We saw this first occur last year after Favre lead his Green Bay Packers to the NFC Title game but last on an OT interception that allowed the Giants to advance and face the Patriots and ultimately win the Super Bowl. Soon afterwards, Favre called a news conference where he officially retired with the tears and everything. He cried about how it was finally over, how all good things must come to an end, and how he was ready to move on. Unfortunately for the Packers, and finally the New York Jets, he was not quite done. A few months after saying good-bye, Favre got the fever and football was the only cure. In a delicate situation that was mishandled by all involved, Favre was eventually traded to the Jets, who thought they had filled the final piece of the puzzle for a legitimate Super Bowl run. After Brady went down and the Jets started the season 8-3, all looked good and there was talk of a Jets vs. Giants Super Bowl. Unfortunately, Favre imploded (like he tends to do) and the Jets missed the playoffs. Oh yea, the upstart Miami Dolphins ended up winning the AFC East led by none other than Jets castoff Chad Pennington. Favre finished the season with the most interceptions in the league and a torn bicep tendon in his throwing arm. 11 months after his first retirement, he did it again and that brings us to our current situation.
In usual his usual fashion, Favre has started talks of coming out of retirement and playing for the Minnesota Vikings, the Packers divisional rivals. Favre feels that the Packers disrespected him and has now made it his life mission to sabotage them. The Vikings would love nothing more to sign a proven QB, which would fill their one missing piece of the puzzle. Sound familiar? The Vikings seem to have everything figured out except a QB. They have the best running back in the game with Adrian Peterson and a solid defense. While Tavaris Jackson and Sage Rosenfels may not be the answer, Favre is not either. What the Vikings need is a game manager, a QB who can make passes when needed but does not need to be the hero. The Vikings are a tough team that should and does rely on their running game to carry the team. The primary job of whoever plays QB for a team like this is to not turn the ball over, that's it. He doesn't need to make the big plays but he should not make mistakes. Doesn't sound like a job Brett Favre qualifies for. Favre would come in, demand the spotlight, play in his usual reckless way, and lead to Vikings nowhere. Favre is old and injury prone, as seen with the Jets. He may start off hot but his body is breaking down and signs show he cannot play for 17 weeks with his style of football. Favre was a great QB who has had a great career. Unfortunately, he has tarnished and the Vikings better stay away, lest he ruin their forthcoming season as well.
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