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Brett Favre Says He Could Still Play In the NFL (Video)

By Dan Zinski

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Brett Favre is on the cover of SI’s “Where Are They Now?” issue…which is weird because it doesn’t seem like Favre really went anywhere.

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In the interview accompanying Favre’s cover appearance, the former Vikings QB talks about whether he could still play in the NFL at 45.

What do you think Favre’s answer is?

Yup. Pretty much what you guessed (via SI.com):

"“I think I could play,” Favre said. “As far as throwing. Of course, we’re not trying to start some he’s-coming-out-of-retirement deal.”“Do I think I could play and lead a team? Look, no. But I could play. I could make all the throws I made before, I just couldn’t throw it near as far, but that never matters anyway.”"

So really, Favre isn’t saying he could still play in the NFL, he’s saying he could still throw well enough to get it done as long as having to move a lot or get hit repeatedly didn’t enter the equation.

Like, maybe if you needed Favre for one game he could go out there and make the throws and get you through the game. But playing an entire season? Even Favre isn’t delusional enough to believe he could pull that off.

So, something for Rick Spielman to keep in mind. Like what if the Vikings get to the playoffs and God forbid Teddy Bridgewater gets hurt and for some reason the team doesn’t have faith in Shaun Hill. Maybe give old Brett a call in that situation?

Old Brett can still get you one win if you need it.

BTW, does this cover image drive some Packer fans crazy?

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