on Sean Glennon, a non-draftee the Vikes signed as a free agent.
All kidding aside: clearly, when Favre signs, somebody is going to have to go. The obvious choice for axing would be John David Booty; not only is he...
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June 16, 2009
You've seen it almost everyday for the past few years, Brett Favre this and Brett Favre that. Love him or hate him but it seems like everyone pays attention to his every move. Up until now I never understood why so many people say they hate Favre, I mean if he still believes he can play at a high level then why not give it a go? How many times have you been hard pressed on a...
Via FanHouse
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June 19, 2009
by David WhitleyFiled under: Packers, VikingsBrett Favre is a despicable, ego-driven, legacy-destroying, traitorous 100-year-old diva who personally trashed the New York Jets season and is one step away from boxing Jose Canseco.Whatever gets him the most attention.That's what I've been hearing as the latest Favre retirement saga hits critical mass. And boy, are the masses...
Via Pro Football Talk
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June 17, 2009
Two days after Brett Favre broke his silence to Joe Buck, he spoke publicly again Wednesday to WDAM-TV in Hattiesurg, MS.
Favre continued his throwing program with local area high school players, but he didn’t sound overly impressed.
“I threw the ball OK, but OK is not good enough for the National Football League. At least it’s [...]
Via Fox Sports
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June 17, 2009
Is Brett Favre ready to return to the NFL? Check out his arm as he threw to high school kids and get Favre's take on his progress.
Via Star Tribune
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June 19, 2009
Vikings coach Brad Childress told KFAN Radio host Dan Barreiro this afternoon that his understanding is that Brett Favre is “pain free” right now. The retired quarterback indicated on HBO on Monday night that if his surgically repaired right shoulder shows the necessary improvement that he likely would end his retirement and play for the Vikings in 2009.
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Via Buffalonews.com
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June 18, 2009
MINNEAPOLIS -- Brett Favre worked out with a high school football team Wednesday, then said his arm wasn't yet ready for him to commit to joining the Minnesota Vikings.
Via Vikings Gab
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June 18, 2009
Today over at the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, writer Judd Zulgad put up a pretty interesting thought about the Vikings getting Brett Favre. Zulgad wrote that if the team eventually gets Favre, the team may part ways with current starting QB Tarvaris Jackson.
Zulgad wrote that he wouldn’t be surprised if Jackson was the odd man out [...]
Via Deadspin
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June 16, 2009
Last night, on The Laugh Hour with Joe Buck: Artie Lange firebombing the set, Brett Favre cursing, Ochocinco and Michael Irvin, and "Amy Sedaris' brother" in a Braylon Edwards moment. The media dissects Joe Buck: • Mike Francesa, WFAN: This was the worst show I had ever seen until Artie Lange showed up. And then it became, you know, a different kind of show, and...
Via Star Tribune
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June 18, 2009
I have been critical of the Vikings at times this spring for the way they’ve handled the Brett Favre situation — my basic argument being that it wouldn’t have killed them to be a bit more forthcoming with fans – so it’s only fair to give the franchise credit for making attempts to reach out in other areas.
This included the [...]
Via Star Tribune
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June 18, 2009
Defensive end Ray Edwards made it clear a few weeks back at a Vikings community event that despite all the speculation of Brett Favre coming to the team, he thought his good friend Tarvaris Jackson should be the Vikings’ starting quarterback in 2009.
Edwards, who isn’t afraid to speak his mind, hasn’t changed his tune today as [...]
Via UsTailgate
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June 16, 2009
Where will Plaxico Burress end up in 2009? Prison, the Jets, Bucs, Bears? This, in my opinion, is more interesting than trying to figure out what Brett Favre will do. Burress recently had his gun case delayed until Sept. 23, so it’s not completely out of the question that Plax gets to play a full [...]
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