Brett Favre leaving the Packers?

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

I just read the same thing and I think in principle that's a good move...however, that means NOW...Kellen Clemens will have to sit behind Favre and I thought that last season enough people had 'liked' Clemens that he would be a good prospect for starter this year...any Jets fans here can correct me of course....

SO....the question also becomes...where will Chad go? I think he will probably wind up benching somewhere because with all the injuries...he hasn't been the same....again...Jets fans correct me if you disagree.....

ETA...a little known fact....the Jets were going to pick Favre in the 1991 draft, but the Falcons got him first...heh

What I've heard is that Pennington is probably headed to Minnesota. They had some interest in him anyway. His numbers have been pretty good; if he stays healthy, and the Vikings stay within his skill set (high accuracy, short-to-middle passing game), it will be a good pick up. Plus, he'd be a pretty big improvement over Jackson. ETA: He didn't have a great year last year, but Football Outsiders had him ranked as a top-10 quarterback statistically in 2006. The Jets receivers last year were horrible in getting yards after the catch (26th in the league), which hurt Pennington's numbers. (Additionally, Green Bay was #1 in that category last year, which may help explain Favre's great stats)
Clemens is still young, so a year or two of Favre isn't going to throw the development plan off that far. Plus, he was having a really rough start to training camp, so it's questionable whether he would have started ahead of Pennington, anyway.

The funny thing about this whole ordeal is, in my opinon, Rodgers isn't even the Packers best QB prospect. I think Brohm will end up having a better career. If anyone lucks out in this, it's Matt Flynn; if Favre stayed, Flynn had a good chance of being cut. Now, he can at least compete for the #3 position.

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by KSigkid

What I've heard is that Pennington is probably headed to Minnesota. They had some interest in him anyway. His numbers have been pretty good; if he stays healthy, and the Vikings stay within his skill set (high accuracy, short-to-middle passing game), it will be a good pick up. Plus, he'd be a pretty big improvement over Jackson. ETA: He didn't have a great year last year, but Football Outsiders had him ranked as a top-10 quarterback statistically in 2006. The Jets receivers last year were horrible in getting yards after the catch (26th in the league), which hurt Pennington's numbers. (Additionally, Green Bay was #1 in that category last year, which may help explain Favre's great stats)
Clemens is still young, so a year or two of Favre isn't going to throw the development plan off that far. Plus, he was having a really rough start to training camp, so it's questionable whether he would have started ahead of Pennington, anyway.

The funny thing about this whole ordeal is, in my opinon, Rodgers isn't even the Packers best QB prospect. I think Brohm will end up having a better career. If anyone lucks out in this, it's Matt Flynn; if Favre stayed, Flynn had a good chance of being cut. Now, he can at least compete for the #3 position.

Ksig...if I remember correctly, 2006 was the last time they went to the playoffs....they have had an up and down time with him the last 4 or 5 years.....Chad will probably fit right in....and maybe teach Tavaris a thing or 2...can you imagine if he stays healthy with Adrian Peterson pounding the ball?

But see now it works out for the Pakcers (back to what you were saying) because now there is more breathing room at teh QB position...face it for the last 10 or so years the WORST place to play was Favre backup.....now the worst place to be is Jim Sorgi's backup....lol

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

Ksig...if I remember correctly, 2006 was the last time they went to the playoffs....they have had an up and down time with him the last 4 or 5 years.....Chad will probably fit right in....and maybe teach Tavaris a thing or 2...can you imagine if he stays healthy with Adrian Peterson pounding the ball?

But see now it works out for the Pakcers (back to what you were saying) because now there is more breathing room at teh QB position...face it for the last 10 or so years the WORST place to play was Favre backup.....now the worst place to be is Jim Sorgi's backup....lol

The Jets were in the playoffs in 2006, but the Vikings weren't; I'm not sure which team you were referring to in your post.

The Vikings are going to be pretty good next year anyway, and an upgrade to Pennington from Tavaris wouldn't hurt. The running game is very good, and while Peterson is pretty sick, a large part of it is a function of the offensive line (Chester Taylor was over 5 yards per carry when he played).

Favre was the best quarterback on the Packers roster, and they're probably a .500 team at best this year. Hopefully the Green Bay fans aren't too tough on Rodgers, because he's been put in one heck of a position, especially if Favre puts up good numbers with the Jets.

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by KSigkid

The Jets were in the playoffs in 2006, but the Vikings weren't; I'm not sure which team you were referring to in your post.

The Vikings are going to be pretty good next year anyway, and an upgrade to Pennington from Tavaris wouldn't hurt. The running game is very good, and while Peterson is pretty sick, a large part of it is a function of the offensive line (Chester Taylor was over 5 yards per carry when he played).

Favre was the best quarterback on the Packers roster, and they're probably a .500 team at best this year. Hopefully the Green Bay fans aren't too tough on Rodgers, because he's been put in one heck of a position, especially if Favre puts up good numbers with the Jets.

yeah...I was referring to the Jets (sorry 'bout that)

Well remember Rodgers had that lil' outburst earlier this year...so....hmmm we will see how that plays out this year.

remember this?

Sports Illustrated: “I don’t feel I need to sell myself to the fans. They need to get on board now or keep their mouths shut.”

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

yeah...I was referring to the Jets (sorry 'bout that)

Well remember Rodgers had that lil' outburst earlier this year...so....hmmm we will see how that plays out this year.

remember this?

Sports Illustrated: “I don’t feel I need to sell myself to the fans. They need to get on board now or keep their mouths shut.”

I'm more willing to give guys, especially younger players, a free pass on what they say to the media, especially with the spot Rodgers is in. Most of these guys get a free pass from the media when they're in college, so when someone starts asking them difficult questions, it can be tough not to spout off.

He'll learn to start speaking in media-friendly soundbites soon enough...

"Whatever's best for the team..."

"I'm just happy to be here."

"We did some good things out there..."

"It was really a team effort out there today."

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by KSigkid

I'm more willing to give guys, especially younger players, a free pass on what they say to the media, especially with the spot Rodgers is in. Most of these guys get a free pass from the media when they're in college, so when someone starts asking them difficult questions, it can be tough not to spout off.

He'll learn to start speaking in media-friendly soundbites soon enough...

"Whatever's best for the team..."

"I'm just happy to be here."

"We did some good things out there..."

"It was really a team effort out there today."

LOL...true!!!!

ETA: Just think...a year ago...it was all about Michael Vick and Pacman Jones....