If you weren't a Packers fan, or you didn't "pack" anything in the Nineties, then you hated Brett Favre. Then, the team declined, Mark Chmura got in a hot tub with the babysitter and the team declined some more. Mike Holmgren left, and Favre's father died. He became a mythical figure, good for two or three great moments a year. That crazy scramble and touchdown throw on Thanksgiving always overshadowed the five-interception playoff meltdowns. He's been officially forcing throws that everyone with eyes knows he can't complete for ten years. The Packers eventually moved on because possibly, a few people in their organization have working eyes. The Jets changed Brian Schottenheimer's offense last year to suit Favre's gunslinging style. When the Jets stuck with the core of Schottenheimer's offense, utilizing Leon Washington especially, the Jets beat the then 11-0 Titans. Other times though, when they'd switched to the Favre-friendly style, the Jets simply couldn't score because Favre couldn't complete passes-No touchdowns against a terrible Denver defense, one two-yard touchdown pass against Cincinnati, no touchdown passes against Oakland or San Fransisco or Seattle. Favre couldn't help the Jets beat teams that were obviously worse than them.
And now the Vikings are in love.
And you should hear from an honest source exactly what's going to happen.
Favre is the starter, and all of the Vikings players are excited about improving their quarterback play. The casual fan is interested, and the Vikings should win their first three games against the Browns, Lions and 49ers. If they are weak against the pass, the 49ers can beat them, because the Vikings run defense against the 49ers passing attack is a stalemate. They will play the Packers on Monday Night Football amidst all of the pageantry and stomach-turning press conferences and lose. They will lose a defensive struggle to the Steve Spagnolo Rams in the Edward Jones Dome. They will lose at Baltimore. They will win at Pittsburgh because Adrian Peterson won't be stopped. They will win a close game at Green Bay, but Favre won't be the reason. They will beat the upstart Lions and lose to the Seahawks. They will lose to the Bears at home, they will blow out the Cardinals in Arizona. They will beat the Bengals and the Panthers to get back into the hunt. They will lose in Chicago and end the Giants' season by beating them on the last day . The Vikings will go 8-8 and miss the playoffs. Favre, for a few reasons, will lead the league in interceptions and retire again, this time without a sound. The Vikings will cut Tarvaris Jackson, ending a career they ruined, and they will draft a collegiate quarterback with an overrated skill set like Tim Tebow or Sam Bradford.
We're going to end up rooting against the Vikings simply because Favre is going to keep trying to make miracles happen when magic doesn't always work in the NFL, and we hate guys who think their magic is better than the old. We're all going to hate Brett Favre again when this is over. The hate will be so strong that he's going to have to do something great to make sure no one boos at his Hall of Fame speech.
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