The 2010 season started for Vikings quarterback Brett Favre a lot like the 2009 season ended.
With a bone-rattling hit.
After leading the Vikings to a first down with a first-down swing pass to running back Adrian Peterson, the drive sputtered, with Favre being splattered by 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis.
The drive ended in a punt.
The Chiefs applied a big hit to Favre early in his preseason debut last year. Unlike the Chiefs, the 49ers have an unspoken competitive reason to pound Favre. With a fairly easy schedule, the Niners could set themselves up for a possible bye in the playoffs if they can knock Favre out now.
I know it’s only preseason but I already see that the ref’s and the league are going to try to give the Superbowl to the Vikings. That was a fumble when he was sacked. See Viking fans, we can act like we’re 12 years old too.
unt.. is that a split between an INT and a PUNT?
With a bone-rattling hit.
More Favre stories? Let guess, next post will be the results of counting the number of beads of sweat on Brett’s forehead.
Short of him dying on the field, I really don’t care.
Hate it when drives end in a “unt”.
With a fairly easy schedule, the Niners could set themselves up for a possible bye in the playoffs if they can knock Favre out now.
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Pretty good for a team that hasn’t done squat in like 13 years. Make the playoffs first, then we’ll talk. Alex Smith is terrible BTW. This is a make-or-break year for him.
For record, I am a proud Packers fan..
Brett, if you want to “earn” all of that money that you are scheduled to make this year, you are going to have to earn it.
Be ready for alot more of those hits, Brett.
Watch Brett submarine the Vikes this year.
ba ha ha
maybe favre shouldn’t have spent so much time telling everyone how much his 40 year old body hurts……………get used to defenses bringing it. Enjoy the season brett! jackass…….
I hate when drives end in an “unt”
Who cares…..so what, Brett Favre got hit…..not the first time, not the last.
Too many unts spells trouble for any team
And wussy Bret had to come out of the game. He whined to coach that those mean old players were hitting him and to make it stop.
Why would anyone try to tackle Brett Favre? What a dirty play! The 49ers are cheap! Cheap I say!!!
I mean, this isn’t professional football. Oh wait. It is. Never mind. Nice work 49ers.
Man, the announcers still have dried Favrvrvre goo on their lips, I can’t take anymore…
A really stupid article. It just proves this is a blog by a blog writer.
come on mike, really whats next?? brett stands on side line an picks his nose?
@mikemcsaint
I thought that was a fumble too, but whatever.
@Contra
I agree, the hit itself wasn’t bone rattling. But getting landed on probably was.
The NFL wants the 49ers to win the Super Bowl, so they allowed their offense to march right down the field on the first possession.
Patrick willis just ripped favre out of drama class and took him to the school of hard knocks
brett liked the hit…remember Mike, he’s a 3 time MVP and has never missed a game. Nice headline…
And now Brett wants no part of this game. It’s safer on the sidelines watching the players who had the courage to show up for training camp.
I know its pre-season, but Smith is looking pretty good tonight. Consistency in offensive schemes, who knew it would be beneficial?
Wow those Vikings look tough, and what about the savior Favre he sure looks good. Ha Haaaa!!!!! Looks like a long season for you fools. Favre should do laundry soap commercials for removing grass stains. Oh by the way did you see Rodgers in last nights game? Go Packers!!!!!
In & Out Burger says:
August 22, 2010 8:44 PM
@mikemcsaint
I thought that was a fumble too, but whatever.
@Contra
I agree, the hit itself wasn’t bone rattling. But getting landed on probably was.
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agreed. Looked like the landing sucked.
That hit wasn’t that bad at all stop cisin it up
And that’s the last we’ll see of Lord Favre tonight.
Muhahaha.
Walleyeman says: August 22, 2010 8:52 PM
Wow those Vikings look tough, and what about the savior Favre he sure looks good.
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Says the fan of the team who got pushed around by Cleveland just one week ago…
Wow.
You Favre haters get worse all the time. The hit was nothing, hardly “bone-rattling”. And no it wasn’t a fumble.
WOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOO ty PATRICK … Favre is a punk A$$ …. I LOVE IT ……..
it should read — love, anybody else barring Minnesotans
mikemcsaint says:
August 22, 2010 8:33 PM
I know it’s only preseason but I already see that the ref’s and the league are going to try to give the Superbowl to the Vikings. That was a fumble when he was sacked. See Viking fans, we can act like we’re 12 years old too.
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Agreed. Cris Collinsworth even admitted the refs blew the whistle the moment Favre got wrapped up and didn’t allow what should have been a fumble. Meanwhile, they’re letting Tarvaris take one hell of a pounding.
I’m sorry, but this isn’t unbiased reffing. The refs need to call the games the same regardless who is behind center taking the snaps.
Thanks for fixing the “unt.” I was about to say that Chris Kluwe is a decent “unter.” But beautiful hit
I think the most surprising thing in this article is that Florio is discussing the chances of a 49ers first round bye when they haven’t made the playoffs in 8 years. Let’s pump the brakes there.
weird, pcker fans acting like they’ve never seen a sack before. you saw it happen to erin about a million times last season and you’re gonna see it just as often this season, until erin’s leg gets broken and flynn has to finish the seeason for him.
It’s preseason.
And sure looked like it was out of his hand before he was down.
Was that a sack? I saw Willis get in close, but as soon as they made contact I just saw Favre explode into a cloud of dust…
Wow, You really do have a “hard on” for Favre Florio; what’s up with that?
Must be his refusal to speak to you or the 2nd and third tear reporters you get your info from for you Blog. Good thing you’re not a real reporter!
Gravy Makes Sconnies Fat says:
August 22, 2010 9:22 PM
weird, pcker fans acting like they’ve never seen a sack before. you saw it happen to erin about a million times last season and you’re gonna see it just as often this season, until erin’s leg gets broken and flynn has to finish the seeason for him.
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I think you have your teams mixed up because there’s no Erin on the Packers. There is, however, an Erin (Henderson) on the Vikings.
Figured I’d help ya out.
Fumble? No.
Intentional grounding, probably.
He threw the ball at Patrick’s feet.
All that hit did to Favre was wake a sleeping giant. You’re all screwed now… lol lol lol
minnesota fans are a joke…………but what can you expect from a state who elect al franken and jesse ventrua………enjoy another year of flaming out in gut wrenching fashion! losers.
I reiterate…..
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I just love all the BS talk about targeting Favre and trying to knock him out. Even the talking heads on ESPN are in on the act. It’s all music to my ears…..
Guess what, buttercup. The more you talk, the more you assure that he will remain upright throughout the season.
Like it or not, Favre is a media draw. More people will tune in to nationally televised Vikings games if Favre is playing. Because of that, Goodell will instruct the umps to be on the lookout for anyone intentionally trying to injure him. He will threaten stiff penalties and suspensions for any overt attempt to knock him out. All this will be reported to each team they face. The result? Players will ease up out of fear of being suspended. And what happens when you give any NFL QB an extra 1/4 second?
I can’t wait…….
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I wish Packer fans would just do the world and themselves a favor and just kill themselves already…..
(Worst human beings on the planet!)
That last paragraph was the worst thing I’ve ever read on this site. It’s preseason, like they’re trying to knock Favre out because of a first week bye in the playoffs, sure. PFT is getting lame.
Hey now, don’t take it out on the Packer fans just because your Vikings are looking weak!
Yes, there is a god. And he thinks Favre is a total p*ssy too.
why is it that this primadonna diva gets a pass for not practicing and everyone jumps on Haynesworth when he doesnt practice?
j-wil says:
August 22, 2010 9:41 PM
minnesota fans are a joke…………but what can you expect from a state who elect al franken and jesse ventrua………enjo y another year of flaming out in gut wrenching fashion! losers.
You’re right about one thing – Vikings fans are flaming.
well the most bitter on the planet anyway. they will never forgive favre for what they think he did to them but they never figure out that he’s not responsible for the pckers failure since he left. he’s not there, how can it be his fault the pckers can’t win the division or playoff games or beat the vikes anymore?
LordFavre says:
August 22, 2010 9:54 PM
I wish Packer fans would just do the world and themselves a favor and just kill themselves already…..
(Worst human beings on the planet!)
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Everyone else says the same thing about Vikings fans, so the feelings are mutual.
OK, maybe censors don’t like 5-letter words that start with “p” & end with “y.” Can I interest you in a compound word, starts with “d” and ends in “e”, followed by a hyphen, then “bag?” Both are accurate descriptors when referring to Favre’s famewhorish behavior, lack of respect for anything resembling the concept of “teamwork,” wishy-washy idiocy as a ploy to avoid preparation, team-building, & complete disregard for fans, coaches, the game, or anything else that relegate his personal glory to a backseat in the story line. Selfish moron.
You think all those losses to Favre-led Packer teams might be a motivational tool for the Niners?
If that was considered a bone jarring hit, I wonder what Lord Florio would call the hit that LT put on Thiesman way back when……
I love it! How unhinged are the vike fans? Want all Packer fans to die… Ha ha ha!
Looks like putting all your eggs in a 41 yo qb mgiht not be so smart, huh? Don’t blame the Pack, blame your own “brain trust”!
AP as a blocking back… Ha ha ha! Best back in football, best back at fumbling and stumbling blocks maybe!
That’s funny, because I noticed Favre was smiling .. BIG TIME … when he got up.
Odd that THAT part of the play never made it into the blog. Hmmmmm. Gee, one would almost thing Florio and his underlings have an agenda here or something !
Nahhhhhhhhhh, couldn’t be.
It was a nice sack by the best linebacker in the league, on one of the greatest qb’s in the league. Of course there was a lot of motivation for the 49ers – seeing as house Brett has been a thorn in their side for the most part of his career.
All of u fools with that good old “it’s only preseason” is what makes this hit even better.. Its not flag football; excellent display of intensity.
Why are so many people blind to the progress the 49ers have made with rebuilding the team? So much potential for some really good things on the field. A brand of football that promotes hard work and dedication.
There’s no way in hell u’d assess ur own team, and not have the desire to substitute some 49ers in there.
Granted, not having a winning season in seven years isn’t going to help acquire a respected image, but there’s been quite some improvement from the 2-14 seasons of recent past.
Appreciate a good re-build effort when u see one. Every franchise goes throught it, and to deny that is just plain ignorant.
I was looking for the 49ers-Vikings game and came across a Brett Farve blow fest, with Tony Dungy giving the courtesy wrap-around. Adrian Peterson was giving the wrap-arounds last season, which is why he had such trouble holding on to the ball.
49ers won’t make the playoffs!!!! No if’s and’s or but’s. They won’t win the division and won’t win 7 games. Farve this year has a BIG X on him. People and especially players are tired of his antics. Defensive linemen want to hit Farve so hard his grandchild will feel it! His consecutive starts end about week 4 I think. Sad because if the Vikes focused on acquiring a different QB, they would have been better off. 49ers will be 7-9 if they are lucky. No the Refs are not trying to give the game to the Vikes, they are trying to protect him. I’ll give you that.
MikeMcSaint at leat you finally admit it. It was pretty obvious that the Saints were the “Poster Child” of the 2009 season. That fiasco of a NFC Championship game was the WORST gimme game I have ever seen. Pretty easy to miss one call but 4 OBVIOUS calls all in the Saints favor to set up the winning FG. PLEASE…. At least now Katrina victims won’t be held over the NFL anymore. I didn’t see any favorism going to the Panthers in 96 when Fran and Bertha slammed Wilmington NC. 2 Hurricanes
Gravy Makes Sconnies Fat says:
August 22, 2010 10:43 PM
well the most bitter on the planet anyway. they will never forgive favre for what they think he did to them but they never figure out that he’s not responsible for the pckers failure since he left. he’s not there, how can it be his fault the pckers can’t win the division or playoff games or beat the vikes anymore?
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So, Gravy, the Packers will never win the division, another playoff game, or ever beat the Vikings again?
I’ll take that bet.
Man you people are way to serious.
I’ve been a favre and packer fan since they signed #4. The man is a lock in the HOF whether you like it or not. I love every year that I can watch him play. No other qb can do the crazy stuff he does, and he does it just spontaneously.
That said when willis landed on 4 and the other guy (54 maybe?) stayed there on top of him a sec, I said ” how you like that granpa… w. yo pants on the ground!” I thought it was funny! You people need to lighten up. You haters need to get some other hobbies or go to church and find JC or something. That much hate must eat you inside out. Wanna rag on someone? How about somebody like russel who made mad jack and never accomplished anything in the league.
The Brett stories would go away if everyone ignored them.
Gravy Makes Sconnies Fat -
You’re an unoriginal tool.
SpartaChris says:
August 22, 2010 9:31 PM
Gravy Makes Sconnies Fat says:
August 22, 2010 9:22 PM
weird, pcker fans acting like they’ve never seen a sack before. you saw it happen to erin about a million times last season and you’re gonna see it just as often this season, until erin’s leg gets broken and flynn has to finish the seeason for him.
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I think you have your teams mixed up because there’s no Erin on the Packers. There is, however, an Erin (Henderson) on the Vikings.
Figured I’d help ya out.
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Sparta prefers the name GayRod over Erin when discussing the feminine QB.
RC IV says:
August 23, 2010 8:43 AM
Sparta prefers the name GayRod over Erin when discussing the feminine QB.
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Nobody (here) recognizes who you are talking about. And aren’t you the guy that gives everybody static for “speculating?”
I guess the conclusion we can draw is that…without speculation…you know something about a certain gay player in the NFL? Firsthand knowledge I assume? Good for you. Very brave of you to come out.
@ Ambrosypalm- I heard there is a sale at The Pottery Barn…best get your cupcake ass over there!
Wait a second… 49ers? First round bye?
What?
Pervy *Harvin says:
August 23, 2010 11:15 AM
…best get your cupcake ass over there.
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I’d ask you to join me but everytime I suggest a face-to-face you go mute.
Again, I’ll say that the idea of the refs handing the game to the Saints is preposterous.
First of all, the NFL loves the publicity and a great story, both of which worked best last season with Favre at the center. If the NFL WANTED a team to win, they’d pick the team with the best opportunity for even more media attention, which would have been the Vikings.
Additionally, when the president of the NFL officials spoke about the missed call on Bobby McCray’s sack of Favre – which he did ON ESPN FOR ALL THE WORLD TO SEE- he would certainly have addressed the 4 allegedy dubious calls in overtime at that point as well.
Lastly, the Saints made it to the NFC Championship game a mere 18 months after Katrina destroyed New Orleans. If the NFL wanted to “hand them” a Superbowl, it would have been then, NOT 4 years later.
The fact remains that the Vikings could have avoided overtime altogether had one or both of the following things happened:
1. They didn’t turn the ball over 5 times, which was NOT a result of bad luck or opportunity but an agressive ball-hawking defense
2. Favre didn’t throw the interception
Be bitter if you want to be bitter, but get the facts straight.
How disappointing – a story about the big hit that doesn’t include a link to the video?! You guys are slipping – as is your analysis. Let me think about this. Any hit on Favre now will eliminate Favre for the season, hence making the Vikings the NFC North champs, but not as good as the NFC West champ 49ers, so they get a bye in the playoffs?! Can we play some football first, please? If Favre is out forever, the Vikings will be a wildcard at best and the Packers will have 2 extra wins to capture that bye. Yes, the 49ers look good on paper (if their QB doesn’t screw it up), but even if they win that weak division called the NFC West, they won’t be better than whichever team wins the NFC North.
Let’s not jump the gun with this whole take out Favre now to get the playoff bye storyline. It is waaaaaaaayyyyyyy to early to crown the 49ers. They can do it, but they really need to prove it on the field before any effort to hurt Favre would be credible in this context.
AMBROSE-tough guy i want to see u face to face-
ambrose-you tough guy-calling pervy out to meet face to face-GET A LIFE-U TOOTHLESS DUMBASS
RC IV
Sparta prefers the name GayRod over Erin when discussing the feminine QB.
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Did it take you all night to conjure up such a thoughtful cutting edge response? Wow, give your brain a break, you must have a headache.
You’re just like Viking management, still haven’t got a clue!
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You’re just like Viking management, still haven’t got a clue!
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Gramps:
Have you got your GED yet?
Quit “playing” with the grandkids and start studying.
You don’t want to wind up at the cannery with pervy and i.