Posted on 08/04/2010 10:42:40 AM PDT by MinorityRepublican
Brett Favre told ESPN's Ed Werder in Hattiesburg, Miss., on Wednesday that he has not made any decision about returning to play for the Minnesota Vikings this season and says he will play if healthy.
Favre's agent, Bus Cook, said in a statement to the NFL Network on Wednesday that the quarterback has an appointment with Dr. James Andrews next week and will know more at that time. Andrews performed surgery on Favre's ankle in May.
Favre denied sending text messages to Vikings teammates and club officials that might have indicated he had decided to retire.
Favre told ESPN that he has decided to play for Minnesota in 2010 if his surgically repaired ankle heals but said the fact he has not been able to decide his future reflects his level of concern about regaining his health.
He hurt his left ankle in the NFC Championship Game loss to the New Orleans Saints.
Favre responded to a Star Tribune report that the Vikings were prepared to offer him more money for the 2010 season if he would play, insisting that his salary is not a factor in the decision. "It's not about money," he said.
Favre told ESPN he has a time frame in mind and said he has spoken to the Vikings to make them aware of the approximate date when he will make his decision. He declined to reveal that information to ESPN, however.
"As far as Brett is concerned, in spite of reports to the contrary, Brett's situation has nothing to do with his contract, but everything to do with his health and ability to contribute to that team and play at a level that he has been accustomed to playing over the years," Cook told the NFL Network.
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Ping!
I knew it. I said all along, you can ignore every rumor...every report.....he’s coming back.
“Favre denied sending text messages to Vikings teammates and club officials that might have indicated he had decided to retire.”
Isn’t that pretty easy to check.
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I agree!.... Who gives a rats ass?
Way too much drama for football.
As the rematch in the Superdome nears, he might decide that health is not so improved.
Drama queens unite! You have nothing to lose but your media coverage.
Hahahahahahahahaha.
What did I say yesterday? Wait until after training camp. He won’t decide anything until after then.
Just ignore them, you know he’s coming back, so why even bother paying attention.
Any one of them could have contacted Favre or his agent to find out the truth, or at least a denial of the truth.
There are two rumors going around here in Minneapolis. The first is that a couple of players wanted to force Favre to make an announcement that he's coming back earlier than he planned. The second was it was a practical joke between players (not Favre) that got out of hand and was taken to be true.
“Here in Minneapolis”
Lemme guess, you’re from the West Metro, probably the far western ‘Burbs.
You've got that right. At least the babe threads are entertaining.
Bullshit Artist.
He certainly doesn’t appear to have the character of a Kurt Warner, who when he announced his retirement you could take him at his word.
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