Sage Rosenfels Isn't Worried About Brett Favre Rumors

In February, the Vikings sent a fourth-round pick to the Texans, and in return, got quarterback Sage Rosenfels. He's penciled -- and I can't stress this enough -- in as the starter, what would be Minnesota's fifth in six years.

But like recent offseasons, there's talk that Brett Favre is mulling a comeback, even though, at this point, everybody just wants him to go away. (I mean, seriously, when Peter King writes in his MMQB column that "I know you're sick of this story. We all are...", it might be time for Favre to permanently retire to the ole fishin' pond.)

Yet here we are, contemplating the vagaries of Brett. And with the NFL dormant from now till late July when training camps open, it'll be the lead story for the next 12 weeks. Hope you're ready.

Unlike last year, when several teams were in the Favre sweepstakes, this time around (assuming he really does come back for one more season) only the Vikings appear to be interested. And yet, Rosenfels, who has started just 32 games in eight NFL seasons, is undeterred by the speculation.

"Nothing really surprises me anymore ... There are a lot of rumors in the NFL and I have learned to just go about my business. ... It doesn't change the way I work out or the way I prepare. I always say frustration is a self-inflicted wound. For me to get frustrated would just hurt me as a player and doesn't benefit me whatsoever."

As SI.com's Ross Tucker points out, Rosenfels has plenty of practice at not being frustrated. In 2001, he was drafted by then-Redskins coach Marty Schottenheimer. He was in the running for the No. 2 quarterback job a year later only to watch, presumably jaw agape, as new coach Steve Spurrier brought in Danny Wuerffel, Shane Matthews and Patrick Ramsey, and shipped Rosenfels to the Dolphins. That's definitely a character-builder.

As for what happens next, well, who knows. Favre is notoriously wishy-washy on his career plans, even after a forgettable year with the Jets. And while Rosenfels is using the power of positive thinking to his advantage, there are still questions about whether he solves the Vikings' quarterback situation.

He'll play behind a better offensive line and have the luxury of handing the ball to Adrian Peterson 20 times a game, but will it be enough to take Minnesota from likely playoff team to legit Super Bowl contender? Of course, if you're the Vikings, it's probably worth asking that same question of Favre. You know, before this thing goes to far.