Childress: Vikings will discuss Favre possibility

LockeJET · 05-01-2009, 06:03 PM

[url]http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4123764[/url]

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- The Minnesota Vikings haven't discussed the possibility of pursuing veteran quarterback Brett Favre. Yet.

Speaking on the first day of his team's rookie minicamp, coach Brad Childress said there hasn't been time to discuss the New York Jets' decision to release Favre. The move made Favre a free agent, raising speculation he was considering a return to the game despite releasing a statement in which he said his plans were to remain retired "at this time."

"We talk about everything," Childress said. "So yeah, I'm sure we'll talk about that."

Favre was roundly believed to be interested in joining the Vikings last summer, but Green Bay refused to release him and ultimately traded him to the Jets. He announced his retirement for the second time in February, citing in large part a biceps injury that would require surgery.

The Vikings plan to pit Tarvaris Jackson and Sage Rosenfels in a training camp competition, and Childress said he hasn't thought beyond that.

"I'm more focused on our three quarterbacks right now," Childress said. "Tarvaris, Sage and J.D. [Booty], and seeing how they progress through our offseason program."

FreshBaked 24 7 · 05-01-2009, 06:03 PM

LOL this is halarious

DefenseWinsChampionships2 · 05-01-2009, 06:05 PM

Great news for Percy Harvin and Adrian Peterson but it could be horrid news for the Vikings come december, when he breaks down with QB raitings of under 50.3 the last 5 games.

CTM · 05-01-2009, 06:09 PM

Brett Favre 2009 CPOY (Chad Pennington of the Year)

FreshBaked 24 7 · 05-01-2009, 06:10 PM

[QUOTE=CTM;3114180]Brett Favre 2009 CPOY (Chad Pennington of the Year)[/QUOTE]

WINNAR!!! :D

RageATL · 05-02-2009, 01:47 AM

What pisses me off is that he asks for his release, we grant it and then he may go somewhere else. Couldn't we have gotten something for him, anything???

simijet · 05-02-2009, 01:53 AM

I'd love to see Favre play this season. I'd also love to see him tarnish his legend even more!!!

10PennyToColes87 · 05-02-2009, 01:54 AM

[QUOTE=BleedingGreen;3114705]What pisses me off is that he asks for his release, we grant it and then he may go somewhere else. Couldn't we have gotten something for him, anything???[/QUOTE]

Who the **** would give anything up for a 40 year old QB coming off an epic collapse?

We don't need the media circus or the drama when he decides to 'get the itch' to come back, we're moving on and cutting ties, and I couldn't be happier.

Jet Nut · 05-02-2009, 01:56 AM

[QUOTE=BleedingGreen;3114705]What pisses me off is that he asks for his release, we grant it and then he may go somewhere else. Couldn't we have gotten something for him, anything???[/QUOTE]

They wouldn't be willing to discuss Favre if they had to comp the Jets.

05-01-2009, 06:03 PM	#1
LockeJET pooping, but thinking of you! Hall of Fame Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 15,957	Childress: Vikings will discuss Favre possibility [url]http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4123764[/url] EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- The Minnesota Vikings haven't discussed the possibility of pursuing veteran quarterback Brett Favre. Yet. Speaking on the first day of his team's rookie minicamp, coach Brad Childress said there hasn't been time to discuss the New York Jets' decision to release Favre. The move made Favre a free agent, raising speculation he was considering a return to the game despite releasing a statement in which he said his plans were to remain retired "at this time." "We talk about everything," Childress said. "So yeah, I'm sure we'll talk about that." Favre was roundly believed to be interested in joining the Vikings last summer, but Green Bay refused to release him and ultimately traded him to the Jets. He announced his retirement for the second time in February, citing in large part a biceps injury that would require surgery. The Vikings plan to pit Tarvaris Jackson and Sage Rosenfels in a training camp competition, and Childress said he hasn't thought beyond that. "I'm more focused on our three quarterbacks right now," Childress said. "Tarvaris, Sage and J.D. [Booty], and seeing how they progress through our offseason program."

05-01-2009, 06:03 PM	#2
FreshBaked 24 7 wait...wha? 0_o All League Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 3,697	LOL this is halarious

05-01-2009, 06:05 PM	#3
DefenseWinsChampionships2 ready for some football Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: St.Pete, FL Posts: 6,106	Great news for Percy Harvin and Adrian Peterson but it could be horrid news for the Vikings come december, when he breaks down with QB raitings of under 50.3 the last 5 games.

05-01-2009, 06:09 PM	#4
CTM Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Not bababooey and I resent the implication Posts: 21,029	Brett Favre 2009 CPOY (Chad Pennington of the Year)

05-01-2009, 06:10 PM	#5
FreshBaked 24 7 wait...wha? 0_o All League Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 3,697	[QUOTE=CTM;3114180]Brett Favre 2009 CPOY (Chad Pennington of the Year)[/QUOTE] WINNAR!!! :D

05-02-2009, 01:47 AM	#6
RageATL is a habitual line-stepper. All Pro Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,230	What pisses me off is that he asks for his release, we grant it and then he may go somewhere else. Couldn't we have gotten something for him, anything???

05-02-2009, 01:53 AM	#7
simijet All League Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 4,184	I'd love to see Favre play this season. I'd also love to see him tarnish his legend even more!!!

05-02-2009, 01:54 AM	#8
10PennyToColes87 Hall Of Fame Join Date: May 2005 Location: SoFla Posts: 15,374	[QUOTE=BleedingGreen;3114705]What pisses me off is that he asks for his release, we grant it and then he may go somewhere else. Couldn't we have gotten something for him, anything???[/QUOTE] Who the **** would give anything up for a 40 year old QB coming off an epic collapse? We don't need the media circus or the drama when he decides to 'get the itch' to come back, we're moving on and cutting ties, and I couldn't be happier.

05-02-2009, 01:56 AM	#9
Jet Nut Wise madness is better than foolish sanity.... Hall Of Fame Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Manalapan Posts: 11,062	[QUOTE=BleedingGreen;3114705]What pisses me off is that he asks for his release, we grant it and then he may go somewhere else. Couldn't we have gotten something for him, anything???[/QUOTE] They wouldn't be willing to discuss Favre if they had to comp the Jets.