Vudu Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Analyst: Brett Favre might be interested in returning for 21st year If you're tired of reading about the lockout, then why not mull that tried and true offseason drama of yesteryear(s). According to NFL.com analyst Gil Brandt, QB Brett Favre might be considering a(nother) comeback for a 21st NFL season. "I do think Favre would be interested in talking to a team about returning," Brandt wrote in an NFL.com chat Tuesday. "But I don't see a team out there right now that would bring him back as a starter." Brandt was vice president of player personnel for the Cowboys for three decades. However he hasn't worked in an NFL front office for more than 20 years. Still, he remains very well-connected in league circles. Favre, 41, the all-time leader for passing yards and TDs among his boatload of records, is coming off the worst season of his NFL career -- after having arguably his best in 2009 -- posting his fewest passing yards (2,509), TD throws (11) and lowest QB rating (69.9) as a starter while losing his streak of consecutive regular-season starts (297) just shy of 300 due to various injuries. He's indicated he would retire ... though he's indicated that many times before. But would the Vikings let him come back to try and go out on a higher note while mentoring first-round QB Christian Ponder? New coach Leslie Frazier has blown hot and cold on the issue since the 2010 season ended. "Brett is still a good quarterback, but I'd consider him a descending quarterback," Brandt wrote. "It's awfully hard for him to go to a team and be a backup. The Vikings must start Christian Ponder this season to get him some experience. And they're not going to get Favre in there to babysit Ponder." Might Favre consider Carolina, which is close to his Mississippi home and would allow him to break in rookie QB Cam Newton, who's also represented by Favre's agent, Bus Cook? Might Favre ponder an NFC West team -- save the Rams -- any of which might be a veteran quarterback away from the playoffs? Might this be much ado about nothing? ... Seems likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Gil Brandt stopped eating solid foods in 1976. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE ILK Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billo83 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 This will still be going on 5 years from now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycdan Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Maybe Brett can start up a new team with Tiki. I wish there were some new facepalm images worth posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelticwizard Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Hah! I hope he comes back with somebody and has a great year. Then watch posters on message boards deal with the "moral implications" of him coming back after he said he wouldn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LWC611 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 If he wants to play he can go to the UFL. At least that will give someone a reason to watch that league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 3 separate times I've seen this thread title on the NFL forum page. 3 separate times I read quickly and only saw Favre Mangina. Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chotobaka Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 The misguided ego that just keeps giving and giving. At least the lockout is playing right into his regular training camp schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoping4ASuperBowl Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 The misguided ego that just keeps giving and giving. At least the lockout is playing right into his regular training camp schedule. Would he even show up for training camp? I thought those wrangler commercials were also his real practices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowmoe57 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 His I Need to be front page news syndrome is kicking in again. Shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barcs Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Favre = 3 ring circus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Favre = 3 ring circus. Well maybe if he hadn't thrown away his last 2 championship games. But he did so he's technically he's a 1 ring circus. With a camera phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LWC611 Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Why is it that someone mentions Farve, then all of a sudden it is Farve watch all over again. Farve is through, finshed, and done. I really hope he stays quiet and most importantly retired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNJet Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Fuk Favre up his stupid bunghole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apache 51 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 This has bought the old man some time. Oh, but phuck em'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqua4ever04 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 It's gone from annoying to embarrassingly humorous to me. I hope some team does let him come back and embarrass himself again. He reminded me of Jake Taylor from Major League last year. Those old knees just weren't holding up. I wonder if someone will ask him to coach and let Rube Baker take over the QB duties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelticwizard Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 It's gone from annoying to embarrassingly humorous to me. I hope some team does let him come back and embarrass himself again. He reminded me of Jake Taylor from Major League last year. Those old knees just weren't holding up. I wonder if someone will ask him to coach and let Rube Baker take over the QB duties. While you're laughing at Favre, who do the Dolphins have playing QB this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqua4ever04 Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 While you're laughing at Favre, who do the Dolphins have playing QB this year? Brock Huard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelticwizard Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 No really. Favre pushed Pennington down to Miami, why not do the same in Miami now that Penny's moved on? I don't think you guys want to rely solely on Henne, do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqua4ever04 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 No really. Favre pushed Pennington down to Miami, why not do the same in Miami now that Penny's moved on? I don't think you guys want to rely solely on Henne, do you? What other choice do we have? Bring in Matt Hasselbeck or Vince Young, maybe win an extra game or two and still miss the post-season? Just run Henne out there; he has some positives to work off of in a new offense without the senile old Dan Henning. Yeah, he crumbles late, but maybe he can ditch his late game failures and pull a Drew Brees. And if not, we draft one of the studs coming out at quarterback next year. Chad Henne might lower the floor for this team, but he's the only option that raises the ceiling, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelticwizard Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 What other choice do we have? Bring in Matt Hasselbeck or Vince Young, maybe win an extra game or two and still miss the post-season? Just run Henne out there; he has some positives to work off of in a new offense without the senile old Dan Henning. Yeah, he crumbles late, but maybe he can ditch his late game failures and pull a Drew Brees. And if not, we draft one of the studs coming out at quarterback next year. Chad Henne might lower the floor for this team, but he's the only option that raises the ceiling, too. I think you got Penny not just for veteran backup, but as insurance in case Henne doesn't work out. The scenario: if Henne can't beat out Pennington or gets the job and loses it back to Pennington, then draft a new QB and maybe have Chad start the first year. Chad's not in Miami this year, why not just substitute Favre for Chad's role? Favre's team didn't do well last year, but there were still plenty of games where he showed he could rev it up. You could do a lot worse than Favre-a lot worse. Actually, I hope you don't do it because I think if Favre does come back, he's going to surprise a lot people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqua4ever04 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I think you got Penny not just for veteran backup, but as insurance in case Henne doesn't work out. The scenario: if Henne can't beat out Pennington or gets the job and loses it back to Pennington, then draft a new QB and maybe have Chad start the first year. Chad's not in Miami this year, why not just substitute Favre for Chad's role? Favre's team didn't do well last year, but there were still plenty of games where he showed he could rev it up. You could do a lot worse than Favre-a lot worse. Actually, I hope you don't do it because I think if Favre does come back, he's going to surprise a lot people. By doing what? Show his penis to more people? His body is done. Did you watch him last year? He is absolutely done. The body finally caught up with the general opinion of America. There are plenty of other guys we can sign to backup Henne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visajets Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 By doing what? Show his penis to more people? His body is done. Did you watch him last year? He is absolutely done. The body finally caught up with the general opinion of America. There are plenty of other guys we can sign to backup Henne. Back-up Henne? Id say you need a starter nevermind a back-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Like the robin's red breast signals the start of spring and the leaves turning send the message of autumn beginning, the rumors of Favre precede the start of football season..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqua4ever04 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Back-up Henne? Id say you need a starter nevermind a back-up. Like I already said, they need to give Henne one season with an offensive coordinator that hasn't completely lost his mind. Putting a stop gap out there does the organization no good. We have a top 10 defense, very, very good receivers, and are working on fixing the interior offensive line. We're a quarterback away from being a very good team. Is that Henne? Maybe. Probably not. We'll find out this year. If not, we can draft Barkley, Jones, Weeden or one of the stud QBs next year and our young defense will still be around for years to come. It only makes sense to play Henne, even though he was dreadful last December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 We're a quarterback away from being a very good team. I'm reminded of Pat Kirwan writing that Sanchez is an impressive QB who just needs to improve on his passing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqua4ever04 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I'm reminded of Pat Kirwan writing that Sanchez is an impressive QB who just needs to improve on his passing. Lol. That's pretty classic. And I know my post is contradictory because it does take a good quarterback to be a good team 95% of the time. But look at you guys, you were a good team the last two years without a good quarterback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelticwizard Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 By doing what? Show his penis to more people? His body is done. Did you watch him last year? He is absolutely done. The body finally caught up with the general opinion of America. There are plenty of other guys we can sign to backup Henne. I disagree. Fact is, when Favre went to Minnesota the first year everything fell into place, the rookie Percy Harvin and Favre just clicked and it built from there. The second year Harvin had a concussion, something else bad happened and Favre just couldn't get untracked. But even during that season, he still could rev it up, get the team moving. Hell, look at the game against the Jets. If your team is as good as you say it is, then Favre can take you places. Which is why I hope You don't sign him-even though it is probably the smartest thing you can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqua4ever04 Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 I disagree. Fact is, when Favre went to Minnesota the first year everything fell into place, the rookie Percy Harvin and Favre just clicked and it built from there. The second year Harvin had a concussion, something else bad happened and Favre just couldn't get untracked. But even during that season, he still could rev it up, get the team moving. Hell, look at the game against the Jets. If your team is as good as you say it is, then Favre can take you places. Which is why I hope You don't sign him-even though it is probably the smartest thing you can do. You can't blame his even more eratic play and lack of being able to take the NFL pounding on anyone but him. He is D-O-N-E! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelticwizard Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 His erratic play last year was largely due to his ace deep threat, Percy Harvin, having a concussion and his possession receiver, Sidney Rice, (whom Favre made into a star the previous year), being out for quite awhile. He never had a full chance to get the team rolling. What was Henne's excuse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I hope he dies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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indygirl4jets Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 The only reason these rumors even get started is because these analyst know people will read their stupid stories. Favre hasnt said or done anything except to bring Webb down to Mississippi to help him train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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