Jim Rueda here reporting after the morning practice on Day 6 of Vikings training camp and Day 2 of "As the Favre Turns."
Things were considerably more quiet today regarding Favre's status. The rumors were flying at training camp a day earlier as everyone was trying to find a source to confirm or deny the veteran quarterback's retirement plans.
The story, of course, also took off nationally as ESPN devoted much of it's air time to No. 4. Right around 2 p.m. Tuesday, a reporter for the Biloxi Sun Herald in Mississippi was reporting that a family source had told him Favre had not yet decided if he will play this season.
By around 4:15 pm., former NFL coach Steve Mariucci was reporting for the NFL Network that Favre was still waiting for his body to heal. The report said Favre had not retired and he was still working toward coming back to play this season. The comments seemed to come from Favre directly, but that was not specifically stated in Mariucci's report.
Here's the kicker, by 5 p.m. Tuesday, professional oddsmakers at YouWager.com had already set up a line on when the retired Favre would announce his comeback. According to early bets, Favre is most likely to return in about four weeks.
Earlier today, the Star Tribune had a story that the Vikings have offered to increase Favre's salary by $3 million if he returns this year. The deal would also pay him an additional $4 million in incentives, making it a potential $20 million deal for the 2010 season.
Apparently Favre actually talked to some media members this morning and the Associated Press is reporting that his decision whether to play for the Vikings this season is "not about money." According to the story, Favre said, after working out with a high school team in Hattiesburg, Miss., that he's been in touch with the team and "they know what's going on with me."
That's the latest "As the Favre Turns" news. Oh yeah, the Vikings did have a two-plus hour practice this morning. Running back Adrian Peterson sat out (leg tightness) as did Sidney Rice, Cedric Griffin and Benny Sapp. The defense still appears ahead of the offense.
Tune in later this afternoon for another edition of "As the Favre Turns" and perhaps even some real news.
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