Currently, Brett Favre is attempting to get in touch with Green Bay's General Manager, Ted Thompson, to discuss the possibilities of being taken off the retired/reserve list and placed on the Packers active roster. Technically, all that Favre needs to do is send a letter of intent to play with the Packers. From that point, the Packers have 24 hours to trade him, release him, or put him on the active roster. Trading a player like Brett Favre would be hard to do... emotionally and financially, so naturally it might take longer than the alloted 24 hours (maybe that's why Favre hasn't sent in his letter yet. Out of respect for the Packers organization, he doesn't want to be an inconvenience in making them rush to make a decision, b/c a rushed decision wouldn't benefit either party).
It's hard to imagine Brett Favre in any jersey other than a Packer jersey... but didn't we think the same thing about Joe Montana when he made the switch from San Francisco to Kansas City?
If Green Bay doesn't want Favre to return on their roster, their only options would be to trade or release Favre. Green Bay probably won't release him for a couple reasons. 1) Salary cap ramifications and 2) Allowing Favre to pick whatever team he wants, might land Green Bay in hot water if he landed in Chicago/Minnesota or Detroit, divisional opponents.
If the Pack were to trade Favre, they would probably trade him out of the conference to the AFC.
Below is a list of all the AFC teams... and where I think Favre might fit in the best.
AFC NORTH
Baltimore - Makes a lot of sense... If Favre could bring consistency to the Raven offense, we already know that their defense can perform at playoff quality... Baltimore could compete next season w/ Favre. Gunslinging Joe Flacco can take notes from the one of the best 'gunslingers' in the history of the NFL. Favre probably has a little more left in the tank than McNair did when he went to Baltimore a couple seasons ago. 99% fit.
Pittsburgh - No. Unless Big Ben gets pummeled and injured... but I don't think Favre should be traded to a team that would only use him as an insurance policy. 5% fit.
Cincy - Again, he would only be used as an insurance policy if Carson went down. 5% fit.
Cleveland - No. 0% fit.
AFC SOUTH
Tennessee - Would be interesting... he would be closer to home (TN is a neighboring state to Mississippi). Vince Young kinda scared me w/ his offseason comments about wanting to retire after his rookie season. Favre knows how to perform well with unknown targets (much like McNair could, and VY for that matter). I think Favre made Antonio Freeman a house-hold name in the 90s, even though he isn't particularly a dominating WR. Favre would be an insurance policy, but proximity makes this an interesting fit. 50% fit.
Indy - No. 0% fit.
Houston - Not really a good fit... although they do run a west coast style offense. Favre would be backup to Schaub in a divison that features the Colts and the Jaguars. 5% fit.
Jacksonville - Not a good fit. Garrard is their guy, and they have good QB depth with Cleo Lemon and Todd Bouman. 0%.
AFC EAST
Miami - Makes above average sense. Who in Hades is going to start in Miami anyway between Chad Henne/ John Beck/ Josh McCown... I know Bill Parcells got to the playoffs w/ QUINCY CARTER as his QB, but cmon... This QB crop is slim-pickings, and could use a Favre boost for the next year or two. I'd say a 90% fit. I would not doubt the possibility of Miami making a quick turn-around (record wise) from behind 1-15, to being at least 8-8 with the acquisition of Favre, Parcells, and a new philosophy.
New England - No. 0%
New York (Jets) - It would be interesting to see Brett Favre in the Big Apple... I can imagine Brett Favre actually being able to utilize Leverneus Coles' deep threat abilities a little better than Chad Pennington. But they already have a lot of money tied up to Chad and they are grooming Kellen Clemens (I think). 15% fit.
Buffalo - Naw. 0% fit.
AFC WEST
Oakland - This actually might be a good fit. Al Davis has a love for rookie coaches and veteran QBs. Jamarcus Russell is an impressive prospect, but might not be as seasoned as the most optimistic Black Hole inhabitants are hoping he will be in his first full season as an NFL starter. The Raiders cap situation looks a little ugly, so I don't think they could comfortably accommodate Favre. Favre would be 5 years older than his head coach, Lane Kiffin. The QB depth behind Russell is bleak, consisting of Andrew Walter, Marques Tuiasosopo, and Sam Keller (rookie from Nebraska). A Favre acquisition reunites him with newly acquired Raider WR (former Packer WR) Javon Walker... and puts Oakland in the realm of playoff relevance immediately. 45% fit.
Denver - Who does Denver have behind Jay Cutler? Patrick Ramsey? I don't think their QB depth is anything to go crazy about, but Cutler is entrenched as the franchise's starting QB. Denver has optimism that Cutler will be much improved this season with the assistance of diabetes treatment. 15% fit.
San Diego - No. 0% fit.
Kansas City - This would be an interesting destination. Personally, I don't believe Brodie Croyle is the future of Kansas City. I don't think he has the ability to put up big numbers with the current roster. An accelerated-aging Larry Johnson could benefit with an upgrade at the QB position. A Favre acquisition could help increase Larry Johnson's longevity, taking immense amounts of pressure off of him. Teams probably couldn't play 8-in-the-box with Favre at QB. The quality of LJ's carries would increase, meaning that he wouldn't have to carry the ball 400+ times a season. All in all, Kansas City probably won't be competing for a Super Bowl this season, so it's not a totally solid fit. 30% fit.
It's hard to imagine Brett Favre in any jersey other than a Packer jersey... but didn't we think the same thing about Joe Montana when he made the switch from San Francisco to Kansas City?
If Green Bay doesn't want Favre to return on their roster, their only options would be to trade or release Favre. Green Bay probably won't release him for a couple reasons. 1) Salary cap ramifications and 2) Allowing Favre to pick whatever team he wants, might land Green Bay in hot water if he landed in Chicago/Minnesota or Detroit, divisional opponents.
If the Pack were to trade Favre, they would probably trade him out of the conference to the AFC.
Below is a list of all the AFC teams... and where I think Favre might fit in the best.
AFC NORTH
Baltimore - Makes a lot of sense... If Favre could bring consistency to the Raven offense, we already know that their defense can perform at playoff quality... Baltimore could compete next season w/ Favre. Gunslinging Joe Flacco can take notes from the one of the best 'gunslingers' in the history of the NFL. Favre probably has a little more left in the tank than McNair did when he went to Baltimore a couple seasons ago. 99% fit.
Pittsburgh - No. Unless Big Ben gets pummeled and injured... but I don't think Favre should be traded to a team that would only use him as an insurance policy. 5% fit.
Cincy - Again, he would only be used as an insurance policy if Carson went down. 5% fit.
Cleveland - No. 0% fit.
AFC SOUTH
Tennessee - Would be interesting... he would be closer to home (TN is a neighboring state to Mississippi). Vince Young kinda scared me w/ his offseason comments about wanting to retire after his rookie season. Favre knows how to perform well with unknown targets (much like McNair could, and VY for that matter). I think Favre made Antonio Freeman a house-hold name in the 90s, even though he isn't particularly a dominating WR. Favre would be an insurance policy, but proximity makes this an interesting fit. 50% fit.
Indy - No. 0% fit.
Houston - Not really a good fit... although they do run a west coast style offense. Favre would be backup to Schaub in a divison that features the Colts and the Jaguars. 5% fit.
Jacksonville - Not a good fit. Garrard is their guy, and they have good QB depth with Cleo Lemon and Todd Bouman. 0%.
AFC EAST
Miami - Makes above average sense. Who in Hades is going to start in Miami anyway between Chad Henne/ John Beck/ Josh McCown... I know Bill Parcells got to the playoffs w/ QUINCY CARTER as his QB, but cmon... This QB crop is slim-pickings, and could use a Favre boost for the next year or two. I'd say a 90% fit. I would not doubt the possibility of Miami making a quick turn-around (record wise) from behind 1-15, to being at least 8-8 with the acquisition of Favre, Parcells, and a new philosophy.
New England - No. 0%
New York (Jets) - It would be interesting to see Brett Favre in the Big Apple... I can imagine Brett Favre actually being able to utilize Leverneus Coles' deep threat abilities a little better than Chad Pennington. But they already have a lot of money tied up to Chad and they are grooming Kellen Clemens (I think). 15% fit.
Buffalo - Naw. 0% fit.
AFC WEST
Oakland - This actually might be a good fit. Al Davis has a love for rookie coaches and veteran QBs. Jamarcus Russell is an impressive prospect, but might not be as seasoned as the most optimistic Black Hole inhabitants are hoping he will be in his first full season as an NFL starter. The Raiders cap situation looks a little ugly, so I don't think they could comfortably accommodate Favre. Favre would be 5 years older than his head coach, Lane Kiffin. The QB depth behind Russell is bleak, consisting of Andrew Walter, Marques Tuiasosopo, and Sam Keller (rookie from Nebraska). A Favre acquisition reunites him with newly acquired Raider WR (former Packer WR) Javon Walker... and puts Oakland in the realm of playoff relevance immediately. 45% fit.
Denver - Who does Denver have behind Jay Cutler? Patrick Ramsey? I don't think their QB depth is anything to go crazy about, but Cutler is entrenched as the franchise's starting QB. Denver has optimism that Cutler will be much improved this season with the assistance of diabetes treatment. 15% fit.
San Diego - No. 0% fit.
Kansas City - This would be an interesting destination. Personally, I don't believe Brodie Croyle is the future of Kansas City. I don't think he has the ability to put up big numbers with the current roster. An accelerated-aging Larry Johnson could benefit with an upgrade at the QB position. A Favre acquisition could help increase Larry Johnson's longevity, taking immense amounts of pressure off of him. Teams probably couldn't play 8-in-the-box with Favre at QB. The quality of LJ's carries would increase, meaning that he wouldn't have to carry the ball 400+ times a season. All in all, Kansas City probably won't be competing for a Super Bowl this season, so it's not a totally solid fit. 30% fit.
