Comments on: Baghdad Bus at it Again

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:15:15 +0000

FoxSports.com is rating the Vikings current QBs #30 just ahead of the #31 Sean Hill 49ers and the #32 Cutler-less Broncos. “Sage Rosenfels or Tarvaris Jackson would be hoped simply not to screw it up as a starter.” They add “it’s clear why coach Brad Childress is entertaining Brett Favre — even at his age and physical condition. You can argue that Favre’s been wrong in how he’s handled all of his retirement drama the past few years, but not the reason for his current summer fling — the Vikings are one QB from a Super Bowl run.”

By: bernie jelinek

bernie jelinek — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:00:24 +0000

Mike, you’re 100 percent right about this editorial, it is a bunch of crap, with a capital C. Hey Bill Thornley, did you ever hear of Joe Namath? How about Joe Montana? Did it tarnish their legacies when they retired playing on other teams, Namath-LA RAMS and Montana- KANSAS CITY CHIEFS? I don’t think so, it’s just that the Packer fans ran Favre out of town leaning towards a younger QB in Rodgers, now they can’t stand the fact that the Vikings could conceivably win it all with Brett Favre in a purple #4 jersey, while they settle for third place in the division. GO VIKINGS ALL THE WAY!!!!

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:01:38 +0000

An editorial last week by Bill Thornley, editor of the Spooner Wisconsin Advocate, said for Favre to play for the Vikings would be “stabbing in the back every loyal Packer fans who supported him for 16 years”…..“Any lasting legacy or good will that Favre might have still had in Wisconsin is gone the moment he puts on that Viking uniform. Many see it as the act of a traitor. Don’t look for #4 to be retired by the Packers or Favre’s name added to the Circle of Honor very soon.”

You gotta love this crap!!! Maybe Brett Favre will become the Vikings Hall of Fame QB!!!

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:26:23 +0000

Trent Green says his decision to retire was difficult:

“I can completely understand what Brett Favre is going through. I still feel like I can play and if I was in Brett’s shoes, I would play. The Vikings have the potential to be a very good team, on both sides of the ball. He also knows the offensive coordinator and could step in the huddle tomorrow and run the offense.”

The Vikings are a GREAT opportunity for Favre and visa versa.

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:34:50 +0000

A Franophile gave me a great idea. He said Favre’s arm hasn’t been pain free since 2004. I know his bicep tendon tear happened at about that time. That means the injury could have hurt his 2005-2007 seasons. Also he played for poor Green Bay teams from 2005-6. But that also means Favre’s great 2007 season happened even though apparently his arm was hurting, likely aided by playing for a good Green Bay team. Now he has finally got the tear fixed AND will be playing with a good team. I sense an even better season than 2007 coming!

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:34:05 +0000

Another report says now that Brett Favre will become the Vikings QB with Sage as backup, word is starting to leak out what life has been like for AP with T-Jack. Peterson’s dad is asking the Vikings to give his son some help. Nelson Peterson said “Anybody who can keep nine guys out of the box would be greatly appreciated. I don’t care if it’s Tarvaris (Jackson), Sage (Rosenfels), Brett Favre or anybody else.” He may say he doesn’t care who is at quarterback, but he’s also pointing out that defenses haven’t worried about Jackson. Notice he said nine in the box. Against most running teams, a defense may bring the strong safety up to the line to help out. Peterson isn’t exagerating when he says that against the Vikings, teams sometimes brought both the strong safety and the free safety up into run support. Such a defense should leave massive gaps in the secondary for a passing attack, but with Jackson that wasn’t nearly as scary as the thought of Peterson getting free with room to run. That’s where Favre could make his biggest impact. Peterson has rushed for 3,101 yards in his first two seasons against defense that are stacked almost entirely to stop him. If Favre can make opponents respect the passing game, who knows how many yards Peterson could gain.

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:32:58 +0000

Rotoworld reports: Adrian Peterson said he would welcome Brett Favre “with open arms” should the Vikings sign the future Hall of Famer. Only Jim Brown and Eric Dickerson have rushed for more yards in their first two seasons than Peterson. It’s scary to think how explosive he will be if a healthy Favre can keep the eighth and ninth defenders out of the box.

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:51:08 +0000

VikingsUpdate.com makes case for Vikings improving from good to great team by signing Brett Favre: http://min.scout.com/2/875434.html

By: Jim

Jim — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:57:56 +0000

Leasing a condo in Eden Prairie? Looks like Favre is retiring from cutting grass? At least for now. Unless further reports come out that contradict that. (according to an anonymous source)

By: davedallasfan

davedallasfan — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:47:34 +0000

you are right, the condo is in eden prarie, vikeman corrects me again