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Thanks For the Memories Brett Favre
The yoyo Brett Favre and his re-re-return to football...AND one last shot at glory.
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Will This Be The Last Stand?Entry #685064
I thought he was done after that run with the New York Jets. Would it be irony if his old team of a year ago and new team met up in Super Bowl XXXXIV? (did I type that right?)

Anyway, the Saints are the favorites on their home turf. Vikings coach Brad Childress is handing out ear plugs to handle crowd noise. Will this be the Big Easy win, an embarrassment, or something no one can script? I opt for the latter.

What people are looking for in some camps is Favre choking on the big stage. Believe me, he hasn't forgotten '07. And someone reminded me the other day that the person who really choked on that day was Al Harris who couldn't stop Plaxico Burress. And where was Charles Woodson, 2009 Defensive Player of the Year, then? They let little brother Eli beat them. Packers didn't have a good defense. It was evident in 2008 and in their recent playoff track meet in the desert. 51 points?

I think Minnesota's defense will fair better. I believe Favre will keep his team from getting too far behind and make the game manageable with a few plays from the defense late to keep hope alive. I don't feel a win is as likely here, but would not be the least bit surprised if they dominate in New Orleans the way they did against the Cowboys.

The old gunslinger will take the crowd out of it. They should hand the ball off a lot to Adrian Peterson and take their shots down field to Sidney...er...Percy Harvin. I want Rice to be a decoy early in this game. Hit Harvin off the line of scrimmage, in motion, or go to the tight ends.

Yeah, what do I know. That's what I want to see. Mix it up and take what they give you. Be patient and wait for Brees to get pressured and falter. You have to cross your fingers that the Saints QB has a little choke in him. This is his first big game and might feel the pressure. He could also write his name in the annuals of NFL history if he beats number four and goes to the Super Bowl.

Us old guys and long time Favre fans want to see one last miracle. It has been a magical season. Can he give Minnesota one last chance to hoist a trophy before the team is sent packing for the west coast for lack of a decent playing field?

Favre against the Jets. Favre against Peyton Manning. Both are very marketable. The Saints also have a story to sell if they earn the conference championship. I just don't know. Favre still tops jersey sales by a landslide. Sorry Mr. Brees and eventually Mr. Manning (you must pay for what little brother done ... although it did give us two more years of Brett).


If you're wondering how ear plugs will help the Vikings, Kevin Seifert @ ESPN has written an interesting column on the subject.

http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/9240/battle-in-the-bayou-ear-plugs-re...

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