This is a Drill, No Reason to Panic

There are many reports out there saying the Brett Favre has retired and I do not believe it for a second. We've gone through this several times before. It seems that Favre cannot commit to another season without hinting that he is retiring at some point. How many years did he tell EVERYONE he was retiring in Green Bay? He tearfully announced his retirement before signing with the Jets. He told everyone he was leaning towards retirement last season, then decided to come back halfway into training camp. This is not time for Vikings' fans to panic.

Why all the fuss? Why all the reports? Why is Favre not rushing to the nearest news station to tell people he isn't retiring? Because this is what he does. At this point, Favre has proven himself to be such a narcissistic jerk I actually think he likes this kind of attention and build up. What other reason could there be? Bard Childress may be saying the Vikings are prepared if Favre leaves, but they are not. They are going to go to Favre on bended knee and beg him to come back. Meanwhile, a 40 year old quarterback is the headline story of every sports page in America.

While I do think Favre is coming back, I really hope he does not. I cannot stand watching him act so selfishly in the offseason then talk every week about how it's about the team. I hate that to some people he justifies his behavior by having a good season. And, I especially want to see the Vikings suffer for not being prepared for what everyone saw coming. On the radio today I heard signing Favre compared to dating a stripper. Is she amazing? Yes, but you know one day you'll wake up and the bed is empty and she's gone. How if you are the Vikings do you not have a backup quarterback better than Tarvaris Jackson when your starter is Brett "I'm a selfish, narcissistic jerk who refuses to go to training camp and wants to retire every five minutes" Favre? How do you not FORCE Favre to make a decision? This is the NFL and you have a team that can make it to the Super Bowl if you have a quarterback. The Vikings could have gotten someone if they wanted. Now they may have to reap what they sow.

Still, not time to panic. This is just a drill.