Doc Loco Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Brett Favre is back on the field with the Vikings. The three-time MVP started his second season in Minnesota on Wednesday, wearing a helmet, shoulder pads and red quarterback's jersey as he worked out with his teammates on their practice field. After staying away from training camp, Favre was practicing less than 24 hours after the teams sent three of his closest friends to Mississippi to bring him back following another summer of indecision. The Vikings said Favre planned hold a news conference after practice. Steve Hutchinson, Jared Allen and Ryan Longwell were dispatched to Favre's home in Hattiesburg to convince the 40-year-old quarterback to return. He was contemplating retirement yet again because of a surgically repaired left ankle that was hurt in the NFC title game. Favre's return to the field came on the one-year anniversary of the day he signed a two-year, $25 million contract with the Vikings. In a scene nearly identical to his arrival last August, Favre took a private plane from Hattiesburg on Tuesday, was followed by news helicopters from a suburban airport to the team headquarters and was greeted by dozens of fans and media members upon his arrival Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Loco Posted August 18, 2010 Author Share Posted August 18, 2010 "Helicopters acting like they are following O.J.," tight end Visanthe Shiancoe tweeted. "Where is the bronco." The big difference? His signing with the Vikings — Green Bay's bitter NFC North rival — was a stunner after he tormented Minnesota for so long as a member of the Packers. This time around, virtually everyone expected the quarterback who flirts with quitting every summer to return for a 20th NFL season. Favre's latest dalliance centered on an ankle that was injured in the NFC championship game loss to New Orleans in January. Favre had surgery on his left ankle in June and told teammates and team officials earlier in August that he didn't think he had another full season left in him. This is the third straight year the Vikings have dealt with questions about Favre, so they weren't convinced he was done. Now it's time to see if the old man can do it all again. The gray-haired Favre turned in one of the best seasons in a terrific career last year, throwing 33 touchdowns and only seven interceptions to lead the Vikings to the NFC North title. He passed for 310 yards and a touchdown against the Saints in the Superdome, but also threw an interception at the end of regulation that cost them a chance at a winning field goal that would have put Minnesota in the Super Bowl for the first time in 33 years. After being cajoled by Allen, Hutchinson and Longwell, Favre will have one more shot at redemption and a second Lombardi Trophy. Even though it was expected that he would be back, the same excitement as last year surrounded his return on Tuesday. Fans clogged Viking Drive, and police tried to control traffic and keep youngsters and television cameras from spilling onto the street. Last year, Childress picked up Favre from the airport. This year, Longwell was the chauffeur, and fans tried to mob his black BMW SUV as he pulled into the driveway at Winter Park. "Brett Favre for President!!" receiver Bernard Berrian tweeted. He'll have to settle for quarterback for now. Even though he will turn 41 in October, Favre doesn't figure to need much time to get warmed up and ready for another season. He skipped all of training camp last year before unretiring and joining the Vikings. The three-time MVP delivered a season even he didn't expect. He set career bests in completion percentage (68.4), quarterback rating (107.2) and fewest interceptions, while throwing for 4,202 yards. The Vikings (12-4) earned a first-round bye in the NFC playoffs, and Favre became the first 40-year-old QB to win a playoff game with a four-touchdown performance against the Dallas Cowboys. One good omen for the Vikings in 2010: Favre ran — slowly — without a limp on Wednesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joel3078 Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Just watched the press conference on TV. What the guy is a master at is playing the media and his MN fans and getting more money. LOTS more money. How well he can play this year is to be seen. 20 years for Brett and 50 years for the Viqueens. Will be another fun year to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vagabondjpm Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Am I the only one who is starting to see Farve as another Lohan? If the spotlight isn't on him, he grabs the camera and puts it there. Sad his self esteem appears so low for someone who once held an enormous talent. OK, I'm off my soapbox. Ride safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPScoutrider Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx98/PPScoutrider/Motorcycles%20and%20Stuff/th_6291_1177570689960_1548928025_30447.jpg?t=1277752069 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airpirate Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 I always liked Brett Farve, even through I grew up in Chicago. I remember watching him Soldier Field while I was freezing my bag off in sub freezing temperatures. The guy could play. There's not many of the old guard left in the NFL, I don't have any respect for most of those overpaid jack offs (Michael Vick, and the like). Farve seems to love the game and his stats last year were one of his best. At 41 I'll be routing for the old guys out there. Last time I played football in full pads I was 20 years old, had a hard time climbing out of bed the next morning. I couldn't even imagine getting clocked by a 6'9" 325 lb 22 year old. I'd break like chalk. I still ain't no Vikings fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Diesel Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Who in Hell is Brent Lefevre??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallRider Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 (edited) I love my refurbished cam trigger . . . but " . . . for someone who once held an enormous talent" . . . "once"? Were you not paying attention last season or did you forget already? Does that comment shorten my warranty? Edited August 18, 2010 by TallRider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vagabondjpm Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 I love my refurbished cam trigger . . . but " . . . for someone who once held an enormous talent" . . . "once"? Were you not paying attention last season or did you forget already? Does that comment shorten my warranty? LOL. I stopped watching one he left Green Bay, too much drama for me. No, I didn't look at his stats last year but that doesn't change my opinion about his need for the spotlight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bob Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Who in Hell is Brent Lefevre??? Who in hell cares!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indian T Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Having a great statistical year is one thing, winning it all is another. Who will remember brett's great statistical year rather than how he stupidly (but predictably) threw it away trying to be a hero against the Saints? He could have been in the super bowl. Same thing when the Pack played the NY Giants in the NFC championship game...picked off in O.T. agme over season done. That was typical towards the end of his career in Green Bay, and it hasn't changed in Minnesota. The only difference is he plays inside now rather than in the cold. A game like Airpirate is describing doesn't happen for brett anymore. I'm glad he's a Viking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPScoutrider Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 (edited) Having a great statistical year is one thing, winning it all is another. Who will remember brett's great statistical year rather than how he stupidly (but predictably) threw it away trying to be a hero against the Saints? He could have been in the super bowl. Same thing when the Pack played the NY Giants in the NFC championship game...picked off in O.T. agme over season done. That was typical towards the end of his career in Green Bay, and it hasn't changed in Minnesota. The only difference is he plays inside now rather than in the cold. A game like Airpirate is describing doesn't happen for brett anymore. I'm glad he's a Viking. "I'm glad he's a Viking." As a lifelong Vikes fan, so am I. You didn't already forget the Pack v Vikes scores from last year did ya!! Both teams will be damn good again this year, so it should be a fun division to watch. As for throwing interceptions being typical at the end of his career, comeon, the man holds the record for most interceptions--he's just paddin it!! Edited August 19, 2010 by PPScoutrider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Diesel Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 As for throwing interceptions being typical at the end of his career, comeon, the man holds the record for most interceptions--he's just paddin it!! :babyhaha: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indian T Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 "I'm glad he's a Viking." As a lifelong Vikes fan, so am I. You didn't already forget the Pack v Vikes scores from last year did ya!! Both teams will be damn good again this year, so it should be a fun division to watch. As for throwing interceptions being typical at the end of his career, comeon, the man holds the record for most interceptions--he's just paddin it!! Good one. No...I remember the scores from last year, but I also remember how brett couldn't win at "the dome" when he was a Packer either. Now he can't win in the cold anymore. We don't play inside around here, so brett is better off in the dome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPScoutrider Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Good one. No...I remember the scores from last year, but I also remember how brett couldn't win at "the dome" when he was a Packer either. Now he can't win in the cold anymore. We don't play inside around here, so brett is better off in the dome. I can tell you still love him by the fact that you are still on a first name basis with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indian T Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 I can tell you still love him by the fact that you are still on a first name basis with him. yeah...he was awsome to watch a few years back. The Packers had so many years of lousy-to-mediocre players and quarterbacks before him. He was a stud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Greatest line I've heard about this: When the plane landed in Minnesota, a friend at work said "the ego has landed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPScoutrider Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 (edited) Greatest line I've heard about this: When the plane landed in Minnesota, a friend at work said "the ego has landed... And that's even an understatement, but he is the Vikes only chance to make a run at the SBowl--TJack couldn't start on an elementary school's flag football team!! Edited August 20, 2010 by PPScoutrider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Loco Posted August 20, 2010 Author Share Posted August 20, 2010 yeah...he was awsome to watch a few years back. The Packers had so many years of lousy-to-mediocre players and quarterbacks before him. He was a stud. Bart Starr Paul Horning years R U too young to remember them? Yeah, a bit of a talent drought in between, huh? Open to the elements fields is how the game should be played...I think fans in general have become too 'genteel' to attend November/December games exposed to the weather. Ice - thick ice on the field was a real serious problem back in the day. Many 'peacockin' fans would not even show up nowadays at an open air stadium even with enclosed suites provided on the high end. WTF do you need domes in warm climate states except to provide a comfortable experience for fans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indian T Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Well I was a kid when Starr was QB'ing. Majkowski was the only flash of hope, and that ain't sayin' much. Lynne Dickey was a tough SOB, but his supporting cast sucked (except James Lofton). And yeah...outside is the ONLY way to play! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPScoutrider Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 "Majkowski was the only flash of hope" and was gay--u forgot to add that! Otherwise, I played outside in college 90% of time/10% inside. Inside eliminates excuses for mistakes and allows talent/speed to thrive, both of which kill in FB--just sayin!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Loco Posted August 20, 2010 Author Share Posted August 20, 2010 "Majkowski was the only flash of hope" and was gay--u forgot to add that! Otherwise, I played outside in college 90% of time/10% inside. Inside eliminates excuses for mistakes and allows talent/speed to thrive, both of which kill in FB--just sayin!! Ever watch Canadian Football? Doug Flutey had a long carreer there... Never much of a fan of aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarena football - though it is fast. Now rugby - thats a sport for young dudes - an oldster like Favre could not continue to compete there at his 'advanced' age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPScoutrider Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 "Now rugby"--I'm in for a game in Branson next year. We can put flags on just to bait others in. BF would not even be standing upright if he had 20 yrs into Rugby! Thursday, September 9th is the 09-10 NFC Championship game rematch in New Orleans--inside btw! Go Vikes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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