Brett Favre has done it again. Tricking the football world into believing he was truly retired this time around, he signed a last minute contract with the Vikings, worth a reported $25 million over two seasons. It sounds like those in the know already knew that Favre was coming back this whole time. While this will receive much hype, I don't think it'll improve the Vikings.
As a QB turning 40 during the course of this season, Favre is simply old. Very few quarterbacks can be effective at 40 years old and while Favre is tough, every body begins to wear down as it gets older. Additionally...
He's coming off some bicep surgery. He also has a torn rotator cuff. His body is obviously starting to give, and between the quickness one loses as they age, the strength they lose as they age, their increased recovery time, and their susceptibility to injuries, Favre seems like he has a high chance of disaster during these next two seasons.
Look at the way that Favre looked during the second half of 2008 with the Jets. So many picks, his injuries, and everything led the team to implosion. He threw 9 interceptions during the last five games of the season. While he'll obviously play over Tarvaris Jackson in Minnesota, I have to say that Jackson's last four games consisted of just one interception.
Then there's the whole issue of team chemistry. It seemed like Jackson had a close bond with his wide receivers. This is a critical element to a team's success. Favre, on the other hand, is coming into a team that he doesn't know, missed an entire training camp, and will have no rapport with any of his receivers.
As far as the rest of the team goes, Favre doesn't seem to get along with his teammates these days either. Look at all of the incidents in New York, with Thomas Jones and Favre not having dressed with the team, traveled with the team, or anything else. He sees himself as better than his teammates and this won't bode well in Minnesota.
I understand where the Vikings are coming from. They probably won't contend without Favre. This will increase ratings, sell more tickets, and might give them a shot to go big this year, but I don't think he's the future in Minnesota and you have to wonder what they'll do after him.
To wrap it up, I believe Favre will not be a good addition to the Vikings because of his age/injury risk, his deteriorating arm strength and skills as a QB, and his inconsistency. Not to mention, he won't be able to develop any chemistry with his receivers, and if they don't win the Super Bowl this year, it would be a huge setback for the Vikings' organization. Honestly, it seems like Favre signed with the Vikings out of spite. Heck, just about a month ago, Favre said he wasn't going to play this season because "he didn't think he could perform at a high level." Uh huh. So what has changed? Aside from the fact that he now has a slight tear in his rotator cuff. While I still think Favre is one of the best QB's ever, I feel like this whole situation has somewhat tainted his brilliant career. I really do hope he does well because I don't want to see him fall flat on his face. I want to see him go out on top, but with Favre constantly "un-retiring," I think he never will.
As a QB turning 40 during the course of this season, Favre is simply old. Very few quarterbacks can be effective at 40 years old and while Favre is tough, every body begins to wear down as it gets older. Additionally...
He's coming off some bicep surgery. He also has a torn rotator cuff. His body is obviously starting to give, and between the quickness one loses as they age, the strength they lose as they age, their increased recovery time, and their susceptibility to injuries, Favre seems like he has a high chance of disaster during these next two seasons.
Look at the way that Favre looked during the second half of 2008 with the Jets. So many picks, his injuries, and everything led the team to implosion. He threw 9 interceptions during the last five games of the season. While he'll obviously play over Tarvaris Jackson in Minnesota, I have to say that Jackson's last four games consisted of just one interception.
Then there's the whole issue of team chemistry. It seemed like Jackson had a close bond with his wide receivers. This is a critical element to a team's success. Favre, on the other hand, is coming into a team that he doesn't know, missed an entire training camp, and will have no rapport with any of his receivers.
As far as the rest of the team goes, Favre doesn't seem to get along with his teammates these days either. Look at all of the incidents in New York, with Thomas Jones and Favre not having dressed with the team, traveled with the team, or anything else. He sees himself as better than his teammates and this won't bode well in Minnesota.
I understand where the Vikings are coming from. They probably won't contend without Favre. This will increase ratings, sell more tickets, and might give them a shot to go big this year, but I don't think he's the future in Minnesota and you have to wonder what they'll do after him.
To wrap it up, I believe Favre will not be a good addition to the Vikings because of his age/injury risk, his deteriorating arm strength and skills as a QB, and his inconsistency. Not to mention, he won't be able to develop any chemistry with his receivers, and if they don't win the Super Bowl this year, it would be a huge setback for the Vikings' organization. Honestly, it seems like Favre signed with the Vikings out of spite. Heck, just about a month ago, Favre said he wasn't going to play this season because "he didn't think he could perform at a high level." Uh huh. So what has changed? Aside from the fact that he now has a slight tear in his rotator cuff. While I still think Favre is one of the best QB's ever, I feel like this whole situation has somewhat tainted his brilliant career. I really do hope he does well because I don't want to see him fall flat on his face. I want to see him go out on top, but with Favre constantly "un-retiring," I think he never will.
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