Tarvaris Jackson Wants Out of Minnesota: Why No Trade Shall Happen in '09

The Minnesota Vikings have faced an offseason that seems as if it won't come to an end anytime soon.

For the past several months, the Vikings' pursuit of Brett Favre has been an ongoing media circus in Minnesota. Heading into the early parts of summer, many believed the Vikings were not going to wait on Favre to make a decision, and thought Brad Childress would make a deadline.

Since Childress did go public via radio and say that he did not make any deadline for Favre, the organization continues to wait on Favre's decision.

According to No. 4 himself, his decision should be coming in a matter of two weeks, right around when Minnesota opens up for training camp.

For the most part, everybody has been patient with the decision. While surely some players are annoyed, they know the addition of Favre makes them the possible favorite for the NFC this season.

Yet, there was one person who could not wait: Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson.

The news broke late Friday evening that Jackson reportedly requested a trade from the Minnesota Vikings. Though Jackson didn't give a specific answer to why he wants out of Minnesota, what can be predicted  as his distrust with the front office, and feels he is no longer wanted with the purple, yellow, and black.

For Jackson's sake, seems a little to late on his part to come out and request a trade.

From his perspective, he is thinking of finding a place where he can battle out in training camp for a starting job.

However, most teams have their spot locked up, along with on-going quarterback battles that seem to not have room for Jackson.

A possible backup role? Possibly a few teams that could show a bit of interest in him.

What would be the point of wanting out of Minnesota though? Even with the expected joining of Favre in Minnesota, if the deal does fall through, Jackson would have his chance of winning the starting job over Sage Rosenfels.

From the Minnesota Vikings standpoint, is it worth trading Jackson at this point in time?

With the uncertainty of Favre, trading Jackson would be a risk down the road, especially if the coaching staff still feels Tarvaris has some potential. Besides, the Vikings wouldn't trade Jackson for scrap.

A team likely wouldn't be willing to give the Vikings what the asking price is for a quarterback who at best would be a backup with every other franchise.

Unfortunately for Tarvaris, he won't be getting the trade he is asking for, and in the long run, could be the most beneficial move the Vikings make.

Matt Miselis is a writer for BleacherReport.com