Brett Favre Is No Dumb Hick

Brett Favre orchestrated it just like he was a master conductor.

He’s not just some back-woods, country bumpkin.

He has that quality of being likeable because of his Middle American upbringing, his country drawl, his rough appearance, but don’t let that fool you. He is a master tactician.

He couldn’t make the trade to Minnesota happen last year, so he came up with a plan that would delay it just a year.

He, nor Brad Childress, could have anticipated the injury to his shoulder that tried to foil the plan and ruin the would-be plot that may become the best story in NFL history.

The progress after his recent surgery was the clincher that he could come back and play and you can’t blame Childress for wanting to continue to be part of the story.

Imagine the story line.

Favre retires.

Then he’s traded to the Jets. He’s on his way to the playoffs when he gets injured. The Jets fade and Brett retires again.

He comes back after surgery and at 40 years old he wins a title for a franchise which has been to four Super Bowls and has failed to clinch.

Brett Favre then rides off into the sunset in his Wranglers as his orchestra plays Bach’s “Adagio” with banjos and fiddles instead of violins and cellos.

He will probably sign a two year contract with the Vikings tonight. He only wants one year, but would probably play a second year if the Vikings fail to make it to the Super Bowl.

Bottom line is Brett Favre wants to win another title. It’s not that he wants to play or feels he still can play. He wants the big prize.

When mentioning the best quarterbacks ever, Favre’s name always comes up because he owns all the records. However, there is always a “but” associated with the argument.

Favre was great, but his records are a product of longevity and consistency.

Favre has thrown for the most touchdowns, but he’s thrown the most interceptions.

Favre is one of the best ever, but he only has one championship on his resume.

Joe Montana has four Super Bowl Rings. Terry Bradshaw has four. Steve Young has three (two as a backup), as does Troy Aikman. Tom Brady has three and has a great chance for one or two more. John Elway got two before he retired and went to five title games.

In most circles, Montana is considered the best ever. Dan Marino is always an “honorable mention” all-time greatest because he has zero titles and Favre has taken over his records.

Super Bowl wins don’t guarantee greatness since Bradshaw and Aikman are largely considered very good QBs, but never in the elite class.

Brett Favre knows another Super Bowl Ring would probably finalize his resume as the best ever. Another season’s worth of stats will enhance all his current records as even more unreachable and two rings (one at 40 years old) would probably cement his place at the top.

There is a lot of criticism out there about Favre. However, he should not be criticized for his actions. They were necessary evils to get what he wanted.

The Green Bay Packers were tired of the “Favre on the fence” scenario and decided to go with Aaron Rodgers rather than lose him to free agency. That pretty much forced Brett into retirement.

Favre didn’t want to retire. He wanted a title, but knew it wouldn’t happen in Green Bay before he was no longer able to play.

He saw what the Vikings had in Adrian Peterson and knew the Head Coach. This would be his best chance to win another Super Bowl.

Green Bay, of course, didn’t want Brett, but (there it is again!) didn’t want him playing against them either, so they traded him to a team that Brett knew wouldn’t get him that elusive title either.

The Jets were in no better position to win a title than Green Bay was, especially playing in the same division as the Patriots.

So, he played the overture a little longer and planned his second retirement and pending release by the Jets. This would allow him to un-retire again and play with the Vikes.

He knew he needed some time to have surgery and recover. He also knew he didn’t want to do two-a-days and practice for 10 weeks prior to the season opener.

This is not uncommon for NFL veterans.

Many veterans hold out in contract disputes that are at least partially designed to just keep them from having to take part in mini-camps and two-a-days.

Other veterans “fake” injuries to stay out of the rigors of preseason that are meant only for rookies and those fighting for jobs.

Favre gets his wish. Finally. He is playing for the team he wants to.

The Vikings have arguably the best running back in the league. The Vikings have a good defense. His good friend is the Head Coach.

He’ll even play the majority of his cold weather games indoors (there is a Nov. 1^st game at Green Bay and a Dec. 28th matchup against the Bears), which may be a good idea for someone with a possible nagging injury.

The Vikings already had two back up quarterbacks fighting for the starting job and now they can go back to being back ups.

Who isn’t excited about the Green Bay matchup this season now? What about the January matchup with the Giants that could be pivotal in playoff positioning?

Of course, how much would it help his argument as the best QB ever if he wins a Super Bowl against the Patriots while outperforming Tom Brady?

These are the stories Brett Favre has put together for us. In an attempt to re-write the story of his career, he is giving all fans endless stories with an endless number of possible endings.

Either way, Favre will get to do it his way. Despite the efforts of Green Bay trying to end his story the way they wanted.

Of course, it could backfire for Favre if the Vikings don’t make it to the playoffs or if he suffers another injury that ends his story for him.