if Brett Favre goes to the Vikings, would you root for the Vikings success so long as it wasn't at the Packer's expense?

Please explain here.

I would root for Brett Favre. NEVER the Vikings. I know it seems hard to understand right now. But the way I see it. The Favre fiasco in Green bay was both party's fault. The Packers let favre go because he takes wayyyy too damn long to make a decision.. And we had a great QB waiting in the wings.

Brett Favre won a Super Bowl with the Packers. Brett Favre was the first 3-time MVP in league history with the Packers. Brett Favre broke ever significant passing record with the Packers. Brett Favre will be retired in Lambeau's rafters. Brett Favre will enter the NFL Hall of Fame... As a Packer.

My allegiance is to the Packers, first and foremost. But, I don't harbor any ill will towards Brett Favre because he wants to play football.

Do we really need another thread like this? Most people have already said what they think of Favre going to the Vikings.

Of course not. He'd be a Viking. That alone makes it impossible to root for him.

I think Nick Barnett said it best, back in one of his "Tweets" on Twitter back on May 6th.



Yes, it is a game, but within the confines of the game, he has become the enemy. If you are part of the game (which, IMO, us fans are) you cannot cheer for the enemy.

Uhhhh.....No.

He'd be playing for a division rival and he wants revenge against the Packers. What on earth would I root for him to do?

Okay, I root for him to suddenly enjoy fishing so much that he can't pull himself away from it to play football again.

Yep,

I would root for Favre in the same way that I root for P. Manning, K. Warner, Brandon Jacobs, the seahawks under Holmgren.

I like football and love the packers, and there are certain players that really get under my skin, or I should say the way the media treats them that gets under my skin, like Tom Brady, who no matter what team they are on I root against them.

I like football and getting to see one of the Greats of all time play some more awesome, and now I get to finally see if my beloved packers can beat him with one of the best running games and defenses in the league behind him.

Those are going to be some great classic games that go down in history, esp if the viks and pack are battling for the division down the stretch.

Great football is in store for the north this year fellas, there may not be another qb rich and loaded conference like this ever again, esp if the kitties qb lives up to the billing.

I'd hope he throws for 4,000 yards, 30 TD's and under 15 INT's all while the Vikings as a team go 4-12 and miss the playoffs

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HELL NO!

I would watch with fingers crossed every time he dropped back to pass, hoping for a bone crushing sack! Just like I did last year when he was a Jet.

FOR SURE!!! Thats what Im hoping for.. Ill still hope the best for him, just not the team!!

If he only wanted to play football he wouldn't have asked the Jets for a release. He has been trying to play for Minnesota since last year. Please don't bring up the "He wants to play football" thing. The guy wants to play football alright. Against the Packers. No I'm not going to root for Favre. If you root for Favre as a Viking then you ARE NOT a Packers fan. Its not having ill wil towards to Favre. Its quite simple really. Why would I root for a player of a division rival? That is absurd. Favre is now the enemy. He will be wearing that hideous purple Vikings uniform. All he did as a Packers doesn't matter any more. He will be playing for a division rival. I can't root for a player of a division rival.

The only way I'd ever root for anyone playing for a division rival is if they're playing against a team who needs to lose to help get the Packers into the playoffs.

Packers fan.

No, I would not root for him... Once a player goes to a divisional opponent I will root against him unless the vikings are playing the bears (or lions if they're in contention ) That doesn't mean I don't like Brett Favre... cuz I do, but I also like Adrian Peterson and I still want him to get stuffed on every carry (unless playing the bears ..... or... uh... lions). The only part of me that wants Favre to do well, is the part that wants to see his NFL records stand for the next century as a testament to the dominace of the Green Bay Packers.

Not in a million years will I or any true Packer fan ever root for him with the Vikings.,,, no class at all.

If Favre joins the Vikings, I hope they go 0-16!

There will be plenty of time to celebrate his HOF career and, especially, his time in the Green and Gold ... AFTER he retires. For real. After the whole retirement fiasco fades in the rear view mirror, which it will. Which is to say, all in due time.

For now? I'll root for the starting QB of the Vikings this year about as much as I rooted for the starting QB of the Vikings last year.

Even he doesn't join the Vikings, I hope they go 0-16! I really hate the Vikings more than any other team.

If he plays for the Vikings I will root for his throwing arm to detach from his shoulder mid throw and go hurling into the stands, ala the Black Knight.

Even if he doesn't play, I hope he gets kicked in the b@!!s by a mule just for thinking of playing with them!

I think I will appreciate the talent, while I root for his failure. I don't see how success of a division rival can occur without affecting the packers.

Similar to another poster, I appreciate the great talent of adrian peterson, but I want to see him held to less than 50 yds when he plays. I'd want to see any vikings QB end up with lots of int's, few tds, few yds, a poor completion percentage, and lots of attempts-- Brett included.

I've never understood that line of thinking. How would that even play out?

"Oh, Brett! Great pass!!! Oh, crap...Percy caught it..."

I cant understand that as well. If Favre is a Viking I will not be cheering for him.
Usually if the QB has a good game the team is in position to win. Add the great running game of the Vikings and the probability of Favre having a great game and losing are slim. Also the Vikings have a pretty good D.

Favre on the Vikings will make me sick and I will NOT ever cheer for a player on the Vikings.

Sounds about right...

Thing actually I would laugh at is if Favre got hurt in week 3 and would miss the next 5 weeks meaning he would miss both packer games.

Could happen. Favre has to realize that he isn't 28 anymore. He will be 40 shortly and hasn't been working out in the offseason the last two years. That catches up with you pretty quick. 40+ year old QBs just don't have a great track record in the NFL.

That sums my thoughts up as well.

same here

No, I wouldn't root for him...at all! I rooted for him last year when we had something vested in how the Jets played, but this year I don't care. I think the big question would have been if he played for the Vikings last year and we had a similar trade compensation, would you have rooted for him?

I guess its all in who ya like, I see it posted several times tht no "real" packer fan could root for him because hes on the vikings..Guess all these years of rooting for the Packers was for nothing, because Im not going to stop liking Favre regrdless of where he goes...

I hope that Favre keeps the Vikings QB drought alive.

Guess so. So you like Favre and not the Packers, I get it.

This is the same reason that I despise fantasy football. I hear it all the time: "I want Adrian peterson to get 2 TD's and 150 yards, but I still want the packers to win" NO no no, its not that easy to divide your loyalties, is it? whether its fantasy football, or your beloved former quarterback going to your biggest rival, you have to go with your first love... in this case, the green bay packers.

I don't want any 4000 yard 30TD seasons, either. I want him to play worse than Dan Marino at the end of his career. I want him to play worse than he did at the end of last season. The more epic the failure, the bigger my smile will be. Sorry if that makes me a small person.

Lest you think I'm too overly bitter, I'm hoping the same for Cutler, too. I'm an equal opportunity hater.

LOL where did you get that avatar?? EDIT...I know now.

I always hope that the Vikings & Bears go 6-10 or 7-9. As we all know, not good enough to make the playoffs but no bad enough to get a stud player in the draft. As for Brett, I hope he lives a long and happy life, I wish nothing but the best for him and his family off the field. If he is a Viking, on the field I hope he is horrible.

I would not care who it is, I will never root for an opposing player PERIOD. With that said, I have been a lifelong packer fan, Since 1992 I have rooted for Favre as the GB QB. Can’t say all of 1992 as I was a big Magik Fan as well... But in the last 2 years Brett has tarnished his image and legacy with me. At this point people can state he still wants to play the game, sorry I am not buying that anymore, this year is nothing more then vengeance and ego.... Never since 1992 would I have thunk this on Favre...But I am totally disgusted on how this has played out and what this has turned into..

I will not go into the fan that wishes or wants injury to any player, but I am in hopes that the 2 games we play the Vikings this year that our Defense puts up such a game that it is Brett’s 2 worse games of his career... If this happens it may make my season at this point... I mean I want the GB defense to make statements where these 2 games become another statistics on Brett’s career ...and not good ones either. Oh yeah I will still want the packers to make a deep run into the playoffs..Which I think they can and will..As far as the VIQUEENS...They will be at home...Mark it....

Thanks for clearing that up for me..Now I can sleep easier knowing I REALLY dont like the Packers..

Ok, honest question because I truly am confused by this. How does one root for Brett Favre (assuming he plays for the Vikings) and not root for the Vikings? They are intertwined in this scenario, no?

I haven't said anything about "real" Packers fans or "Favre fans" and I never suggested one can't still like the guy, but if you're rooting for Favre in a Vikings helmet you are rooting for the Vikings. Packers fans shouldn't root for the Vikings--I don't see that as debatable.

Your thoughts?

I look at it like this. There are, I would imagine, a lot of St. Louis Ram fans that still like and root for Kurt Warner. Even though he plays in the same division and for a rival. I will grant you, the rivalry between those two teams probably doesn't measure up to the Packers - Vikings, but they are rivals nonetheless.

The Rams got rid of an older QB in favor of a younger, seemingly more talented one. They have never been the same since! Let's hope this scenario doesn't repeat itself in Green Bay.

Sorry Backer, There is no way that can be a true comparison... Kurt Warner was there all of 5 years... Brett Lived GB football for 16 years with this Team , and the Fans..And there is no other org in the league with fans like the Packers.... The Rivalry pales in comparison...

And I seriously Doubt the scenario you refer to plays out....MM has schooled many of QB's in this league and they have always improved under his guidance...

Speculating that a similar scenario may be playing out right now in the NFL doesn't answer the questions about how exactly one roots for both one's team and the QB of a division rival.

The teams or QB at play are irrelevant.

See Fantasy Football, example.

You don't get that some fans can like a player even though they play for a rival? Kurt Warner is classic example. You know he gets an ovation when he plays in St. Louis, right?

Edgar Bennett went to the Bears, do we hate him?
Dorsey Levens went to the eagles, do we hate him?

Green Bay no longer wants or needs Brett Favre. Doesn't mean you won't find fans hoping he does well. I hope he does well, just not against us. If the Packers are a good team, then it won't matter what Brett does with the Vikings. We will win the division and move on regardless.I felt the same for Reggie when he went to the Panthers.

Well that maybe fantasy Football.. But Edgar nor Dorsey nor Reggie for that Matter and add Kurt since he is used an example ...Did any of these players hem and haw for 4-5 years on retirment..Did any of these players get a prime time news coverage to dispell all the remarks on himself and provide the nation with there dirty laundry between them and the organization.... I would say not...

So there are very few comparisons that can be made that can be actually comparing apples to apples... Once again these comparisons do not fit...Similar but nothing to the effect of Favre and GB and soon to be playing for the Vikings...

Does it really matter? Yes, they are similar, no ment to be an exact fit. I am not going to hate a player I have always loved to watch because he plays elsewhere. Green Bay went with Rodgers and it looks to be the right move.

Who cares where Favre plays. We should beat the Vikings anyway.

Just my opinion......

Packer backer I agree 100 %.... Cant say that I dont.,....I dont care if he plays for the Vikings in regards to whether the Packers can beat them ...if anyone knows Brett , I believe MM and TC knows him...if anyone can beat him on Defense it is guys like Kampan, Barnett , Woodson, Harris, Jenkins and others that know his tendencies... I bet these guys will be chomping at the Bit to make history or get ther name attached to another Record...And with Capers in the house...and a not as mobile Brett I will bet on a lot of Blitzes disguised to ensuer they keep peterson in check...

As far as Favre knowing the offense , well lets say I believe MM will have something up his sleave, I have more confidence in MM coming up with a gameplan then Bevell or Childress......

And I dont Hate Brett...Never stated it never will...Just Despise him at this time....

Semper Fi....

I think that Favre cares otherwise he would not have gone to the lengths he has to get to Minnesota. My problem is not that he is going to play with the Vikings but that he retired from the Jets and then asked for his release twice in order to play for the Vikings. IMO, he is going to needlessly hurt a lot of people that have supported him for 16 years in order to get even with an organization that he believes did him wrong. It might not be his intent to hurt those people but that will be the result .

Aaron Rodgers is only the 2nd QB in the history of the NFL to throw for 4,000 yards in the same season that he made his first start. Joe Montana didn't do it, neither did John Elway, Johnny U, or Dan Marino.

What was our final record?



You people ask how you can root for Favre but not the Vikings but every time a legit answer comes up you say... "Oh, you can't compare the two". Every scenario that deals with players moving teams is different. No two will ever be identical. Ever.



Kurt Warner played with one of the greatest offenses of all time, won a super bowl, and gave Rams fans memories for the rest of their lives.

Very comparable.



You and me man. Those people who claim we aren't 'real' packer fans hold qualities that I do not associate with being a Packer fan.

Sorry, didn't realize there was a multi-quote function.

You can honestly State that the comparison of Edgar and Dorsey and Reggie are true comparisons to what the last 2 years have been with Favre and the Packer Organization.....And you proved my point they are not identical therfore no Comparsion...So how is this legit.

And what is with You People.... I am a Packer fan....



You are actually believe that is an honest comparison on Warners 5 years with the Rams to Brett's 16 years with the Packers and how many things the Packer org, Packer fans and Teammates lived through as a family does ....Surely you gest...

Does that same St. Louis crowd cheer more when Warner throws a touchdown to Fitzgerald or when he throws an interception?