My next thoughts were about the current quarterback situation in Minnesota. This of course was a job that was up for grabs until Brett Favre decided he didn't want to retire. Once again I take this discussion back to the idea of the power that athletes have over the organization. Brett Favre made it an extremely difficult off-season for both the Vikings and Tavaris Jackson, the back-up quarterback. He wasn't too sure whether or not he wanted to, or would be able to come back and play this season, as he had done in seasons before. The problem is that, now, the Vikings are struggling and Favre got hurt once again. Tavaris Jackson came into the game however and performed extremely well. The question then becomes what to do with Favre? Should he be benched for the next game, even if he is healthy? Or should the Vikings allow him to keep his consecutive games started streak alive? This is the ongoing debate if indeed he is healthy to play next week, however I'd argue that he powerful influence on the staff in Minnesota, may be too great to bench him. Should his past make a difference? or should the Vikings do what is best for the future of the team?
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