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Wed Jun 24, 2009 10:41 am EDT

Another report says Favre is already a Viking

I had previously tagged it as a "crazy rumor," but it's looking now that it might not be so crazy. Pro Football Talk had the original report that Brett Favre had already signed a contract with the Vikings, and today, WCCO in Minneapolis has a seperate report saying pretty much the same thing.

Barring some unforeseen major physical setback, Brett Favre(notes) will be at training camp in Mankato when they open up the end of July, a source has told WCCO's Mark Rosen.

That source said that Favre and the Vikings have indeed come to a contractual agreement, with heavy incentives. The Vikings equipment manager has already ordered number 4 purple jerseys with his name on it.

Please note that "having signed a contract" and "having a contractual agreement in place" are not exactly the same thing. If it's the latter, Favre could -- and I know this sounds crazy -- still change his mind.

PFT says the Vikings and Favre are putting off the announcement until July 3rd, where, presumably, media people will be on vacation. The idea is to cut down on as much of the media circus as they can, but I don't know if that's the greatest plan, either. If anyone in the Vikings organization thinks John Clayton won't immediately throw down his hamburger, shove a child to the ground and sprint through a fireworks display in order to get close to Brett Favre, I believe they're mistaken.

If a media outpouring is really what they're worried about, you'd think they wouldn't drag it out another couple of weeks, deal with all the attention in the meantime, and then announce it. I'd think the best plan would be to get it over with. That's just me, though. I'm a "just rip the Band-Aid off" kind of a guy.

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  1. gipper
    1. Posted by gipper Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:02 am EDT

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    go away brett
  2. Da Faschizel
    2. Posted by Da Faschizel Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:04 am EDT

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    If true Favre is an UBER-DOUCHE.
  3. Scott B
    3. Posted by Scott B Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:08 am EDT

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    Who's Brent?
  4. ashbishop426
    4. Posted by ashbishop426 Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:10 am EDT

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    Sounds like the Vikings are heading to the Super Bowl!
  5. VIKEMAN
    5. Posted by VIKEMAN Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:10 am EDT

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    Favre Vikings = Super Bowl Champions!
  6. bored2tears1
    6. Posted by bored2tears1 Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:12 am EDT

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    There goes my football season!!! Guess I'll join the wife in cheering for the Texans!!!
  7. Jim C
    7. Posted by Jim C Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:12 am EDT

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    Crossing my fingers that he signs or has signed!
  8. jokirkev
    8. Posted by jokirkev Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:15 am EDT

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    Yeah Brett!! I'm glad you are coming back! Go Vikes! Sorry cheeseheads.
  9. Chad
    9. Posted by Chad Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:27 am EDT

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    Good finally a chance for Rodgers to put the beatdown on OLD Brett theat he has been asking for. Hey Brett....younget version of you without the drugs and int's.
  10. gabe_stew
    10. Posted by gabe_stew Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:28 am EDT

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    cant imagine the vikes really wanting him, he did a bangup job for the jets. Think back to the last time Bevell coached him, not some of his more stellar years in GB. just sayin...
  11. longtimenosea
    11. Posted by longtimenosea Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:30 am EDT

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    Cha-ching! The price of my Lambeau Field Packers-Vikings tix are gonna bring big bucks on EBAY. Those square head fans from Minnesota will pay top dollar to drive over and watch the Queens get hammered.
  12. Dan
    12. Posted by Dan Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:33 am EDT

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    That' OK we beat with him and now you can have an old quarterback who can't go past 6 games. Super Bowl - think again.
  13. Todd
    13. Posted by Todd Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:40 am EDT

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    Rodgers..who's that, Mr Rodgers neighborhood? Yes he is a younger version of favre, without the ints, drugs and dont forget playoff appearances and wins!
  14. CheeseHead
    14. Posted by CheeseHead Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:45 am EDT

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    Favre will not make it thru the entire season. Bet on it. The Jets thought for sure they were headed to stardom with #4 at center. It will just take one good legal hit by anyone and that repaired shoulder will do it in for him. Sorry Brett, play football if you have the passion and love for the game, but please do it for the right reasons. Good luck with the Vikings if this rumor comes true. You're going to need it.
  15. FavreRules
    15. Posted by FavreRules Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:46 am EDT

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    How can he be a Diva, yet play through so many major injuries (and usually at a high level)? I mean, doesn't the term diva also require one to be a suck? Also, has anyone heard Favre actually say anything? When asked, he said, it was a big possibility. So, really, the guy has done nothing. Just because the media follows him around, is that his fault? Or does it show how great he is that they care so much?
  16. J C
    16. Posted by J C Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:46 am EDT

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    you people that put Brett down coming back are blind. You follow the media hype more then the facts. turn the tv and radio off til the season starts. brett has started and played every game since 92'. When Breett makes major mistakes look at the rest of the team. noone else is producing at the time. The pack went 13-3 with brett, forced him into retirement9incentives we never hear about) and then went 6-10 with rodgers who was on the IR as a friggin back up. i am a long time pack and football fan, Brett is a football player, thats what he does. Now who is gonna stop the Vikings? the years that brett produced his best including Super Bowl is when the pack had a solid running game where he did not have to try to do evrything alone. If the vikings did not have a solid running game he would not come back He knows what you need to win, the vikes have it all except a QB, until now. Do you think these NFL teams are dumb? of course not they know exactly what they are getting. The jets knew as well. blame favre for the Jets he dont care, but what faulted first, lets see the defense then TJones stop running the ball then favre was hurt. THAR WAS the order, I watched! Anyway, I predict the vikings go all the way, may not beat the patriots because they have beefed up as well. But they will be the best team now in the NFC and all paries involved know it or they would be doing it, that is a guarantee. Injuries like Favre had last year late in the year happen, its part of the game. the difference is Brett will still play while others will piss and moan. You'll see....
  17. candy
    17. Posted by candy Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:48 am EDT

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    They are putting off the announcement until July 3rd because it's supposed to be my birthday present!! Last year I wished for Brett to come back when I blew out my candles on July 3rd and the Jets later announced that was the day they decided to sign Brett. What can I say, I must be his biggest fan!!:) Can't wait to see him play, no matter who's team he's playing for. When can I get a jersey?
  18. FavreRules
    18. Posted by FavreRules Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:50 am EDT

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    Can't go past 6 games? Your basing that on what? Obviously not from his record.
  19. ButchCassidy
    19. Posted by ButchCassidy Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:51 am EDT

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    MJD-I think it's time to send Farve some flowers or at least a "Thank You" for all the material he has given you.
  20. candy
    20. Posted by candy Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:54 am EDT

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    You all have not taken into account also that Brett was on the cover of Madden Football last year. I guess even he was not above the Madden curse. He should be fine now!
  21. rsm1128
    21. Posted by rsm1128 Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:55 am EDT

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    Vikings in the Super Bowl (BIG EYE ROLL) They couldn't even go when they were 15 - 1 and played a mediocre Atlanta team at home. I remember when Favre wanted Randy Moss in Green Bay and I was dead set against it. As a Packer fan I did not want to see some ex Viking playing for the Pack. I find it funny watching the Viking fans get all excited and fall all over themselves about getting a ex Packer. I expect this little experiment to back fired when Green Bay sweeps them this year......as Al Bundy use to say "Let's Rock" Oh and if Favre was going back to another Super Bowl it would have been in OT 2 years ago with the ball and at home.
  22. 7
    22. Posted by 7 Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:59 am EDT

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    I predict a career ending injury in his 1st game against the Pack! You're going down old man!!!!!
  23. RonL
    23. Posted by RonL Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:59 am EDT

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    Rodgers is the younger version of Brett without the drugs and int's . . . . .and without the Victories. Rodgers is a non risk-taking loser at this point. Keeping it close by playing it safe is still counted as a loss in the standings. Cite all the Rodgers stats you want, but this is the most important one:
    6-10.
    Favre would have lost half of those close games last year with a pick, and won the other half with a TD pass - ending up at 9-7 or 10-6.
  24. Derek
    24. Posted by Derek Wed Jun 24, 2009 12:01 pm EDT

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    Vikings Superbowl... ha ! even with Favre they're not going to take the division
    he has noone to throw to (ok, maybe a few lucky deep bombs to Berrian) and their secondary is only going to be worse with the loss of Sharper
    Packers = NFC Norse champs, then
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