Saturday, May 09, 2009

Favre-Vikings saga enters second week and media stays along for the ride


The Brett Favre to the Minnesota Vikings situation now moves on. 11. Let's recap Facts:
  • On April 29, Favre was give his release by the New Jets.
  • Vikings head coach Brad Childress said the Vikings had not discussed Favre, but likely would.

    That's it. Everything else is just speculation including:
  • Favre wants to play for the Vikings.
  • Favre wants to stay retired.
  • Favre wants to stick it to the Packers and GM Ted Thompson
  • The Vikings want Favre to be their quarterback.
  • The Vikings are in love with their own quarterback situation, until the next best thing comes along.
  • Childress went to visit Favre in Mississippi.
  • Childress was spotted at the Vikings facility in Winter Park when he was supposed to be in Mississippi.
  • Favre has a slightly torn rotator cuff or bicep.
  • Favre sent an x-ray to the Vikings at Winter Park.
  • Favre's agent Bus Cook knows nothing of the x-ray
  • Favre has an injury that requires major surgery.
  • Favre has an injury that requires minor surgery.
  • Favre will play for the Vikings if his shoulder/arm needs anything less than major surgery.
  • Favre hates OTAs and spring football.
  • Favre likes all the media attention.
  • The media likes all the Favre speculation.
  • The Vikings will sign Michael Vick as a back-up

    We are in for some fun in the next few months:About the only thing clear about this situation is that no one wants the situation to be clear.
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