Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw dislikes Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre, and he used to say that he would be glad if Favre really decided to return. Such comments irritated a lot of Vikings fans but also received strong supports from Green Bay Packers fans.
A lot of Packers fans take Favre’s joining the Vikings as betrayal to his former team Packers, and they hated him even more after Favre led the Vikings to beat the Packers twice in 2009 season. However, they may forget that it was the Packers who first traded Favre away to the Jets after a disappointing 2007 season. At that time, Favre was 38 years old and the Packers did not see much remaining value on the quarterback. Indeed, Favre had a terrible season with the Jets in 2008, but he had one of his best seasons after joining Vikings. Bradshaw was disgusted with Favre’s decision changes on retirement, probably because he feared that 40-year-old Favre could break his own legend of winning four Super Bowl rings with the Steelers to be the first 40-year-old champion leader. With Favre being the new legend, Bradshaw could attract even less attention from the public.
The Packers fans hated Favre probably for similar reason. They feared that Favre would prove Packers made wrong decision to trade him away and the Vikings would have been a better team for their beloved player. While Favre really proved that, their fear turned to hatred. Therefore, Packers fans and Bradshaw found supports from each other to their critical attitude toward Favre. With that understanding in mind, we may stay calm if we see Packers fans wearing Bradshaw jerseys to watch Steelers games.
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
Vikings quarterbacks try not to focus on Favre issues
Following the Minnesota Vikings Wednesday practice, the team’s quarterbacks were surrounded with reporters. While some of the questions were about their own situations, many others were about their starter in 2009 season, Brett Favre. The quarterbacks must have been told what to say about the 40-year-old Favre and they tried to give reporters impression that they are currently only focusing on workouts in preparation for new season.
"I'm just trying to get better and not worrying about who's not out here," quarterback Tarvaris Jackson told reporters. "I've been going through this the last three to four years now. I'm kind of used to this approach, just worrying about myself, trying to get better. That's all I can do."
Other quarterbacks like Sage Rosenfels and rookies Joe Webb and R.J. Archer said even less than Jackson, insisting that they were just there to work out and improve their own performance, no matter who was going to be the leading role in what number of Vikings jersey. However, what they said obviously was not enough to end discussion and speculation on Favre’s decision, as reports came out the next day still focused on Favre and related the Vikings other quarterbacks’ confidence in new season to the possible return of Favre.
"I'm just trying to get better and not worrying about who's not out here," quarterback Tarvaris Jackson told reporters. "I've been going through this the last three to four years now. I'm kind of used to this approach, just worrying about myself, trying to get better. That's all I can do."
Other quarterbacks like Sage Rosenfels and rookies Joe Webb and R.J. Archer said even less than Jackson, insisting that they were just there to work out and improve their own performance, no matter who was going to be the leading role in what number of Vikings jersey. However, what they said obviously was not enough to end discussion and speculation on Favre’s decision, as reports came out the next day still focused on Favre and related the Vikings other quarterbacks’ confidence in new season to the possible return of Favre.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Vikings quit first-round draft by trading 30th pick to Lions
While we are reading news of most NFL teams drafting new players, there is no move made by the Minnesota Vikings. I first got to know that the New Orleans Saints used their 32nd pick to draft cornerback Patrick Robinson, and then was surprised to know that the Detroit Lions had the No. 30th pick to pick running back Ndamukong Suh.
Later reports told us that the Vikings had traded the 30th overall draft pick to the Lions for second-round draft picks. It seemed that they are still waiting for Brett Favre’s decision before they make final decision on what to draft. As the second-round pick is to be held on Friday night, we will not know what the team’s plan is until then.
The first-round pick traded to Lions paid the Vikings back with 34th overall pick and a seventh rounder. The team also traded their 128th overall pick to the Lions for a No. 100 pick. Such moves caused a lot to doubt the Vikings just have no intention to pick quarterback that could fill in the spot if Favre decides not to wear back the No. 4 Vikings jersey. Considering that they have already re-signed with backup quarterback Tarvaris Jackson, it is unlikely that the team quit the first-round draft because of pending decision on quarterback. Perhaps they just want to make things appear more intriguing so that more people pay attention to them. Who knows!
Later reports told us that the Vikings had traded the 30th overall draft pick to the Lions for second-round draft picks. It seemed that they are still waiting for Brett Favre’s decision before they make final decision on what to draft. As the second-round pick is to be held on Friday night, we will not know what the team’s plan is until then.
The first-round pick traded to Lions paid the Vikings back with 34th overall pick and a seventh rounder. The team also traded their 128th overall pick to the Lions for a No. 100 pick. Such moves caused a lot to doubt the Vikings just have no intention to pick quarterback that could fill in the spot if Favre decides not to wear back the No. 4 Vikings jersey. Considering that they have already re-signed with backup quarterback Tarvaris Jackson, it is unlikely that the team quit the first-round draft because of pending decision on quarterback. Perhaps they just want to make things appear more intriguing so that more people pay attention to them. Who knows!
Friday, February 26, 2010
Vikings fans continue with their effort to retain Favre
Although the NFL scouting combine will begin this week in Indianapolis and a team may find a new star there, the Minnesota Vikings fan believe that quarterback Brett Favre should remain their star.
Vikings fans continue to take matters into their own hands in an attempt to persuade Favre to return to the team in 2010. Following the Vikings’ loss in the NFC Championship game, billboards were taken out in Hattiesburg urging the future Hall of Famer to make decision of wearing back Vikings jersey. This Monday, a full-page color ad was used on this day’s Hattiesburg Newspaper to continue persuading Favre to make decision.
According to 39-year-old Benjamin Nelms from Madison, Wisconsin, a Favre supporter, the ad is already paid for and cost him about twice as much as season tickets. But he surely consider it deserves- in the ad he thanks Favre for a great season and urges him to get healthy and return to the team in 2010.
Vikings fans continue to take matters into their own hands in an attempt to persuade Favre to return to the team in 2010. Following the Vikings’ loss in the NFC Championship game, billboards were taken out in Hattiesburg urging the future Hall of Famer to make decision of wearing back Vikings jersey. This Monday, a full-page color ad was used on this day’s Hattiesburg Newspaper to continue persuading Favre to make decision.
According to 39-year-old Benjamin Nelms from Madison, Wisconsin, a Favre supporter, the ad is already paid for and cost him about twice as much as season tickets. But he surely consider it deserves- in the ad he thanks Favre for a great season and urges him to get healthy and return to the team in 2010.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Favre turns to 40 Saturday and arm still feels great
Brett Favre will be 40 this Saturday. A good age to retire but the star quarterback feels that his new life in purple vikings jersey just begins. While playing his last game of his 30s Monday night against the Green Bay Packers, he threw for 271 yards and three TDs to beat his old team, showing everyone that his surgically repaired right arm was in perfect condition.
After his first four games in purple, Favre has completed 68 percent of his passes for 837 yards, eight touchdowns and just one interception to lead the Vikings to a 4-0 start. Comparing to his only season in the New York Jets, Favre’s performance for this season is much better. While playing for the Jets, a partially torn biceps in his throwing arm limited him to nine interceptions and only two touchdowns as the Jets lost four of five down the stretch and missed the playoffs.
Favre underwent a surgery on his biceps in May and had the partially torn tendon cut to alleviate the pain that caused the quarterback to retire for a second consecutive season last spring. The surgery, which has been growing in popularity, was the main reason for Favre to extend his career.
After his first four games in purple, Favre has completed 68 percent of his passes for 837 yards, eight touchdowns and just one interception to lead the Vikings to a 4-0 start. Comparing to his only season in the New York Jets, Favre’s performance for this season is much better. While playing for the Jets, a partially torn biceps in his throwing arm limited him to nine interceptions and only two touchdowns as the Jets lost four of five down the stretch and missed the playoffs.
Favre underwent a surgery on his biceps in May and had the partially torn tendon cut to alleviate the pain that caused the quarterback to retire for a second consecutive season last spring. The surgery, which has been growing in popularity, was the main reason for Favre to extend his career.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Vikings coach Childress will be careful with Favre status to avoid fine
After the NFL recently fined the New York Jets and coach Eric Mangini for failure to list Brett Favre on the injury report last season with his throwing arm hurt, the Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress felt that it is necessary for him to be diligent with Favre’s injury status to avoid fine.
By so far, Favre has not been listed on the injury report although the quarterback recently said that he might have a cracked rib. And it is not strange at all for media to focus on how Childress will approach the report each week when it comes to the 39-year-old quarterback.
Childress said that he’d rather save the $25,000 for college tuition for his kids. And he has told Favre that he would not hesitate to put the quarterback on injury report if necessary.
By so far, Favre has not been listed on the injury report although the quarterback recently said that he might have a cracked rib. And it is not strange at all for media to focus on how Childress will approach the report each week when it comes to the 39-year-old quarterback.
Childress said that he’d rather save the $25,000 for college tuition for his kids. And he has told Favre that he would not hesitate to put the quarterback on injury report if necessary.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Packers QB Rodgers proved him good replacement of Favre
On Saturday night, the Green Bay Packers won another preseason game, and quarterback Aaron Rodgers gave another rhythmic playing as a starting quarterback and big music fan.
After Brett Favre left the Packers, Rodgers became the one replacing the star quarterback. Fortunately, he managed to meet a lot of people’s expectation. He led the Packers to victory in two preseason games.
“We’re doing some really good things. I think the key is it starts up front. I think the guys—in two games, I haven’t been sacked, really haven’t been touched—and it gives you a lot of confidence as a passer,” Rodgers said after Green Bay’s 31-21 victory over the Buffalo Bills on Saturday night.
Rodgers said he was watching HBO’s “Hard Knocks,” the behind-the-scenes look at Bengals’ training camp while Favre was having his debut with the Vikings on Friday. The next night he also managed to attract enough attention and praise by scoring early and often in the exhibition.
After Brett Favre left the Packers, Rodgers became the one replacing the star quarterback. Fortunately, he managed to meet a lot of people’s expectation. He led the Packers to victory in two preseason games.
“We’re doing some really good things. I think the key is it starts up front. I think the guys—in two games, I haven’t been sacked, really haven’t been touched—and it gives you a lot of confidence as a passer,” Rodgers said after Green Bay’s 31-21 victory over the Buffalo Bills on Saturday night.
Rodgers said he was watching HBO’s “Hard Knocks,” the behind-the-scenes look at Bengals’ training camp while Favre was having his debut with the Vikings on Friday. The next night he also managed to attract enough attention and praise by scoring early and often in the exhibition.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Bad behavior might bring business profit in NFL
While a lot of people are highly critical of the few NFL players who fail to abide by the standard of conduct the league and legal system set forth, their talking about the bad behavior just may bring more business probit to NFL owners.
The NFL is a machine that hums 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 52 weeks a year. The league likes it that way, and it should, because that non-stop humming is good for business. The more people read, listen and watch NFL-related items, the better. No matter if the player is in miami dolphins jerseys or other jerseys.
You may not understand most of the “me first” personalities like Chad Ochocinco and Terrell Owens, but their antics keep the NFL in the news. You may think Brett Favre disingenuous and selfish, some others will argue with you that he just wants to play football and wonder what’s so wrong about that. Then the debate keeps the NFL in the news, and that’s what they want. It is the same with NFL players criminal behavior. Take Burress, Stallworth and Vick as example, all three faced the legal and league music, but all three just also kept the NFL in the news during what are otherwise the slowest months of the year.
The NFL is a machine that hums 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 52 weeks a year. The league likes it that way, and it should, because that non-stop humming is good for business. The more people read, listen and watch NFL-related items, the better. No matter if the player is in miami dolphins jerseys or other jerseys.
You may not understand most of the “me first” personalities like Chad Ochocinco and Terrell Owens, but their antics keep the NFL in the news. You may think Brett Favre disingenuous and selfish, some others will argue with you that he just wants to play football and wonder what’s so wrong about that. Then the debate keeps the NFL in the news, and that’s what they want. It is the same with NFL players criminal behavior. Take Burress, Stallworth and Vick as example, all three faced the legal and league music, but all three just also kept the NFL in the news during what are otherwise the slowest months of the year.
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