When I danced for the Miami Heat, if I didn't show up at practice for so many weeks before a game, then I wasn't able to dance.  If I ever talked back to any of my teachers or peers, then I'd be punished, I wouldn't think it'd to be any different in football.  You get fined $25,000 for a helmet to helmet, you get a penalty for 'signing' i love you after a touchdown, but you're allowed to talk back to your coach and not attend training camp for two seasons?
Brett Favre has been playing in the NFL for 20 years and he has broken a number of records.  He's the only grandaddy that we know of in the NFL and he is the only man to throw over 500 touchdowns.  So, let's forget the fact that he cheated on his wife...All I care about is what he does on the field.  Well, he has gotten into numerous fights with his former head coach Brad Childress...and that's about it!  The Minnesota Vikings are 5-7 this season.  The Dallas Cowboys are 4-8, with their starting QB out early in the season.  Many people complain that Jerry Jones should not be GM as well as owner, but he's made much smarter decisions for his product.  Terrel Owens and Pacman Jones didn't do 1/4 of the inappropriate things that Favre has done, and they no longer play for the Cowboys.
In 2006, Albert Haynesworth attacked Andre Gurode on the field and was suspended for five games.  Now, Albert Haynesworth is suspended by Mike Shanahan for the rest of the season, simply because of disrespect to his coach.  Shanahan said in a phone interview that it was an easy decision and he did what was best for the team.
My question is, is Brett Favre doing any good for the Vikings?  It's pretty obvious that the result of not going to training camp has affected his completion rate and total yards, he's a possible reason of the dismissal of Brad Childress, and interestingly he's had about three different injuries in the past two weeks.  He's well enough to continue his consecutive starts, but not able to finish a game.  We've seen him throw a fit and ignore his coach on national television, so what is he doing during practice?  He has been a great football player and role model in the past, but is it time for him to leave?  He should end on a good note, and right now he's not off to a good start.