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Brett Favre steps onto the practice field at Winter Park in Mankato, Minnesota for his very first practice with the Minnesota Vikings on August 18, 2009.
This YouTube video, a ESPN Sports Highlight video, shows what was happening in the minutes before Favre walks out of the practice building and onto the practice field. As reporters and fans alike await the arrival of the legendary, future hall-of-famer Brett Favre, you can see and feel the excitement building. This video is over 8 minutes long, Favre appears around the 6:20 marker.
4:17 time marker: #7 - Current starting Quarterback Tavaris Jackson appears - has no comment
5:00 time marker: #40 - Tight End James Kleinsasser appears and says "it's just me!'
5:45 time marker: #28 - Running Back Adrian Peterson appears grinning from ear to ear!
6:20 time marker: #4 - Brett Favre appears, red shirt and Viking helmet in hand!
The remaining minutes show Favre walking around the field greeting other players, adjusting his helmet - don't worry, it'll fit just fine; all to hoots and hollers from who knows where - players, fans, reporters, I'm not sure.
Here's the video of Brett Favre's first entrance and practice with the Minnesota Vikings - 8/18/09
Here is an official and more active video of Favre's first practice from Vikings.com
Minnesota Vikings Official video: Brett Favre's first practice
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