Brett Favre on why he played in 2010: “First of all, the money” | ProFootballTalk Brett Favre on why he played in 2010: “First of all, the money” Posted by Michael David Smith on July 19, 2012, 9:15 PM EST Getty Images If Brett Favre had retired for good after the 2009 season, he would have left near the top: He had a brilliant season in Minnesota, with the best stats of his career, he led the Vikings to the NFC Championship Game, he extended his consecutive games record another 16 games, and he was one of the most respected men in the NFL. Instead, Favre came back to the Vikings for one more season in 2010, and it was a mess: He had the worst stats of his career, the Vikings were a bad team, his consecutive games streak came to an end and his reputation was tarnished by sexual harassment accusations stemming from his year with the Jets that might not have ever become public if he hadn’t remained in the public eye. So why did Favre return?

He did it for the same reason most people do their jobs: For the money. “First of all, the money was too good,” Favre told Deion Sanders on NFL Network. “The money was too good, and I hate to say it’s about money. But, you know, I felt the money was a lot.” Favre initially signed a two-year, $25 million contract with the Vikings that paid him $12 million in 2009 and $13 million in 2010, but as the Vikings tried to convince him to return for the second year of that deal, they gave him a pay raise to $16.5 million that year , plus $3.5 million in incentives tied to postseason performance. That postseason performance never came, of course, and Favre told Sanders that he hadn’t expected to make the playoffs in that final year. Favre said “it was going to be next to impossible” to have as good a year in 2010 as the Vikings had in 2009. “Now, that’s not to say I didn’t give my all,” Favre said. “It just wasn’t to be, and I think I knew that.

I really know it now.” And Favre also knows that he’s now many millions of dollars richer than he would have been if he had retired after the 2009 season. Share this: anygivenwednesday13 says: Jul 19, 2012 9:20 PM And not a single reader in there heart of hearts wouldn’t have done the same (minus the sending self shots of lil’Brett). Jul 19, 2012 9:21 PM Douche packfaninchitown says: Jul 19, 2012 9:22 PM Second of all, they sent the three supplicants to beg my return which is only fitting… Jul 19, 2012 9:23 PM And suddenly, I like Favre even more. Jul 19, 2012 9:25 PM I am surprised. I thought it was because he wanted to beat the Packers. brenenostler says: Jul 19, 2012 9:26 PM Can’t blame him, but I would have retired after 2009.

The initial reason he joined the Vikings was to beat Green Bay, and he did twice in 2009. He did not in 2010. nyyjetsknicks says: Jul 19, 2012 9:28 PM I don’t recall seeing Mississippi on Forbes most expensive zip codes. I’m pretty I can live in that flyover state with the change in most peoples couches. jjrs89 says: Jul 19, 2012 9:28 PM And in the spritz of real talk, Jenn Sterger has some top shelf tatas grandpoopah says: Jul 19, 2012 9:29 PM Brett Favre: A Caricature of Himself chargerdillon says: Jul 19, 2012 9:30 PM Agreed, honesty can do wonders for your image. Favre will always be the Packers gunslinger from the 90’s in everybodys memory Every player out there puts their body on the line, you think any single other athelete wouldn’t have taken his deal?

thejuddstir says: Jul 19, 2012 9:31 PM Hey, it’s great to hear some Brett Favre stories again, get’s sickening reading about Vilma and his Bandito’s. monkeyhateclean says: Jul 19, 2012 9:33 PM $12 mil buys a lot of flood insurance from Packer tears. Considering his first season as a Vike was the best of his illustrious career, I’d say he made the right choice. The Packer hate will eventually subside. They’ll retire his number and put him right next to Starr and the others. Count on it. Jul 19, 2012 9:33 PM Brett Favre is the most overrated athlete in the history of organized sports. calizcowboyz says: Jul 19, 2012 9:35 PM FINALLY! Thank you for your Hones-tie! Much respect for having the “man berries” to say it. PS..your pretty DARN good at that QB position buddy. … .. !

marshawnlynchlookslikepredator says: Jul 19, 2012 9:37 PM Favre should stop talking. He is only telling the truth and saying things we probably already know , but it’s always better to keep quiet. Most people are falsely self-righteous and judgmental and will tear him up for saying exactly what they would do too. Jul 19, 2012 9:38 PM Hey Brett how bout throwing a measly mil over my way? Jul 19, 2012 9:38 PM Favre is a great, regardless of what happened. Anygivenwednesday, is that a Dark Tower reference? tmw2345 says: Jul 19, 2012 9:43 PM That’s a refreshing answer. Hardly ever do athletes enter truthfully Jul 19, 2012 9:44 PM Can’t say I blame him. brintfatre says: Jul 19, 2012 9:44 PM He always wanted to play for the Vikings.

zn0rseman says: Jul 19, 2012 9:45 PM The Vikings were NOT a bad team that year. They had almost all of their starters from the previous year returning. What killed them was two things. Injury and most importantly… schedule. The injuries to key starters was disasterous. The schedule… well, once I saw it I knew the Vikings would never make the playoffs. Game 1 was @ New Orleans where the NFL officials, much like in the NFC Championship, rigged another Saints victory. Highlights from the rest of the year were… @Jets I had never seen a schedule so brutal. mesta1 says: Jul 19, 2012 9:47 PM At least he was honest. Thanks Brett! mattyk72 says: Jul 19, 2012 9:47 PM Hey at least he’s being honest. Anyone who says they would have turned down that kind of jack is straight up lying.

drwbrsdmndsnxplntn says: Jul 19, 2012 9:48 PM I will say first, when he came back for 2010 I couldn’t be happier. Its exactly what we needed in Minnesota, closure. The saints cheated their way into the super bowl and we wanted one more chance. We got it. Although 2010 goes down as a dissapointment, I’m glad he came back. His saying he knew he didn’t have a chance? I knew that at his first press conference to announce he was back. His eyes were low, his head kept shaking as he kept saying he couldn’t promise they’re make it back but that he owed us another shot. The exact same look on Tom Brady’s face before this last years super bowl. The look of defeat. The lack of heart. It’s all good. I’d rather see Brett Farves worst year than Tavaris Jacksons best. I’m glad he came back. What people who aren’t Vikings fans dont understand, especially packers fans, is that Brett Farve became a Minnesota sports legend within 3 weeks of being here.

Google week 3 2009 when he hit Greg Lewis for the game winning touchdown. It was simply amazing at the time. It’s harder to be a Vikings fan than any other club except the browns so, our true sports fandom has been tested on many occasion. Green bay sucks man. We love Brett Favre in Minnesota. Probley because our state doesn’t smell like poop and we aren’t all vindictive jerks with nothing going for their lives. For real man, count your blessings. Favre was the best ever. I’m honored to have him kik our butts for 17 years, than to come back and play for us for 2. It was a lot of fun. I’ll cherish the memories for the rest of my life. Favre haters? You know what to do… Jul 19, 2012 9:51 PM people still respect him. and hes still one of the best.

filthymcnasty1 says: Jul 19, 2012 9:55 PM So it had nothing to do with the 3 team captains leaving training camp, flying down to Hillbilly Heaven, stroking that ego and begging him to come back? thepvyharvin says: Jul 19, 2012 9:55 PM ,,,And that folks,is honesty. Brett rules. crohrbaugh says: Jul 19, 2012 9:56 PM Farve stories still, really? citizenstrange says: Jul 19, 2012 9:58 PM Legendary bank robber Willie Sutton when asked why he robbed banks: “That’s where the money is.” tdurdenlives says: Jul 19, 2012 10:01 PM At least he’s honest. jacobslatter says: Jul 19, 2012 10:03 PM Headline should read “First of all, the money…”. The MDS way sounds just too greedmeister, therefore misleading & against journalistic integrity.

1rockyracoon says: Jul 19, 2012 10:05 PM This is what happens sometimes when an athlete tries to squeeze one more payday out of their sport. That last year was a pleasure to watch–by that time I was sick of his drama queen behavior. mjkelly77 says: Jul 19, 2012 10:07 PM So why did Favre return? He did it for the same reason most people do their jobs: For the money. __________________ hatesycophants says: Jul 19, 2012 10:08 PM I hate to break it to you, Michael, but Favre is many millions of dollars richer after that “extra” season and he is still near the top. whatswiththehate says: Jul 19, 2012 10:10 PM Gee..why am I not surprised. Brett Farve can say whatever he wants and it’s fine. I’m sure if it was Terrelle or any other black players the usual crowd would be out with their usual talking points.

robh4marketingideas says: Jul 19, 2012 10:10 PM Thank you for being honest and saying it was about the money. His long term legacy will not be harmed by that crappy year. Jul 19, 2012 10:12 PM Amazing, a guy would work….for pay zoellner25 says: Jul 19, 2012 10:14 PM Is this the king of all douches or what? I bet his old vikqueens love this quote. jr4real says: Jul 19, 2012 10:18 PM 16.5M? For one year??? Hahahaha!!! I think Farve is one of the greatest players at any position of all time. But vikes were fools to pay him that much. richardmb52 says: Jul 19, 2012 10:20 PM The Bears sure appreciated that second year.

tapochau says: Jul 19, 2012 10:24 PM prostitutes say the same thing Jul 19, 2012 10:25 PM I admire his honesty. Refreshing. gophins says: Jul 19, 2012 10:33 PM While I absolutely hate Brett Favre and this sounds particularly bad coming from a professional athlete, let’s be honest. You wouldn’t work at a job you didn’t care for @ $16M / yr? I’d like to think I’d take the noble stance, but let’s be real, I’d do damn near anything to make $16M in one year (“near” anything being the operative words)… raiderb69 says: Jul 19, 2012 10:34 PM you know what.. I respect that.. at least he’s keeping it real. No need to lie about why he played.

I wish I could make 10% in a year of what he got to play in 2010 Jul 19, 2012 10:35 PM A man went to work for the money????? Thank goodness all of us are above that. We go to work for societies greater good. Jul 19, 2012 10:36 PM But why play for a dog dung team like the vikings? Nothing good ever comes from stale air, artificial turf, artificial light, arena in Minnesota. rtant2013 says: Jul 19, 2012 10:42 PM “Oh, what’s that? You’re going to give me 16.5 million to come back?” Brett Farve ponders for a second.” Sure I’ll give it one more year” Haha who wouldn’t have done the exact same thing?? I mean really, atleast he’s honest. jkr32 says: Jul 19, 2012 10:43 PM We all would have done the same thing in a heartbeat! So all you haters shut up!

skoobyfl says: Jul 19, 2012 10:44 PM Greed makes the American dream percolate. caseyanthonymunoz says: Jul 19, 2012 10:44 PM Hey, camera phones aren’t cheap. tluke25 says: Jul 19, 2012 10:50 PM You know people make such a big deal that the legends of the past knew when to hang it up and “Brett Favre just doesn’t know when to quit”. That stuff is such crap. Guys like Johnnie Unitas, Joe Montana and Dan Marino weren’t offered 20 million dollars a year to play when they were 38,39, and 4o, or they would have kept playing too. The irony is Favre was making triple the amount of money in his final season, than when he was in his prime at age 30. The days of QB’s “knowing when to hang it up” are long gone. When someone knows they can earn 70 million by playing 3 extra seasons, it would be kind of ridiculous not to.

Now that QB’s have reached this earning potential, you can certainly expect Brady, Manning and Brees to try to play until they are 40. In fact, Brady is already quoted as saying he wants to play “10 more years” and Manning has said he wants to play “until he’s 40”. Heck, I remember when the Rolling Stones turned 40 and the public made a big deal about old rock stars still performing on stage at that age. Today, it’s nothing to see rock stars “past their prime” still going out and doing it and more power to them. In the coming decade it won’t be a big deal that a QB plays until he’s 40 either. It will be expected. claymath52 says: Jul 19, 2012 10:53 PM I can appreciate this. That season is one of the main reasons the Vikings are so god awful now. Jul 19, 2012 10:59 PM Well he was the best old dude QB Chilly brought in. Jul 19, 2012 11:01 PM Go away Bert.

Jul 19, 2012 11:03 PM With all the recent rules protecting QB’s, they can play till they’re 50. christopher525 says: Jul 19, 2012 11:06 PM At least he’s honest, I’d do the same thing if someone offered that money to me, you’ld be an idiot to pass that up. Canyonero says: Jul 19, 2012 11:06 PM Who cares, really? Already I just remember him in a Packer uniform throwing 4 TD games on MNF +1 what tluke25 said huskylawyer says: Jul 19, 2012 11:11 PM T.O. says the same thing, and there are 100 messages of how he is such a bad guy and doesn’t appreciate how other people are falling on hard times in this country.

Favre says it, and its, “Favre is just being Favre..no big deal…” matthewcarlson1 says: Jul 19, 2012 11:11 PM I’m a Vikings fan.. hated this dude all my life yet now he is one of my favorite players of all time. Just things like this make Brett Favre a special guy. Have you ever heard an athlete admit that its all about the money? Sure he had a really bad year in 2010 but I’d sure trade it for 16 mil. mountaindont says: Jul 19, 2012 11:12 PM The Vikings simply got what was advertised with Favre. A qb who makes bad decisions at the worst time. He had been doing that with the Packers for the last 10 years prior to that. It was no surprise. Jul 19, 2012 11:12 PM I gotta give him props for honesty.

Jul 19, 2012 11:19 PM I…miss….Brett….sob… Jul 19, 2012 11:19 PM Remember one thing…..Jenn Sterger Jul 19, 2012 11:19 PM “First of all, the money was too good,” As sad as this may sound I actually respect him more for saying this packhawk04 says: Jul 19, 2012 11:20 PM So, let me get this straight, favreonites… the guy plays to win, he plays because he loves to, he doesnt need the money, he wants to win another super bowl, blah blah blah… he says the biggest reason was money, which we all knew all the bulls*** was just a facade, but now, “you wouldve done the same now shutup”.

Just cant make this up… burrito12 says: Jul 19, 2012 11:26 PM He also came back in 2010 because he wanted another shot the pretty intern who worked for the Vikings and thought he may have one last great pic in his phone to convince her. Turns out he only had a bunch of picks on the football field. raysfan1 says: Jul 19, 2012 11:28 PM @tluke, True that Unitas, Montana, and Marino weren’t paid $20M to keep playing. However, Unitas definitely stayed too long, finishing his career as a sad shadow of himself as a San Diego Charger. Many also think Montana played too long as well. If you actually know anyone that claims legends of the past knew when to quit, then tell them for me they are idiots who obviously know diddly about NFL history. Jul 19, 2012 11:41 PM Hey the colts signed the #1 draft pick Jul 19, 2012 11:51 PM Honesty is nice.

I could wear some Wranglers over that. Jul 19, 2012 11:56 PM You mean he didn’t play “For The Love of The Game”?! rexryansdirtysock says: Jul 19, 2012 11:58 PM Yeah, because who wouldn’t want to walk into retirement with another $17 million in their back pocket? denverscott says: Jul 20, 2012 1:29 AM @tluke, True that Unitas, Montana, and Marino weren’t paid $20M to keep playing. However, Unitas definitely stayed too long, finishing his career as a sad shadow of himself as a San Diego Charger. Many also think Montana played too long as well. If you actually know anyone that claims legends of the past knew when to quit, then tell them for me they are idiots who obviously know diddly about NFL history. Actually, Elway told his Dad (a H.S.coach) that if he ever saw him slipping to tell him, and he’d walk away.

He believed that they could possibly 3peat in SB 34 but when talking to his Dad he said”No, time to go”. And he did. Out on top. Not like Montana, a true great also, standing on the KC sidelines with a tricept looking like a 2 gallon trash bag full of water. Some of them know, even true competitors. green18blue52 says: Jul 20, 2012 2:32 AM First of all… He will never spend that money. He had already made more than enough to live the rest of his life without ever working again. All he does is hunt, golf, and maintain his massive amount of land in Mississippi. The absolute BEATING he took in that last year easily erased 3-5 years off his lifespan. I would probably have done the same, but he will surely regret it someday. Jul 20, 2012 3:04 AM Id play too for that money flfan says: Jul 20, 2012 8:22 AM Did anyone here bother to listen to the interview? what he said was: ” first of all the money was too good.

next when teammates come down, he felt an obligation”. Favre in no way said he only came back for the money. and for the record, no player plays for free. kuta82 says: Jul 20, 2012 9:36 AM Ok..I gotta say this.I respect this guy for being honest..most guys would say..I love my the game too much to walk away. Love my teamates feeell comfortable with the system love the city….lol..oh brother..its all about the money..drew brees was gona sit..rice skip workouts even though he was gonna get paid more than most of us…good for u favre svn2011 says: Jul 20, 2012 11:42 AM Its amazing they guy just comes back for the money but says its because he loved the teammates. Says he didn’t believe they would be that good but still comes back for the money and admits its after few yrs and everyone just like his honesty now and how refreshing it is instead of his lack of integrity then..! How about being honest when he came back ? Just typical favre of playing the media game.

Even when he did something wrong he comes out looking the honest oh shucks guy who loves football.. vikings28 says: Jul 20, 2012 12:19 PM Sydney Rice pretty much screwed the vikings too by waiting until the season to have surgery…like really?? Do it in the offseason and that hurt Favre cause Rice was Favres go to guy….Now look at Rice, he got 18 million guaranteed from Seattle, he had 1 concussion last year, missed a few games and now had surgery on both shoulders. What a waste of money and I’m glad MN didn’t pay him. jedidev says: Jul 20, 2012 5:32 PM Brett Favre was a once in a generation football player. I’m glad I was old enough to watch his entire career. Brett Favre - Athlete, Football Player - Biography.com “I consider adversity good sometimes, you know.” Brett Favre Synopsis NFL quarterback Brett Favre was born in Gulfport, Mississippi, in 1969. The son of a football coach, Favre attended the University of Southern Mississippi.

After a stellar college career, Favre was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1991 NFL draft. Following his trade to the Green Bay Packers the next year, Favre led the franchise to victory in Super Bowl XXXI. He was also named the league's MVP three years in a row. After shorter stints with the New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings, Favre retired from football after the 2010 season. Early Years Quarterback Brett Favre was born Brett Lorenzo Favre in Gulfport, Mississippi, on October 10, 1969. The second of four boys, Favre grew up in the wilds of bayou country, hunting and fishing with his three brothers. In school, Favre, like his siblings, showed a passion and talent for baseball and football. Initially, at least, he seemed to be a better baseball player, as Favre took a spot in the starting rotation for Hancock North Central in the eighth grade. But as the son of a tough-nosed football coach, Favre demonstrated a gift in his other sport as well. Big and strong, Favre, who was coached by his father in high school, played quarterback throughout his years at Hancock North Central.

But his talent drew little notice or praise from college scouts. When it came time to pick a school, Favre chose the University of Southern Mississippi, in large part because it was the only college to offer him a scholarship. As a college player, Favre packed a toughness his teammates easily admired, with a propensity for late-game heroics. He also set several school records, and in the 1991 NFL draft, the Atlanta Falcons chose the young QB with the 33rd overall selection. Pro Career Favre took just a few snaps for the Falcons his rookie year. Throughout the year, the franchise was at odds over what the future held for Favre and so, when the Green Bay Packers offered the club a first-round pick for the backup quarterback, the team took the deal. Favre went on to have a remarkable run with the Packers, turning around the struggling but once-proud franchise into a perennial winner while establishing himself as one of the game's best quarterbacks. Over the course of 16 seasons with the franchise, Favre led the team to a pair of Super Bowls, winning one, and becoming the first NFL player to win three straight MVP awards.

In addition, Favre started every single Packer game from September 20, 1992 to January 20, 2008. Overall, Favre's ironman streak would run an amazing 297 games, an NFL record. In 2008, the Packers traded Favre, who'd waffled on whether to retire, to the New York Jets. While his 2008 season with the Jets started out well, the team lost four of their last five games, including their final game against the Miami Dolphins, and they missed the playoffs. In April 2009, Favre was released from his contract with the Jets, and began a career with the Minnesota Vikings. The rejuvenated veteran topped 4,000 passing yards and threw 33 touchdowns against just seven interceptions, guiding the Vikings to a 12-4 record and a spot in the NFC Championship Game. At the end of the year, he was named to his 11th Pro Bowl. Favre returned to Minnesota in 2010 for what would become a disappointing season for the quarterback and the club.

He retired for good in January 2011, and returned to Mississippi. Favre finished with NFL records in passing (71,838) and touchdowns (508)—both of which had previously been held by Dan Marino of the Miami Dolphins. In 2012, Favre was hired as an assistant football coach at Oak Grove High School in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He was asked by the St. Louis Rams to return to the NFL the following October, but he declined their offer. Favre admitted to the media around this time that he was suffering from some memory loss, which he attributed in part to the many injuries he sustained during his pro football career. One of the greatest players in Green Bay's storied history, Favre was set to be honored by his old team with induction into the Packers Hall of Fame and a number retirement ceremony in 2015. Fact Check We strive for accuracy and fairness. If you see something that doesn't look right, contact us ! Citation Information Brett Favre Will Not Play In 2010* Brett Favre Will Not Play In 2010* EMAIL *He probably will.

Brett Favre told team officials last night that he will not play for the Minnesota Vikings in 2010, marking the first time since July 8 that LeBron James has not been the most hated man in sports. Various media outlets are reporting that Favre claims that his 40-year old body is the reason for his decision and I’m reporting that he’s going to change his mind 67 times before the season begins, the media will blow him, and then once the season starts the media will call him a drama queen. Call it a hunch. ESPN is also reporting that Favre has been texting his Vikings teammates for the past week, and tomorrow they’ll report that he had Cheerios for breakfast and on Thursday that he pleasured himself to a Roxette CD. Favre’s agent had no comment on the announcement news, presumably because he’s had himself lobotomized to save himself from the pain of being Brett Favre’s agent. Start the next month of aggravation, USA Today : The Vikings have not commented on Favre’s status on Tuesday. Fox Sports reported that the Vikings hope Favre will change his mind. ESPN reported that Favre has been sending text messages to teammates in the past day. Really?

The Vikings hope he changes his mind? They’re all just f*cking with us now. There’s no way any of the parties involved are being serious. The NFL is going to have to hire a VP of Dismissive Wanking if this goes any further. ESPN’s Chris Mortensen also said there’s a 5-to-10 percent chance that Favre will change his mind and choose to play this season. I won’t even bother pointing out how ridiculous that is, instead opting to point out that Favre is 40-years old. If he’s not playing this season, he’s not playing next season. But of course Brad Childress lets him do whatever he wants, so I’m sure if he did want to screw over the Vikings this season by not playing and then come back next season and run this routine all over again, Ol’ Mustache will be more than happy to comply. Just don’t be shocked when Sage Rosenfels purchases a rifle. Share This Ashley Burns has written about movies, TV, and sports for UPROXX since the site's first day.

Around The Web "Brett Favre Will Not Play In 2010*" By: Otto Man I’ve decided I’m not going to comment on this story. By: Otto Man Wait, wait. I’ve changed my mind. By: Darin H 08.03.2010 @ 1:57 PM I would think Bus Cook (his agent) still loves this crap. He engineered Favre’s way out of GB, used the same playbook to get McNair out of Tennessee and did the same with Jay Cutler and Denver. By: SSGT Barnes By: Commenter 08.03.2010 @ 2:14 PM Don’t know if the last post I made was rejected due to length (snicker) but Bus Cook is REALLY tired of this crap. And it’s funny as hell. See link. By: DimpieChimplins 08.03.2010 @ 2:16 PM I for one hope he comes back. I just love seeing him out there like he’s a kid playing in his backyard. He’s throwing snowballs and running into the endzone.

He even uses topical pop culture references like “Pants On The Ground”! Not to mention he had maybe his best statistical season of his career last year. The guy is a gunslinger and American Hero. God bless you Favre. By: Fat Polamalu is my idol 08.03.2010 @ 2:21 PM @Darin Um, yeah, I’m thinking I’d want an agent to use a different strategy than the one he used for McNair. That didn’t quite work out so well for him. By: Bacon Rules! 08.03.2010 @ 2:22 PM Actually li’l Brett-Brett’s just decided that skipping training camp isn’t enough anymore. Now he wants to skip September and October too. We’ll be seeing super douche announce his comeback right around Thanksgiving. By: Josh Bosh 08.03.2010 @ 2:28 PM I like Favre, he can come back whenever, he’s 40, let him come in for one play in the NFC championship game, throw a pick and retire again, who cares? Don’t hate Favre, hate ESPN for the insane over coverage.

Favre is a good shit with a nice dick, so I’m told By: Enrico Pallazzo 08.03.2010 @ 3:04 PM Finally, we can all go back to watching Brad Childress being a terrible coach in way over his head. By: AB Who feels more scared and lonely right now – TJax or John Madden? By: FavreFAIL 08.03.2010 @ 3:38 PM Favre retirement talks do have a bright side to them – it means the season is coming close to a start. If he does retire though, I can’t wait for more confused looks from Chilly on the sidelines as he calls a draw to Gerhart on 3rd and 8. By: My Cousin Vinny's Utes 08.03.2010 @ 5:37 PM Is it supposed to say there’s a 5-10% chance he’ll play next season?

That would make more sense By: Darin H 08.03.2010 @ 6:40 PM Ok Fat Pol… I think your timeline is off by a little bit, Cook got McNair off of the Titans, he played for the Ravens and then was murdered by that crazy one. By: Mike Brett Favre: 19-Year Career with Falcons, Packers, Jets and Vikings Brett Favre's NFL career got off to a slow start after the Atlanta Falcons drafted him in 1991. US Presswire The Atlanta Falcons drafted Brett Favre with the 33rd overall pick in the second round of the 1991 NFL draft. Favre played only two games that season behind Chris Miller and Billy Joe Tolliver . He threw two interceptions without completing a pass. Green Bay Packers (1992 to 2007) In the offseason, Green Bay Packers general manager Ron Wolf, coming off a 4-12 campaign, traded his 1992 first-round pick to Atlanta for the rights to Favre.

The quarterback didn't start the 1992 opener but began the second half after the Don Majkowski -led offense found itself down 17-0 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers . On his first play in Green Bay, Favre completed his first pass, albeit to himself for a 7-yard loss, as the ball was deflected back to the quarterback by the defense. The next week, Majkowski injured his ankle, and he was out of action for four weeks. Favre struggled at first in the next game against the Cincinnati Bengals , fumbling four times and being booed by the home crowd. However, with the Packers down six points and just more than a minute left to play, Favre led a 92-yard touchdown drive to win the game. Favre started every game for the Packers for the rest of 1992 and each of the next 15 seasons -- 253 straight games in all, 275 including the playoffs. From 1995 to 1997, Favre won three consecutive MVP awards.

He led the Packers to 11 playoff appearances, seven division titles, four NFC Championship Games and a victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXI. After the 1997 season, the Packers returned to the Super Bowl but lost to John Elway and the Denver Broncos . In the final game of the 2001 season, Favre caught some heat for what many perceived to be a lack of effort against the New York Giants . Defensive end Michael Strahan was making a run at the NFL record for sacks in a season. Near the end of the game, Favre appeared to lie down at Strahan's feet simply to allow him to accomplish his goal, and many were critical of the quarterback. Before the play, Favre had said something to Strahan, and some observers feel the whole play was orchestrated to give Strahan the record. On Dec. 21, 2003, Favre's father died of a sudden heart attack. The Packers were scheduled to play the following night on "Monday Night Football" against the Oakland Raiders . While it looked as though the tragedy would cause Favre's consecutive-game streak to end, he elected to play in the nationally televised game as a tribute to his dad.

Favre threw for four touchdowns and 399 total yards in the first half of a 41-7 blowout that had even the most loyal Raiders fans rooting for the veteran. Tragedy continued to follow Favre, as his brother-in-law died in an ATV accident on Favre's property in October 2004. Shortly thereafter, Favre's wife, Deanna, was diagnosed with breast cancer. She later made a full recovery. In August 2005, Favre's childhood home was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, and his own property in Hattiesburg, Miss., suffered extensive damage. In 2005, the Packers lost seven of their first eight games en route to the first losing season of Favre's career. During the 4-12 season, Favre, then 36, threw a career-high 29 interceptions. In 2006, the Packers managed only an 8-8 finish, and again, the quarterback failed to throw more touchdowns than interceptions. He found the end zone only 18 times, his worst season since his initial campaign in Green Bay.

With the Packers having selected their quarterback of the future, Aaron Rodgers , in the first round of the 2005 draft, the grumblings started getting louder that perhaps it was time for the Packers to turn the page. But Favre had one more run in him. The 2007 season was a rebirth for Favre, who played as if he were a decade younger than his age, 38. Favre led the Packers to a 13-3 record, as the team scored 435 points and gained 5,931 net yards. Favre recorded his fourth 4,000-plus-yard passing season and finished as runner-up to Tom Brady in the league's MVP voting. He also made the Pro Bowl for the ninth time in his career. The Packers' season ended in the NFC Championship Game, a 23-20 overtime loss to the New York Giants. On March 4, 2008, a tearful Favre formally announced his retirement from the NFL. First retirement Just two months after officially retiring, Favre had second thoughts.

In July, Favre asked the Packers, who had already announced that Aaron Rodgers would be their starting quarterback for 2008, to release him to play for another NFL team. General manager Ted Thompson declined, and because of the language in Favre's contract that effectively gave him the right to reject any trade, a stalemate ensued. After Favre formally requested that the league rescind his retirement on Aug. 4, a brief negotiation period between Green Bay and Favre resulted in both sides agreeing it was time to part ways. Three days later, the Packers traded Favre to the New York Jets in exchange for a conditional draft pick. New York Jets (2008) Favre's tenure in New York started out incredibly strong, and the team started out 8-3. However, the team won just one game the rest of 2008, with Favre throwing eight interceptions and only two touchdowns. An MRI taken after the season showed that Favre had played much of the year with a torn biceps tendon in his right shoulder. Second retirement On Feb. 11, 2009, Favre told the Jets he was retiring, and the team ultimately released Favre in April.

Once again, reports of Favre's demise were greatly exaggerated. Favre had his injured shoulder surgically repaired and, feeling much better, hinted that he might return to action for the 2009 season. Thus began a summer-long "will he or won't he?" game of cat and mouse with the Minnesota Vikings that finally ended on Aug. 18, when Favre officially signed on the dotted line. Minnesota Vikings (2009) Favre, at age 40, led the Vikings to a 6-0 start to the season. After a 10-1 record in their first 11 games, they lost three of four but eventually made the playoffs, winning the NFC North division by one game over the Green Bay Packers. During the season, Favre defeated the Packers twice, including a four-touchdown performance at Lambeau Field. After a victory over the Dallas Cowboys , the drive for another Super Bowl ended in the NFC Championship Game in overtime against the New Orleans Saints . Favre's final throw was intercepted by New Orleans at the end of regulation, and a potential winning field goal never had a chance to be attempted.

On April 30, 2010, ESPN's Ed Werder reported that Favre would need to undergo surgery to fix an ankle injury suffered against the Saints if he ever wanted to play again. After debating whether to have the procedure, Favre ultimately posted confirmation of having undergone the procedure in late May, although he still had not yet informed the Vikings whether he intended to return for his 20th season. On Aug. 3, 2010, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported that Favre intended to inform the Vikings of his decision to retire. The next day, Favre told ESPN's Ed Werder that he had not made a decision.

Question: Which team did Brett Faure play for in the NFL in 2010?
Answer: Minnesota Vikings