Brett Favre

Chicago Tribune Vikings, Favre continue to aim high Boston Globe AP / November 30, 2009 MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota's recruiting pitch to Brett Favre was heavy on the no-pressure part: just steady the offense, let the running game and defense do most of the work, and join in the fun. ... Sunday's other NFL games Kansas City Star Yet another debacle casts even more doubt on Bears' coaching staff Chicago Sun-Times Peterson endures a tough day against the Bears' run defense Minneapolis Star Tribune... Read Full Story

Vikings coach Brad Childress discusses his failed attempt to bench Brett Favre in the third quarter because he was "taking a beating." Read Full Story

Home | Sports | Access Vikings Despite the Vikings' protests, the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission has approved an attempt to get the team to renew its Metrodome lease for two years. The Vikings call the suggestion "chilling." By KEVIN DUCHSCHERE and MIKE KASZUBA , Star Tribune staff writers Last update: November 19, 2009 - 12:46 PM 176 comments  |  See all Hide reader comments Print this story E... Read Full Story

Home | Sports | Access Vikings The Vikings offensive line is giving the veteran quarterback plenty of time to throw and avoid mistakes. By SID HARTMAN , Star Tribune Last update: November 11, 2009 - 10:29 PM Print this story E-mail this story Save to del.icio.us Share on Digg More from Sid Hartman Childress watches TV and still wins Weber shoulders part of blame in loss Young Timberwolves appear on right track Brewster's... Read Full Story

Star Tribune reporters Judd Zulgad and Chip Scoggins discuss Brad Childress' attempt to bench Brett Favre in the third quarter. Read Full Story

Home | Sports | Access Vikings David Joles, Star Tribune Minnesota tight end Jeff Dugan (83) heads into the end zone, past Green Bay's Atari Bigby during the fourth quarter of the Vikings' 38-26 win. Here, the Minnesota Vikings during ? quarter action. He had a touchdown catch against the Packers, and is a solid contributor, just like the other two tight ends. 2 comments  |  See all Hide reader... Read Full Story

BAGHDAD – It seems that the Brett Favre-Green Bay Packers saga is such a worldwide phenomenon that it’s being used by detainees in American military camps. According to a military official, detainees at a Wisconsin National Guard camp in Iraq are using Brett Favre as a manner of getting at the guard troops there. “Packers logos can be seen all over Camp Cropper and detainees frequently joke about Brett Favre’s success as a Minnesota... Read Full Story

Home | Sports | Access Vikings Jerry Holt, Star Tribune Brett Favre Mark Wilf said he would be happy to have the quarterback come back next year. By JUDD ZULGAD , Star Tribune Last update: November 17, 2009 - 11:42 PM 3 comments  |  See all Hide reader comments Print this story E-mail this story Save to del.icio.us Share on Digg More from Access Vikings... Read Full Story

Just months ago Vikings coach Brad Childress was on the hot seat. Now he is reviewing an offer from the team on a contract extension. Childress spoke briefly to reporters after practice Thursday, but did not say an agreement has been reached. He said there was a document waiting on his desk that he intended to look over. His current deal runs through 2010. Citing an unidentified source, ESPN.com reported that the extension would keep Childress in Minnesota through the 2013 season... Read Full Story

Vikings Owner and President Mark Wilf said Tuesday the franchise has received the boost it was looking for when it signed Brett Favre and made it clear the quarterback would be welcomed back in 2010 to play the second season of the two-year, $25 million deal he received in August. This comes as no surprise, given the Vikings are 8-1 and atop the NFC North in large part because of Favre’s performance. The 40-year-old Favre has an NFL-leading 107.5 passer rating and has thrown 17... Read Full Story