That Brett Favre 'decision'? Yeah, that probably meant nothing

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When Brett Favre (notes) said yesterday that he was going to stay retired, he apparently meant for the next five minutes or so.

The whole time I was writing the post yesterday about the Vikings being better off without Favre, I was thinking, "Boy, I'd sure like to get this in writing." But I decided to give Favre the benefit of the doubt, play it straight, and act like his word meant something.

And then came this report on the NFL Network.

This is almost getting to be a parody of itself. At the first hint that we'd get a little bit of peace or a little bit of closure, Favre tells Steve Mariucci that, despite what he said yesterday, he's going to keep working out, and that he doesn't know how he'll feel tomorrow.

Brett Favre will never be retired. Brett Favre will always either be "active" or "waiting." I have him as the early odds-on favorite to lead the UFL in interceptions in 2017.

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1. Posted by sombaki Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:15 am EDT
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We'd still like to have you in Purple, Brett!
2. Posted by sombaki Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:15 am EDT
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We'd still like to have you in Purple, Brett!
3. Posted by christian24fan Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:19 am EDT
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Who cares? Would I have loved to see Favre in purple? Absolutely! If he decides to play tomorrow somewhere else...good luck to him. All you people who actually get excited about this stuff are, quite frankly, taking football way too serious...it's just a game, and if Bret wants to take this year off and play next year...why should we care?
Closure? That's for the families who have suffered a terrible loss via violent crime...but football? I don't think so...closure...geesh...
4. Posted by Earl of Funk Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:19 am EDT
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Bryant - are you crying because you can't book your SB tickets? Wah....wah!!!!
5. Posted by ALL DAY Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:25 am EDT
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OK, that"s enough. I tried to be on Brett's side all along. Viking's need to just move along and say there done even if he changes his mind. He's played them for a fool! What a joke!
6. Posted by First L Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:39 am EDT
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He may be available later in the season, The Vikes' DO have a major Qb problem. Brett would most likely be able to play the last 5 or 6 games, We may see Him yet. No way He could take a whole season of poundings.
7. Posted by Southpaw Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:45 am EDT
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That's what I figured when I heard the news yesterday. He probably has seen everyone dissect his year with the Jets, and how he broke down late in the year and thought to himself : "I'll show them. I'll go to a team in week 6, and break down just in time for my team to lose the Super Bowl."
8. Posted by Scott E Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:45 am EDT
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If I could just get enough energy to vomit......
9. Posted by Kyle Thoby Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:50 am EDT
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"Brett Favre will never be retired. Brett Favre will always either be "active" or "waiting." I have him as the early odds-on favorite to lead the UFL in interceptions in 2017" lmao
10. Posted by AD for PREZ Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:53 am EDT
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favre ---- u still got it. get up here and make dreams come true
11. Posted by Tucker Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:55 am EDT
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Go home. You already said no, now we say no.
12. Posted by desertstormvet Wed Jul 29, 2009 11:00 am EDT
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Tired,tired,tired, so tired, hey maybe we can see if Fran will come out of retirement.
13. Posted by Kraze E. Viking Wed Jul 29, 2009 11:22 am EDT
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who is we tucker? you do not speak for the fans I know
14. Posted by Phil M Wed Jul 29, 2009 11:23 am EDT
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The UFL would be estatic to be around in 2017...
15. Posted by DharmaRaider Wed Jul 29, 2009 11:29 am EDT
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sofa king what! is anyone else tired of hearing about this? i can't believe that the NFL Network spent 5 hours debating this non-issue. The media seems to be the only ones interested in Favre.
16. Posted by Dagblastit Wed Jul 29, 2009 11:37 am EDT
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Brett's last gift to the Packers, screwing the Vikings season up. Hahahahahahahaha, thank you Brett Favre for the gift.
17. Posted by Chuck A Wed Jul 29, 2009 11:41 am EDT
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Does anybody respect this dude anymore or better yet does his word mean anything anymore....what a drama queen......ENOUGH ALREADY BRETT!!!!!!!!
18. Posted by Dhampir Wed Jul 29, 2009 11:45 am EDT
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Don't worry. Favre will change his mind tomorrow.
We Cheeseheads have been going through this every offseason since the Broncos/Packers Super Bowl.
Have patience. He'll soon decide that he needs more cameras pointing at him and change his mind. Then when things calm down, he'll change his mind again. Then again. But in the end, he'll probably still be a Viking next season and some linebacker coming on the blitz will break his hip.
Of the Vikings can get Jeff George! He's still an upgrade over Sage Rosenfels. LOL.
19. Posted by joebitchin Wed Jul 29, 2009 12:15 pm EDT
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Bret Favre is a premadonna! I don't think he really intended to come back. I think he just likes the attention. It's just sad that he held the Vikings hostage like that. I hope the Vikings will overcome this adversity and have a successful season.
20. Posted by sombaki Wed Jul 29, 2009 12:24 pm EDT
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Did it look like I was crying? He's just without a doubt better than T-Bone Jackson.
21. Posted by Larry D Wed Jul 29, 2009 12:26 pm EDT
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"I hope the Vikings will overcome this adversity and have a successful season. "
Why should they start now?
22. Posted by keith f Wed Jul 29, 2009 12:28 pm EDT
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I'm a Cowboys fan. Period. But I LOVE football. Will watch any game on the tele I can get. I want Brett to come back. Just for the excitement factor. Brett with the Vikes vs. Rosenfels or Jackson? It's a no-brainer. I would be far more interested in watching the old man do it again than watching Sage or Tavaris try to become something that resembles a qb-which is questionable at best. If I am the Vikes, the door is still open if Brett changes his mind. Why not? As far as the haters razzing Favre for the drama-come on! This is good stuff-gives us some interesting fodder in the off season. And if he comes back and fails? So what? The man is HoF. It's not gonna change a thing, but I guarantee this, if Favre suits up for the Vikes, I am watching. wishing him well, or wincing with every pick. Either way, I will take it. Has everyone forgotten his last year with the Pack? One play away from the SB! Come on Brett! Make my Sundays that much better.Too old? Tell that to Vinny T. or Steve Deberg!
23. Posted by Christopher W Wed Jul 29, 2009 12:32 pm EDT
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it's the media that has created a buzz. anyone talking to tommy maddox about his possible comeback? why not? because he's not as well known as favre. for those of you who blame brett, face it that's because you don't like brett. and you use every medium possible to show others just how big a baby you are. grow up and use your brain before you share.
24. Posted by TVMan Wed Jul 29, 2009 12:33 pm EDT
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Brett screwed the Vikings like he did the Packers. Lot of that luster on his reputation is going down the toilet. Brett, stay home and take care of your wife. It's about time you paid some attention to her. Diva queen!!!