Brett favre is a viking

[Insanecowposse]

The three-time MVP has done an about-face for the second time in as many years and will play for the Vikings this season.

The stunning turn of events sent shockwaves throughout the NFL, but should come as no surprise to anyone who read Jay Glazer's column Monday on FOXSports.com.

If the wait for Favre's decision seemed neverending, it was resolved Tuesday in a few short hours: the 39-year-old Favre jumped on a team plane in Mississippi and was picked up at the St. Paul airport by coach Brad Childress himself. The two drove to the team's practice facility, where Favre waved to hundreds of cheering fans.

No less than 90 minutes later, Favre was on the field in his familiar No. 4 jersey with purple shorts and a purple helmet, a vision that has had Packers fans cringing about for months. He shook hands with a few of his new teammates and quickly began throwing as fans peeked through the security fence to catch a glimpse of the superstar.

Shortly after practice began, the Vikings confirmed the agreement that seemed so inevitable all summer, only to be held up on July 28 when the man who holds every major NFL career passing record told Childress he wasn't ready to play, citing a lack of confidence in his beat-up body to hold up over an entire season.

Childress and Favre were expected to discuss the change of heart at a news conference later Tuesday.

Childress a few weeks ago said he had not planned to pursue Favre after he said he was staying retired. And yet here comes Favre, once reviled by a Vikings fan base that hustled to welcome him to town.

"I don't have any problem rooting for one of the greatest quarterbacks ever," said Phil Setala, a 23-year-old from Minneapolis who was at practice proudly wearing a purple No. 4 jersey.

[Grimlin]

I fucking hate that dude now.....He was one of the top guys who i used to have respect for. I hope somebody knocks him on his ass and take him out for the season.

I'm kinda pissed he didn't stay retired with Green Bay.....


He pissed his reputation away by keep coming back out of retirement.


With that said,John Elway has greatly gained my respect....He retired with back to back superbowl wins.He Also stayed retired...LOL.

[TimTheStoolManTaylor]

i wanna see aaron kampman end his career

[Grimlin]

I would like to see the Packers in the superbowl...just to rub it all in Favre's face.