"The longer it takes for the Vikings to announce that Brett Favre will be their quarterback next season, the more it appears that money is the holdup.
The Vikings plan to put single-game tickets on sale Monday. Favre's agent, Bus Cook, obviously knows that. He also knows if/when Favre's signing is announced, the Vikings will reap boatloads of new cash in ticket and apparel sales.
It's clear that Cook and Favre have enough leverage to extract at least a $10 million deal for the coming season, assuming Favre remains healthy. Ultimately, it's up to owner Zygi Wilf to determine Favre's worth to the Vikings, who certainly are justified in offering an incentive-laden contract.
Favre was paid $12 million last season by the New York Jets. If contract terms between the Vikings and Cook were right, the deal already would be done. Word is Favre wants to make sure his arm is fine before signing, but it wouldn't be surprising if it's Cook seeking more guarantees than incentives that's the holdup.
If Favre, who turns 40 in October, isn't signed by the Vikings' reporting date of July 29 (just 14 days away), it would seem unlikely he'll sign at all. Ultimately, it appears, both sides will have to make their best offer soon.
If Favre doesn't sign, and all that air goes out of the Vikings' balloon, it's a good bet it will be the money — and not his tender arm — that's the reason."
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