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[quote author=darkstarexodus link=topic=35654.msg1042813#msg1042813 date=1264469986]
The comments about Favre in this thread are way over the top. Vikings don't get near the Conference Finals without him. He, amazingly considering he was the heart-and-soul of the Packers for umpteen years, became absolutely integral to that team almost overnight.
No they're not. He needs to take a large portion of the blame for the result. Yes, he's had a fantastic year and was undoubtedly the reason that the Vikings got that far... If he deserves praise for the latter (which he most certainly does), he warrants critisism for the former.
The interception was a stupid, awful play and one I'm sure he'll regret as long as he lives. However, he was hit on almost 1/3 of his dropbacks, had absolutely no pass protection at all. He didn't have the greatest game by his standards but to place the blame at his feet is ridiculous. Moreover, the Saints offensive line did a great job against the Vikings front 7 and gave Brees good protection throughout the game.
No it's not. He was getting battered, yes. But on the play that ultimately condemned the Vikings to another loss in the big game, he wasn't... He just choose poorly and it cost his team.
Adrian Peterson on the other hand deserves shooting. If he had washed the lube off his hands from jerking off before the game, Vikings walk off the field easy winners. Absolutely brilliant skill set and an electrifying player but there is absolutely no excuse for his consistent and continual turnovers. And the fumble that was awarded to Favre was Peterson's fault, too.
So, Goldenballs has 2 interceptions, but should be blameless, while A.D. lost two fumbles and deserves shooting..? How does that work?
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Farve is a legend, who has been nostly brilliant throughout his career. I've already said that... Unfortunately, the undelined portion of your thread above, with which you damn A.D. could also apply, word for word to BF's big game performances since the Super Bowl, and there's been lots of 'em...
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I don't believe Favre should be blameless for the loss. Certainly not, and apologies if I came across that way. However, I felt some of the comments in this thread were well over the top. I also agree wholeheartedly with your assessment of Favre's options on that interception play and think he's foolish for not having run for five yards. I do think the battering he took throughout the game affected his decisionmaking and the injured ankle is likely why he opted not to run. Not an excuse, but I do think it's a contributing reason. From the second that ball left his hand I knew it was a pick. It was a wobbly throw and an awful decision.
That being said, I was far more frustrated with the O-line and Peterson who, while an exciting player, has (if I'm not mistaken) fumbled more than any other NFL running back in the time since he entered the league. And despite suggesting Peterson needs shooting, I don't actually believe that. Just needed to vent. This was a team with amazing potential and who were just one play away from making it to the big game. I think next year will see them struggle (at least relative to this year) regardless of whether Favre returns or not.
