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Dan Wiederer began covering the Vikings in 2011, enthusiastically delivering insight on the team across the Star Tribune's print and digital products. Prior to joining the Access Vikings team, he spent seven seasons covering ACC basketball at The Fayetteville (N.C.) Observer. He also covered the Chicago Bears in 2003 and 2004. Follow him on Twitter @StribDW.
Mark Craig has covered football and the NFL the past 20 years, including the Browns from 1991-95 and the Vikings and the NFL since 2003. Since 2008, Craig has served as one of the 44 Pro Football Hall of Fame selectors. He can be followed on Twitter at @markcraignfl.
Favre watch not causing anxiety
Posted by: under Vikings, Vikings fans, Vikings players, Ben Leber, Brett Favre, Visanthe Shiancoe, Vikings quarterbacks Updated: June 12, 2010 - 10:14 AM
A year ago it became pretty clear that Vikings players grew tired of the constant questions surrounding Brett Favre and whether the quarterback would end his retirement to play in Minnesota.
While technically the Favre Watch is back on this spring, many of those same players no longer seemed annoyed and are now, much like many Vikings fans, just waiting for Favre to announce that he will play a 20th season in the NFL.
“Honestly, I’m not too worried about it," linebacker Ben Leber said. "Just looking at his competitive spirit it seems like he’s the type of guy that I think would want to come back and help this football team and I think sees what we have to offer. Obviously, it’s a tough decision but certainly I’m not going to dwell on it. When it comes too we’ll deal with it then.”
Tight end Visanthe Shiancoe said the fact Favre had arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle last month certainly is a good sign. "But that’s just my personal opinion," Shiancoe added. "That has nothing to do with what’s good for him and his family.”
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