Packers Trade Brett Favre to New York Jets

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Packers Trade Brett Favre to New York Jets

7 August 2008 42 views No Comment

Brett Favre has been rumored to be going to either Tampa Bay or NY for a couple of weeks now, but it’s official – Favre is now a member of the New York Jets.

Chad Pennington Released

With Favre’s arrival in NY, the Jets wasted no time in releasing Chad Pennington, who has struggled with injuries his whole career. With Brett Favre’s $12 million contract entering the books, New York could no longer afford Pennington’s contract.

Brett Favre - New York Jets news conference
Brett Favre Joins New York Jets – 8/7/08

Favre will step in almost immediately, although he did miss tonight’s game (obviously). The Jets have several capable wide receivers, a good running back and a solid defense, so the trade for Favre looks like an improvement for the Jets’ faithful. That said, this is an entirely different offense than Brett Favre has played for the last umpteen years, so he has to learn a new playbook in a very, VERY media critical New York market.

Brett Favre Jets Jerseys – Home/Away

Packers Move On

The Packers get rid of the issue and get to move on w/ QB Aaron Rodgers for their future, so it looks like a positive on all ends. Green Bay fans, however, sure wish Brett was still playing for the Packers.

Favre’s Fantasy Impact

Fantasy-wise, I think Favre is going to take a hit. He doesn’t know the offense, so he’s going to be throwing a little bit shorter for awhile until he learns it. His lack of understanding will no doubt lead to an increased number of interceptions also, which is not something the Jets can afford to do – they will have a hard enough time winning games when he plays well.