Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson is prepared for any Favre decision

While people are discussing about Brett Favre’s decision on his possible return or retirement, the Minnesota Vikings backup quarterback Tarvaris Jackson is preparing for any possible situation with or without Favre.

After getting a new contract from the Vikings to get out of free agency, Jackson has made it clear that he is happy to continue wearing Vikings jersey. Saying that he used to think about change for a while but finally found his best choice is to stay with the Vikings, Jackson told reporters that Vikings are the only organization he had ever known and the only team that could offer him best opportunity. The opportunity very likely refers to the chance of being starting quarterback in case Favre does not return.

As about the situation without Brett Favre, there has been consensus that Jackson would compete for the starting job with the other backup Sage Rosenfels. It’s also commonly recognized that head coach Brad Childress would prefer Jackson to Rosenfels as he already won the job once last season but had to move back to back up because of Favre’s sudden mind change.

Talking about this season, Jackson made it clear that this time he won’t be caught off guard, as he is prepared for either playing as backup or starter. He added that he thinks Favre will any way return with the team. Well, whatever, that’s a good attitude for a No.2 quarterback of the Vikings.

Favre leaves or stay depending more than on wins and losses

Brett Favre has not made his decision on whether to retire of continue wearing NFL jerseys as one of the oldest player of the league. Well, what people are concerning most about is that whether he will stay with the Minnesota Vikings. Those who wants him to stay believes that Favre’s staying means more than just wins and losses.


Favre not only led the Vikings to their most successful season on the field in more than a decade, his presence was a boost to everything from the team's box office and merchandise sales to sponsorship deals and its pursuit of a new stadium. His first year with the Vikings has been a marking year as he led the Vikings to 12 victories in regular season and NFC championship game against the New Orleans Saints.

It’s more than that. Favre’s existence also help the franchise earn much more money than ever. Favre's Vikings jersey was the No. 1 seller throughout the league, the ticket office was deluged with requests in the days following his signing in August and the team locked down some lucrative sponsorship deals that were sorely needed to offset the lack of revenue generated by the Metrodome.

Well, all are true, but I doubt whether he will be able to give as big influence in 2010 season. He turns 41 in 2010 and there are many potential star quarterbacks. And his trick of retiring and getting out of retirement could hardly work again.