Comments on: Favre says he'll play if healthy, denies texting Vikings otherwise

By: davev

davev — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:37:54 +0000

BF waited until May for surgery. He has his sore ankle and the drama of the Viking fans begging for his return. Would it have not made more sense if surgery took place in Feb. or March if he wanted it “healed” by now? BF seems to love being the center of attention and control – especially controlling the offensive. I cannot deny his success on the field, but he also had good players and coaches for support. However, he has made himself to be a pompous athelete who is swimming in his ocean of self-entitlement.

By: SpartaChris

SpartaChris — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 22:37:50 +0000

Well, we heard yesterday it wasn’t the money, but instead was his ankle. Of course he’s gonna say it isn’t about the money. It’s the PC thing to do. Guess we’ll find out if he plays for the base $13Million he signed for or if he takes the extra compensation.
As for the contention that the Vikings brass merely reacted to media fueled speculation, Florio posted here that there was a bit of concern Monday night within the Vikings organization. Tuesday morning we found out why. Without having some kind of catalyst, there’s simply no way they’d come out with an extra $7 Million compensation package today based solely on media fueled speculation. While I think the Vikings organization is a bunch of idiots, they aren’t stupid.
Favre’s a liar and frankly we shouldn’t believe a thing he says to anyone.

By: gbaypack

gbaypack — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 21:37:32 +0000

SpartaChris
Is it possible that the Vikings organization reacted to the same rumors the players were hearing? After the Vikings offered more money, Favre specifically said it wasn’t about the money. He does have more money than God, so at his age and with his beat up body, I doubt a few extra million would sway him one way or another. I think he is just addicted to the game and wouldn’t have any idea what to do with himself if he didn’t play. I am willing to tolerate his indecision each season, whether from injury or exhaustion, because I have never seen anyone play the game the way he does. He truly leaves it all on the field. Maybe that’s why it’s so hard for him to retire? When he’s on the field he IS “the game” but when the game is over, what then?

By: SpartaChris

SpartaChris — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 17:29:19 +0000

@gbaypack-
OK, my bad, you’re right. Shiancoe confirmed on the record that people got them, that he heard about them, but not that he got one himself or saw one.
Either way, if no one “saw” these texts, and if Favre didn’t send them or indicate he was retiring, why did the Vikings brass suddenly panic and throw more money at the guy to entice him to play this season?
Something in the story stinks, and I don’t buy for a second it was started by reporters. I believe he sent the texts. For what reason, who knows? But something caused a fury with the Vikings organization yesterday and caused them to throw more money at the guy.

By: gbaypack

gbaypack — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 16:13:09 +0000

SpartaChris
Shiancoe didn’t say he saw the text. He said he heard other people talking about texts. In fact, I don’t think anyone has said they SAW a text. It was a bunch of rumors, likely started by reporters. Does it occur to anyone that the media didn’t check with Childress before unleashing yesterday’s speculation because he would actually KNOW the answers. Then sports media couldn’t have made 24/7 TV coverage out of speculation and rumors?

By: iloveflorio

iloveflorio — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 16:10:30 +0000

Maybe he texted chilly a picture of his cock

By: Nard100

Nard100 — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:27:48 +0000

Ah yes, Brett Favre. Alienating the media one reporter at a time.

By: notorious_buc

notorious_buc — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:50:22 +0000

He had just dipped into the Vics too much before the texting barrage.

By: va4favre

va4favre — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:38:10 +0000

While I love Favre, I have never defended his inability to make a decision. BUT the rest of us know this about him, so why the insane coverage yesterday when it was at least 50/50 that it was not final? Yes, blame Favre for his mixed signals, but the sports media deserves even more of the blame for hyping this story. That’s why I’ve said a thousand times that they will miss Favre almost as much as I will when he finally does retire.

By: SpartaChris

SpartaChris — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:28:27 +0000

Favre’s a liar. If he didn’t send a text calling it quits, why did the Vikings suddenly come up with an extra $7 Million in base and incentives for him?

By: rcunningham

rcunningham — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:17:40 +0000

For people who hate Favre so much, you people sure do love to comment on his stories.
The top 5 most commented stories on the site are ALL on Favre. And of 7 of the top 10 total are about Favre.
That is INSANE. Face it people, you can’t get enough of this man. You love to sip on that haterade and will continue to do so until Favre rolls over and dies.
LMAO what a pathetic site…

By: GobiasINC_1

GobiasINC_1 — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:16:49 +0000

fof, you say next time wait until Favre actually makes a statement. But he never does that. He could have told Ed Werder or whoever yesterday that he is not retiring as of yet but he doesn’t.
The dud craves attention so much now it’s just pathetic. He had to be on cloud 9 yesterday because everyone was talking about him.
Also, fof, he did release a statement. Twice. That he was retiring, and you know how that turned out. You cannot trust anything the man says.

By: prinzcharlez

prinzcharlez — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:07:55 +0000

Way to go ESPN for all the Favre footage as though he had all but passed away. Favre only can do this because of the new age media scrambling like wild monkies to break the next scoop. Stop blaming Favre he only do what the media allows. You can’t get upset with Viking team/coaches/owner. It’s all about winning in the NFL, as long Favre keeps winning he will always have a home whether we like it or not.
Are you ready for some football ?

By: CKL

CKL — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:01:55 +0000

# alan69 says: August 4, 2010 12:44 PM
Why in the hell did he wait until May to get ankle surgery? He could have had it done months earlier. Their season ended in the playoffs on Jan. 24th. He should have had the surgery in March at the latestest. He would be healed by now. He now has a chance of re-injuring it if he comes back too soon. What the hell?
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You seem like a nice fella and this seems like a genuine question so here’s my opinion based on how Mr Passive aggressive lazy narcissist works:
If you get the surgery in March..it’s much, much harder to string out the “recovery time (LOL)” so that you don’t have to go to TC. That’s it. End of story.
Funny thing is…IT.WAS.ARTHROSCOPIC.SURGERY.not an ACL or something. If ACL reconstruction is like shaving your head his surgery is like going to the barber for a .00001 mm trim. Too funny.

By: ahbronco30

ahbronco30 — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:00:22 +0000

I don’t know who’s more dramatic anymore, Brett Favre or ESPN

By: GiantsDefenseRules

GiantsDefenseRules — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:55:05 +0000

Personally, I think Favre would rather retire than break his consecutive game record. He can always “un-retire” in 5 or 6 weeks if he is feeling better and with T-Jax stinking up the joint, they will welcome King Brett back with open arms.
He will be on the “Retired/Reserve” list – therefore not active…and his record stays safe for him to come back to “active” status at any time.
Well planned Brett, well planned. Call Madden and tell him to stop crying…..he will see you play again in a few weeks!!

By: Wrathchild

Wrathchild — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:54:43 +0000

He’ll play once training camp is over.

By: Pongo

Pongo — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:54:29 +0000

Take your time old fella.
Just want to see you play and I love the team that vikes have put together.

By: bestfranchs&faithflvikesfans

bestfranchs&faithflvikesfans — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:54:20 +0000

Why is it such a surprise to everyone ?? Did everyone forget what happened last year? With or without Favre, vikes are a very good contender to win the whole thing… All the hype, all the build-up..but so what, all the big sports guys do that. In every sport… look at LeBron- what a bunch over -rated, self serving crap that was! Hardly anyone in Minnesota is holding their breath… its everyone else. We hope he comes back. Not only is he an outstanding athlete, he is an all around great guy…but we have a great team of players, otherwise Favre wouldnt have wanted to get on board the team. So, the Vikes would just have to go on without him.. but I feel like Favre wants his chance to show that we wouldve kicked Saints A$$, if they wouldve played fair and not intentionally tagged Favre after he threw the ball, is unsportmanlike…hence the ankle… as well as the fines the players involved recvd after it was all over with & too late..(which is BULL$H!T)..

By: MACK DADDY

MACK DADDY — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:53:35 +0000

Even more interesting than the texts he supposedly sent his teammates, are the ones he sent Jenn Sterger. Masturbating in his crocs? stay classy BrInt!!

By: TedTheSledge

TedTheSledge — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:51:57 +0000

FoF ???
FanOfFootwear??

By: TedTheSledge

TedTheSledge — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:50:23 +0000

Think Chilly would like a time machine to go back when Mcnabb was on the market? You know the guy who was geared for chilly’s brand of Reid’s O that he brought to MN. The same O they drafted TJack to run figuring he had similar skills to McNabb. If they had traded for McNabb and still drafted Webb they would have the master finishing his years indoors and two guys behind him that would fit the same mold to run that O. That would seem like a strategic way to staff the most important position on your team.
Instead they get this possibly one more year until I tell you maybe one more year …. … unless

By: Ted.E.Bear

Ted.E.Bear — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:47:11 +0000

Everybody knows Favre does this on purpose. He could have had his ankle operated on right after the end of the season and thus, he would have known already if the ankle could take it. But no, he waited until the last possible moment deliberately because he knew that would create the drama right around training camp time. Will he, won’t he ? I don’t blame the fans, but the media! Come on, ignore him PLEASE !!!

By: Pottsville Maroons = 1925 NFL Champs

Pottsville Maroons = 1925 NFL Champs — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:46:46 +0000

Brett Favre should have a new commercial for this football season, GEICO.
“Can switching to GEICO really save you 15% on car insurance?”
“Does Brett Favre play the media like a mean fiddle?”

By: pato

pato — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:45:48 +0000

This drama queen is a pig thru and thru –what happened to the sore ankle when new $were waived at him –he will get what he deserves down the road.

By: PFTiswhatitis

PFTiswhatitis — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:45:00 +0000

I dont care if he plays or not but if he does he ought to have to have the letters DQ on his shirt. fricken Drama Queen.

By: bigrig

bigrig — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:43:53 +0000

For the people who claim the NFL is more exciting with Favre than without, you need to get a new hobby.
Players come and go so if you can’t live without one find something else to do.
I was watching the NFL for 25 years before Favre came along and hopefully I’ll watch it another 25 after he’s gone.

By: alan69

alan69 — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:41:28 +0000

Section731 says:
August 4, 2010 1:23 PM
I love the “Farve” fans that don’t know how to spell FAVRE after 20 years.
Well, maybe you should be just as upset that people mis-pronounce the name. Favre should NOT be pronounced Farve. Its incorrect.

By: FoF

FoF — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:39:33 +0000

Just what I thought, Florio and others run with a rumor like it is fact, and end up looking like fools again. Next time wait until Favre actually makes a statement.
Thanks in advance

By: ShootahCowboy

ShootahCowboy — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:34:04 +0000

rsnk31 says:
August 4, 2010 12:19 PM
ESPN needs to fire Ed Werder…this guys a joke, his “stories” are always led by “sources” and are never true. You’re a hack Werder
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Thanks for that last sentence. I’ll be laughing the rest of the day!