Fran Tarkenton Calls Brett Favre "Despicable" and Hopes He Fails with the Vikings - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

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:

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"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."
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"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."
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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

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Originally Posted by 70s show watcher

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

Am I missing something? I always thought Fran was a stand up player.

Mr. Television · 05-28-2009, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bandito

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.

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!

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.

05-28-2009, 03:56 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Fran Tarkenton Calls Brett Favre "Despicable" and Hopes He Fails with the Vikings 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." •
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05-28-2009, 08:42 PM	#6
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Ouch...that's just harsh.
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05-28-2009, 04:17 PM	#3
70s show watcher Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 20, 2008 Location: between point place and studio 8 h Posts: 4,549	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

05-28-2009, 09:24 PM	#7
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	I guess i don't follow sports news enough--did Brett decide to "unretire" for a 2nd time?

05-29-2009, 01:03 PM	#8
James Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,370	Fran's right!

05-29-2009, 02:06 PM	#9
Darren J. Member Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 19, 2009 Posts: 692	I'm tired of Favre myself, but I don't hope he fails. I just hope he retires and never comes back.