Favre

[BrianLucky13]

Spoken like a true Viking fan.

Sandmannd

"I'm with wandering, yea if he gets here I'll support him. But I'll also boo him if he turns to carp."

With what I have witnessed this would be nothing new. One person or the whole team, support only comes with wins. If the team is struggling they lose support. Viking fan equals fair weather fan.

If you have questions about this fact check on TV blackouts. Ask a Viking fan to explain this.. he will be able to.... a Packer fan will look at you and say what the F are you talking about what is a black out?

Good post!!!

Economy doesnt have anything to do with the blackouts either!! If you a true fan you will do anything to see your team!

[Scott K]

Citing sources close to free agent Brett Favre, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that Favre signing with Minnesota is far from a done deal due to a "significant tear" in his right biceps tendon.

The Journal Sentinel calls the health of Favre's throwing arm "likely...the determining factor." Favre's injury has reportedly improved little since last year. His options are playing hurt -- which Favre did ineffectively in 2008 -- or having arthroscopic surgery that would sideline him until training camp. The Vikings play just one cold-weather game in 2009, which helps, but Favre might balk if they tell him to fix the injury. He's never been a fan of surgery. May. 5 - 11:43 pm et

[walleye365]

bring him in if nothin else maybe he will replace childers

[Jim Uran]

All this talk about fair weather fans is bologna!!! If we diss our team it doesn't mean we aren't fans. I'm sure it's nothing but sweet talk in packerville all of the time, no ripping or no talking smack about your beloved team, especially last year when you guys pretty much sucked. I live 250 miles north of the Dome, there is no way I make it down there that often, I sit at home with my brothers, uncles, and dad, WE DON'T miss a game on TV and at times it gets pretty intense in the living room. Calling us fair weather fans because we are critical of our team is just nonsense.

[fishinphilth]

[Bear55]

This could be a win/win, maybe Farve can take us deep into the playoffs or we implode and get a new coach. I say roll the dice.

[solbes]

It is tantalizing to think about spreading that offense with someone who could get the ball to Berrian, Harvin, and Rice. 3 wideouts with AP in the backfield, droool I don't see this happening with Tjack or Sage.

But I'm not real thrilled with marching down the field 50 yards and then forcing a throw into double coverage and cough up the ball. It's 100% evident he's an upgrade if he's healthy. If he doesn't get that arm fixed with surgery, it's not worth the hassle IMO.

[Chad711]

On the Brett Favre torn bicep injury.

My Dad, rest his soul, tore his bicep in HALF on a motorcycle wreck when he was in college. He played catcher in college, had one HELL of an arm, even when he was in his 40's. It is not really an issue, you can believe me or not.

When he flexed his bicep it looked freaky, I wish I would have taken a picture of it! Looked like popeye!

I should add that he did have to take time off for it to heal...

[Meycatch]

If he comes, I would do anything to watch the Vikes. Im a true fan, but this would show the fans that their doing everything they can to make a true run. Without Favre its still a up in the air season. Go Viks, go Farve!

[collegepaul]

Norm25,

Being that the Packers are the only professional team located in Green Bay and the only winning professional sport in the state of Wisconsin, I certainly hope you could sell out every game. If a fan wants to attend a professional game, it's not like you've had very many choices over the past 10 or 20 years.

[zamboni]

Da Chise...that's not the style they've built around---that's the end result when you have no other options.

I hope that last post was a joke Zamboni...or do you really believe that a 39 year old future HOF'er is going to come in and have a three way competion for the starting job...?????? C'mon.

Would it hurt? Like my post said, make him earn it- if he sucks in a tryout- tell him no thanks.

[Mudcutter]

very well said Paul-- Brewers,Bucks, that's two pretty sucky org's in the last 25 years.

MN--- North Stars, most of TEam USa in 1980, Twins 87,91.

Enough said. Pack is all they got,

[walleyes12]

Here packer fans let me beat you to it, "atleast we won a superbowl" Lame!!

[fishyguy]

Good post!!!

Economy doesnt have anything to do with the blackouts either!! If you a true fan you will do anything to see your team!

True to some degree but some things do come before football if you have perspective in life. That said, I have not missed a game in in about 10 years. I have even traveled to 7 or 8 away games. I would consider myself a true fan but I rarely buy tickets. I have a 52" HD TV, surround sound, bar, bathroom, refrigerator, and a remote control with DVR to replay whenever the refs are screwing the Vikes again. I would rather stay home but I don't see that making me less of a fan.

[Steve Foss]

Here packer fans let me beat you to it, "at least we won a superbowl! LAME!"

Well, I wasn't going to point out what is so obvious to everyone.

Honestly, when you are evaluating who has the better franchise over the years, Super Bowls matter. Now, as a fan, I'm a Packer fan even if they haven't won any Super Bowls. If the situation were reversed, I expect most of the Vikes fans on this board would waste no time pointing out who has won a Super Bowl and who has not, and I expect the Pack fans would be sick of hearing it. Pointing out who has and has not won a Super Bowl is only "lame" if you're a fan of the has nots.

I totally agree on the baseball/basketball deal. Strangely enough, I've been a Twins fan from the outset even though I'm a Cheesehead. Probably one of those American League/National League things.

[bassNspear]

Brad is going down to Mississippi to meet with Farve. Reports from ESPN!

[PierBridge]

Can't we just let the Cheese have this one little thing?... yes they are better Football fans than we are.... that wasn't so tough was it?

Now about that darn torn bicep. Talk about frustrating to think we're a torn bicep away from having a decent chance this year is a real bummer to say the least.

Go vikes/Favre!

[Sandmannd]

Originally Posted By: walleyes12

Here packer fans let me beat you to it, "at least we won a superbowl! LAME!"

Well, I wasn't going to point out what is so obvious to everyone.

Honestly, when you are evaluating who has the better franchise over the years, Super Bowls matter. Now, as a fan, I'm a Packer fan even if they haven't won any Super Bowls. If the situation were reversed, I expect most of the Vikes fans on this board would waste no time pointing out who has won a Super Bowl and who has not, and I expect the Pack fans would be sick of hearing it. Pointing out who has and has not won a Super Bowl is only "lame" if you're a fan of the has nots.

I totally agree on the baseball/basketball deal. Strangely enough, I've been a Twins fan from the outset even though I'm a Cheesehead. Probably one of those American League/National League things.

I agree with you on that Steve. A true fan can complain about his team, but they will still support them.

[Steve Foss]

Originally Posted By: Steve Foss

Originally Posted By: walleyes12

Here packer fans let me beat you to it, "at least we won a superbowl! LAME!"

Well, I wasn't going to point out what is so obvious to everyone.

Honestly, when you are evaluating who has the better franchise over the years, Super Bowls matter. Now, as a fan, I'm a Packer fan even if they haven't won any Super Bowls. If the situation were reversed, I expect most of the Vikes fans on this board would waste no time pointing out who has won a Super Bowl and who has not, and I expect the Pack fans would be sick of hearing it. Pointing out who has and has not won a Super Bowl is only "lame" if you're a fan of the has nots.

I totally agree on the baseball/basketball deal. Strangely enough, I've been a Twins fan from the outset even though I'm a Cheesehead. Probably one of those American League/National League things.

I agree with you on that Steve. A true fan can complain about his team, but they will still support them.

Dude! My post didn't say anything about it being OK to complain about your team. Well, I DO think it's just fine to whine but didn't really cover that topic in the post. Methinks you were seeing what you wanted to see.

It may be a fine point, but Favre tore his bicep tendon, not his bicep muscle. They heal differently. Muscle tissue heals on its own much better than a tendon will, I'm told. I know Favre hates being under the knife, but arthroscopic is barely surgery at all. I've gotta think if he REALLY wants to play and signing with the Vikes becomes dependent upon repairing the tendon, he'll get it done, especially if he can be ready by training camp.

[PierBridge]

Oh great so now you're a Doctor on top of everything else..

[upnorthonalake]

Steve Foss is exactly right.

[Steve Foss]

Oh great so now you're a Doctor on top of everything else..

[Scott K]

Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty supports the Vikings' pursuit of free agent Brett Favre.

Pawlenty called the potential signing "a wonderful little salt to rub in the eyes of some of our Green Bay Packer friends." "Can you imagine Brett Favre going into Lambeau Field in Viking purple and maybe even wearing No. 4?" he added. "There would be audible gasps." And the rivalry intensifies.

Source: Associated Press

Related: Packers, Vikings

Now we have the Governor pushing to get him here

[Scott K]

The player rep for free agent Brett Favre, Bus Cook, claims that his client is still retired.

"As far as I know, he is retired," Cook said. "To my knowledge, that is not true," he said when asked about reports that his client will meet Vikings coach Brad Childress on Wednesday night. Clearly, Cook is not to be trusted.

Source: USA Today

[Sandmannd]

Originally Posted By: Sandmannd

Originally Posted By: Steve Foss

Originally Posted By: walleyes12

Here packer fans let me beat you to it, "at least we won a superbowl! LAME!"

Well, I wasn't going to point out what is so obvious to everyone.

Honestly, when you are evaluating who has the better franchise over the years, Super Bowls matter. Now, as a fan, I'm a Packer fan even if they haven't won any Super Bowls. If the situation were reversed, I expect most of the Vikes fans on this board would waste no time pointing out who has won a Super Bowl and who has not, and I expect the Pack fans would be sick of hearing it. Pointing out who has and has not won a Super Bowl is only "lame" if you're a fan of the has nots.

I totally agree on the baseball/basketball deal. Strangely enough, I've been a Twins fan from the outset even though I'm a Cheesehead. Probably one of those American League/National League things.

I agree with you on that Steve. A true fan can complain about his team, but they will still support them.

Dude! My post didn't say anything about it being OK to complain about your team. Well, I DO think it's just fine to whine but didn't really cover that topic in the post. Methinks you were seeing what you wanted to see.

It may be a fine point, but Favre tore his bicep tendon, not his bicep muscle. They heal differently. Muscle tissue heals on its own much better than a tendon will, I'm told. I know Favre hates being under the knife, but arthroscopic is barely surgery at all. I've gotta think if he REALLY wants to play and signing with the Vikes becomes dependent upon repairing the tendon, he'll get it done, especially if he can be ready by training camp.

Dude, I know!! I was saying I agreed with you on what you wrote and then put in my own 2 cents.