NFL Draft Favre not returning to Vikings?

**jAZ** · 04-23-2010, 11:46 AM

Uh oh.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/rumors/p...urn=nfl,236243

Favre not returning to Vikings?
By Mark J. Miller

Everybody seems to figure Brett Favre(notes) will be back next season with the Minnesota Vikings, but now some doubt is being thrown over that scenario, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

The paper reports that NFL Network analyst Steve Mariucci, who also was the quarterbacks coach for the Green Bay Packers when Favre started his career there, recently said that he had talked to Favre and the quarterback is still on the fence on whether he'll come back or not.

And this isn't a case of Favre figuring out if he wants all the bother of playing pro ball or not. The ankle he hurt during the NFC title game loss against the New Orleans Saints is still bugging him.

"He doesn't know yet," Mariucci apparently said. "He's trying to heal up. ... His body is recovered except for that ankle. That's not quite ready yet. It's an ankle that he had surgery on twice before and it's still pretty puffy."

Mariucci said Favre is wondering if his 40-year-old body is telling him something.

The Vikings have the second pick in the second round today that was obtained in a trade with the Detroit Lions. Should be interesting to see if the team goes after a quarterback to add to Tarvaris Jackson(notes) and Sage Rosenfels(notes).

**The Franchise** · 04-23-2010, 11:47 AM

If we want Clausen....we have to trade with the Rams.

Kylo Ren · 04-23-2010, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Pestilence

If we want Clausen....we have to trade with the Rams.

We DON'T want Clausen......

**The Franchise** · 04-23-2010, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by John_Wayne

We DON'T want Clausen......

You DON'T know shit.

milkman · 04-23-2010, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Pestilence

You DON'T know shit.

That has already been well established.

**Bane** · 04-23-2010, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Pestilence

You DON'T know shit.

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LaChapelle · 04-23-2010, 11:48 AM

They would have taken him instead of trading down if they were worried

DJ's left nut · 04-23-2010, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jAZ

Uh oh.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/rumors/p...urn=nfl,236243

Favre not returning to Vikings?
By Mark J. Miller

Everybody seems to figure Brett Favre(notes) will be back next season with the Minnesota Vikings, but now some doubt is being thrown over that scenario, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

The paper reports that NFL Network analyst Steve Mariucci, who also was the quarterbacks coach for the Green Bay Packers when Favre started his career there, recently said that he had talked to Favre and the quarterback is still on the fence on whether he'll come back or not.

And this isn't a case of Favre figuring out if he wants all the bother of playing pro ball or not. The ankle he hurt during the NFC title game loss against the New Orleans Saints is still bugging him.

"He doesn't know yet," Mariucci apparently said. "He's trying to heal up. ... His body is recovered except for that ankle. That's not quite ready yet. It's an ankle that he had surgery on twice before and it's still pretty puffy."

Mariucci said Favre is wondering if his 40-year-old body is telling him something.

The Vikings have the second pick in the second round today that was obtained in a trade with the Detroit Lions. Should be interesting to see if the team goes after a quarterback to add to Tarvaris Jackson(notes) and Sage Rosenfels(notes).

Honestly, if the Vikings thought this was a real possibility, I see no way they trade down in the first.

If they thought Clausen were a developmental guy that they'd have for 2011, the trade-down makes sense.

But if they thought Favre was walking out the door and Clausen was an immediate answer, there's no way they'd have risked losing him for the 4th they picked up.

This report means nothing, IMO.

Hydrae · 04-23-2010, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Honestly, if the Vikings thought this was a real possibility, I see no way they trade down in the first.

If they thought Clausen were a developmental guy that they'd have for 2011, the trade-down makes sense.

But if they thought Favre was walking out the door and Clausen was an immediate answer, there's no way they'd have risked losing him for the 4th they picked up.

This report means nothing, IMO.

None of the teams between their original pick and the new pick would be taking a QB. They can still get their QB along with an extra 4th rounder. It was a completely safe trade for them in this manner and has no bearing on whether they want a QB now or not.

Chiefnj2 · 04-23-2010, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Hydrae

None of the teams between their original pick and the new pick would be taking a QB.

It doesn't mean that none of those teams are open to trading their pick.

milkman · 04-23-2010, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hydrae

None of the teams between their original pick and the new pick would be taking a QB. They can still get their QB along with an extra 4th rounder. It was a completely safe trade for them in this manner and has no bearing on whether they want a QB now or not.

Except by trading down, if they are targeting Clausen, they are taking the risk that another team trades up ahead of them to take him.

The timing of this report is very Mike Lombardiesqe.

DJ's left nut · 04-23-2010, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hydrae

None of the teams between their original pick and the new pick would be taking a QB. They can still get their QB along with an extra 4th rounder. It was a completely safe trade for them in this manner and has no bearing on whether they want a QB now or not.

Except that now there are teams all over the draft that may trade up for Clausen.

Maybe the will, maybe they won't, but if you're about to lose your QB and you think this kid is the answer, is that a risk you're willing to take?

No, it isn't.

**BigMeatballDave** · 04-23-2010, 11:50 AM

JFC...this doesn't mean shit.

**Bane** · 04-23-2010, 11:51 AM

Favre cam will be back.
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BillSelfsTrophycase · 04-23-2010, 11:52 AM

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