Brett Favre Addresses Sexting Investigation

Not long after Brett Favre declined to comment on the allegations saying he sent racy messages and naked photos to Jenn Sterger in 2008, the Minnesota Vikings quarterback briefly discussed the situation with ESPN's "Monday Night Football" crew.

"My main focus is the New York Jets, they are a tough team; as good as they are that has been my focus," Favre told ESPN at a production meeting. "I hate in any way if this has been a distraction as I said Thursday -- we are here focused on trying to beat the Jets."

When asked about the accuracy of the reports on Deadspin, Favre reportedly issued a cryptic response: "That will take its course."

On Friday, NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said the league was investigating the situation. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said that after its investigation, the league will determine whether Favre violated the personal conduct policy.

Deadspin posted a story on Thursday saying that when Favre played for the Jets, he sent voicemails and photos of his penis to Jenn Sterger, a Jets game hostess at the time. The website also reported that Favre pursued two female massage therapists who worked for the team.

Comments

[Gary Simmie Hoover]

10:43 AM on 10/14/2010

"I did *not* have sexting relations with *that woman!!!"

[kiddub]

11:18 PM on 10/12/2010

Where's the "Brett Favre Reinvigorates MNF Ratings" article?

[SpiritLake]

08:36 PM on 10/12/2010

Well 'we' dont want anyone to hurt their family or be an ass. Just like we dont want people to exaggerate stories or make something harmless sound awful.

So then, First of all Favre has apparently had a great marriage for decades and raised to adulthood a daughter who is proud of him....so he is doing something right. Next, some people in healthy longterm relationships (like Brad Pit and Angelina Jolie) are secure and adult enough to easily understand and handle the concept of having more than one ' friend' in the world at a time, and know the difference between a best friend and a passing acquaintance. if you know what I mean.

As for the Jets reporter it kinda looks like even she thinks she may have been hoaxed with some anonymous penis pictures and a quick voice mail imitation from someone claiming to be Favre

As for the massage therapists, unless he was an ass or broke a company rule there is nothing terribly "perverted" or "disgusting" about flirting or even ogling necessarily. I 'd be surprised if he did more than be a harmless goofball.

Its the Leagues job to investigate anything reported and reporters job to report the story.

no matter what it is going to be a big deal. hell according to the powers that be it is a big deal the blue jeans the man decides to wear .

[Leto II]

03:55 PM on 10/12/2010

Was there a picture of him and his penis? If not, how does anyone know it's Brett Favre?

[Gary Simmie Hoover]

10:46 AM on 10/14/2010

Because it has a "I'm not sure I am going play this season" tattoo.

[Ben Cohn]

01:48 PM on 10/12/2010

Ok, say it really was him that sent the photos...SO WHAT? If she feels violated or harassed she is perfectly in her rights to file a complaint or bring suit. Other than that, nothing happened here that doesn't happen thousands of times a day. Once again, if she feels harassed I would never say anything about her taking actions but the the fact that the NFL thinks it needs to investigate some naked pictures being sent from one adult to another is just ridiculous.

[Veronica Lissett]

01:30 PM on 10/12/2010

WHO CARES ABOUT THIS STORY. DAMN I WOULD TO HAVE SEEN THOSE PICS. YOU GO BRETT !!!! BE HUMAN!!

[Eeluon]

07:34 PM on 10/13/2010

If Favre was just a random guy sexting some random chick, I'm sure you would care.

[herointheend]

11:58 AM on 10/12/2010

Mixed bag for Brett Favre. The bad news is that Wrangler is thinking about firing him as their spokesman. The good news is that he has been hired by Oscar Mayer.

[Julio Melendez Sr]

09:29 PM on 10/12/2010

LOL

[zendem1]

11:27 AM on 10/12/2010

Dear Brett,
Dude..you NEVER send stuff form your own phone. Get your personal assistant or whoever to get you a cell phone registered to them and you keep it locked in your truck. It's only to be used when dialing up the skanx. Above all, keep it passworded so your wife cant check the text messages if she finds it. Also, if you get caught sending stuff, the phone isnt in your name. Easy right?
By the way, I learned this lesson way too late.
Tiger

[kingtuba1]

10:30 AM on 10/12/2010

I'm wondering how many people actually went to high school in America? This is nothing new or anything anyone should be amazed by. Anyone who DID go to school in America can tell you, yes, there is a double standard for the elite. Grow up.

[HeevenSteven]

10:14 AM on 10/12/2010

Too many concussions..

[gdfreethinker]

09:41 AM on 10/12/2010

And now Randy made a pass last night to him. If I were coaching a 41 year old gimpy QB, I'd sure make a pointless razzle dazzle play to open a game.

[Progress08]

09:22 AM on 10/12/2010

Let's all welcome Brett. Tiger, Eliot slide down a bit for Brett to sit.

[Bebe36]

09:57 AM on 10/12/2010

LOLOLOL.

funniest post of the morning.

[linton]

09:16 AM on 10/12/2010

Hope he comes out clean but I am surprised he has not refuted the allegations in any form.
Maybe, that is Brett taking his time as usual to make up his mind 'whether to play or not to play'

[Mafdet]

09:15 AM on 10/12/2010

And to think my dad embarrassed me by appearing in the livingroom without his shirt on when my date came to pick me up for the high school dance...

[Tmboy]

09:14 AM on 10/12/2010

The front page said "perverted"... this is not what i was expecting. Stupid, nasty maybe but perverted? Ummm no. Also these people were adults, and there was no issue of force. herego, I dont care.