Monday, May 4, 2009

Favre and the Vikings

Brett Farvre's flirtations with the Vikings last year resulted in him getting traded to the New York Jets for a conditional draft pick. The Jets in turn could not trade Favre to any NFC North team or they would have to fork over three first round draft choices to the Packers. Favre ironically at 38 years old rejuvinated a Jet team that for most of the season looked like legitamate super bowl contenders. Favre stumbled badly down the stretch throwing more interceptions in his last three games than touchdowns. The Jets recently released Favre leaving him open to sign with any team he chooses. Favre and his agent Bus Cook ( The man known for his clients infamous breakups with their teams) emphatically say that Favre has no interest to play at this time, sounds a little familiar doesnt it? But if Favre does get the itch to return do the Vikings pursue him? Brad Childress has chosen instead of pursuing Jay Cutler to hold an open competition between Tarvaris Jackson and Sage Rosenfels. Favre despite looking like a fish out of water down the stretch lat year, provides an immediate upgrade at the Qb position at least for one year. While Jackson flashed some potential last year in stints replacing Gus Ferrote is not ready to hold down the Vikings starting job. Favre only two years removed from leading the Packers to the NFC Championship game would be playing for a veteren team wanting, ready to win now.

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