THINGS I LEARNED TODAY

1. The Jets think they have a slight chance to acquire Brett Favre. Maybe a little late in their thinking, but they are making the move. As I wrote last week, I would have been on a plane and ran the steps with Deanna Favre and Brett to just get the Favre family to think about NY. The Jets have a firm pick on the table (I hear a 3rd) and I understand its better then the Bucs pick, (which I hear is a 4th). We shall see.

2. The Bucs have Chris Simms in limbo and I know for a fact, the Packers have been doing their homework on him for the past month. And the Pack needs a veteran QB.

3. The Jets should offer Chad Pennington and a pick for Favre. They need Pennington's cap room to make the deal and Pennington's number one fan is Paul Hackett, currently of the Raiders. Hackett and Mike McCarthy the head coach of the Packers are very close and Pennington will get a ringing endorsement from Hackett about his commitment and his preparation. The Packers will need a veteran back up and Pennington would be a great choice for them.

4. Speaking of the Jets, they have not named a starter for this the first pre-season. The Jets are similar to the 49ers; they have two quarterbacks, but really don't have any. Jet fans, you better hope "The Source Who Knows Jet Thinking" gets this Favre deal done. It might be a long season if he fails.

5. Ted Thompson the Packers GM has gone underground. There are some rumblings that maybe the confusion between the Packers press release and what actually transpired in Green Bay upon Favre's arrival was that Thompson after meeting with the Executive committee of the Packers and agreeing to allow Favre the right to an open competition, changed his mind. This has upset several committee members. Stay tuned to this one?.Thompson has much riding on this decision with Mr. Favre. Everyone in the NFL working for teams that I talked to today, cannot understand the "why" he is taking on a legend.

6. Steve Baker the agent for Jeff Garcia is calling around today letting associates know that Garcia would love to escape Tampa once Favre has arrived. Most of the agents that I talked to today feel that Tampa will be the destination for Mr. Favre. I feel bad for Garcia. He was responsible for the Bucs 9 wins last year and lost money resting. Life in the NFL is not fair.

7. I have been told from very reliable sources that Shawn Rogers has been un-blockable in Cleveland. That he has been at every practice and has been a beast. I know this from watching and evaluating Rogers last year; when he wants to play, has Albert Haynesworth like dominating skills.
8. The Denver running back Ryan Torian injury really hurts the Broncos. Right now without Torian they don't have an every down back. Selvin Young is more of a nickel, change of pace player, and the more he has to play, the more his production will go down. Denver should call the NY Giants, and try to acquire Derrick Ward.

9. From the Miami Herald; "Although Miami could sign former Cowboys receiver Terry Glenn at any point this preseason, a decision has been put on hold in recent days while both sides consider their options. The delay is giving Glenn more time to get into better condition, and it's giving the Dolphins more time to evaluate their current group of receivers. The Dolphins have not brought Glenn in for a workout and do not have one scheduled. If Miami decides to offer a contract, his knee which limited him to one game with the Cowboys last season would have to be strong enough so he could pass a physical". I would not be surprised if the Terry Glenn saga in Miami gets done next week. Glenn does not need much time to get ready and the less wear and tear on the knee helps.

10. All these injuries to the Seattle defensive line will force them to really view the waiver wire and allow them to find some players who may help down the line. Sometimes injuries force activity.