View Full Version : Fran Tarkenton Calls Brett Favre "Despicable" and Hopes He Fails with the Vikings


Brian Damage
05-28-2009, 03:56 PM
The Vikings legendary quarterback must have had some pepper in his eyes during this interview with Atlanta radio station 790 The Zone or he was just feeling particularly ornery. Especially when it comes to the possibility of the Ol' Gunslinger donning the purple this year.

Wanna know how to make Fran Tarkenton combust? Just add Favre:




"I think it's despicable. What he put the Packers through last year was not good. Here's an organization that was loyal to him for 17, 18 years, provided stability of organization, provided players. It just wasn't about Brett Favre. In this day and time, we have glorified the Brett Favre's of the world so much, they think it's about them. He goes to New York and bombs. He's 39 years old. How would you like Ray Nitschke in his last year (playing for) the Vikings, or I retire, and go play for the Packers. I kind of hope it happens, so he can fail."



"They did everything, but you get into a position, and I understand he's been glorified so much. He's been a great player, there's no question about it, but it's all about him. It is supposed to be all about your team. If you're going to be the quarterback of your team, you need to be there in the off season workouts in March and April. Peyton Manning's there. Tom Brady's there."

TJL
05-28-2009, 04:06 PM
Me-ow.

;)

70s show watcher
05-28-2009, 04:17 PM
fran by all accounts is a major jerk who has treated both fans and former teammates like garbage so nothing he says or does shocks me

bandito
05-28-2009, 05:57 PM
fran by all accounts is a major jerk who has treated both fans and former teammates like garbage so nothing he says or does shocks meAm I missing something? I always thought Fran was a stand up player.

Mr. Television
05-28-2009, 06:02 PM
Am I missing something? I always thought Fran was a stand up player.
Yea I never heard anything bad about Tarkenton.

catlover79
05-28-2009, 08:42 PM
Ouch...that's just harsh. :eek:

Jude The Obscure
05-28-2009, 09:24 PM
I guess i don't follow sports news enough--did Brett decide to "unretire" for a 2nd time?

James
05-29-2009, 01:03 PM
Fran's right! :clap

Darren J.
05-29-2009, 02:06 PM
I'm tired of Favre myself, but I don't hope he fails. I just hope he retires and never comes back.