Let the soap opera start again. The Brett Favre saga is slowly gaining momentum as his name and the potential of a comeback are once more making headlines. Favre, who retired from the NFL for what seems like the 83rd time after this past season, may very well be playing on Sundays once more. Everyone figured he was serious this time when he said he was truly walking away. However, skepticism grew when the New York Jets released Favre, giving up his rights. If you recall from last year, the Minnesota Vikings and Brett Favre had a mutual crush on each other—but being bitter division rivals there was zero chance Green Bay would have dealt him there. Now that Favre has no ties to any team, the idea of Favre finally ending up in Minnesota went from fantasy to reality. It seems like every offseason people claim Minnesota is just one quarterback away from becoming a championship caliber team. It seems too perfect to be true for Favre who will most likely have the opportunity to get his revenge on Green Bay.

While Favre probably could be an effective starter for a run-oriented offense like Minnesota, I think people just want him to stay on his tractor in Mississippi. He is making a mockery of the NFL in my opinion and, to be very blunt, he is flat out annoying. If he still has a desire to play the game he should keep playing, it’s the second-guessing and games he plays with his fans that is obnoxious. Favre has nothing more to prove; he has a championship, all the records, and some amazing stories. It was obvious he wasn’t himself last year during the second half of the season through his play and attitude. He has a 40-yearold body that had trouble with the grind of the football season. Nothing good can come out of yet another return (aside from the millions of dollars which isn’t too shabby) just to spite the Packers organization. However, all of us know deep down inside he is coming back; it is just a matter of time…

Robert Ourisman