ShareThisOWATONNA, Minn. - Minnesota Vikings owner and President Mark Wilf said Tuesday the franchise has received the boost it was looking for when it signed Brett Favre and made it clear the veteran quarterback would be welcomed back in 2010 to play the second season of the two-year, $25 million deal he received in August.
This comes as no surprise, given the Vikings are 8-1 and atop the NFC North in large part because of Favre's performance. The 40-year-old Favre has an NFL-leading 107.5 passer rating and has thrown 17 touchdown and only three interceptions. "When we signed Brett, we were hoping he would give us a spark," Wilf said. "He's got that great track record and so far, so good."
Wilf said Favre's contribution has been more than just on the field. "He brings a great football IQ and really a Hall of Fame career behind him," Wilf said. "But also he adds levity to the whole team, and he makes it fun. He loves football. He's passionate about it and from that standpoint, I think it's infectious."
As for Favre returning for a 20th season in 2010, Wilf said: "That is the hope. You'd have to ask him down the road. I'm sure that's a topic that will come up now and again."
Among other Vikings matters, there has been speculation that coach Brad Childress, in the fourth season of a five-year contract, will soon receive an extension. Wilf said there is nothing new to report on that front.
"But again," Wilf added, "we feel really solid about the entire team. From Brad on down, we feel very solid and confident in the type of people we have in our organization right now."
The Vikings host Seattle on Sunday at the Metrodome.
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