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Vikings Want Favre to Commit This Week

As QB mulls injury status, team demands yes or no answer

By Harry Kimball,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 8, 2009 2:32 PM CDT
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(Newser) – The Minnesota Vikings have demanded that Brett Favre decide this week whether he will join the team, ESPN reports. The quarterback wanted to play for Minnesota last season, but was contractually unable. Retiring after his disastrous stint with the New York Jets would allow him to suit up for the Vikings, but a shoulder injury could interfere with his second NFL re-entry.

Both the Vikings and Favre seem to want to know whether shoulder surgery has fixed the problems of last season. Minnesota has scheduled team practice this week, presumably to see Favre throw, and the quarterback himself has expressed doubt about his throwing arm. Though he has been making passes since the surgery, insiders say the 39-year-old is still uncomfortable about a 19th season.

Brett Favre pulls off his chin strap after throwing an interception.
Brett Favre pulls off his chin strap after throwing an interception.   (AP Photo)
Brett Favre.
Brett Favre.   (AP Photo)
Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress.
Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress.   (AP Photo)
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Nwambe
Jun 9, 2009 11:31 AM CDT
Good effing luck, Brett. You missed your train about six years ago, and you'd better get going now before you lose a knee, an arm or something worse.
rtl
Jun 9, 2009 5:23 AM CDT
As a Packer fan, and previously a Brett Favre fan, he needs to stop this nonsense. Play or not. Stop the drama. Make a decision and stick to it. He has ruined his reputation. A lot of previous fans are no longer backing him.
Timinator2K
Jun 8, 2009 8:18 AM CDT
If BF decides to play for the Vikes, the Pack will send him packing...in pieces...to the Old QB Home.

 
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