Brett Favre Will Be Back in Minnesota With the Vikings

Following a report today by ESPN’s Ed Werder that Brett Favre will need ankle surgery if he hopes to continue his career, several media outlets are saying they believe Favre could finally hang it up and retire — for good.

But anyone who thinks that just hasn’t been paying attention to Favre’s career. He’s easily the most competitive guy to ever hit a football field, and isn’t likely to quit playing until he can no longer walk. Favre has a well-publicized disdain for surgery, but has shown he’ll do it if it means being able to play for another season.

His ankle has reportedly been swelling up and causing him pain in his day-to-day life, so he’ll likely need the surgery regardless if he decides to continue playing or not.

Favre is likely going to use the ankle as a way to stay away from offseason workouts as long as possible, but the Vikings aren’t about to make it a big deal. They’ve shown that they will wait for Favre because they understand he really is the key to their success. If they want to win a Super Bowl in the next two or three seasons, they need Favre.

If Favre doesn’t return, they’re stuck with either Tarvaris Jackson or Sage Rosenfels — two guys who have been sub-par starters when given the opportunity.

I don’t condone gambling, but if you’ve got to make a bet, place everything you’ve got on Favre wearing the purple and gold in 2010.