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January 26th, 2009 – 7:33 PM by Judd Zulgad Did you really think all of this Brett Favre to the Vikings talk was finished?
Sports Illustrated’s Peter King, who probably talks to Favre more than anyone in the media, went on ESPN’s “Pardon the Interruption” Monday and said the Jets quarterback was “done” playing. King, though, later added he had a “gut feeling” Favre would seriously consider a return if he could somehow land in Minnesota.
This, of course, would complete Favre’s dream of being able to stick it to his former employer, the Green Bay Packers, twice a season. “If he’s not going to be able to play where he really wants to play, I think he’s not going to play,” King said.
We found this item on the New York Post website. King said he last talked to Favre three weeks ago before the Jets hired Rex Ryan as their coach. King added that the Jets medical staff suggested Favre have surgery on his torn right biceps tendon if he wants to play in 2009 and Favre declined to have the procedure.
What isn’t clear is if Favre would consider having the surgery if he were able to land in Minnesota. The saga surrounding Favre and the Vikings first developed last summer when it was clear the relationship between the quarterback and the Packers was going to come to a not-so-happy end. Favre, who had retired in the offseason and then changed his mind, wanted to come to Minnesota but the Packers had no intention of letting that happen.
The Packers even filed tampering charges against the Vikings, although the NFL ended up clearing Brad Childress and Co.
Eventually, Favre was traded to the Jets and, according to reports, the Packers inserted a poison pill into the deal that if Favre was dealt to Minnesota, New York would have to give Green Bay three first-round picks. Favre has two years left on his contract and thus the Jets won’t be trading him to the Vikings.
However, if the Jets elect to release Favre, that could add a very interesting twist to this situation. Especially since the Vikings quarterback situation for 2009
Sports Illustrated’s Peter King, who probably talks to Favre more than anyone in the media, went on ESPN’s “Pardon the Interruption” Monday and said the Jets quarterback was “done” playing. King, though, later added he had a “gut feeling” Favre would seriously consider a return if he could somehow land in Minnesota.
This, of course, would complete Favre’s dream of being able to stick it to his former employer, the Green Bay Packers, twice a season. “If he’s not going to be able to play where he really wants to play, I think he’s not going to play,” King said.
We found this item on the New York Post website. King said he last talked to Favre three weeks ago before the Jets hired Rex Ryan as their coach. King added that the Jets medical staff suggested Favre have surgery on his torn right biceps tendon if he wants to play in 2009 and Favre declined to have the procedure.
What isn’t clear is if Favre would consider having the surgery if he were able to land in Minnesota. The saga surrounding Favre and the Vikings first developed last summer when it was clear the relationship between the quarterback and the Packers was going to come to a not-so-happy end. Favre, who had retired in the offseason and then changed his mind, wanted to come to Minnesota but the Packers had no intention of letting that happen.
The Packers even filed tampering charges against the Vikings, although the NFL ended up clearing Brad Childress and Co.
Eventually, Favre was traded to the Jets and, according to reports, the Packers inserted a poison pill into the deal that if Favre was dealt to Minnesota, New York would have to give Green Bay three first-round picks. Favre has two years left on his contract and thus the Jets won’t be trading him to the Vikings.
However, if the Jets elect to release Favre, that could add a very interesting twist to this situation. Especially since the Vikings quarterback situation for 2009
