The ageless Brett Favre appears to be coming back to action after all. Pending a physical, he will become the newest member of the Minnesota Vikings, with a one-year contract worth between $10-12 million. Now, this move is most assuredly leaving many people to scratch their heads. We all know that Michael Vick is, and probably will be known as damaged goods, but he for sure was a better QB option than Favre, is he not? Yes, he does not have the most accurate arm, but Vick is no gunslinger like Favre, who throws up ludicrous passes, thinking arm strength alone will bail him out of a situation.
If we look back at the Jets last season, it could be said that Favre was the reason that Eric Mangini lost his job. He was not a team player in the least bit, and even went as far as to dress in a different room as the rest of the team. If you are the Vikings, is that the kind of clubhouse presence that you want? Favre has also said that he does not feel the need to show up to training camp,and train by himself, according to reports. This deal just really sounds like the kiss of death for head coach Brad Childress in Minnesota, especially when he is already on the hot seat.
The deal also leaves Vikes fans wondering what could have been. Michael Vick, and Adrian Peterson in the same backfield. . . . defensive coordinators would have heart attacks over trying to prepare a game plan against those two. It could have been one heck of a wildcat offense huh? Instead fans of the purple will get to see an aging, immobile Brett Favre heave up to passes into the upper echelons of the Metrodome, praying that someone not on the opposing team comes down with the ball.
Finally, what about Packers fans? They were already disheartened when their star went to the Jets to play QB a year ago, after saying he was retiring. It was bad enough that he continued to play in the league after leaving the place where he was beloved for so many years. Now he goes to ANOTHER team in the NFC North! Total lack of any loyalty on his part. It seems like what they say about professional athletes is sad but true, it’s not about loyalty anymore, its about where the money is. Really, how can Packers fans like this man any longer? He has to come back to Lambeau the first Sunday in November, you think he is really going to get a warm welcome coming back? probably not.
Brett, it was time to hang up to hang up your boots two years ago, now two teams later, you are just making a mockery out of yourself, and tarnishing the legacy that was so immaculate when you left Green Bay. Let’s just hope he does not ruin the Vikings season with his erratic play.
