In his latest podcast (with Dave Dameshek) he was talking about a Favre comeback and moving to another team. Dameshek brought up the Vikings fans not wanting him and Simmons dashed that saying they would because Favre isn't a villain. One of the most infuriating things he's ever said. All stems from the fly over country belief system. Midwestern rivalries are very significant because CBS hasn't spend 20 years telling us that they are as big as Red Sox/Yankees or Redskins/Eagles.

Wow. I might have to go listen to that. He is soooooooooo wrong its not even funny. I'd rather lose games than have Favre and maybe win a few more.

Agreed...That's real ignorant on his part.

I can't believe he's taking TEN weeks off to \"finish his book\"...

BonK wrote:
Especially after he did basically the same thing this time last year.

I like Simmons alot, can't think of another sports columnist that I even read on a regular basis (not even Shooter at the Pioneer Press with his stunning \"Don't Print That\" relevations on Macalester Swim Team)

That being said, he's completely wrong about how Vikings fans feel about Favre, who has gotten a free pass from the media for years for numerous transgressions because he supposedly \"loves the game\"

What's the problem with Favre? He's got a heap of talent and he's no Pacman Jones. Don't we all like winning?

Courtside wrote:
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I'd take Favre on the Vikes and I hate him. He's public enemy #1 to Vikings fans. He would make us a legit contender, but the reason I would do it is because it would be awesome to see the madness, riots, and widespread depression that would break out in Wisconsin.

Chris Mortensen says Favre has asked the Packers for release!!

It's happening...

pants wrote:

Seconded.