Brett Favre
Could the NFL’s Ironman finally snap his streak of consecutive starts? There’s actually a legit chance of that happening.
According to ESPN 1500 Twin Cities, Vikings quarterback Brett Favre isn’t sure if he’ll be able to play next week at New England.
“Who knows?” Favre said. “Really, who knows? I hope I do. It’ll be tough to get over this loss, as it’s tough to get over any loss. But I’ve got to find a way to do it.
“The reality is, if I can play but not be effective, then it’s not worth playing. I hope I use good judgment. We’ll see. I’m no spring chicken anymore. I don’t heal as quickly.
“I know the heart’s in the right place though. I know I left it on the field. It’s just disappointing it didn’t work our way.”
Favre re-injured his ankle, which was surgically repaired during the offseason, in last night’s loss to the Green Bay Packers. He was seen hobbling the rest of the night; on the field, on the sidelines, in the tunnel, at the podium, everywhere.
What could be hurting Favre more is not so much his physical deficiencies, but his mental lapses. After throwing three interceptions, two right to Packers defenders, coach Brad Childress had thoughts about pulling Favre in-game and pretty much called him out at his post-game press conference.
“It still goes back to taking care of the football,” Childress said. “You can’t throw it to them. You’ve got to play within the confines of our system. Sometimes, it’s OK to punt the football, and you can’t give seven points going the other way. Not in a game like this. Not with a high-powered team.”
ESPN’s Trent Dilfer made a good point last night following the game, saying Childress would have to bear being “that guy” if he was the one who ended Favre’s consecutive starts record. Personally, I don’t think Childress has it in him. There’s a reason why the organization begged Favre to return and sent a convoy to his house to recruit him back.
With the Patriots on tap, I still think Favre will get the start but won’t get a chance to drop back too many times in fear of severely injuring that ankle. No matter who’s under center for Minnesota, New England can expect heavy doses of Adrian Peterson.
