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As the Packers continue to make calls to prospective trading partners in hopes of dealing Brett Favre before training camp opens, new evidence has emerged in the team's tampering case against the Vikings regarding the semi-retired quarterback. Two NFL sources said Wednesday that, in addition to cell-phone records of calls between Favre and Minnesota coach Brad Childress and offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell, the club also claims Favre sent text messages back-and-forth with the two Vikings coaches. In the aftermath of Favre asking for his outright release July 11, the Packers accused the Vikings of tampering with Favre by engaging in "inappropriate dialogue" with him. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reported NFL security officials were at the Vikings' Winter Park headquarters Wednesday, continuing their investigation into the charges. While the Star Tribune's sources did not know exactly with whom NFL officials spoke, it's believed Childress and Bevell were questioned.

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July 24, 2008  07:02 AM ET

You mean just like in yesterday's story?

Thanks T&R.

July 24, 2008  07:05 AM ET

Favre used a team cell phone to talk?! What an idiot! Didn't he think they (Packers) would get the bill and know what the scoop was?

July 24, 2008  07:14 AM ET

I read somewhere that if he does have a team cell phone, that it's a salary cap violation if it's not included in his cap number. Anybody know how true that is?

July 24, 2008  07:21 AM ET

He used a phone that was issued to him by the team.......if this is true, he's a double moron! They will be making "South Park" cartoons about this crap!!

July 24, 2008  07:25 AM ET

They will be making "South Park" cartoons about this crap!!
DEVO | 07/24/08, 07:21 AM

And you will be the one watching them I'm sure.....

July 24, 2008  07:41 AM ET

hey southpark is quality entertainment. if Favre calls the vikings and he sends the text messages how did the Vikings tamper with him. sounds to me like Favre tampered with himself.

July 24, 2008  07:44 AM ET

Actually, I won't be watching.....I'll be the one drawing them....lol.

July 24, 2008  08:11 AM ET

The commissioner, as usual, does not want to make a ruling on this mess and wants the Packers to work it out themselves.....If the Vikings were that dumb, then they deserve to lose a draft pic or two..They do not deny it, that should tell you something..

July 24, 2008  08:29 AM ET

Somebody should be investigating those Vikings!

<Ducks behind couch, peeks around side looking for Cooper.>

July 24, 2008  08:46 AM ET

Idiots

July 24, 2008  08:46 AM ET

if Favre calls the vikings and he sends the text messages how did the Vikings tamper with him. sounds to me like Favre tampered with himself.

vaughn9 | 07/24/08, 07:41 AM

I would imagine if the Vikings respond or take the call and chat, they tampered. Even if brett initiated it they would be obligated to not respond.

July 24, 2008  08:53 AM ET

if Favre calls the vikings and he sends the text messages how did the Vikings tamper with him. sounds to me like Favre tampered with himself.

vaughn9 | 07/24/08, 07:41 AM

That's the same question I asked yesterday. How can they call for an investigation of the Viking on this if Favre is the one who initiated contact?

July 24, 2008  08:55 AM ET

I would imagine if the Vikings respond or take the call and chat, they tampered. Even if brett initiated it they would be obligated to not respond.

BigBlueNJ | 07/24/08, 08:46 AM

It still doesn't make sense to me. Do the Packers have transcripts of the phone calls?

July 24, 2008  09:18 AM ET

Maybe the Vikings were in his 5? Can't this guy afford his own phone? Use some of that Wrangler money brotha!!

July 24, 2008  09:19 AM ET

Tomorrow's top "Rumor": The Vikings prepare their case against tampering charges.

July 24, 2008  09:26 AM ET

Lady's Coach Belicat ...It does not have to make sense. It is not a court of law, it only has to smell like a duck to be called one...The commissioner is a judge and jury of one..All text messages are erased by the provider after a certain number of days, so no record of exactly what was written can be found....The Viking coach and OC will be called in to a meeting with the league office to explain what it was that the messages were about...Favre is not even a member of the league because he has never asked to be reinstated yet...I suspect it is the duty of the team to report to the league offices any activity that is prohibited by the league...The Vikings will most likely be penalized in some way when it is all done....

July 24, 2008  09:32 AM ET

Tomorrow's top "Rumor": The Vikings prepare their case against tampering charges.

Se7en - Bikini Inspector | 07/24/08, 09:19 AM

Inspected by no Se7en.

July 24, 2008  09:45 AM ET

Personally, I think Brett's Wranglers were too tight and knocked the circulation to his brain...Why the hell would you use the Packer cell phone? Now Goddell want to do some damn work..smh..

 
July 24, 2008  09:48 AM ET

The Vikings will most likely be penalized in some way when it is all done....

50yearfan | 07/24/08, 09:26 AM

Thanks 50yearfan. I've got high hopes for the Vikings this year but they don't include Brett. I think he should go to the Jets.

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