The New York Jets starting quarterback Mark Sanchez finally convinced others that he was able to return before training camp and would not miss any part of the regular season, which is about three months away. He has been fully recovered from the knee surgery and took full part in team workouts for the first time on Tuesday.
Sanchez injured his left knee during the 2009 season and had a surgery in February to repair the patella-stabilizing ligament. A lot of people worried that he could miss the whole offseason and could hardly return in time for the 2010 season, but the fact was the quarterback returned earlier than expected. Even though the team is not rushing him back, Sanchez still wants to return as soon as possible to prepare for the regular-season games, especially the rematches with the quarterback wearing No. 4 Brett Favre jersey. Sanchez needs to win a game over Favre to prove that he is a better starting quarterback then the 40-year-old man, who played with the Jets for only one season but still left much pressure on his successor.
He could hardly prove, as Favre has not made his decision on playing status for 2010 season yet. Even if he returns, at age 41, Favre is not expected to have a better season than last year and people won’t be surprised if he is beaten by Sanchez, who is much younger and smarter in moving.
Showing posts with label Brett Favre. Show all posts
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Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Monday, May 31, 2010
Brett Favre will need heavy protection in 2010 season
As the Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre has had a surgery on his left ankle, his playing status is highly expected to be active in the 2010 season, and his return will mean that the team will have to make full preparation to protect the 40-year-old starter from further injuries, which will end Favre’s career immediately if not successfully avoided.
Favre played the leading role for the Vikings well last season, but his aging body was also a leading target to opponent teams. His ankle injury was just suffered during the NFC championship game against the New Orleans Saints when some Saints defensive players saw the void in quarterback-protection and gave Favre several heavy blows. Although they received punishment after the game, the game lost was lost, and the quarterback in Brett Favre jersey was so frustrated with the loss that he showed intention not to play again in 2010 season.
Fortunately, Favre did not really mean to retire when he was still able to lead a team to playoffs. Having the surgery done just indicated he is having serious consideration of career resume. But what he needs the Vikings to promise are more than money or the starting job, but also a heavy protection that will prevent opponents from reaching him easily to give more attacks.
Favre played the leading role for the Vikings well last season, but his aging body was also a leading target to opponent teams. His ankle injury was just suffered during the NFC championship game against the New Orleans Saints when some Saints defensive players saw the void in quarterback-protection and gave Favre several heavy blows. Although they received punishment after the game, the game lost was lost, and the quarterback in Brett Favre jersey was so frustrated with the loss that he showed intention not to play again in 2010 season.
Fortunately, Favre did not really mean to retire when he was still able to lead a team to playoffs. Having the surgery done just indicated he is having serious consideration of career resume. But what he needs the Vikings to promise are more than money or the starting job, but also a heavy protection that will prevent opponents from reaching him easily to give more attacks.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Two-year contract indicates Favre’s 2010 return
The Minnesota Vikings have been confident that their starting quarterback Brett Favre, who has not made his final decision on his playing status in 2010 season, will return to play his 20th NFL season. The confidence is nothing about any underground contacts, but simply because the team signed a two-year contract with Favre in 2009 offseason.
You may think that Favre can choose not to finish that last year on the contract, but if he intended to do that, why did he still sign a two-year deal instead of a single-year one? Favre must have made the plan to play for his last two NFL seasons before retiring. Frustration after the NFC loss to the New Orleans Saints caused him to say that he was unlikely to play again in 2010, but self-esteem will anyway push him back to finish his last season. Favre is not a coward man fearing challenges. At age 40, he still managed to have one of his best seasons, so we still have reasons to believe that he could make a Super Bowl appearance at age 41.
No matter what reasons caused Favre to sign a two-year contract with the Vikings, the deal itself just showed the quarterback’s willingness to work with the team for as long as he could. That willingness would also bring Favre back into his No.4 Vikings jersey before the 2010 regular season.
You may think that Favre can choose not to finish that last year on the contract, but if he intended to do that, why did he still sign a two-year deal instead of a single-year one? Favre must have made the plan to play for his last two NFL seasons before retiring. Frustration after the NFC loss to the New Orleans Saints caused him to say that he was unlikely to play again in 2010, but self-esteem will anyway push him back to finish his last season. Favre is not a coward man fearing challenges. At age 40, he still managed to have one of his best seasons, so we still have reasons to believe that he could make a Super Bowl appearance at age 41.
No matter what reasons caused Favre to sign a two-year contract with the Vikings, the deal itself just showed the quarterback’s willingness to work with the team for as long as he could. That willingness would also bring Favre back into his No.4 Vikings jersey before the 2010 regular season.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Terry Bradshaw apologized to Favre fans for criticism
Shortly after the Minnesota Vikings finally managed to add Brett Favre to their roster, former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw made public comments that he got fed up with the Favre’s retirement drama. Inevitably his words offended a lot of Favre fans.
Realizing that the group of Favre fans has the power to force him out of Fox, Bradshaw eventually made apology to Favre fans, an even larger group after the quarterback led the Vikings to a long winning streak, for what he said a few months ago. He admitted that he underrated Favre simply because of his age and was convinced by Favre’s great performance in 2009 regular season. Bradshaw even made a bet that if Favre led the Vikings to playoffs, he would customize a Vikings style of Terry Bradshaw jersey to become a Favre fan himself.
While most people do not take Favre’s retirement decision seriously now, more people take Bradshaw’s comments on current star quarterbacks even less reliable. If Favre likes being discussed, than the ex-NFL quarterback simply likes seeing his name appear together with big names on headlines.
Realizing that the group of Favre fans has the power to force him out of Fox, Bradshaw eventually made apology to Favre fans, an even larger group after the quarterback led the Vikings to a long winning streak, for what he said a few months ago. He admitted that he underrated Favre simply because of his age and was convinced by Favre’s great performance in 2009 regular season. Bradshaw even made a bet that if Favre led the Vikings to playoffs, he would customize a Vikings style of Terry Bradshaw jersey to become a Favre fan himself.
While most people do not take Favre’s retirement decision seriously now, more people take Bradshaw’s comments on current star quarterbacks even less reliable. If Favre likes being discussed, than the ex-NFL quarterback simply likes seeing his name appear together with big names on headlines.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Vikings coach Childress was again bombarded with questions
It seems that the media does not like a public mum on Brett Favre’s recent situation, and when they have no way to get anything new from the quarterback himself, they try hard to make someone talk about him. And their recent target is the Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress.
Actually, the reporters did not manage to get anything new out of Childress’ mouth. Following a practice on Wednesday, Childress was a bit surprised when he was surrounded with a group of reporters and asked similar questions to the ones he was asked earlier in the offseason, so he told them the similar answer to what he said last time. The questions were nothing new, and Childress’ answer was also the old one: he had some text message exchanges with Favre but they did not talk about the quarterback’s playing status for 2010 season. It seemed what Childress knows is nothing more than what all other people know already.
Favre stated last month that his doctor suggested him have a surgery to repair his injured ankle, but Favre also said he did not feel like undergoing the surgery right away and whether he was going to have the surgery does not matter much to his decision on whether to wear back his No.4 Brett Favre jersey. However, people have guessed that he would possibly return to finish the remaining one year on his current contract with the Vikings.
Actually, the reporters did not manage to get anything new out of Childress’ mouth. Following a practice on Wednesday, Childress was a bit surprised when he was surrounded with a group of reporters and asked similar questions to the ones he was asked earlier in the offseason, so he told them the similar answer to what he said last time. The questions were nothing new, and Childress’ answer was also the old one: he had some text message exchanges with Favre but they did not talk about the quarterback’s playing status for 2010 season. It seemed what Childress knows is nothing more than what all other people know already.
Favre stated last month that his doctor suggested him have a surgery to repair his injured ankle, but Favre also said he did not feel like undergoing the surgery right away and whether he was going to have the surgery does not matter much to his decision on whether to wear back his No.4 Brett Favre jersey. However, people have guessed that he would possibly return to finish the remaining one year on his current contract with the Vikings.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Vikings may expect Saints defense to blow Favre again
Recently, the Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress talked about Brett Favre’s injury in an interview. About the blows Favre received from the New Orleans Saints defense in NFC championship game and caused the quarterback’s injury, Childress made it clear that the Vikings won’t sit back and will deal with such attacks in wiser way next time.
Seemingly with the hope to disrupt opponent team’s starting quarterback, the Saints defense gave a number of big blows on Favre’s high-low body part. The attacks seemed effective as frustrated Favre told reporters after the game that he was suffering pains on different parts of his body. The attackers included Remi Ayodele and Bobby McCray, but none of them got any penalty during the game. It was some time after the game that the NFL made acknowledgement on their mistakes in not punishing the Saints defensive players for their personal fouls.
It might also be one of the factors that caused the Vikings to lose the title game overtime, but it needs to be proven by the season opener on Sept. 9, when the Saints and Vikings will meet again in New Orleans. In order to make it more convincing, it also requires Favre to wear back his Vikings jersey to face the same defense.
Seemingly with the hope to disrupt opponent team’s starting quarterback, the Saints defense gave a number of big blows on Favre’s high-low body part. The attacks seemed effective as frustrated Favre told reporters after the game that he was suffering pains on different parts of his body. The attackers included Remi Ayodele and Bobby McCray, but none of them got any penalty during the game. It was some time after the game that the NFL made acknowledgement on their mistakes in not punishing the Saints defensive players for their personal fouls.
It might also be one of the factors that caused the Vikings to lose the title game overtime, but it needs to be proven by the season opener on Sept. 9, when the Saints and Vikings will meet again in New Orleans. In order to make it more convincing, it also requires Favre to wear back his Vikings jersey to face the same defense.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Vikings continue with uncertainty at quarterback
Drafting eight picks this year, the Minnesota Vikings make it more intriguing on what their plan is with the starting quarterback. The only quarterback in the eight picks is going to play at wide receiver, and it is still unlikely for the two existing backup quarterback to take the starting job. What’s more important, Brett Favre remains undecided.
Some people may feel assured that one of the backup quarterbacks, Tarvaris Jackson and Sage Rosenfels, could move up to the starting line, but actually none of them has ever proven that he is capable of calling signals. What confuse us is that the Vikings do not seem to be worried at all. We may get some clues from Vikings head coach Brad Childress’ recent words about Favre’s returning. After the draft ended on Saturday night, Childress told a joke at his news conference saying that it would be fine to see Favre accepting a 2020 NFL MVP award trophy. By saying that, Childress showed some confidence with what Favre is still able to do if he wears back the No. 4 Vikings jersey. Childress did acknowledge that he and Favre exchanged some text messages recently, but it was nothing about his condition in 2010 season.
Still, the Vikings must have some big plan to surprise us when right time comes. Otherwise it’s hardly understandable for them to skip high-profile quarterbacks still available on the board when they made the choice. Letting Jimmy Clausen to land on Carolina Panthers and Colt McCoy to join the Cleveland Browns, the Vikings successfully retained public attention on them even after the draft ended.
Some people may feel assured that one of the backup quarterbacks, Tarvaris Jackson and Sage Rosenfels, could move up to the starting line, but actually none of them has ever proven that he is capable of calling signals. What confuse us is that the Vikings do not seem to be worried at all. We may get some clues from Vikings head coach Brad Childress’ recent words about Favre’s returning. After the draft ended on Saturday night, Childress told a joke at his news conference saying that it would be fine to see Favre accepting a 2020 NFL MVP award trophy. By saying that, Childress showed some confidence with what Favre is still able to do if he wears back the No. 4 Vikings jersey. Childress did acknowledge that he and Favre exchanged some text messages recently, but it was nothing about his condition in 2010 season.
Still, the Vikings must have some big plan to surprise us when right time comes. Otherwise it’s hardly understandable for them to skip high-profile quarterbacks still available on the board when they made the choice. Letting Jimmy Clausen to land on Carolina Panthers and Colt McCoy to join the Cleveland Browns, the Vikings successfully retained public attention on them even after the draft ended.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Brad Childress is still waiting for Brett Favre with patience
The time that has passed since the beginning of the offseason proves how patient the Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress is in waiting for 40-year-old quarterback Brett Favre to make his decision on whether to wear back Vikings jersey or to retire in real sense.
As a coach, you’re a mother hen, you’d like him to be there for all of it (offseason work and training camp)," Childress tells Nichols in an interview conducted at the league meetings in Orlando, Fla. "But I’m enough of a realist to know that’s probably not going to be the case."
Announcing retirement at the beginning of last offseason, Favre eventually changed his mind to join the Vikings, a team he used to play against for 12 years as a Green Bay Packer. Beating many people’s criticism, he managed to have one of his best seasons and lead the Vikings to the NFC Championship game. As for this offseason, he has not made any high-profile announcement on retirement. But it is still hard to guess what the quarterback’s final decision is like. Since he could join a new team each time after he announced retirement, no words about retirement could mean that he would like to have a real retirement. Who knows? We can only be as patient as Childress to wait for his final decision.
As a coach, you’re a mother hen, you’d like him to be there for all of it (offseason work and training camp)," Childress tells Nichols in an interview conducted at the league meetings in Orlando, Fla. "But I’m enough of a realist to know that’s probably not going to be the case."
Announcing retirement at the beginning of last offseason, Favre eventually changed his mind to join the Vikings, a team he used to play against for 12 years as a Green Bay Packer. Beating many people’s criticism, he managed to have one of his best seasons and lead the Vikings to the NFC Championship game. As for this offseason, he has not made any high-profile announcement on retirement. But it is still hard to guess what the quarterback’s final decision is like. Since he could join a new team each time after he announced retirement, no words about retirement could mean that he would like to have a real retirement. Who knows? We can only be as patient as Childress to wait for his final decision.
Monday, March 22, 2010
The Vikings continue with their patience in waiting for Favre’s decision
According to the Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress, he did not have any conversation with Brett Favre recently except for some texts exchanges. However, the team is just as optimistic that the legendary No. 4 quarterback will wear back his Vikings jersey for the 2010 season.
Childress said he would have another visit to Favre during the offseason but it is unlikely to happen in near future, he would like to let Favre enjoy some downtime right now away from the game. At the same time, the Vikings have also been ready to get some new quarterback from the draft that begins next month.
Another hot topic to be discussed among the Vikings is about running back. They are in need of a qualifying running back that could replace departed Chest Taylor. The team originally hoped LaDainian Tomlinson could join to fill that role but the running back chose to sign with the New York Jets. And there is no other comparable running back available on the free agent market now, so the Vikings could also have to get a new running back from the draft.
Childress said he would have another visit to Favre during the offseason but it is unlikely to happen in near future, he would like to let Favre enjoy some downtime right now away from the game. At the same time, the Vikings have also been ready to get some new quarterback from the draft that begins next month.
Another hot topic to be discussed among the Vikings is about running back. They are in need of a qualifying running back that could replace departed Chest Taylor. The team originally hoped LaDainian Tomlinson could join to fill that role but the running back chose to sign with the New York Jets. And there is no other comparable running back available on the free agent market now, so the Vikings could also have to get a new running back from the draft.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Brees VS Manning, who is most valuable
The three top players in the top three spots on the Meter this week is still the same three players in the spots last week. Without counting Brett Favre out, now the discussion is mostly about Drew Brees and Peyton Manning: who deserves the top spot more?
Some argue that Brees benefits from having a more experienced and better group of receivers than Manning, and because the Colts are still undefeated in spite of these factors, Manning is the more valuable player to his team. Hence, Manning should be on top in what continues to look like a head-to-head battle.
But some consider that Brees is one of the main reasons the Saints’ rushing attack is so successful. The quarterback in No.9 Saints jersey just could throw in any situation, which opens things up for Pierre Thomas and Mike Bell. New Orleans has 400 rushes this season, while Indy has 304, which is the fourth-fewest in the league. And the Saints would not have this kind of success if without Brees. Brees has thrown for more touchdowns, fewer interceptions, has a higher completion percentage and averages more yards per attempt than Manning — and he’s extremely valuable to the Saints. That is why Brees is still in the lead to become the MVP.
Top 10 players following Brett Favre in the Meter include Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, Titans running back Chris Johnson, Packers cornerback Charles Woodson, Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, Jets running back Thomas Jones and Broncos offensive linebacker Elvis Dumervil.
Some argue that Brees benefits from having a more experienced and better group of receivers than Manning, and because the Colts are still undefeated in spite of these factors, Manning is the more valuable player to his team. Hence, Manning should be on top in what continues to look like a head-to-head battle.
But some consider that Brees is one of the main reasons the Saints’ rushing attack is so successful. The quarterback in No.9 Saints jersey just could throw in any situation, which opens things up for Pierre Thomas and Mike Bell. New Orleans has 400 rushes this season, while Indy has 304, which is the fourth-fewest in the league. And the Saints would not have this kind of success if without Brees. Brees has thrown for more touchdowns, fewer interceptions, has a higher completion percentage and averages more yards per attempt than Manning — and he’s extremely valuable to the Saints. That is why Brees is still in the lead to become the MVP.
Top 10 players following Brett Favre in the Meter include Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, Titans running back Chris Johnson, Packers cornerback Charles Woodson, Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, Jets running back Thomas Jones and Broncos offensive linebacker Elvis Dumervil.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Vikings returned to win
After losing last week’s game to the Arizona Cardinals, the Minnesota Vikings soon recovered and returned to the team ranking third in the league. They won this Sunday’s game over the mistake-prone Cincinnati Bengals 30-10.
The No. 28 purple Vikings jersey was seen everywhere on the field as Adrian Peterson ran 26 times for 97 yards and two touchdowns, contributing the biggest part to the Vikings’ victory. While quarterback Brett Favre was not doing best, completing 17 of 30 passes for 192 yards, one touchdown and an interception.
Peterson’s counterpart in the Bengals, Cedric Benson finally finished 1,000 yard for this season by having 16 carries for 96 yard in the game, but with the team’s loss, to having his first 1,000-yard season just became something less exciting.
The No. 28 purple Vikings jersey was seen everywhere on the field as Adrian Peterson ran 26 times for 97 yards and two touchdowns, contributing the biggest part to the Vikings’ victory. While quarterback Brett Favre was not doing best, completing 17 of 30 passes for 192 yards, one touchdown and an interception.
Peterson’s counterpart in the Bengals, Cedric Benson finally finished 1,000 yard for this season by having 16 carries for 96 yard in the game, but with the team’s loss, to having his first 1,000-yard season just became something less exciting.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Coach Childress will stay with Vikings through 2013 season
Having been coach for the Minnesota Vikings for four years, Brad Childress will stay with the team for a few more years and is expected to help the team win more games.
Childress signed a five-year, $10 million deal with Owner Zygi Wilf in 2006, and the team under his watch has improved each year: going 6-10 in 2006, 8-8 in 2007 and 10-6 with an NFC North title last season. As for this season, the Vikings has been 8-1 and Wilf decided to give Childress more incentives to encourage more improvements before battling with the undefeated New Orleans Saints for the top seed in the NFC-he signed to three-year contract extension with the coach.
What Childress impressed the boss most is that he has instilled a positive environment and created a strong foundation for future success, including persuading star quarterback Brett Favre to get out of retirement and put on purple No.4 Vikings jersey.
Childress signed a five-year, $10 million deal with Owner Zygi Wilf in 2006, and the team under his watch has improved each year: going 6-10 in 2006, 8-8 in 2007 and 10-6 with an NFC North title last season. As for this season, the Vikings has been 8-1 and Wilf decided to give Childress more incentives to encourage more improvements before battling with the undefeated New Orleans Saints for the top seed in the NFC-he signed to three-year contract extension with the coach.
What Childress impressed the boss most is that he has instilled a positive environment and created a strong foundation for future success, including persuading star quarterback Brett Favre to get out of retirement and put on purple No.4 Vikings jersey.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Brett Favre may still stay with Vikings for 2010 season
It has been rumored that star quarterback Brett Favre has bought a bunch of land in Preston, Minnesota for deer hunting. And that causes a lot to believe that the quarterback will still wear purple No. 4 Vikings jersey for 2010 season.
Plus, Favre has signed a $13 million contract with the Vikings for next season. But the contract is just less convincing than the land-buying because Favre, who is well-known for changing decision to people’s surprise, may still make mind to retire if he does not like the players, coach or stadium of the team.
The Vikings are 8-1 now, and very sure they will go directly to the playoff for this season. It is just not a bad idea for Favre to end his career in Minnesota: bringing the team to a Super Bowl will make it more likely for him to enter the Hall of Fame.
Plus, Favre has signed a $13 million contract with the Vikings for next season. But the contract is just less convincing than the land-buying because Favre, who is well-known for changing decision to people’s surprise, may still make mind to retire if he does not like the players, coach or stadium of the team.
The Vikings are 8-1 now, and very sure they will go directly to the playoff for this season. It is just not a bad idea for Favre to end his career in Minnesota: bringing the team to a Super Bowl will make it more likely for him to enter the Hall of Fame.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Top four ideas of welcoming Favre back to be announced this week
Later this week, the Mayor of the Green Bay will announce the top four welcome-back ideas to mark the returning of current Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre. It is not a easy job to select the four form about 1,600 e-mails containing different suggestions.
According to communications director Andre Jacque, the Mayor Jim Schmitt has received about 1,600 emails from fans. As the Packers will host a home game against the Vikings at Lambeau Field this weekend, Schmitt posted a link on the city’s Web site last week to solicit ideas of welcoming Favre back in a tasteful way.
There have been some impressive suggestions. Someone suggests holding a ceremony to retire the No. 4 packers jersey in honor of former Packers quarterback Chuck Fusina, who threw 32 passes in seven games for Green Bay in 1986 or scheduling a ceremony to retire No. 4 for Favre and calling it off at the last minute. One suggests that the city should make the world’s largest waffle in the shape of No. 4, Favre’s jersey number and another one suggests creating a video montage of Favre’s interceptions and showing it before the game.
According to communications director Andre Jacque, the Mayor Jim Schmitt has received about 1,600 emails from fans. As the Packers will host a home game against the Vikings at Lambeau Field this weekend, Schmitt posted a link on the city’s Web site last week to solicit ideas of welcoming Favre back in a tasteful way.
There have been some impressive suggestions. Someone suggests holding a ceremony to retire the No. 4 packers jersey in honor of former Packers quarterback Chuck Fusina, who threw 32 passes in seven games for Green Bay in 1986 or scheduling a ceremony to retire No. 4 for Favre and calling it off at the last minute. One suggests that the city should make the world’s largest waffle in the shape of No. 4, Favre’s jersey number and another one suggests creating a video montage of Favre’s interceptions and showing it before the game.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Hall of Famer Hornung: Favre will not win in Vikings
If you consider Paul Hornung and Brett Favre to be friends, do not believe that Hornung will keep saying good about Favre since he has turned will-he-or-won't-he retire into a cottage industry.
Unlike the quarterback, Hornung still bleeds green and gold at. He predicted that Favre will not win in the Vikings at the Marshview Conservation Club's 10th annual sports banquet. Obviously he was quite unhappy with the Favre's probably going to join Packers' bitter rival the Vikings.
“(Favre) ain’t going to win in Minnesota,” Hornung told the crowd on Tuesday night. “I’ll bet on it.”
That last line drew waves of laughs from the 300 people in attendance at the fundraiser. As any diehard Packers fan from the Glory Years knows, the "Golden Boy" was suspended from the NFL in 1963 for betting on games. He never wore miami dolphins jerseys.
Hornung had a great time with those who attended the banquet. He told tales from his football playing days at Green Bay. It seemed that he was still charismatic and boastful even at the age of 73.
Unlike the quarterback, Hornung still bleeds green and gold at. He predicted that Favre will not win in the Vikings at the Marshview Conservation Club's 10th annual sports banquet. Obviously he was quite unhappy with the Favre's probably going to join Packers' bitter rival the Vikings.
“(Favre) ain’t going to win in Minnesota,” Hornung told the crowd on Tuesday night. “I’ll bet on it.”
That last line drew waves of laughs from the 300 people in attendance at the fundraiser. As any diehard Packers fan from the Glory Years knows, the "Golden Boy" was suspended from the NFL in 1963 for betting on games. He never wore miami dolphins jerseys.
Hornung had a great time with those who attended the banquet. He told tales from his football playing days at Green Bay. It seemed that he was still charismatic and boastful even at the age of 73.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Bears LB Briggs considered Favre not a big threat
As the Vikings is talking with QB Brett Favre about a signing contract, a member of their rival team Bears said that he did not consider Favre a big threat.
Bears LB Lance Briggs said he'd love to see Favre become the Vikings' starting quarterback, because "he's going to hurt you, but he's also going to throw you a few," said Briggs. "He threw me the first interception I ever returned for a touchdown in the NFL."
Briggs still believes that Vikings are tough rival because they are the defending champions and their RB Adrian Peterson is a most dangerous weapon.
Bears LB Lance Briggs said he'd love to see Favre become the Vikings' starting quarterback, because "he's going to hurt you, but he's also going to throw you a few," said Briggs. "He threw me the first interception I ever returned for a touchdown in the NFL."
Briggs still believes that Vikings are tough rival because they are the defending champions and their RB Adrian Peterson is a most dangerous weapon.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Vikings coach Childress answered questions about Favre cleverly
News about retired QB Brett Favre never stops. As the Vikings has been considered the most possible team Favre will choose, its coach Brad Childress alwasy has to face a lot of questions about Favre. On Thursday media session, Childress again faced these questions, and as usual he used his question-dodging skills sharply.
23 of the 24 questions are about Favre, and Childress just did not tell any detailed thing about Vikings and Favre. "I don’t get into that hypothetical-type of stuff." "I’m not going to speculate on that." These are the only answer reporters could get from him. He denied reports that the Vikings had given Favre a deadline to decide whether or not to come out of retirement. He refused to confirm any speculation on the story happening between the Vikings and Favre.
That's it. The public has to wait and continue to guess what will happen next day.
23 of the 24 questions are about Favre, and Childress just did not tell any detailed thing about Vikings and Favre. "I don’t get into that hypothetical-type of stuff." "I’m not going to speculate on that." These are the only answer reporters could get from him. He denied reports that the Vikings had given Favre a deadline to decide whether or not to come out of retirement. He refused to confirm any speculation on the story happening between the Vikings and Favre.
That's it. The public has to wait and continue to guess what will happen next day.
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