RE: Goodell.

I think Favre’s reinstatement is the only leverage that he has in this situation. He can’t make the Packers cut Favre, but he apparently has plenty of discretion to sit on the reinstatement.

But I do find it interesting that Favre was unwilling to even consider going to the Jets (or even giving the Packers a list of teams that he would consider) and now all of a sudden Bus and the Jets are talking turkey. I’m thinking that Goodell has in some way let Camp Favre know that his prompt reinstatement is contingent with their making a good faith effort to cooperate with the Packers in working out a trade.

Obviously, if it goes on too long Favre can file a grievance with the players union. But Goodell can drag his feet long enough to hit Favre where it hurts most: Favre’s precious, precious streak. That’s the elephant in the room here. Favre needs to be in camp ASAP so that he can start on opening day.