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[Gene Washington]

I loved Fran because of his quirky little helmet with that funny facemask.

[Lance706]

A way for Brett Favre to truly become "one of us?" Sit out the first play Sunday
By Michael Rand,$article.credit
September 17, 2009

Brett Favre has been a Viking for about a month now. He won over a fair number of fans immediately because, when healthy, he offers a Super Bowl caliber team the best chance to win. He won over another segment slowly, by looking fairly sharp in his final preseason tuneup and playing a very efficient first game in a victory over Cleveland.

But there is still a segment of Vikings fans that neither likes nor trusts No. 4 in purple. They think his ego outweighs his value, or they think his Packers past outweighs any dedication he might have to the present and his new team. Favre, however, has a chance to win over a good number of those folks with one sweeping gesture Sunday.

Favre, who is tied with legendary Viking Jim Marshall for most consecutive NFL starts at 270, has a chance to break the record against the Lions. Or, he could let another QB -- probably Tarvaris Jackson -- take the first snap and hand the ball to Adrian Peterson, thus remaining hand-in-hand with Marshall and keeping both in the record book.

It would put the Vikings at a slight competitive disadvantage on that first play, since the free world would know a run play is almost assuredly coming. But to see Favre jog out for 2nd-and-7, having performed a selfless act to preserve a piece of Vikings history? It seems like one play of predictability would be a small price to pay.

Favre laid down in 2001 to gift Michael Strahan the sack that broke the single-season NFL record. Let's see him sit out a play Sunday with his record on the line.

[Chuck]

Lance706 wrote:

A way for Brett Favre to truly become "one of us?" Sit out the first play Sunday
By Michael Rand,$article.credit
September 17, 2009
Brett Favre has been a Viking for about a month now. He won over a fair number of fans immediately because, when healthy, he offers a Super Bowl caliber team the best chance to win. He won over another segment slowly, by looking fairly sharp in his final preseason tuneup and playing a very efficient first game in a victory over Cleveland.
But there is still a segment of Vikings fans that neither likes nor trusts No. 4 in purple. They think his ego outweighs his value, or they think his Packers past outweighs any dedication he might have to the present and his new team. Favre, however, has a chance to win over a good number of those folks with one sweeping gesture Sunday.
Favre, who is tied with legendary Viking Jim Marshall for most consecutive NFL starts at 270, has a chance to break the record against the Lions. Or, he could let another QB -- probably Tarvaris Jackson -- take the first snap and hand the ball to Adrian Peterson, thus remaining hand-in-hand with Marshall and keeping both in the record book.
It would put the Vikings at a slight competitive disadvantage on that first play, since the free world would know a run play is almost assuredly coming. But to see Favre jog out for 2nd-and-7, having performed a selfless act to preserve a piece of Vikings history? It seems like one play of predictability would be a small price to pay.
Favre laid down in 2001 to gift Michael Strahan the sack that broke the single-season NFL record. Let's see him sit out a play Sunday with his record on the line.

I see your point but wouldn't that be discredit for what he has done during his career? For what? He will break the record as a member of the Vikings. I don't like what he did for Strahan and I wouldn't like this either.

[Gene Murphy]

Nick Tingelhoff wrote:

I used to let gas when Fran was audabiling. That is why he "scrambled" around so much back there. And that is why he stunk it up in superbowls so much. He had long term side affects for many years making him crooked, jealous and flighty. Favre's record speaks for itself and Fran couldn't wash his jock.

Nick, hate to break it to you, but your name is Mick.

[Mick Tingelhoff]

Gene Murphy wrote:

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Nick, hate to break it to you, but your name is Mick.

I'm tellin you, the flatulence got to me too. I remember now. Thanks.

[bulldog3]

i sure as hell hope he doesnt play like fran - that guy only knows how to choke big in big games - please dont compare those 2 guys at least until we see if brett will choke or not. we will get wins as long as brett doesnt force the ball down field and throw picks like jay cutler did last week. hit the receivers when they get open otherwise drop it to AD, CT, or PH and let them do their thang. happy purple friday

[Elvis Presley]

Lance706 wrote:

A way for Brett Favre to truly become "one of us?" Sit out the first play Sunday
By Michael Rand,$article.credit
September 17, 2009
Brett Favre has been a Viking for about a month now. He won over a fair number of fans immediately because, when healthy, he offers a Super Bowl caliber team the best chance to win. He won over another segment slowly, by looking fairly sharp in his final preseason tuneup and playing a very efficient first game in a victory over Cleveland.
But there is still a segment of Vikings fans that neither likes nor trusts No. 4 in purple. They think his ego outweighs his value, or they think his Packers past outweighs any dedication he might have to the present and his new team. Favre, however, has a chance to win over a good number of those folks with one sweeping gesture Sunday.
Favre, who is tied with legendary Viking Jim Marshall for most consecutive NFL starts at 270, has a chance to break the record against the Lions. Or, he could let another QB -- probably Tarvaris Jackson -- take the first snap and hand the ball to Adrian Peterson, thus remaining hand-in-hand with Marshall and keeping both in the record book.
It would put the Vikings at a slight competitive disadvantage on that first play, since the free world would know a run play is almost assuredly coming. But to see Favre jog out for 2nd-and-7, having performed a selfless act to preserve a piece of Vikings history? It seems like one play of predictability would be a small price to pay.
Favre laid down in 2001 to gift Michael Strahan the sack that broke the single-season NFL record. Let's see him sit out a play Sunday with his record on the line.

your an effing maroon! why the H would anyone do this?

[Lance706]

It was not my words,,,,it came from the trib Viking site...

[Lance706]

http://www.startribune.com/blogs/59637187.htm...

[wal0645]

Sorry folks, but ol Brett is over the hill and come 10/5 the Packers will take his sorry butt apart just like they did Mr. Cutler. AP or AD or whatever, he be in trouble also. Wasn't Forte supposed to be an "elite" back? What did he have in the game last week, 25 carries for 55 yards. Dom will drum up a nice recipe for Mr. P. The only hope the Vikings have is GB still having issues with their O-line. They fix that and ya'll can forget about it. Thought I'd send a message from cheesehead land since so many of you Viking fans like posting on our websites. Pack taking control of the division baby!!!

[wal0645]

And one more thing in closing; trashing one of your great former players for a has been that spent 15-16 in GB; what's up with that!!!! I guess it is true what is said about ya'll.....no class.

[Gene Murphy]

wal0645 wrote:

Sorry folks, but ol Brett is over the hill and come 10/5 the Packers will take his sorry butt apart just like they did Mr. Cutler. AP or AD or whatever, he be in trouble also. Wasn't Forte supposed to be an "elite" back? What did he have in the game last week, 25 carries for 55 yards. Dom will drum up a nice recipe for Mr. P. The only hope the Vikings have is GB still having issues with their O-line. They fix that and ya'll can forget about it. Thought I'd send a message from cheesehead land since so many of you Viking fans like posting on our websites. Pack taking control of the division baby!!!

Those 226 yards of total offense against a bad Bear defense was awe-inspiring.

[IAVikeFan]

I didn't bother reading the first 72 posts... but the only reason i can see for why this article was written was to seriously **** off Fran Tarkenton.

I have noticed that some stupid packerbackers are still spouting off on here... Just wait till week 4 when we beat your asses into the turf, then come on here and talk.

[bIG JOHN FROM WI]

IAVikeFan wrote:

I didn't bother reading the first 72 posts... but the only reason i can see for why this article was written was to seriously **** off Fran Tarkenton.
I have noticed that some stupid packerbackers are still spouting off on here... Just wait till week 4 when we beat your asses into the turf, then come on here and talk.

That comes straight from the state that allows him and his best friend to get married, yup 2 guys! nuff said.....

[bulldog3]

wal0645 wrote:

Sorry folks, but ol Brett is over the hill and come 10/5 the Packers will take his sorry butt apart just like they did Mr. Cutler. AP or AD or whatever, he be in trouble also. Wasn't Forte supposed to be an "elite" back? What did he have in the game last week, 25 carries for 55 yards. Dom will drum up a nice recipe for Mr. P. The only hope the Vikings have is GB still having issues with their O-line. They fix that and ya'll can forget about it. Thought I'd send a message from cheesehead land since so many of you Viking fans like posting on our websites. Pack taking control of the division baby!!!

it was 2 sh*tty teams going at it and the less sh*tty team got the win. i predicted green bay to be better then the bears this year but no better than the lions. cant wait til the lions beat the packers. its inevitable so dont get your panties in a bunch when the packers wear down again and start losing because they cant finish.

[Say What]

Elvis Presley wrote:

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your an effing maroon! why the H would anyone do this?

Learn how to spell moron, moron. Maroon is a Gopher color, dimwit.

[erie-pa fan]

Lance706 wrote:

http://www.startribune.com/blo gs/59637187.html?elr=KArksUUUy caEacyU

To expect him to do this is way out of bounds; him laying down for that sack given to Strahan and this aren't even in the same solar system. Sure it would be an incredible gesture but c'mon.

[MGR4FUN]

first things first i could have completed that pass to driver after vasher fell / stumbled / tripped / gave up on the play ... that never shoulda happened and surprise vasher is no longer starting wtg lovie ... as for comparing #10 and #4 have at it all ya want their busts will discuss it in the hall ... only thing i know is that they both play / played the game with alot of passion and emmotion and gave fans alot to talk about on monday mornings around the water coolers

[Elvis Presley]

Say What wrote:

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Learn how to spell moron, moron. Maroon is a Gopher color, dimwit.

hey Maroon use your pea sized brain. I didn't use moron as I assumed it would be block like when people write about your small ****.

[Gene Murphy]

Elvis Presley wrote:

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hey Maroon use your pea sized brain. I didn't use moron as I assumed it would be block like when people write about your small ****.

So your assumption would be?