Comments on: Favre Watch…Who Cares?

By: e.p.

e.p. — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 01:05:16 +0000

I watch because I’m curious, he’s been with the Packers essentially his whole career, and now he’s not, so I’d like to see how he ends his career. History does not bode well for him, so many comeback quarterbacks fizzle. I don’t necessarily root for or against the Jets, except that I’d like the Packers to get the best draft pick they can for the deal.
I think Favre was an ass in his dealings with the Packers trying to get back in the mix, but whatever, it’s said and done. We have our quarterback and he is playing. I hope he gets what he wants, but I don’t see him making it far with the Jets.

By: lostinutah

lostinutah — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:17:28 +0000

Sorry to be big about this, but I still support Brett. I now enjoy watching him play, for a different team, while loving the Packers as much as always. I wish he was playing for us…or at least a better team than the Jets yet not in our division. But he’s not, and I hope, even if the season isn’t the best for him (and he had to know it wouldn’t be going in) that he has some fun and the Jets win some games.

By: ScottinDC

ScottinDC — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:05:58 +0000

I think bucky makes some good points. I was as hard on Favre as anyone during the whole comeback fiasco, but I really feel sorry for him now. Actually, pity might be the more appropriate description. He’s dug himself into this hole, and I’m sure (despite what he says) that he now regrets his comeback. When I really think about it, the whole thing is really sad. On a more positive note, regarding Andy’s picks for the weekend, if it comes down to Jarrett Bush, I think the Packers should give Yovani Gallardo a shot!

By: bucky

bucky — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:32:46 +0000

I don’t root for Brett anymore. In fact, living here in New England and being surrounded by idiotic Patriots’ fans, I find it hard to root for anyone in the AFC East. Maybe the Bills.

Favre really hasn’t shown a whole lot of class in his departure. A stand up guy would have called to congratulate Aaron Rodgers after his first start (and first win). I’m pretty sure that didn’t happen. Now he’s talking about how Rodgers has a long way to go to match what he has done. No doubt that is true, but Favre sure seems to be coming off like he’s rooting against Rodgers here. And that’s just petty, small and weak of him.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:55:35 +0000

daveK – That’s an interesting post. I find myself having an outerbody experience when I’m watching Favre play for the Jets – when he throws a great TD, I smile and say to myself “The guy’s still got it” – and when he throws a god-awful interception I smile and say to myself “Same ol’ Brett” – it’s weird, but you can’t lose now, watching Brett, because his highs are still fun and his lows don’t matter to the Packers.

By: daveK

daveK — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:45:29 +0000

I find myself rooting against Favre which really doesn’t make me happy. Maybe I root against him because it assures me that the team I am passionate about didn’t make a colossal mistake. Maybe it tells me that our GM and head coach are not egotistical pricks. Or, maybe because it takes some pressure off Rodgers and reduces the number of comparisons between the two. I guess what it boils down to is my team before Favre. I would much rather feel good about the decision my team made then have Favre achieve some success in another uniform. I really wish he would have just stayed retired so I wouldn’t have to be so conflicted about him…

By: verno329

verno329 — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:30:41 +0000

I also agree with the spirit of this post. I thought it would make me sick to see him in a different uni. But I don’t care in the slightest.

And I think Aaron heard it correctly. It was 16 games I think that he said. He also was told that Jennings said that Rodgers throws a faster ball than he does and his response was “Well, I am almost 40 years old. And I can tell you that when I was his age, I could throw it faster than he does.” Come on man, grow up. You play for the Jets now, not the Packers. Get over yourself.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:08:19 +0000

Completely agree with the spirit of his post.

One small quibble – I thought Favre said “Call me when they’ve won 16″ in response to Werder asking how he felt watching the Packers win their first two games? May have misheard it.