Farve Says What?

[walleyes12]

Anyone think its funny, none of the current players can confirm this so called "text message"..... sounds like media fishing.

[Jim Uran]

Ha..Haa.ha..ha..ha...ha..ha...

I love it! 9 in the box!!

Peterson still rushed for 1700 Yards that year!!!! Our defense is STELLAR... I'm loving this season no matter who is the QB. ( maybe we can get Cullpepper out of his job now)

[RiverFish]

Culpepper would be better than anything you have now!

MN will be shopping for a QB.

[zamboni]

6 pages deep already- I am not even gonna attempt to read all the posts. I still think he is going to come back. Whether it be pre season game #3 or regular season game #3- it will happen.

[A R Johnson]

I think some of the vikings players did this to lighten things up, then boom wildfire!

[Scott K]

Quote:

Visanthe Shiancoe confirmed Tuesday that "some" Vikings players were told of Brett Favre's plans to retire recently, but says he wasn't among them.

"What I'm hearing is it is true, he did decide to retire," said Shiancoe. "(But) until I hear it from his mouth, I'm going to leave it at that." It's worth noting that NFL Network's Mike Mayock was at Vikings camp Tuesday and "noticed no difference" in the behavior of OC Darrell Bevell or QBs coach Kevin Rogers. The Vikings had to expect some sort of song and dance so early in camp.

[Cooter]

Cooter, You along with the rest of the packer backers are the ones crossing your fingers because if he does come back I'm afraid it's going to be another long season and even longer off season for the pack again.

Sure I like our chances more with Favre gone - on the other hand it would be fun to watch him come back and put in another failed attempt at winning it all with the Queens.

[e1teen93]

Hey i just heard that a family member of Favre's said that this whole thing isnt true, have u guys heard anything about that?

[LMITOUT]

I love it! 9 in the box!!

Or is it 12 in the huddle?

[LMITOUT]

[Rick]

The Minnesota Vikings do not have a timetable for QB Brett Favre (ankle) to report to camp, reports NFL Network's Steve Mariucci. Favre said he is still waiting for his body to heal. He said his ankle is improving but not where it needs to be yet, which has affected his conditioning. Favre added that he has not retired and is still working toward coming back to play this season. Favre said he is also aware of the media frenzy that occurred after there were rumors that he had decided to retire, but he was not sure how all of it developed.

[Big Tom]

ESPN has become TMZ.

[LMITOUT]

I don't think he's done either.

But it is fun watching and listening to Viking Fan twist in the wind.

[Scott K]

Quote:

FOX Sports' Jay Glazer - the same reporter who broke the "story" of Brett Favre's alleged plan to retire -- stated on Twitter Tuesday that he believes Brett Favre will NOT retire.

NFL Network analyst and longtime Favre associate Steve Mariucci also went on NFLN Tuesday, saying "Everybody just needs to calm down a little bit right now." "If Brett's body is feeling good enough," said Mooch, "... he would play. Right now, he told me, 'I'm trying to get my body healthy'. ... The Vikings don't want him in the camp right now. They would prefer that he waited and stayed home to heal. But right now, he hasn't retired. He's still trying to get healthy."

[WyoChris]

This stuff about Favre retiring is just some rumors that the media picked up on.... imagine how many people have viewed ESPN.com since hearing about this.

Favre is not the media queen a lot of people think he is..... he just sits back, doesn't say much, and the sports media just creates a bunch of hype around him. They have been doing it for years.

There have been no official statements, from Favre or the vikes, supporting this rumor.

[reinhard1]

i say he is comming back. this would be his 20th year i think. twelve million another. love of the sport and challenge. he has character and he wants the big one. good luck.

[The_Duckslayer]

When it comes right down to it, wheather he comes back or not will not affect my life at all. It will not help me find a job and it won't put one red cent in my pocket. There for I do not give a rats butt if he does or does not come back. Poor, poor little millionaires and billionaires!

[Big Tom]

This stuff about Favre retiring is just some rumors that the media picked up on.... imagine how many people have viewed ESPN.com since hearing about this.

Favre is not the media queen a lot of people think he is..... he just sits back, doesn't say much, and the sports media just creates a bunch of hype around him. They have been doing it for years.

There have been no official statements, from Favre or the vikes, supporting this rumor.

From the Strib:

But after Tuesday afternoon's practice, tight end Visanthe Shiancoe confirmed Favre had informed some teammates of his intentions.

"He told a couple of guys on the team that he is going to retire," Shiancoe said. "He hasn't told me yet. I'll go in and check my phone right now..

[Shack]

When it comes right down to it, wheather he comes back or not will not affect my life at all. It will not help me find a job and it won't put one red cent in my pocket. There for I do not give a rats butt if he does or does not come back. Poor, poor little millionaires and billionaires!

The_Duckslayer I am very sorry to hear about your situation. Things will get better, even though they maybe seem at the moment that they may not .

It is things like this that can take a person away from life's realities. Same with hunting, fishing or what ever. Does any of this mean anything? NO! But!!! It makes life interesting to those who indulge and enjoy this kind of stuff. Same can be said with hunting, fishing or what ever.

I hope things turn around for you soon and you can see the "enjoyment" in all this silliness with us.

[LOTWSvirgin]

This is the email I got from Brett Favre. "This is it" how do you like it??? Dont let chilly know!!!!

[MuleShack]

I think he is afraid to face the Saints defense again and is holding out until after that game....

[croixflats]

I read from FatTireDrinker that he read that a reporter heard from Shiancoe that he heard it from 2 other guys that Favre is retiring. I hope Shiancoe is not the last one Favre calls that would be embarrassing.

Thought I would keep it going.

Did they interview the guy wo lived next to the cousin of a guy that lived down the street of Longmire yet. Untill we hear from him this wont be settled. Better get Channel 5 on that.

[Mudcutter]

Favre is back. Unreal how many anti-Favre fans are on the matter that actually belive the soap. The media and fans take this like it's "The Real Deal".--- my goodness,, how come not one of these text's have been forwarded on to make it legit?? There has to be some $$ in that. Favre (and the Vikes players) are probably sitting back watching how the media distorts things and having a "fluid" time. Favre is not the drama queen,,, it's the media who are so giddy to report it. Another "story",, that's played as fact,, alot like global warming and other things the media gets ahold of based on fiction, not fact,, thou most go along with the flow.--

[Shack]

Well, a $7,000,000.00 padding for playing this season might get Favre to commit. 7 more mill for a rumor lol!

Proof positive! Favre's wife resigned at her Mpls health club for another year.

Sources say Vikings offering more green to keep Favre in purple

The Vikings are dangling an additional $7 million to keep Brett Favre with the team this season, NFL sources say.

By JUDD ZULGAD, Star Tribune

Last update: August 4, 2010 - 6:38 AM

Brad Childress couldn't help himself. Thirteen questions into a rapid-fire post-practice news conference Tuesday morning, the Vikings coach slowed the pace. "I feel like this is Watergate," he said. "Have I done something wrong? Lord have mercy!"

Childress was paying the price for employing Brett Favre as his quarterback. Favre, who has officially retired twice and once had an advertising campaign built around his indecision, was at it again Tuesday.

After texting teammates and team officials that he was ready to call it quits, the star player issued no official statements from his compound in Hattiesburg, Miss., leaving the media scurrying, as usual, for clues to his next step.

According to NFL sources, the Vikings' pitch to bring back Favre now includes an offer that could pay him $20 million -- $16 million guaranteed, plus incentives potentially worth another $4 million. Favre was scheduled to make $13 million this season.

Vikings tight end Visanthe Shiancoe admitted Favre had "told a couple of guys on the team that he was going to retire," but the Biloxi (Miss.) Sun Herald reported an unnamed person close to Favre's family said he hadn't made a decision whether to play a second season with the Vikings.

Childress, caught in the middle, referred to the situation as "fluid" and said he was "not aware" of any retirement message sent by Favre.

Childress reiterated that he isn't pressing Favre for a decision and did not dismiss the possibility that Favre could return during the regular season.

Said Shiancoe after the Vikings' second practice of the hot, humid day: "[Favre] hasn't told me yet -- I'm going to check my phone right now -- but it hasn't been said publicly yet, so I don't know what to believe."

Favre began informing select Vikings officials on Monday night, according to multiple NFL sources, that his left ankle wasn't responding to the surgery he underwent in late May and that he was going to announce his retirement in a press release Tuesday.

This sent the Vikings scrambling to try to persuade Favre that he didn't need to make such a hurried decision. The Vikings ownership group was in town and the morning practice featured a scene in which principal owners Zygi and Mark Wilf huddled with team vice presidents Rick Spielman, Rob Brzezinski and Kevin Warren on the sideline on more than one occasion.

Discussions between the Favre camp and the Vikings are expected to continue; Zygi Wilf declined to comment during the Vikings afternoon practice at Minnesota State University.

Favre holds a trump card in contract talks, in part because ownership knows its odds of getting traction for a much-desired new stadium increase greatly with the presence of the future Hall of Famer. In his first season with the Vikings in 2009, Favre led the team to a 12-4 record, a second consecutive NFC North title and a berth in the conference championship game, where they lost in overtime to the New Orleans Saints.

"I don't know about it being disappointing but it definitely will be a blow to the team," if Favre doesn't return, Shiancoe said. "It will be a setback."

Favre, who will turn 41 on Oct. 10, had one of the best seasons of his career last year, throwing for 4,202 yards (his best total since 1998), 33 touchdowns (his best since 1997) and a career-low seven interceptions.

He took a beating in the NFC title game, injuring his thigh and ankle, and has spent the offseason trying to decide whether to return for a 20th NFL season. Childress did not push Favre for an answer on his future and the hope was he would join the Vikings after they break training camp in Mankato Aug. 12.

That's what made Tuesday's news surprising. Favre went through a nearly identical dance with the Vikings last year when he called Childress one day before training camp to say he wasn't going to end his retirement to come to Minnesota.

Favre had undergone surgery on a torn biceps in his throwing arm in the spring and felt his body couldn't take the grind of another season. Favre, however, changed his mind on Aug. 18 -- after the team had broken camp in Mankato -- and signed a two-year, $25 million deal with the Vikings.

[Scott K]

I just dont think his decision has anything to do with money at all. I also dont think the Vikings will pay him $20 million dollars to play one year! This I am sure is just more hogwash from the media.