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NFL- Favre Signs with the Minnesota Vikings

Written by footballfan on August 21st, 2009

After months of speculation, after the Vikings said that they were no longer interested, after promises of retirement, Brett Favre has – yet again – decided to come out of retirement and sign a contract with the Minnesota Vikings. This is, however, no ordinary contract; the 39-year-old quarterback signed for a two-year deal that is worth $25 million. The veteran claimed he decided not to retire for the second time in just two years because he didn’t want any regrets in his life; football has been his passion for too many years. “I felt I did everything I possibly could do to get where I need to be,” Favre said at his introductory news conference Tuesday. “You’re 39; your arm may not feel like it did at 21. But the pieces are in place that you don’t have to do that much and I agree with that. “If they were willing to take that chance, I was, too.” Favre decided to agree to the deal even though he has stated that he doesn’t feel in the best of shape since last year’s arm injury. Then this year, during an arthroscopic surgery aimed at repairing a biceps tendon, doctors discovered that Favre also suffered from a tear in his rotator cuff. The injuries left doubts in Favre’s mind; the longtime player did not want to re-enact last year with his arm injury and recovery. After assurances from his doctor, however, Favre decided to continue playing; although he admitted his arm was not at 100%, he felt he could make the passes he needed to. The Vikings announced that they will pay Favre $12 millions this year, of which he is guaranteed 100% if he appears on the roster on the opening day. The same deal will apply in 2010 for $13 million. Even with skill and injury, Favre is guaranteed $6 million, minimum. After weeks of speculation, hope, and disappointment, the first rumors of a new deal came on Tuesday, after two television stations stated that the Vikings had sent a private plane to pick up Favre and his wife. A source promised good news. Favre was then welcomed by Vikings coach Brad Childress at the airport and taken to the team’s training facility, where many fans awaited the quarterback’s arrival. Childress’ dream came true after months of nearly begging the quarterback to join the Vikings. Favre’s arrival has misplaced two quarterbacks already in place, but Childress insisted that there was to be no competition within the team. Facre will begin by playing in Friday’s preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Favre decided to came back from retirement last year, when he played with the New York Jets, then decided to “retire” again after he had injured his arm that season. Over the summer, speculation arose that he would join the Vikings. Months later, he finally did.

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