The Facts: Following up on the previous item. ... A source close to the situation told ESPN's Jeremy Schaap on Friday that if it's determined by Favre's and the Vikings' medical people that he needs anything less than "major" surgery on his shoulder, Favre will un-retire to play for the Vikings, the source said.

Diehards Line:If "major" surgery is necessary, Favre will remain retired, Schap's source said. This after X-rays have reportedly been sent to Minnesota for evaluation. For what it's worth, Favre's agent James "Baghdad Bus" Cook told ESPN's Rachel Nichols on Friday that he did not know of any X-rays being sent to Minnesota. ... Adding to the "tell me something I didn't already know" aspect of this story: According to Schaap's source, Favre is motivated to continue his career, in part due to his disdain for Packers' management. No. ... Stay tuned. The misery continues.