Favre to Retire... - Page 16

stevew · 08-06-2008, 11:39 PM

Tell you what. If the jills win a playoff game I'll buy you a beer and beef on weck the next time I visit the buffalo area.

Galaxy · 08-06-2008, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Tell you what. If the jills win a playoff game I'll buy you a beer and beef on weck the next time I visit the buffalo area.

I never said they would "win" a playoff game.

Galaxy · 08-06-2008, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SFL Cat

BTW...haven't been keeping up with it lately, but is the Canadian Gov't still trying to block the Bills from playing in Toronto?

I don't think so (I never heard that report). The Bills signed a deal to play 8 games (5 regular season and 3 pre-season games) over the next 5 years.

JetsIn06 · 08-06-2008, 11:46 PM

Conditional pick:

4th round pick

Goes to 3rd if Favre plays 50% or more of offensive plays

Goes to 2nd if Favre plays 70% or more of offensive plays + Jets make playoffs

Goes to 1st if Favre plays 80% or more of offensive plays + Jets Superbowl appearance. And Favre has to play in 50% of the plays in playoffs.

SFL Cat · 08-06-2008, 11:49 PM

I know a bill was introduced.

Protecting Canadian Football

Just don't know if it will go anywhere.

Back in the 70s when the WFL tried to put a team in Toronto, the liberals in Parliament proposed a similar bill, forcing John Bassett (owner of the team) to move to Memphis, TN prior to that league's first season. I know the NFL's World League had a team in Montreal, but that was a spring league and not in direct competition with the CFL season.

Cringer · 08-07-2008, 12:01 AM

I wish Brett the best of luck along with the Jets as well. Unlike some of the people on this board who seem to have tunnel vision, I understand Favre is an impact player even at this age. That is why he was 2nd in MVP votes last year.

M GO BLUE!!! · 08-07-2008, 12:01 AM

D-A-M-N!

JetsIn06 · 08-07-2008, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Cringer

I wish Brett the best of luck along with the Jets as well. Unlike some of the people on this board who seem to have tunnel vision, I understand Favre is an impact player even at this age. That is why he was 2nd in MVP votes last year.

You're the man, Cringer.

I'm so happy.

Cringer · 08-07-2008, 12:25 AM

You know, I guess I still had a glimmer of hope left in me somewhere, because this is kind of bumming me out a little. I think having it happen days after thinking Favre would be winning his starting job back over the next couple of weeks in Green Bay was a pretty shitty teaser. Oh well, life goes on.

I am guessing Favre's jersey won't be retired in week 1 now eh? I hope when Favre does retire for good and the Packers want to retire his jersey that it has to get put off because he won't come up there until Thompson is gone. I would laugh at that, and be on his side. Thompson screwed the pooch on this one.

One more thing, is EA airbrushing the cover of Madden as quickly as possible now?

Maybe Favre being in a different uni then he is on Madden actually prevents the curse from grabbing hold of him? So many questions.

Cringer · 08-07-2008, 12:27 AM

Dola- Serious question here, the Jets don't have #4 retired do they? A new number for him would be extra odd. I mean he will still be in Green, so that helps a little.

sabotai · 08-07-2008, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Cringer

Maybe Favre being in a different uni then he is on Madden actually prevents the curse from grabbing hold of him? So many questions.

He's going to the Jets. I think it's pretty clear the curse is already working its magic.

Mustang · 08-07-2008, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Cringer

Dola- Serious question here, the Jets don't have #4 retired do they? A new number for him would be extra odd. I mean he will still be in Green, so that helps a little.

His jersey is up on their site for ordering.

JetsIn06 · 08-07-2008, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Cringer

Dola- Serious question here, the Jets don't have #4 retired do they? A new number for him would be extra odd. I mean he will still be in Green, so that helps a little.

Already kind of answered but no, he'll be in #4.

thesloppy · 08-07-2008, 01:10 AM

---snip---

Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that, if the Jets were to trade Favre to the Vikings, the Jets would owe the Packers three first-round picks.

---snip---

JetsIn06 · 08-07-2008, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by thesloppy

---snip---

Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that, if the Jets were to trade Favre to the Vikings, the Jets would owe the Packers three first-round picks.

---snip---

WOW. Well, Jets, please don't do that.

QuikSand · 08-07-2008, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by JetsIn06

WOW. Well, Jets, please don't do that.

Ordinarily, that would be a thoroughly obvious "duh" situation. But, we are talking about the Jets here, so you may want to email the front office with your view.

JetsIn06 · 08-07-2008, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by QuikSand

Ordinarily, that would be a thoroughly obvious "duh" situation. But, we are talking about the Jets here, so you may want to email the front office with your view.

fantom1979 · 08-07-2008, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Mustang

His jersey is up on their site for ordering.

Jas_lov · 08-07-2008, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SFL Cat

Even with Favre, I don't see the Jets having a serious shot at contending for a title.

I don't either. The Packers probably won't get better than a 2nd rounder, but trading him to the Jets was their best option. The Jets have a good schedule, but they won't win the division and Jacksonville or Indy are a good bet for one of the wildcards. The 6th seed is up for grabs though. NE, Jacksonville, Indy, Pittsburgh, SD are better. I'm just glad this is all over.

Logan · 08-07-2008, 05:40 AM

I might have to move out of NYC and to Bolivia or something. Having to see this guy all over the media is gonna kill the next 4 months for me.

lighthousekeeper · 08-07-2008, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JetsIn06

Conditional pick:

4th round pick

Goes to 3rd if Favre plays 50% or more of offensive plays

Goes to 2nd if Favre plays 70% or more of offensive plays + Jets make playoffs

Goes to 1st if Favre plays 80% or more of offensive plays + Jets Superbowl appearance. And Favre has to play in 50% of the plays in playoffs.

good deal for the jets.

ISiddiqui · 08-07-2008, 07:39 AM

Wow... Favre to the Jets. Well, I'm glad I drafted Coles in my fantasy league. He may actually have some deep balls to catch.

JPhillips · 08-07-2008, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by thesloppy

---snip---

Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that, if the Jets were to trade Favre to the Vikings, the Jets would owe the Packers three first-round picks.

---snip---

What happens if they release him?

Honolulu_Blue · 08-07-2008, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by JPhillips

What happens if they release him?

I doubt anything, but why would the Jets do that? They would lose a 4th round pick just to make Favre happy, piss off the Packers, and make the Vikings better?

That sounds like a pretty raw deal for the Jets.

PackerFanatic · 08-07-2008, 08:14 AM

*Strong Bad voice* It's over!

gottimd · 08-07-2008, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SFL Cat

The Fins will be much improved.

Kinda of hard to go any further down than rock bottom, no?

Kodos · 08-07-2008, 08:24 AM

I dunno. Look at the Lions.

Glad at least this part of the Favre circus is over.

gstelmack · 08-07-2008, 08:29 AM

Well, if he'd just been willing to talk to the Jets and Bucs a couple of weeks ago, we could have avoided all this drama.

Kodos · 08-07-2008, 08:34 AM

I'd have rather seen him go to Tampa. Favre + Gruden = Entertainment

Dr. Sak · 08-07-2008, 08:36 AM

Now ESPN can get on to more important things...like will Manny cut his hair!

miami_fan · 08-07-2008, 08:39 AM

I think it was a good deal for the Jets and the Packers. They traded him out of the division and even out of the conference. Based on history, the Packers will get at least a 3rd rounder for a player they did not want. Not too bad.

Of course if the Aaron Rodgers thing does not work out, there might be a new GM and coach enjoying that pick

miami_fan · 08-07-2008, 08:42 AM

Oh yeah, Jeff Garcia. Bruce Allen and Jon Gruden were just fooling with ya. They had no intentions of letting Brett just come in and take your job away.

Honolulu_Blue · 08-07-2008, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

I dunno. Look at the Lions.

7-9, bitch! 7-9!

Honolulu_Blue · 08-07-2008, 08:49 AM

Looking at the Jets' schedule, the only nationally televised game they have is their 3rd pre-season game against the Chargers.

They also have a game against the Patroits on the NFL network in November. I wonder if Congress will get involved again, demanding that the NFL Network make that game available to all the good people of our country so that they can watch "Their Favre."

Honolulu_Blue · 08-07-2008, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

Now ESPN can get on to more important things...like will Manny cut his hair!

Or who's more... NOW!

Jas_lov · 08-07-2008, 09:04 AM

What happens if the Jets trade Favre to the Bengals who then trade Favre to the Vikings?

Honolulu_Blue · 08-07-2008, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Jas_lov

What happens if the Jets trade Favre to the Bengals who then trade Favre to the Vikings?

Dunno.

It would totally depend on the wording of the clause in the agreement. It could be a direct "if you trade him to Minnesota then 3 first round picks", or it could be something more general like "If Favre plays more than X games in Minnesota" or "Favre is a member of the Vikings" or something like that, then 3 first round picks.

Arles · 08-07-2008, 09:13 AM

Looks like I'll be rooting for the Jets and Packers this season. I hope Brett does well and am glad he went to the AFC. Now, let's play some fooball!

PackerFanatic · 08-07-2008, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Arles

Looks like I'll be rooting for the Jets and Packers this season. I hope Brett does well and am glad he went to the AFC. Now, let's play some fooball!

Agreed!

Mustang · 08-07-2008, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Jas_lov

What happens if the Jets trade Favre to the Bengals who then trade Favre to the Vikings?

Maybe they should just clone him and everyone gets a Favre.

JPhillips · 08-07-2008, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

I doubt anything, but why would the Jets do that? They would lose a 4th round pick just to make Favre happy, piss off the Packers, and make the Vikings better?

That sounds like a pretty raw deal for the Jets.

It's unlikely, but I can at least imagine a scenario where Favre bitches and moans about his plight until the Jets cut him some time during the season.

Dr. Sak · 08-07-2008, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Mustang

Maybe they should just clone him and everyone gets a Favre.

I thought that's what Tom Brady has been trying to do by impregnating a bunch of different women.

Sun Tzu · 08-07-2008, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Mustang

Maybe they should just clone him and everyone gets a Favre.

Well that's just unrealistic.

Godzilla Blitz · 08-07-2008, 10:13 AM

It seems to me that the part of this equation that the media isn't talking about is Favre's poor seasons in 2005 and 2006. He had ratings of 70.9 and 72.7 those years, which were two of the three worst years of his career. In 2005 he threw 29 interceptions.

Yes, he had a great year last year, but I wouldn't be surprised if he reverted to the 2005/2006 Favre, or even worse. New offense, new teammates, new coach, new media, new city, and one year older.

Based on the performance criteria in the trade it's still a good gamble for the Jets, but I think there is a very good chance his rating ends up in the high 60's or low 70's.

Sun Tzu · 08-07-2008, 10:15 AM

Yeah, I'm with Blitz on this one. I see Favre playing like his usual self, dropping stink bombs all over the place and retiring for good with another 50 or so INT's on his permanent record.

Lathum · 08-07-2008, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by JetsIn06

Conditional pick:

4th round pick

Goes to 3rd if Favre plays 50% or more of offensive plays

Goes to 2nd if Favre plays 70% or more of offensive plays + Jets make playoffs

Goes to 1st if Favre plays 80% or more of offensive plays + Jets Superbowl appearance. And Favre has to play in 50% of the plays in playoffs.

It will be interesting to see how quick the Jets bench Favre if their season starts to go into the tank.

Likewise if there are blow outs how quick they bench him.

Jas_lov · 08-07-2008, 10:22 AM

Stop hating on Favre and America. Favre will have a great year and lead the Jets back to the promised land. Why? Because he's Brett Favre! Brett Favre is Brett Favre! Seriously, I really hope he gets booed out of NY and retires after taking enough snaps to get up over 50% of the total snaps. I've never rooted more for a player than I am for Aaron Rodgers this season. He's the real victim in all of this.

mckerney · 08-07-2008, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

I doubt anything, but why would the Jets do that? They would lose a 4th round pick just to make Favre happy, piss off the Packers, and make the Vikings better?

That sounds like a pretty raw deal for the Jets.

Perhaps if the Vikings really wanted Favre and the Jets were willing to deal they would trade a conditional pick of a 4th rounder if they cut Favre, a 3rd if they cut him and he signs with the Vikings, a 2nd if he signs with the Vikings and they make the playoffs...

Godzilla Blitz · 08-07-2008, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

It will be interesting to see how quick the Jets bench Favre if their season starts to go into the tank.

Likewise if there are blow outs how quick they bench him.

Excellent point. I hadn't thought of that. But if the Jets are 3-6 and playing poorly, it's in their best interests to sit Favre and let Clemens play, isn't it.

I'd like to see Favre do well, but I have to admit that benching Favre could provide some solid entertainment.

gkb · 08-07-2008, 12:18 PM

For the first time ever I'll be interested in watching some J-E-T-S games this year...I hate their uniforms though. Mortensen is calling the Jets one of his dark-horse teams...he said that he expects them to make the playoffs and he claims that he thought that before they traded for Favre.

08-07-2008, 12:01 AM	#756
Cringer Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Edinburg,TX	I wish Brett the best of luck along with the Jets as well. Unlike some of the people on this board who seem to have tunnel vision, I understand Favre is an impact player even at this age. That is why he was 2nd in MVP votes last year. __________________ You Stole Fizzy Lifting drinks! You bumped into the ceiling which now has to be washed and steralized, so you get NOTHING! You lose!

08-07-2008, 12:25 AM	#759
Cringer Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Edinburg,TX	You know, I guess I still had a glimmer of hope left in me somewhere, because this is kind of bumming me out a little. I think having it happen days after thinking Favre would be winning his starting job back over the next couple of weeks in Green Bay was a pretty shitty teaser. Oh well, life goes on. I am guessing Favre's jersey won't be retired in week 1 now eh? I hope when Favre does retire for good and the Packers want to retire his jersey that it has to get put off because he won't come up there until Thompson is gone. I would laugh at that, and be on his side. Thompson screwed the pooch on this one. One more thing, is EA airbrushing the cover of Madden as quickly as possible now? Maybe Favre being in a different uni then he is on Madden actually prevents the curse from grabbing hold of him? So many questions. __________________ You Stole Fizzy Lifting drinks! You bumped into the ceiling which now has to be washed and steralized, so you get NOTHING! You lose!

08-07-2008, 12:27 AM	#760
Cringer Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Edinburg,TX	Dola- Serious question here, the Jets don't have #4 retired do they? A new number for him would be extra odd. I mean he will still be in Green, so that helps a little. __________________ You Stole Fizzy Lifting drinks! You bumped into the ceiling which now has to be washed and steralized, so you get NOTHING! You lose!

08-07-2008, 07:39 AM	#772
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Wow... Favre to the Jets. Well, I'm glad I drafted Coles in my fantasy league. He may actually have some deep balls to catch. __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

08-07-2008, 08:14 AM	#775
PackerFanatic Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Appleton, WI	Strong Bad voice It's over! __________________ Commissioner of the RNFL

08-06-2008, 11:39 PM	#751
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Tell you what. If the jills win a playoff game I'll buy you a beer and beef on weck the next time I visit the buffalo area.

08-06-2008, 11:46 PM	#754
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	Conditional pick: 4th round pick Goes to 3rd if Favre plays 50% or more of offensive plays Goes to 2nd if Favre plays 70% or more of offensive plays + Jets make playoffs Goes to 1st if Favre plays 80% or more of offensive plays + Jets Superbowl appearance. And Favre has to play in 50% of the plays in playoffs.

08-06-2008, 11:49 PM	#755
SFL Cat College Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: South Florida	I know a bill was introduced. Protecting Canadian Football Just don't know if it will go anywhere. Back in the 70s when the WFL tried to put a team in Toronto, the liberals in Parliament proposed a similar bill, forcing John Bassett (owner of the team) to move to Memphis, TN prior to that league's first season. I know the NFL's World League had a team in Montreal, but that was a spring league and not in direct competition with the CFL season.

08-07-2008, 12:01 AM	#757
M GO BLUE!!! Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005	D-A-M-N!

08-07-2008, 01:10 AM	#764
thesloppy Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: PDX	---snip--- Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that, if the Jets were to trade Favre to the Vikings, the Jets would owe the Packers three first-round picks. ---snip---

08-07-2008, 05:40 AM	#770
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	I might have to move out of NYC and to Bolivia or something. Having to see this guy all over the media is gonna kill the next 4 months for me.

08-07-2008, 08:24 AM	#777
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	I dunno. Look at the Lions. Glad at least this part of the Favre circus is over. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

08-07-2008, 08:29 AM	#778
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	Well, if he'd just been willing to talk to the Jets and Bucs a couple of weeks ago, we could have avoided all this drama. __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

08-07-2008, 08:34 AM	#779
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	I'd have rather seen him go to Tampa. Favre + Gruden = Entertainment __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

08-07-2008, 08:36 AM	#780
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Now ESPN can get on to more important things...like will Manny cut his hair!

08-07-2008, 08:39 AM	#781
miami_fan Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Land O Lakes FL	I think it was a good deal for the Jets and the Packers. They traded him out of the division and even out of the conference. Based on history, the Packers will get at least a 3rd rounder for a player they did not want. Not too bad. Of course if the Aaron Rodgers thing does not work out, there might be a new GM and coach enjoying that pick __________________ "The blind soldier fought for me in this war. The least I can do now is fight for him. I have eyes. He hasn’t. I have a voice on the radio, he hasn’t. I was born a white man. And until a colored man is a full citizen, like me, I haven’t the leisure to enjoy the freedom that colored man risked his life to maintain for me. I don’t own what I have until he owns an equal share of it. Until somebody beats me and blinds me, I am in his debt."- Orson Welles August 11, 1946

08-07-2008, 08:42 AM	#782
miami_fan Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Land O Lakes FL	Oh yeah, Jeff Garcia. Bruce Allen and Jon Gruden were just fooling with ya. They had no intentions of letting Brett just come in and take your job away. __________________ "The blind soldier fought for me in this war. The least I can do now is fight for him. I have eyes. He hasn’t. I have a voice on the radio, he hasn’t. I was born a white man. And until a colored man is a full citizen, like me, I haven’t the leisure to enjoy the freedom that colored man risked his life to maintain for me. I don’t own what I have until he owns an equal share of it. Until somebody beats me and blinds me, I am in his debt."- Orson Welles August 11, 1946

08-07-2008, 08:49 AM	#784
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	Looking at the Jets' schedule, the only nationally televised game they have is their 3rd pre-season game against the Chargers. They also have a game against the Patroits on the NFL network in November. I wonder if Congress will get involved again, demanding that the NFL Network make that game available to all the good people of our country so that they can watch "Their Favre." __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

08-07-2008, 09:04 AM	#786
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	What happens if the Jets trade Favre to the Bengals who then trade Favre to the Vikings?

08-07-2008, 09:13 AM	#788
Arles Grey Dog Software Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ by way of Belleville, IL	Looks like I'll be rooting for the Jets and Packers this season. I hope Brett does well and am glad he went to the AFC. Now, let's play some fooball! __________________ Developer of Bowl Bound College Football http://www.greydogsoftware.com

08-07-2008, 10:13 AM	#794
Godzilla Blitz College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	It seems to me that the part of this equation that the media isn't talking about is Favre's poor seasons in 2005 and 2006. He had ratings of 70.9 and 72.7 those years, which were two of the three worst years of his career. In 2005 he threw 29 interceptions. Yes, he had a great year last year, but I wouldn't be surprised if he reverted to the 2005/2006 Favre, or even worse. New offense, new teammates, new coach, new media, new city, and one year older. Based on the performance criteria in the trade it's still a good gamble for the Jets, but I think there is a very good chance his rating ends up in the high 60's or low 70's. __________________ Current Blog Projects: Final Fantasy: Lost in Japanese Kaboom Review

08-07-2008, 10:15 AM	#795
Sun Tzu Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In the thick of it.	Yeah, I'm with Blitz on this one. I see Favre playing like his usual self, dropping stink bombs all over the place and retiring for good with another 50 or so INT's on his permanent record. __________________ I'm still here. Don't touch my fucking bacon.

08-07-2008, 10:22 AM	#797
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	Stop hating on Favre and America. Favre will have a great year and lead the Jets back to the promised land. Why? Because he's Brett Favre! Brett Favre is Brett Favre! Seriously, I really hope he gets booed out of NY and retires after taking enough snaps to get up over 50% of the total snaps. I've never rooted more for a player than I am for Aaron Rodgers this season. He's the real victim in all of this.

08-07-2008, 12:18 PM	#800
gkb High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado	For the first time ever I'll be interested in watching some J-E-T-S games this year...I hate their uniforms though. Mortensen is calling the Jets one of his dark-horse teams...he said that he expects them to make the playoffs and he claims that he thought that before they traded for Favre. __________________ BALLERZ YO, fo shizzle. - QuikSand

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