Vikings QB Jackson does not complain about Favre’s absence

The Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson was extremely disappointed when his starting job was taken away to Brett Favre when the 40-year-old future Hall of Famer arrived in middle of last preseason, but Jackson now knows well he is still young and has chance to win the starting job back while Favre’s time already in countdown.

With that knowledge, Jackson’s attitude towards anything Favre is now doing or permitted to do is calm enough to get himself work hard in preparation for the upcoming season. He did not complain at all when Favre did not show for any of this offseason’s workouts and has made it clear that he will also be fine if Favre continues to miss the training camp.

“If he doesn’t show up to Mankato, sign the same time he did last year, that’s fine, that’s more reps for me, Sage (Rosenfels) and Joe (Webb),” Jackson told Chip Scoggins of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. “We just basically try to take advantage of it. When he comes backs, be ready mentally and just know what you’re getting yourself into. It’s going to be a long season.”

Talking about the possibility of Favre’s return, Jackson is confident that the quarterback will return to start with the Vikings for another season. What if he does not return? Jackson laughed and joked that he would wear Terry Bradshaw jersey for the whole training camp.

Vikings QB Jackson returned to practice, saying injury not serious

After Brett Favre decided to remain retired, it became Vikings fans habit to keep eyes close on any changes to Tarvaris Jackson, who is competing for the starting QB job with Sage Rosenfels. His recent injury has been reported since he was hurt on Saturday. By so for, according to reports, nothing serious. Jackson appeared on Vikings morning workout on Wednesday.

Last year Jackson missed a lot of practicing time in August because of a knee injury, but it seemed that this time the injury was not as serious. During the Wednesday workout, Jackson had no problems moving around with the sprained left knee. He took part in most of the training activities, except for a full-team, 2-minute drill at the end.

It probably will not take long for him to be full recovered. Just hope that he will be more careful and not injured again before the season.