Midget Love 20 Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4239344 Brett Favre's determination to play quarterback this season for the Minnesota Vikings prompted him to undergo arthroscopic surgery to repair his injured passing shoulder recently, according to two sources. However, Favre remains unable to make a commitment because subsequent throwing sessions indicate the shoulder is not yet 100 percent. Favre While Favre has now clearly demonstrated his interest in coming out of retirement for a 19th season in the NFL, it seems equally obvious that he will not do so unless convinced he has recovered fully from the torn biceps tendon that undermined him last year with the New York Jets. Favre began considering options to repair the shoulder last month when he sought advice from acclaimed orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews. Favre and Andrews discussed surgical and non-surgical options. When cortisone injections and exercise therapies that included weight lifting failed to release the damaged tendon naturally, Favre consented to the arthroscopic surgery. Favre has thrown on a limited basis since the surgery, which occurred last month, but has not felt close to "100 percent" and would not come back unless he makes significant progress, sources said. Favre's agent, Bus Cook, would not confirm or deny the surgery, saying "That's a confidential client privilege." Other sources say they believe Favre's ultimate recovery makes him a certainty to play for the Vikings, but the team will wrap up their organized team activities (OTAs) with four practices, Tuesday through Friday. The team also has two OTA dates remaining for the following week, but coach Brad Childress has traditionally canceled those as a reward for his players' hard work. The Vikings report to training camp at the end of July and could agree to a contract if Favre's recovery accelerates to the point where both the quarterback and the team are comfortable with his return for the 2009 season, sources said. Favre's motivation to un-retire again is based on his desire to keep playing and the fact that he perceives the Vikings as a Super Bowl contender that runs "his offense," virtually identical to what he directed for 16 years in Green Bay, the sources contend. Vikings sources declined to comment. Childress reiterated last week that Favre "is retired" but refused to set a deadline on any potential decision. Cook also reiterated this weekend, "As far as I know, Brett is still retired and reserves the right to change his mind." Favre's determination to play can be measured by his willingness to undergo arthroscopic surgery by Andrews, inasmuch sources said the quarterback wanted to avoid any procedure. Favre suffered the injury during the final stretch of his one season with the New York Jets in 2008. The Jets released him upon his request shortly after the April 25-26 draft, making him an unrestricted free agent. Favre already had said he was going to retire again, citing the injury as a major factor. ESPN reported on May 14 that Favre had consulted with Andrews regarding his arm and the surgical and non-surgical options. The St. Paul Pioneer Press reported on May 18 that Favre was having surgery by Andrews that week; a source told ESPN that no surgery was scheduled. The specific date of Favre's recent surgery is unknown, except that it occurred last month. Chris Mortensen is a senior NFL analyst for ESPN. Ed Werder covers the NFL for ESPN. For christ sakes I hope he fails and just goes away already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 For fucks sake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PS17 Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Taking advantage I see, eh DLJ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Taking advantage I see, eh DLJ? Favre is annoying, I used to love him but now I cant stand him. Just go away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotReign37 Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Terrible move. Isnt he on the cover of Madden? This wont end well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borgoguy Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 What a sunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 favre is the man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 So he had a secret surgery last month and nobody talked about it/heard about it until now? Yeah, right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 i thought favre's surgery was known Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 I hope Aaran Kampman takes his knees out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 watching this story unfold is like watching an ice burg slowly melt it's way down a steep hill towards a glass house sitting right at the bottom youy know what's going to happen, no way to avoid it, but it just keeps taking forever to happen..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 **** Favre! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Attention whore. He used us just as much as we used him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 who cares? that's the way sports goes. owners are pimps and 99% of players are hoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uart Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 For fucks sake! I've been away for a while... did we change the rules re: F-bombage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetophile Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Jihad! Waterboarding! Felch face! Just stretching my Tourette's muscles. EDIT: Sean Penn! Hugo Chavez! Daniel Ortega! Saudi Arabia! Man, this is great... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pragmatic Bus Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 ****! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETfrmWOMBtoTOMB Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Buck Frett!!! I wish nothing but the most humiliating and punishing exit from football for this douche bag! I can't stand him! He's like a freaking horrible rash that just won't go away. And the way some of you suck him off will never help the situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4239344 Favre has thrown on a limited basis since the surgery, which occurred last month, but has not felt close to "100 percent" and would not come back unless he makes significant progress, sources said. Vikings sources declined to comment. Childress reiterated last week that Favre "is retired" but refused to set a deadline on any potential decision. Cook also reiterated this weekend, "As far as I know, Brett is still retired and reserves the right to change his mind." Translation: "I'm sitting out until a big dent has been made in the training camp schedule. See you in Minnesota in late July or early August." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 I wrote this elsewhere, but it fits here to: I don't think this is going to end well. If you look at Favre's playing pattern, he performs best when he has participates in the full offseason program. A little overlooked fact was that going into 2007 McCarthy insisted that Favre participate in all the OTAs and workouts after 2 bad years in a row from him (when he didn't participate). He had a great year that year. He missed all of the offseason last year, wasn't great to begin with (although he had his moments), and then fizzled at the end. According to the report, Favre won't be ready until the end of July which is the start of training camp. If he follows his pattern this will be another bad year for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borgoguy Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 I've been away for a while... did we change the rules re: F-bombage? No. Someone figured out how to use some sort of "ghost letters" in order to skirt the language filter. Notice how the u and c are light in color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapeCoralJetFan Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 I wrote this elsewhere, but it fits here to: I don't think this is going to end well. If you look at Favre's playing pattern, he performs best when he has participates in the full offseason program. A little overlooked fact was that going into 2007 McCarthy insisted that Favre participate in all the OTAs and workouts after 2 bad years in a row from him (when he didn't participate). He had a great year that year. He missed all of the offseason last year, wasn't great to begin with (although he had his moments), and then fizzled at the end. According to the report, Favre won't be ready until the end of July which is the start of training camp. If he follows his pattern this will be another bad year for him. I agree! I can just imagine the Green Bay threads since at the time of Brett's departure with GB how the fan base was split. It must be a"hot"topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonehands Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 If Favre comes back with the Vikings, it will be one less with a shot at winning the Super Bowl. Favre is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoping4ASuperBowl Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Sometimes it feels like theirs more news about Favre then about the NFL itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Sometimes it feels like theirs more news about Favre then about the NFL itself. Damn, you don't know anything about football. It's called the National Favre League. Hello! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borgoguy Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Damn, you don't know anything about football. It's called the National Favre League. Hello! Actually, Favre created football, or--at least--refined the concept as we know and enjoy today. Originally, it was to be played with nine players and a round ball. He had the brilliant idea to field 11 players and use a ball in the shape of which, in his words, "Would honor the memory of those so tragically killed in the Hindenburg air disaster". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoping4ASuperBowl Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Damn, you don't know anything about football. It's called the National Favre League. Hello! Hahaha. And Kornheiser is the one and only announcer.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Hmm.. So Favre really was hurt.. Essentially, the QB that never gets hurt, got hurt in his 1 year with us, sometime after making us think we are SB bound.. Only the jets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Hmm.. So Favre really was hurt.. Essentially, the QB that never gets hurt, got hurt in his 1 year with us, sometime after making us think we are SB bound.. Only the jets Yeah, ya gotta wonder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoping4ASuperBowl Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 CTM im sure there were other time he was injured, but Favre will always play, hes done it before. His arm could be falling off and he'll still try and play. He is the black knight from Monty Python and the Holy Grail: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 CTM im sure there were other time he was injured, but Favre will always play, hes done it before. His arm could be falling off and he'll still try and play. He is the black knight from Monty Python and the Holy Grail: Favre: I think I tore up my shoulder. Mangini: I'm going to take you out. Favre: Nah, it's just a flesh wound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Mangini has no balls at all. He let Chad pay hurt in 2007 and Favre in 2008. I hate Favre with a passion but this is one thing I can't blame him for. Mangini needed to take a ****ing stand, he's the HC and could easily have put in Clemens, who even if he sucked, would have been an upgrade over the absolute abortion that was Brett Favre after week 12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Report: Vikings To Check On Favre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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