Door is not closed on Favre
May 11th, 2009 – 11:39 AM by Judd ZulgadMARSHALL, Minn. - The Vikings’ weeklong silence on the Brett Favre situation ended, in a manner, this morning when owner and team president Mark Wilf met with reporters on the “You Made the Team” community tour at the Marshall Middle School.
Wilf measured his words carefully, but didn’t exactly shut the door on the possibility that there might be mutual interest between Favre and the Vikings. Wilf basically said any such updates would have to come from either Favre or the Vikings’ football operations department … and, of course, neither is commenting, which is why we chased him Wilf across the Minnesota prairie today.
Was there a proposed meeting between Childress and Favre last week that was canceled? Wilf was coy.
“I’m not aware of any meeting, but any football personnel matters … those types of issues are issues that we don’t discuss publicly, and I hope fans and the media can appreciate that,” he said. “Because that’s the right way we feel we can get the best product on the field to get our ultimate goal, which is a Super Bowl championship.
“I’m appreciative of the fact that the fans are very interested and curious about the whole situation. We have a football department, we have a head coach, Brad Childress, Rick Spielman is our head of personnel, and we go through this process with any player. We look at a variety of factors and that is the process we are going through right now. And certainly a competitor and Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre is no different in terms of that evaluation.
“Certainly a player of Brett Favre’s [status], a Hall of Fame quarterback with the competitiveness that he has, that is a player we would have interest, as we would have other players. … I defer to our coach and personnel people to really evaluate those issues.”
Yahoo! Sports’ Rich Schwartz reported last week that Favre had indicated to the Vikings that he was retiring. Asked about that report, Wilf said: “What I can tell you is that type of decision is up to Brett Favre, and I’ll leave it to Brett Favre to give you that answer.”
Update: We’ve made our way across town to the campus of Southwest State University where Mark Wilf and Co., will address a crowd that has gathered for a luncheon. Thanks to the fine folks here we have wireless access and are ready to go. Also will be transcribing the full thoughts of Wilf, Ben Leber and Chad Greenway on this Favre situation. Never a dull moment, folks. And if you didn’t see the earlier post it sounds like the Winfield negotiations are off — for now. I’ve learned that those things are never off until the player leaves and Winfield has a year left on his contract.
32 Responses to "Door is not closed on Favre"
There should be another Favre update in 10 minutes…
Way to go Judd and Chip !!!…
Forget about Chili…Just ask “Mr” Mark Wilf a few questions a week…I never did need to know details of what was happening right now…Just “if” there was some interest still going on…
That sure was nice of M Wilf to show a little light on the subject…
Great job !!!…Thanks for spinning the car wheels 3 hrs for us Judd and Chip !!…
Why are the Vikings so pathetic with information disclosure? First of all, dont the fans deserve to know? They are the ones supporting their rediculous salaries…and then you d-bags have the arrogance to keep secrets about a stupid football game…as if it means anything…its not national security
Geez goff0024, you can say that again. . .
Nice 4 comments goff0024. Obviously the Strib and the Wilfs have an agreement not to confirm anything, that way teh Strib writers have something they write for the paper. Favre Favre Favre Favre Favre Favre. Look, I can write for the Strib too.
I’m going to make a quick sign that says “we want Favre” and go over to SMSU and try to voice some of our opinions
What would be the problem with the Front office at least verifying the report that Favre sent his exrays to the team?
That would at least settle the pissing match between ESPN and Yahoo sports.
Content of Mark Wilf’s statement…
If you don’t hear a direct qoute from either Brett Favre or Cili…
Don’t believe a “word” of it !!
Good enough…
Maybe Judd or Chip will get a qoute about the X-rays yet today ??…But I doubt Mark will comment on the subject…But never hurts to ask…
Right, Goof0024. It’s not national security, it’s just As The Farve Turns. But the Young and the Restless fans are in Another World about Brett and we only have Judd and Skip to be our Guiding Light to keep us updated about Brett’s X-Rays from the General Hospital and the Vikes only have One Life To Live because like sands through the hour glass, such are the Days Of Our Lives.
kenny ~ Good one…: )
Wilfs and Chilly have created a PR nightmare…at least as it relates to the 2 current backup QB’s.
Right, Fox. T-Jack is real close to demanding to be traded, LOL!
Good one Kenny!
[…] “I’m not aware of any meeting [between coach Brad Childress and Favre], but any football personnel matters . . . those types of issues are issues that we don’t discuss publicly, and I hope fans and the media can appreciate that,” Mark Wilf told reporters on Monday. “Because that’s the right way we feel we can get the best product on the field to get our ultimate goal, which is a Super Bowl championship. […]
Would agree w/ ‘ockeypuck.
Harder to sell the public on someone when you’re in the process of seeking their replacement.
One of the reasons Vike are staying so close-lipped.
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[…] [Vikings] Vikings President Mark Wilf Speaks About Brett Favre Team president Mark Wilf is basically echoing the “no comment” mantra, but with more words. “I’m appreciative of the fact that the fans are very interested and curious about the whole situation. We have a football department, we have a head coach, Brad Childress, Rick Spielman is our head of personnel, and we go through this process with any player. We look at a variety of factors and that is the process we are going through right now. And certainly a competitor and Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre is no different in terms of that evaluation. “Certainly a player of Brett Favre’s [status], a Hall of Fame quarterback with the competitiveness that he has, that is a player we would have interest, as we would have other players. I defer to our coach and personnel people to really evaluate those issues.” Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune […]
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[…] Reporters from the Star Tribune and St. Paul Pioneer Press intercepted Wilf, the younger brother of Vikings majority owner Zygi Wilf, during a barnstorming tour in Marshall, Minn., about four hours outside of the Twin Cities. […]
[…] Wilf said he wasn’t “aware of any meeting” between Favre and the Vikings. […]
GEEZ REAL IGNORANT CHEESEHEADS…
I Live in Cudahy, Wisconsin , which is a suburb of Milwaukee. Despite living in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area, I am a Chicago Bears Fan, and hate the Packers as much or more then the Viking, Bears, or Detroit Fans.
Despite living here in Cheesehead land all of my life, I am totally blown away with the irrational and Cry Baby talk of the Packer Fans when it comes to Brett Farve, as well as blown away with EVERYONE worrying ‘Will He or Won’t He’ Farve play for the Vikings.
Listen here are some facts about Brett Farve;
1) He is a Professional Football Player, retired or not. As all Profeesional Athletes, he is in this business to a) make money, and b) to fullfill his passion for the Sport.
2) And here is the KEY POINT IN ALL OF THIS; IT IS A BUSINESS…Plain and Simple….It’s a JOB…get it???
3) FARVE doesn’t OWE the Packers or Packer Fans a Damn thing…Nothing..Squat….Zilch…..He is a Paid Professional Football Quarterback , who is very good at what he does, and that is what he does..
4) Where does everyone get off (ESPECIALLY THE PACKER FANS) that Farve OWES themanything, and should only be a Packer….Should anyone who works for a company only work for that company in thier life and nobody else? I mean get Real…ITS A JOB…(Read # 5 Below)
5) The Packer Fans don’t Own Farve….
As an Adult, he is capable of making his OWN decisions of where he wants to play, when he wants to play , and how he wants to play…Noone Owns or should tell another person who they should only play for and when…Farve did what he does, and that is to Quaterback, and he did what he could in Green Bay, and that’s all he needs to do…Thats all his Contract Required him to do…
6) Living here in Cheeseland, I’m tired of hearing the Whinning and Crying from the Packer Fans here like they were a bunch of spoiled Little Brats, whinning about Farve, and that he can only play for the Packers and noone else…This Consumes these Nerdy Cheesehaeds day in and day out, 24/7 365 days a year….I mean c’mon GET OVER IT!!!! If thats all they can think about is Farve 24/7 365 days a year, then they need to get a life….Football like any other Sport is ENTERTAINMENT !!!!! Again, Get Over It, and Get a Life, and get off the couch and do something in your life other then pull your hair out and Whine like a spoiled little Brat , and then when you don’t get what you want (in this case Brett Farve to play for anyone else) you cry and whine,and hate the guy….You need to get Professional help….Trully living up to the Cheesehead image….
7) HERE IS A TIP FOR EVERYONE…Stop It!!! I mean just Stop It!!! When Brett and/or the Vikings make up thier mind, they will tell you…THERE IS NOTHING YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT ANYWAYS !!!!
8) So do something with your life, other then sit around whacking your brain about ‘Will He or Won’t He’…You’ll know when he and the Vikings decide one way or the other…..
9) ITS BRETTS AND THE VIKINGS job to decide…does anyone come into your employer or tell you who to work for?
10) That is what the Owner of the Vikings is trying to say in this Interview..’ It is what it Is’, and ; When we decide, you will know’…..what else do you want the man to say?? AND Stop pressing for a answer one way or another, and stop reading stuff into every word…..Geez, I’m LMAO at the morons worrying themselves sick over this…..Its Entertainment, just like Football, and one last thing..It doesn’t matter if Farve plays for the Vikings or not, because the Chicago Bears are going to win the Division anyways this year……
GEEZ REAL IGNORANT CHEESEHEADS…
I Live in Cudahy, Wisconsin , which is a suburb of Milwaukee. Despite living in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area, I am a Chicago Bears Fan, and hate the Packers as much or more then the Viking, Bears, or Detroit Fans.
Despite living here in Cheesehead land all of my life, I am totally blown away with the irrational and Cry Baby talk of the Packer Fans when it comes to Brett Farve, as well as blown away with EVERYONE worrying ‘Will He or Won’t He’ Farve play for the Vikings.
Listen here are some facts about Brett Farve;
1) He is a Professional Football Player, retired or not. As all Profeesional Athletes, he is in this business to a) make money, and b) to fullfill his passion for the Sport.
2) And here is the KEY POINT IN ALL OF THIS; IT IS A BUSINESS…Plain and Simple….It’s a JOB…get it???
3) FARVE doesn’t OWE the Packers or Packer Fans a Damn thing…Nothing..Squat….Zilch…..He is a Paid Professional Football Quarterback , who is very good at what he does, and that is what he does..
4) Where does everyone get off (ESPECIALLY THE PACKER FANS) that Farve OWES themanything, and should only be a Packer….Should anyone who works for a company only work for that company in thier life and nobody else? I mean get Real…ITS A JOB…(Read # 5 Below)
5) The Packer Fans don’t Own Farve….
As an Adult, he is capable of making his OWN decisions of where he wants to play, when he wants to play , and how he wants to play…Noone Owns or should tell another person who they should only play for and when…Farve did what he does, and that is to Quaterback, and he did what he could in Green Bay, and that’s all he needs to do…Thats all his Contract Required him to do…
6) Living here in Cheeseland, I’m tired of hearing the Whinning and Crying from the Packer Fans here like they were a bunch of spoiled Little Brats, whinning about Farve, and that he can only play for the Packers and noone else…This Consumes these Nerdy Cheesehaeds day in and day out, 24/7 365 days a year….I mean c’mon GET OVER IT!!!! If thats all they can think about is Farve 24/7 365 days a year, then they need to get a life….Football like any other Sport is ENTERTAINMENT !!!!! Again, Get Over It, and Get a Life, and get off the couch and do something in your life other then pull your hair out and Whine like a spoiled little Brat , and then when you don’t get what you want (in this case Brett Farve to play for anyone else) you cry and whine,and hate the guy….You need to get Professional help….Trully living up to the Cheesehead image….
7) HERE IS A TIP FOR EVERYONE…Stop It!!! I mean just Stop It!!! When Brett and/or the Vikings make up thier mind, they will tell you…THERE IS NOTHING YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT ANYWAYS !!!!
8) So do something with your life, other then sit around whacking your brain about ‘Will He or Won’t He’…You’ll know when he and the Vikings decide one way or the other…..
9) ITS BRETTS AND THE VIKINGS job to decide…does anyone come into your employer or tell you who to work for?
10) That is what the Owner of the Vikings is trying to say in this Interview..’ It is what it Is’, and ; When we decide, you will know’…..what else do you want the man to say?? AND Stop pressing for a answer one way or another, and stop reading stuff into every word…..Geez, I’m LMAO at the morons worrying themselves sick over this…..Its Entertainment, just like Football, and one last thing..It doesn’t matter if Farve plays for the Vikings or not, because the Chicago Bears are going to win the Division anyways this year……
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