Brett Favre - First Game as a Minnesota Viking

by Brandon on Aug 22, 2009 1:23 AM CDT in Green Bay Packers News

I didn't watch the game because I'm not in the habit of watching preseason games between Minnesota Vikings and Kansas City Chiefs. Even if it was QB Brett Favre's first game as a Viking. He had to start the game for P.R. purposes. From Daily Norseman:

Bottom line: He was rusty. You could tell he hasn't been with an NFL team for these last several months. You could also tell that he's new to this team and isn't acclimated with the receiving corps yet. But he made the veteran moves this team wants him to make. He attempted to draw the Chiefs offsides. He made a couple of tough throws and took a couple of tough hits on plays that a less-experienced quarterback might have taken a sack on.

I'd like to thank everyone who posted comments this week about Brett Favre. Pick the thread and you'll probably find some personal and nasty comments at some point. I'm not one to ban or warn comments or their authors, so I've let things run their course this week. I know I've got a line, but it hasn't been crossed, yet. It's not every week that Favre signs with a rival team, so I expect everything will calm down and get back to normal in another week. I've had my say about the subject and I'm glad to have read all the comments from everyone who had something to say about this subject too.

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Actually

…he may have been better off taking sacks on some of those plays, because he threw absolute ducks after getting hit, no where near the WR. Lucky there were no defenders lurking.

"stay (green and) gold"

by Green and Bold on Aug 22, 2009 1:41 AM CDT reply actions

Pretty sad outing. It is still early. I still think this is a mistake. A big one!

"I look forward to a future in which our country will match its military strength with our moral restraint, its wealth with our wisdom, its power with our purpose."

John F. Kennedy

by CaliSeth on Aug 22, 2009 1:49 AM CDT reply actions

the announcers

here in Minnesota made about a million excuses for why each pass was incomplete. The two most reiterated were that he’s only had 2.5 practices so he’s new to the system and he’s rusty. The other favorite was that Jaymar Johnson and Brett need to get their timing down… Favre spent the entire summer playing with high school caliber receivers, he should have known exactly what the Viking’s receivers were going to do, especially someone of Jaymar Johnson’s talent.

My biggest surprise was not Brett (that was expected), but was how well the first string KC offense tore up the MN defense with the pass… they may as well have been playing a prevent defense the whole time. I knew they had a terrible pass D, but I don’t think much of KC’s offense, especially with Bowe reportedly in terrible shape coming into camp. If this is any indication of how they’ll play this season, it looks like it will be a huge downfall for their overall record (much like the run D for the Pack last year)

by uofmike on Aug 22, 2009 3:55 AM CDT reply actions

Haha god

I couldn’t stand the announcers! They were sooo biased and full of themselves. One of them was talking about how there aren’t any battles for starting positions this year because “they are so good at every starting position already” (haha I know, absolutely ridiculous.) Haha and then the other one listed off Favre, AP, Allen, Hutchinson, McKinnie, the Williams’, Berrian, and Harvin, and said, “They got pro bowlers at almost every position. There are no holes on this team, it may be the most well rounded in the NFL.” It was after that, that I felt like I wanted to kill myself haha.

I loved how KC’s 1st stringers dominated the Vikes 1st stringers. If Cassel and Bowe are enough to exploit that pass defense, imagine what Rodgers, Jennings, Driver, Jones, and Nelson are going to do to it. I should state they didn’t have Allen though, who makes a difference in the pass game for them though. Just shows how weak their pass defense is without getting consistent pressure on the QB.

by packallday555 on Aug 22, 2009 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions

yeah

the opinions Minnesotan’s have of this team are pretty much spot on with how those announcers were last night. It’s almost like they’re afraid to actually look at their team. They didn’t even mention that the only pass Favre completed, was nearly intercepted and if it wasn’t the first stringers playing in the preseason, Harvin would have gotten his head taken off.

The sad part is, even without Allen, they still got really good pressure on the sieve KC has for an O-Line. So it’s not the Vikings defense really missed Allen driving drunk into the quarterback’s knees every play. It’s just a mediocre defense who is really good at stopping the run and terrible at stopping the pass. They ranked 13th in points allowed for a reason last year and now they don’t have Sharper.

by uofmike on Aug 22, 2009 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions

I used to have to listen to Vikings radio at work

it was damn near unbearable. One of the guys on it will scream at the top of his lungs if Allen or one of the Williams gets a two yard tackle for loss. Here’s a good example of this douche and one that might bring back fond memories.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcA-NEhWVfI&feature=related

Btw the Vikings started off 6-0 that year like some are predicting this year. If they do, we can only hope for an awesome finish.

by Charlie Kelly on Aug 22, 2009 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions

haha

I love that clip. I play it every time I want to piss off my roommate. I don’t for see a 6-0 start, but I do hope their season ends on an “unfortunate” INT from Favre, just so they can see how it feels. Maybe a 6 INT game in the playoffs

by uofmike on Aug 22, 2009 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions

omg that clip is amazing!

Looking to buy: General Manager Deputy Badge

by Bush League All Star on Aug 22, 2009 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions

Paul Allen

is the name of that announcer. He is unbearable in that capacity, but his radio program on KFAN is pretty damn good.

by 400metres on Aug 22, 2009 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions

Love that clip

battlekow: Bill is having an oppo-gasm

by Michael M on Aug 22, 2009 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions

LOL

GO VIKEQUEENS BAD CALL GETTING BRETT ‘IM OLDER THEN GOD’ FAVRE

by brian janas on Aug 22, 2009 7:57 AM CDT reply actions

TJacks

why did they want Favre? I know its early, Favre is rusty, its preseason, and the Chiefs but Jackson had a heck of a game! A perfect passer rating (i dont feel like looking up the exact stats) i believe he was 12-15 with 200 yards and 1 or 2 tds.

by bizzle4 on Aug 22, 2009 8:57 AM CDT reply actions

when is taking "a couple tough hits" a good thing?

He use to be able to avoid tough hits. How long will his body last getting slammed on astro turf? They better keep T-Jack

by Squatbulk on Aug 22, 2009 10:24 AM CDT reply actions

That's right, he _used to_ be able to avoid rushers...

And that’s the point that Viking fans don’t understand yet. Favre is older, a little slower, a little less agile, a little less flexible, etc. It’s been happening steadily over the last 4 seasons. He’s been able to compensate for some of it through experience and arm strength, but eventually it starts to equal a net loss. At some point (and that point was probably last season) the losses reach the level where you shouldn’t be a starter, because over 16+ games the risk of injury becomes very significant.

If he had a different personality, he could honorably transition to the “experienced backup QB” role and probably play another 5 seasons. Unfortunately, Favre is surrounded by people that reinforce the #4 legend, at the expense of the man. They would never let him hold a clipboard and be a role-player on a team. I don’t want to see him hurt again, but I fear that is what we will see this season. I hope it was worth it.

by RobertArthur on Aug 22, 2009 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions

I saw Favre's first two series

It’s ridiculous to write him off over a preseason game but I can say I’m glad their defense is still one dimensional. But it was good to see that Vikings fans were as classy as always booing Jackson as he came in, even though he has been nothing but a hard worker and class act since arriving, maybe they were pissed that they rushed out to buy tickets only to find out their new savior was only going to play two drives. I didn’t watch much after that but when I occasionally saw bits of it I noticed Favre wasn’t on the sidelines talking up either Sage or Tjack, just Booty who now is number nine.

by Charlie Kelly on Aug 22, 2009 4:18 PM CDT reply actions

good sign for the Pack..

The Vikings Oline (starters) seemed to struggle against KC’s 3-4. Brett was knocked down a few times and when he wasnt the pocket was still small. Also AP only had 44 yards on 10 rushes the biggest stop the KC D had was 4th and 1 and they blew up the line to get AP for a loss. If i were a Viking fan I may worry about the O line when they play teams like the Ravens, Pitt, Chicago, NYG, and hopefully the Pack when these teams have good defenses and can bring great pressure

by bizzle4 on Aug 22, 2009 6:15 PM CDT reply actions

Hey guys....

It is the preseason!!! Does anyone remember Detroit was perfect last year in the preseason, and we all know how that turned out.

I love how everyone is saying it is a mistake after 4 passes, christ guys stop hatin’

by jcut on Aug 23, 2009 10:57 AM CDT reply actions

I think that everyone here already knows

what time of the season it is. Beating Cleveland and Buffalo in two preseason games does not mean we are contenders. However, the way that the games went gave us cause for some optimism.

As to Favre, many fans (some Packers and others Vikings) were saying it would be a mistake for the Vikings before he signed. How is that “hatin’”— sounds just like fans talking sports like always to me.

by NYCPac on Aug 24, 2009 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions

Vikings will be fine

The Vikings went 8-3 with Gus Frerotte last season so we shouldn’t write them off just because Favre went 1-4 3 days after joining the team. The Vikings will win likely 10 or more games. If the Packers are to win the Division, they’ll have to earn it. It is fun to sit and predict Chicago and Minny going 6-10 each but truth be told both squads were solid last season and look to be improved. Green Bay has looked fluid on O and D which is certainly encouraging but remember that this very squad looked good at times last season while only managing a 6-10 record.

But as with all preseasons the third game matters more than the other 3 games combined. The starters see some extended time and coaches actually often game plan to win just a little bit as well rather than just working on their weaknesses or trying out new stuff.

by Sand0 on Aug 26, 2009 3:03 PM CDT reply actions