As a New Yorker, and lover of the NFL, I am happy to see all the back and forth over Brett Farve come to an end. Get that man to training camp, please. I’m not really sure how I feel about him coming to the Jets though. True they have been the bane of New York’s football existence for a few years now. Chad Pennington sucks like a vacuum (thankfully, he’ll be gone by next week). But I don’t how I’ll feel seeing Brett rocking a different green jersey, even if its for a team that practices in my home town.
Its rumored that he decided to go with the Buccs, but after a 20 minute conversation with the Jets GM, he changed his mind. According to Sal at ESPN, some of the selling points that got Brett to trade the cheese for the apple are:
The Jets are moving their practice from a suburb in NY to some random suburb in north Jersey.
Big friggin deal. Apparently, this is more comfy for him because it will be further from “the city”. Trust me when I say, I’ve seen where the Jets practice. It’s not the hood (though its quite close to one) nor is it the pillar of city life. Brett got duped on this one.
Brett will be the face of the team.
Duh! Who they hell else can the Jets use instead? Clemens? Right. This certainly proves that Brett has a lil narcissistic side. Here’s how the conversation went:
Jets: “Brett, we’ll put you on all the posters, you’ll be on all the bill boards…maybe we can even get you on that big screen under the big cup o’ soup in Times Square.”
Brett (in his cool Southern accent): Really?!?!?!?! You promise? I’ve always wanted my face on that thang in the big city! Hot dawg!
Jets: Yeah. Great. Sign here.
Part 2 of the narcissism: He’ll get to start.
Clearly, one of the main issues that kept Brett from staying in Green Bay was the fact that there was no guarantee that he would start…and after 200+ consecutive regular season starts there, Brett don’t play that. With this trade, he will be able to continue this streak.
He can still enjoy the slow life of the ‘burbs.
Playing for NY doesn’t mean living in the city, silly. Brett is country boy from Mississippi, and has played in GB for 16 years. This was a big deal for him.
So yeah…that’s pretty much it. This is how the Jets bagged Brett. Apparently, the Jets have spent $100 million on reviving their lame ass offense during the off season. Maybe Brett is what they need to get them moving. I can’t wait to see them play the Giants…
In closing, “Now the Jets become relevant, on and off the field, because of Farve,” says the guy from SportsCenter. Mark Schlereth, ESPN analyst says it gives the Jets credibility and legitimizes them…FINALLY someone does.
August 7, 2008 at 1:41 pm
ahhh sandz, i love you for this one.
There are so many aspects to this drama. . .and I first blame the media machine, ie ESPN for devoting and entire runner just to Favre. NFL, MBL, FAVRE, Olympics. Like really? its bad enough this dude was stealing the sunshine, but dammit the olympics start tomorrow and ESPN ain’t devoted but two minutes to that ish. .i know you need the ratings and all but this was like the longest paternity test drama ive ever seen. . .and Secondly, bump you Brett Favre, in true Michael Jordan/Jay-Z/and the list goes on form to un-retiring yourself. that’s like poppin out the casket at your funeral. . . .
and wouldn’t be some ish if he just totally bit the dust this year?
N
August 7, 2008 at 2:06 pm
N,
I must concur. Though, Brett is a pretty big deal in the league because of his records and all. Thankfully, the biggest mystery is over. He needs to get to learning that new play book. If he’s gonna be playing, he better deliver.
August 7, 2008 at 3:38 pm
Why, why, why don’t people just stay retired. In thinking about this the conclusion is that Brett Favre’s life IS football. He’s nothing without it. What he should have done was spent the summer thinking about whether or not he really wanted to retire. No one put a gun to his head and rushed him up to that podium after the season was over. Geez, if he doesn’t perform things could get messy. And the JETS for heavens sake, it couldn’t be any worse I guess.