BROADWAY BRETT A REALITY!

Excuse the CAPS LOCK, but I am beyond psyched!  Where did this come from?  Brett Favre, after weeks of voicing his lukewarm feeling toward New York, is now a New York Jet (pending physical).  As you've read over the past few weeks, I truly believe that Brett Favre will provide the Jets with the edge they need to not only make the playoffs, but to also make a run past the juggernauts of the AFC.

I really can't believe that I am going to have the chance to see a Favre-Brady duel twice in 2008-09.  As I mentioned in my initial "Broadway Brett" post, a proven/veteran quarterback is the only thing that separates the Jets from the rest of the AFC elites.

Seriously, think about it:  the Cowboys made the playoffs with a good defense, a great running game, a good receiving corps, and a really good quarterback.  So what exactly separates the 2008-2009 Jets from the 2007-2008 Dallas Cowboys?  That's what I thought....  Not really anything at all!

The Jets with Favre not only represent a light at the end of a dark, dingy tunnel in this franchise's history, but also and undoubted slot in the AFC's playoff picture in 2009.  

ESPN.com delivers Favre's record (in limited action) against the AFC East:

Favre v. Bills: 2-3

Favre v. Dolphins: 3-2

Favre v. Patriots: 2-2

Jay Glazer, of Fox Sports, broke the story EARLY Thursday morning, noting:

"As a result of this [trade], the Jets will likely release a quarterback.  Signs have been pointing to Chad Pennington as the likely candidate because the team will need to free up cap room to fit Favre's contract under the salary cap."

Well, Jay, because you broke the story, I'll take it easy on you... I'm going to just assume that you knew the Jets were going to cut Pennington the entire time.  Though, my co-writer, Mike Nastri, over at The Sports Distorters, told me that there is a chance that Favre may be shipped from the Jets to the Vikings for a significant turnaround on their draft picks, I can only hope that Favre stays with Gang Green in '08-'09.

To conclude, here's the Maddon '09 version of Brett Favre that ESPN posted on its webpage:

How glorious.  I know it's only a video game image that I actually could've done myself, but it's glorious nonetheless.  To my fellow Jet fans, get ready.  This season just went from an 8-8 crapshoot to a 11-6 playoff push.  Get excited and, to quote T.O. (which is never a good idea), "get your popcorn ready."

God, I am disgustingly giddy right now...

"Broadway Brett:" Favre to the Jets?

The Jets don't want Brett Favre... right?  That's what the entire fan base was told over and over again for the past few weeks as the drama that is Favre and the Packers unfolded before the NFL's eyes.

There was no talk of training camps, Bill Belicheat and the Pats, or the Super Bowl Champion Giants.  The only NFL-related news anyone heard this past week was Brett Favre.  Will he stay?  Will he start?  Will he go?  If so, where?

Brett Favre even dominated ESPN's ESPY Awards.  To be honest, Favre was everywhere... and I was getting a little tired of it.

...that is... until I saw this:

This is why Mike Francesa makes the big bucks and I blog.  After watching this montage live on TV yesterday, I couldn't help but think that the Jets getting Favre was a realistic possibility.  

First, let me say that giving up a First Rounder for Brett Favre is completely ridiculous.  In fact, I would be more inclined to give the Packers a Third Rounder that could accelerate into a Second Rounder.

Second, I think a lot of Jets fans are drinking a little too much of the Kellen Clemens Kool-Aid because, honestly, I would rather Chad start for Gang Green in 2008-09 and here's why:

• The Jets are built to contend right now.  They have a great RB corps, a much improved O-Line, talented possession receivers, and one of the best special teams units in the NFL.
• The run defense will be improved with the addition of Kris Jenkins (not the mention the departure of "The Human Pancake" Dwayne Robertson) along with the return of tackling machine David Harris.
• The secondary is very underrated and the addition of pass-rushing LB's Vernon Gholston and Calvin Pace will only help the secondary's pick-off opportunities.

For all these reasons, the Jets need a cagey vet signal caller in 2009.  It's obvious that Eric Mangini and the coaching staff are praying the Clemens can top Pennington in training camps this year... but my opinion is that Penningtion will do what he always does: grind it out and best the young gun.

If the Jets can get Favre, I'll change my tune.  I'll watch Chad Pennington ride off into the sun as "Dust in the Wind" plays in the background.  I mean is Clemens playing Favre's understudy for a few seasons that bad of a scenario?  If you ask me... it can only help!!!

In the end, I think it would be bad of the Jets not to at least make an attempt to bring Favre to New York.  His competitive nature would at least make the team's match-ups against the Patriots a little more interesting than having the Pats bend the Jets over a chair every time they face-off.