Old Man Brett Starting to Show His True Colors

Last night, Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings almost escaped Chicago with another miracle winner, but it wasn’t meant to be. 

After an Adrian Peterson fumble near the sideline, Jay Cutler put on his best Favre impression and threw a game winning touchdown on the very next play.

Favre looked terrible in the first half. 

He was 5-for-9 for 36 yards, and the Vikings were stagnant on offense.  Going into the locker room trailing 16-0, the frustration was evident on the face of Brett Favre.

Brett came out in the second half and was the gunslinger that we all see him as. He was hitting wide open receivers and spreading out the Chicago defense. 

In the second half, Favre led the Vikings to 30 points and threw for 269 yards.

But there was a moment when the Vikings were moving the ball down to the three.  Childress sent in the goal line package, but it was obvious that Favre wanted to continue the hurry up offense and was upset with the call.

Luckily, after Chester Taylor was stuffed for a loss, Favre hit Shancoe in the end zone for a touchdown. 

Brett was Brett in the second half, but the 23 to 6 deficit proved to be too much to overcome in the end.

There was nothing like the throw that Favre made to the back left corner of the end-zone on fourth and goal that Sidney Rice came down with. It was just another moment that would have been much more meaningful if it had been a game winner.

But in the end, the blocked extra point after Minnesota’s first touchdown came back to haunt them.

After the Gould miss, Favre’s first possession in overtime was nothing but downright disappointing.  He was sacked twice and visibly upset when he spiked the ball after being torn down to the ground on third down. 

That left the Vikings with a 4th-and-24.

The Vikings were given another opportunity after Culter went three and out, and it was Peterson and his fumbling problem that came up at the worst time. Adrian said after the game that he had never felt so sick, having cost them the victory.

Well AP, you better get over the loss quickly or else your Vikings team is going to be one and done for the second consecutive year.  What a shame that would be after the 10-1 start, which included a bomb to the back of the end-zone to Greg Lewis at home against the Niners.

This was after the week that the media jumped on Brett and Brad for their nationally televised dispute in Carolina. 

Who’s in charge in Minnesota anyway? 

Brad Childress chauffeured and catered to all of Favre’s demands, and now it looks as if it’s going to explode in his face.

It was Favre who helped get Childress a contract extension. 

December has not treated the Vikings well, and their playoff seed is going to be affected.  Brett Favre came back for one reason, and that was to win a Super Bowl. 

This is not how you want to be playing down the stretch run in the National Football League.

Brett Favre is really starting to show his true colors. 

The 40 year old gunslinger, who is in his 19th season in the NFL, is starting to crumble.  He is now 0-8 in his last eight games when the game-time temperature is below 38 degrees.

So much for his days with the Packers when he was unstoppable in the freezing weather. Just look at what happened to him in his last game as a Packer, when the New York Giants did not treat Brett Favre very well at Lambeau in January of 2008.

The most telling statistic for Brett Favre is 0-43 when his team trails by 17 points or more in a game.  For a guy that has 42 fourth quarter or overtime come from behind victories, which is most all-time, it seems as if this Vikings team is ready to implode.

The Vikings controlled their own destiny until last night.

Even after losses to Arizona and Carolina, combined with the Brad and Brett media extravaganza, a win last night would have meant a chance at the overall number one seed.

Now they need help from the Dallas Cowboys and a win against the Giants if they want to get the two seed and a first round bye. 

How quickly the tables can turn in the NFL in a span of four weeks. 

This will certainly be a December to remember, but what we will all be interested in is how this team performs in the playoffs.

Brett Favre doesn’t look like the same guy that was great in green and yellow. 

Instead, it’s as if that gang green of the NY Jets and purple of the Vikings have become more and more evident of the past few weeks.

Favre has gotten the Vikings to this point, and if Childress was smart, he would let Brett Favre be Brett Favre. 

This could potentially be Brett’s last chance. 

Yet again, we were all saying the same thing three years ago, two years ago, and last year.

It’s the same old story wi th Mr. Favre. What looks like such a promising season has been wiped away in a month.  This team can still get it together and fix its problems, but it better be quick.

The scary part is that Favre could still face his old team in the first round of the playoffs.

All that is needed is a Philadelphia win over Dallas, a New York Giants win over Minnesota, and an Arizona win over Green Bay.

That pits wild-card weekend with No. 6 Dallas at No. 3 Arizona.

The other matchup would be the rematch of all matches. Something I don’t know if the sports god can truly give to Green Bay nation.

No. 5 Green Bay vs. No. 4 Minnesota…

The franchise that gave him everything vs. the divisional rival with which he is attempting to win one more Super Bowl title.

Now that would set up one of the most intriguing storylines in all of sports in the last 25 years.

Maybe that’s exactly what Brett Favre wants. 

Whatever happens, let’s sit back and see when Favre decides to show up.

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Panthers at Cowboys: A Monday Night Football Must-Win for Both Teams

The most intriguing matchup of Week Three in the NFL could easily be the game that will wrap the week up. 

The Panthers will be on the road playing in the Palace that Jerry Jones built down in Big D.  It brings up a great question: Early in this season, who needs the win more, the Panthers or Cowboys?

First, let’s analyze the state of the Dallas Cowboys.  Tony Romo is coming off an absolutely horrible game that the Cowboys still had a chance to win at the end.  He wanted to deliver a win against the Giants in the Stadium debut, but that’s over and done with.  He better win on Monday night or else there could be some serious changes in Big D.

Tony Romo is Jerry Jones quarterback, like it or not.  As far as Wade Philips is concerned that scene is yet to be played out.  A loss at home on Monday night could put Philips strictly on the hot seat.  Remember, there is a hot offensive coordinator making $3 million dollars a year in Jason Garrett on board in Big D.

Don’t think Jerry Jones would think twice about pulling the trigger on firing Wade and promoting Jason Garrett to head coach.  He has made crazier decisions, and this would be no different.

Now sizing up the team Dallas is facing is the Carolina Panthers.  Off to a 0-2 start, the last thing they want to do is end up 0-3 in the NFC South.  That would spell disaster for John Fox and his Carolina Panthers.

This team’s defense has disappeared over the offseason.  Julius Peppers is not the same player, and he has been consistently double-teammed off the line of scrimmage.

The linebacker core led by Jon Beason has struggled mightily in stopping the pass.  Donovan McNabb and Matt Ryan both lit it up in the air the last two weeks.  These problems need to be addressed this week, or Romo will make them pay.

Jake Delhomme is going to need to find his receivers open against a weak Dallas secondary in order to win this game.  Steve Smith and Mushin Muhammad better have big games if they expect to leave Big D with a win.

DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart have to get back the one-two punch of last year in order for this team to start winning games.  A tough start to the year, but Carolina has looked inefficient on offense and slow on defense through two games.

Speaking of running backs, Marion Barber is dealing with an uncertain quad injury.  His chances of playing are up in the air right now, but expect to see a lot of Felix Jones and Tashard Choice anyway.

Dallas can run the ball, and if they are successful in the passing game, Garrett needs to establish the run first.  Then, Romo can work Roy Williams on the outside and his safety blanket tight end Jason Witten over the middle.

This game should be titled must-win Monday, because both teams need it just as bad.  The NFC South and NFC East are full of talent and solid teams that have six playoff caliber teams.  The only problem is only not all of those teams will be playing come Wildcard Weekend.

It is only Week Three, but watch out for Jerry Jones to make some moves if his team losses Monday night.  On the other hand, the Panthers could be in for a long season if they don’t show up in Dallas.

Dallas should and needs to win this game if they are planning on being at the top of the NFC.  Romo and company need to get their acts together and start playing as a team.

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Michael Crabtree: Time to Sign on the Dotted Line

No NFL rookie in history has held out as long as Michael Crabtree has.  The outstanding wide receiver out of Texas Tech was the 10th pick in this year’s NFL draft and his contract should reflect what a player taken at that pick is worth.

Nothing positive can come of Crabtree holding out for top-five money. All it does is attract negative attention towards him and the Niners’ organization.

This is setting a bad example for young athletes and those who have the talent to follow in Crabtree’s footsteps.  This type of holdout is bad for all parties involved.

Crabtree hasn’t been on a football field in over eight months and sitting out an entire year will only hurt his playing ability. 

The Niners drafted Crabtree thinking that he would be a help to a depleted wide receiver group.  This team could have easily gone in a different direction and drafted a different player if they knew how big of a hassle signing this star wideout would be.

The difference in the level of play from college to NFL is enormous in and of itself.  When or if Crabtree decides to sign, he will encounter even more problems getting to know the offense that the Niners run.

The 49ers are offering plenty of money.  Reportedly somewhere in the range of four years, $20 million with $16 million guaranteed.  That is a whopping sum of money and whether or not Crabtree believes it, that is a fair offer on the table.

Who knows if it is about his ego or his belief that he is the best rookie wide receiver and deserves to be paid like it. 

Sorry Michael, the 10th pick of the NFL draft will not get a top-five deal.  That is just not how it works anywhere.

Even in the last few days there are accusations that have arisen that the Jets tampered with Michael Crabtree.  The Niners have filed charges with the league and an investigation is underway. 

Whatever the outcome is, Crabtree needs to put his differences aside and just play football.

Putting that pen to paper and signing a very generous contract that the Niners are offering would be the best move for Team Crabtree.  As Week Three approaches, it’s the sooner the better for all parties involved.

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Sanchez: Beat Brady and Earn Some Respect

Mark Sanchez did a great job going down to Houston and beating the Texans. His performance down south showed that he can play in the NFL. It proves that the Rex Ryan era as the Jets’ head coach has begun, and he is expecting only the best out of his players.

This week’s opponent is none other then the New England Patriots. Yes, the Patriots are coming off a short work week, but that is not going to stop Bill Belichick from having his team ready to go Sunday at the Meadowlands.

Division rivals are always some of the most intense games of the football season.   This could be a big statement early in the year made by Sanchez and the Jets.  The Patriots looked vulnerable in areas on Monday night, and if Sanchez is able to exploit them he could lead his team to victory.

This Jets defense will be put to a tough test against an outstanding New England offense. Tom Brady came through in the clutch when he was needed in the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills.

Tight end Ben Watson caught both touchdown passes that ended up giving them the lead for good. Consistent Wes Welker was all over the field, and he ended up totalling double digit receptions on the night.

Let’s not forget about Randy Moss and the game he had. Whenever a big catch was needed, Moss was called upon and answered. His presence on the field alone is going to be something the Jets make sure they take care of.

Ultimately, this game is going to fall in the hands of the young quarterback Mark Sanchez. The young man from USC has answered the call by starting for the New York Jets, and he has taken it in stride.

Sanchez may feel he still has a chip on his shoulder from the critics at Southern California. Even his coach, Pete Carroll, said he was not sure if Mark was ready for the transition to the next level.

The Jets have a new face of the franchise. They traded up in the draft to get this kid because he can play football. One way to get the respect he deserves would be to take down the Patriots at home this coming Sunday.

It is a tough task, but Sanchez has worked hard and diligently throughout the offseason. He has the weapons to win football games and potentially guide this team to the playoffs.

If Thomas Jones and Leon Washington are able to carry the load and provide a consistent running game, this team will be successful. Washington is a threat anywhere on the field. Jones is a power runner who, when he hits an open hole, is gone to the end-zone.

The right arm of Mark Sanchez delivered on almost every key third-down situation against the Texans. His weapons on the outside are Jerricho Cotchery and Chansi Stuckey. Both of these guys have speed and athleticism.

They may not get the deep ball every play, but as long as they move the chains it is perfectly fine. He also has a tight end by the name of Dustin Keller who can catch the ball over the middle and block down.

Beating Tom Brady in Week two of the NFL season would be an achievement that not many quarterbacks can do. It is only Brady’s second start since his knee injury, but he threw the ball well against the Bills and accumulated a ton of yards.

The Patriots are going to be ready to play: There is no doubt about it. With Mangini gone to Cleveland, there is still a whole lot in this rivalry.

New coach Rex Ryan has done his share of talking and now it is time for his team to answer the call. How the Jets perform against the AFC East favorite will give a strong indication to where their season is headed.

How Mark Sanchez plays on Sunday will have a lot to do with that. This is not college anymore, and let’s hope Mark realizes that. He has an opportunity to earn respect from everyone if he goes out, has a great game, and wins in front of the home crowd.

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Brett Favre: Once a Hero, Now the Enemy

That’s right, Brett Favre is back for a 19th season and will be leading the Minnesota Vikings on the field come Sunday against his old coach, Eric Mangini, and the Cleveland Browns.  Favre just doesn’t look right in purple-and-gold, and this season is sure to be either a success or failure.

The fact that Favre turns 40 in October raises enough questions in itself.  He unfortunately was traded to the Jets last season, but he was successful early on.  As the season went on, his body physically started to break down.  If that happens again this season, it is not going to be easy for the Vikings.

Favre has only been in Minnesota since he decided to come back on Aug. 18.  There are a lot of unanswered questions surrounding that right shoulder of Favre’s.  He went through the process of having surgery on his torn bicep and rehabilitated all summer.

It is quite clear that this is the chance Favre wanted.  He is back again because he believes he can still play at a high level and gives this team a legitimate chance to win the Super Bowl.

His coach, Brad Childress, obviously has confidence that Favre will be able to win games for the Vikings.  There is no doubt that Favre has been electric in the past and thrown a whole lot of touchdowns in this division.  The only difference now is he is aging and who knows how much is left in that surgically repaired right arm.

In what seems like forever, the fans of Minnesota always saw Favre as the enemy.  As the face of the Green Bay Packers, how could he be anything but hated?  Now the tables are turned and it’s the Packers that are going to see Favre himself twice this season.

What a sight it is going to be on Nov. 1 when Brett goes into Lambeau Field as a visitor.  He brought a Super Bowl to that franchise, led them to multiple NFC North titles, and became a legend.  They offered him a heavy amount of money just to stay retired last season and he objected.

How will Packer fans react when Favre takes the field as a Viking?  There is probably going to be a combination of a whole lot of boos, as well as a few cheers.  He was the leader of the Pack for over a decade, but now as Favre’s playing days are outnumbered, he is hurting the legacy he built in Green Bay.

He was the hero of the Packers, but now is quarterback of a division rival.  Remember, he will be taking the field against a team that he took to the NFC title game in 2007.  It’s a hard pill to swallow for most NFL fans, and especially for those who stuck by Brett his entire career to date.

Nevertheless, how the Vikings and Favre compete this season will play a large role in how people view this “Iron Man” competitor when he finally decides to hang his cleats up.  It would be a shame to see Favre go down with an injury this season, but when you’re playing quarterback in the National Football League at his age, anything can happen.

Favre has gone through a lot of trials and tribulations under the spotlight in the NFL over the years.  This is going to be another time when he either elevates his game to another level or it all comes crashing down.

Just remember, he is one of the greatest quarterbacks of all-time.  His numbers don’t lie and there is no denying what he has accomplished on the field.  That will not change no matter how the 2009 season ends up for Favre.

He is taking an enormous risk in coming back this season.  Then again, we are talking about Brett Favre.  It has never stopped him before.  Why would this be any different?  Brett is now the enemy of the franchise that loved him like a son. 

Favre still loves the game and believes he has what it takes to win another Super Bowl.  Now it is time for Favre to go out and accomplish what he came back to do.  The world will be watching.  Let’s hope he doesn’t disappoint. 

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Favre Make Up Your Mind Or Leave The Game Behind

Brett Favre has done it all as quarterback in the National Football League. But a time comes when you just need to shut it down and ride into the sunset. Over the last three years you can see it’s not that easy.

Whether it was that red face teary eyed interview after beating the Bears on Sunday Night Football three years ago, or two years ago when the Packers were yet again so close to another Super Bowl before an OT field goal by the Giants Lawrence Tynes in subzero temperatures.  It’s the same story over and over again with Favre tossing and turning whether he’s ready to give up the game he’s played the last 18 years.

Just when it got to the point of no return. Favre had the Jets atop the AFC East with four weeks to go last year, but a persistent bicep injury hurt ultimately altered Favre’s performance down the stretch. Deep down Broadway Brett was never meant to be.

It wasn’t until the release of Favre from the Jets after drafting Sanchez that this scenario was even possible.  It’s been played out in the media for the last three months. Favre has even had orthopedic surgery on that right throwing shoulder.

That goes to show that he still thinks he can play this game, and at a high level as part of the Minnesota Vikings. Whether he wants to stick it to Ted Thompson or Coach McCarthy, if Favre comes back he’s going to be battling against the organization that gave him it all.

No quarterback in the game has thrown more touchdowns then Favre. No quarterback has thrown more interceptions then him. Brett is the ultimate ironman athlete and his durability over the years is one of the qualities that makes him still believe he can be one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL.

It’s not even about putting about superb stats this year. The major concern is that the Minnesota Vikings win games. They have Adrian Peterson running the ball, and strong willed defensive end Jared Allen. Arguably the best offensive and defensive lines in the league.

Favre is still conflicted at the moment whether he wants to play or not. Maybe that’s all for show, because this media attention has gotten so far out of control that he has to report to training camp as a Viking, or his reputation will be tarnished even further.

His arm could still be slow recovering, but Favre doesn’t need to be the gunslinger he always has been. The Vikings need a quarterback that can manage the game and get the ball down the field with time not big play high risk high reward passes.  Tavaris Jackson is young and unproven, and Sage Rosenfals doesn’t have the experience to lead the Vikings to the Superbowl.

Brett Favre still has the physical and mental ability to succeed in the NFL.  Assuming he is healthy there is no reason he shouldn’t come back. He’s playing a system he accomplished so much in.  Not to mention the two coaches he played for when he was young and inexperienced with Brad Childress head coach and Derell Beverly the offensive coordinator.

On paper Favre seems like a perfect fit being able to play inside at home is another added bonus. If he’s going to play in 2009 it’s about time he comes out and tells the world. Enough of this guessing and flip flopping whether or not we will see number four in purple.

If Favre’s arm doesn’t heal correctly and he truly can’t play then that’s too bad and that should be the last of Favre news for at least six months. If Favre comes back for a third time he needs to with 100% commitment as one of the guys.  His goal should be to go out with a Super Bowl title delivered to Minnesota.

Brett is way past his prime days as an NFL quarterback, but he still has what it takes to win in this league. Whether or not he can keep it together for an entire season throughout the playoffs is yet to be seen.  The Vikings players have personally reached out to Favre only making the decision on him that much tougher.

It seems like since the day the Jets released him, the Vikings have been the team that have targeted him on their radar. They believe he’s that one missing piece to the puzzle that could put them over the top.

Wherever and whenever Favre steps on an NFL playing field there’s only the chance of some football magic. It’s the reputations he holds both positive and negative. His career numbers speak for themselves. There’s still something in him that’s pushing him back to the game he loves for a 19th season.

Very soon we will hear from Favre and what he’s feeling. There’s a burden on Favre and the attention he’s generated in the media and with the Vikings organization has put him in this position.

If he does comeback like most people believe he will it better be for the right reasons. Revenge against the Packers would only do a lot of damage in the end. Favre should be focused on being a leader in the Vikings locker room and using his leadership abilities to instill trust in his player on Minnesota.

If Favre truly shuts it down for good, his career has to be applauded. It also has to be the last chapter written in a storied book career. There’s no turning back after this decision if he is really ready to give up the game he’s played since he was a little kid.

It’s as simple as that Brett. You’ve had an amazing ride, but this retirement saga year after year has gone overboard. This is the tip of the iceberg and there’s a breaking point one way or another. Favre make up your mind on playing for the Vikings in 2009 or leave the game you love behind like any other classic athlete would.

 

It’s Romo’s Time to Lead In Dallas

After last season’s terrible 44-6 regular season finale loss to the Eagles, Romo vowed to be a better leader.  A leader in the locker room and on the field.  With Terrell Owens long gone in Buffalo he now has the opportunity.

Romo has shown throughout his young career he has the potential to be a star in the NFL.  He’s been brilliant the first three months of the year, but when it matters most, he has failed miserably.

It all began with a botched snap in Seattle.  A playoff game that the Dallas Cowboys certainly had in reach.  This led to the fall of the Bill Parcells era in Dallas.  Parcells believed in Romo and bringing him in early on in the year helped guide that team to the playoffs.

Then Romo had a superb 2007 season.  The Cowboys went 13-3 and won the NFC East.  The only problem was they couldn’t beat the Giants for a third time when it mattered most.  Ironically the Giants went on to defeat the undefeated Patriots.

Of course who could forget last year’s end.  After all of the missed opportunities and issues in the locker room the Cowboys has a win and your in scenario.  That resulted in one of the worst losses in Cowboys history.

Wade Philips is still the coach, and Tony Romo is this teams quarterback.  He needs to take the initiative and get his team ready to play every Sunday.  With Owens gone, Romo has the control he needs to make strides in an already potent offense.

Roy Williams will be now be ready to showcase his talent as the go to guy at wide out.  The Cowboys gave up a lot of draft picks and money for him.  Jerry Jones sure believes in his play-maker capability.

There is a lot of talent in a deep backfield led by Marion Barber.  Don’t overlook speedster Felix Jones and a young tough runner out of Georgia Tech in Tashard Choice.  A healthy backfield will take a lot of pressure of Romo as long as it remains productive.

Romo has become the superstar quarterback of one of the most popular teams in America in three years time.  He earned his chance and waiting in the wings as a backup to Drew Bledsoe. 

He’s been given the spotlight and this is the year he delivers for Dallas.  He’s being paid like a NFL superstar and now it’s time he starts winning in December and in the playoffs when it matters most.

Five Big Question Marks Around the AFC East

After last years amazing turnaround by the Miami Dolphins, every team has made moves to try and get to the top of the AFC East. The Patriots have superbowl QB Tom Brady back from knee injury and are looking toward another run in the playoffs after barely missing out last year. The Bills addressed both offense and defense. Buffalo made the biggest splash when they signed talent wideout Terrell Owens. He’s had issues in the past, but Buffalo is a fresh start. The Jets go into this season with a new head coach in Rex Ryan and a young QB by the name of Mark Sanchez. With Brett Favre long gone, the Jets will look to make a run at this division with sound defense and a solid running attack. Lets not forget about the defending division winner in the Miami Dolphins. This team brought the wildcat offense on the scene and it worked out well in parts of the season. Veteran QB Chad Pennington wil have to continue to make smart decision in order for this team to compete again this year. Each team in this division has the potential to win the division, who will it be?

Brett Favre Is Waiting for the Right Time to Announce His Comeback

It seems that right now, the question regarding Brett Favre playing in 2009 is no longer if, but when? Favre has had surgery to help heal his torn bicep in his right arm, which is usually a four- to six-week recovery process. 

With all of the attention and spotlight being put on Favre this offseason, as long as his right arm is okay, he’s coming back.

Now that OTAs are over, the NFL season is in a standstill period. Training camp starts in less than a month, and a Brett Favre announcement must be inching closer. The Vikings have openly admitted the interest they have for Favre, and Favre has done the same.

After how everything ended last season with the NY Jets, Favre still believes he can still play the game of football at a high level. There’s no reason he should think otherwise—just look at his numbers before he was injured.

He turned a mediocre Jets team that was a pretender into a contender.

With every team positioning itself for the start of the season in mid-September, Favre is going to have to make an announcement sooner or later. The Vikings have a solid team already, and if they add a Hall of Fame quarterback like Favre, they become the instant favorite in the NFC North.

When you look at the rest of this division, there are a lot of interesting stories. The Lions have the No. 1 draft pick in Matthew Stafford. The Bears have a new QB in Jay Cutler. The Packers addressed many of their defensive needs over the offseason. 

Finally, there are the Vikings, who have just been sitting back.

If Favre joined his old NFC North rival and put on the purple jersey against his old team that he spent so many years with, the media coverage would be out of control—not to mention that both games against the Packers will have significant meaning toward the records and making the playoffs.

Favre has waffled on decisions in the past, and that’s the reason why Ted Thompson decided to stick it to him and give the control to Aaron Rodgers.

There comes a point in time when things need to be changed. 

Favre had a tremendous run in Green Bay, but it was time for him to go; now, a year later, he could be coming back for revenge.

Favre will make the decision based on how he feels, both physically and mentally. He knows how grueling the NFL season can be and what each day requires as far as hard work and effort is concerned. 

If he goes to Minnesota, he’s going for the right reason—and that’s to win a Super Bowl.

I would be quite surprised if Favre publicly came out and said he was going to stay retired. He’s taking a lot of risks if he decides to sign with the Vikings. None of this would be possible if the Jets didn’t release him from their reserved list. 

As far as the league and anybody else should be concerned, right now, he’s retired.

There are so many intangibles and questions surrounding Brett Favre. His can-do attitude is what has made him the type of quarterback he is. He’s felt both the highest of highs and the lowest of lows.

Favre will turn 40 in October, but that hasn’t stopped him from believing he still has the tools to win in the NFL. If he did come out of retirement, he would be entering his 19th season as a quarterback in the NFL. 

There are very few QBs who can stand up and say they played the game as long and as well as Brett Favre did.

He’s the ultimate iron man who has played through injuries time after time. Why should he think that he can’t play anymore after all of the statistical records he’s broken?

Favre’s just waiting for the right moment to announce he will be part of the Minnesota Vikings in 2009. As long as his right bicep tendon heals properly and he can make all the throws in his arsenal, he could have opposing defenses scrambling for new game plans when they face an already potent Vikings offense. 

There are a lot of unanswered questions out there, but with time, this story will be complete.

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