Everybody in the world is ready to crown the Minnesota Vikings as the Super Bowl Champions with the acquisition of Brett Favre. My question is, just how much better are the Vikings with Favre. First I am going to go into the skill level he brings to the team. Last year Favre was able to throw 22 TDs and 22 INTs with the Jets with two solid receivers in Coles and Cotchery. Last year the Vikings' QBs threw 22 TD's and 17 INTS with far less superior receivers. Also Favre's record at the crunch time of last season he was 1-4, when it looked like the Jets were about to clinch their playoff spot. Favre also has seemed to really struggle once the weather gets cold now. Last year, he struggled in December with the Jets and the year before the two cold games of the year (Giants and Bears) he was not efficient. I do think Favre is a step up from who they have but it may not be as big as people believe.
Favre's acquisition also add a lot of problems to the chemistry of the Vikings. Jared Allen said a number of times if he isn't with us now, we don't want him. Brad Childress said that the Vikings are not getting Favre and a few weeks later you hear him calling Favre and still wanting him to go back. It seems at the end of last season the Jets resented Favre and trashed him after the season. I think that he really effected the Packers with his drama last year and I think it could take a toll on the Vikings this year. Wanting your own lockerroom, not showing up to training camp, and all the other high maintenance things Favre is requesting makes me believe the Vikings will not be much better with the future Hall of Famer!
BUT THAT'S JUST MY TWO CENTS FROM THE NOSE BLEEDS!!
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