The Bret Favre Effect
Over the weekend, I noted how Minnesota’s star fumble back Adrian Peterson missed mandatory practices over the weekend. Viking’s coach Brad Childress expressed some disappointed in Peterson’s actions.
Well, what do you expect Brad? You leave the door open for Bret Favre who hasn’t given an answer on his status for this upcoming season. So here’s Peterson…probably the best player on the team who must sit and wonder why the Vikings give favorable treatment to a guy that may not even play. This type of attitude sends a bad message throughout the organization. Good work Brad, you get what you deserve. I mean seriously, what are the Vikings going to do? Suspend Peterson.
OK, so here is my point about Favre. For whatever reason this guy cannot make a decision. He retires, unretires, retires, unretires and now has not indicated what he wants to do. Look, the dude had a great season last year and certainly nothing was indicated that would say that could not happen again this year. But a decision needs to be made fairly soon.
Doesn’t bother me as a Bear fan…the more problems up north the better it will be for the Chicago Bears.
Adrian Peterson Misses Vikings Practice
In some interesting developments out of Vikings camp, Adrian Peterson is missing mandatory practice. Guess it ain’t so mandatory. The organization sends mixed messages with its treatment of Favre, so what do they expect with other players? Or maybe Peterson fumbled his plane ticket.
Around the Division: Week 4
This is our first installment of ‘Around the Division.’ Each week we will look around the division to see whats going on. Find the scores from the previous week, and any other notes we feel you should know about.
Green Bay Packers (2-2): Lost 30-21 at Tampa Bay Bucaneers
The Green Bay Packers may have lost more than just the game in week 4, quarter back Aaron Rodgers sprained his throwing shoulder during the fourth quarter and missed a series. He returned, but did not look like himself. Rodgers wasn’t the same he had been the previous three weeks, as he threw his first interception in the game, which was one of three he three. The Packers run game wasn’t much either, as Ron Grant ran fur just 20 yards on 15 carries. Packers fans must be cringing after Brett Favre thew 6 touchdowns for the Jets. 
Next week the packers host the Atlanta Falcons at home.
Minnesota Vikings (1-3): Lost 30-17 at Tennessee Titans
The Minnesota Vikings may also have lost more than just the game, as quarter back Gus Frerotte left with an injury during the fourth quarter. Star running back Adrian Peterson continued to run over defenders as he rushed for 80 yards and two scores, but also lost two costly fumbles. Former Bear Bernard Berrian has 5 catches for 78 yards. Defensively the Vikings gave up 74 rushing yards and 3 rushing tuchdowns to Lindale White and rookie Chris Johnson combined. Next week the Vikings travel to New Orleans to face the Saints on Monday Night Football.
Detroit Lions (0-3): Bye Week
The Detroit Lions had a bye in week 4, but made news by firing general manager Matt Millen early in the week. The Lions will host our Chicago Bears in week 5.
