Brett Favre says he’s not out for revenge against Packers

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Brett Favre insists he won’t be out for revenge when he lines up Monday against the Green Bay Packers.

The Minnesota Vikings quarterback told reporters during a conference call today that his comeback has nothing to do with getting back at his former team. Favre said he merely wants to show the Packers he can still play.

Earlier this year, Favre said his comeback with the New York Jets was at least partially motivated by his desire to get back at Packers general manager Ted Thompson.

Still, probably the only thing that could keep Favre retired after this season is if this scenario plays out again on Sunday:

-- Austin Knoblauch