Do The Jets Have Some New Jersey Grifter In Them?

Once again, Brett Favre is a role model for the kids, reminding them that if you whine, pout, and stomp your feet long enough, you'll eventually get what you want. Or at least something close to it. Favre finally got his ticket out of Green Bay. Sure it's not to Minnesota or Tampa Bay, but at least it's for a fan base that's been looking for a savior at quarterback:



Or at least that's how things would appear. But can you really trust a team that calls itself New York, but plays in New Jersey? The trade between the Jets and Packers only involves a very conditional draft pick. If Favre doesn't play more than half of the snaps for the Jets, then they only surrender a fourth round pick. Surely, Minnesota would have been willing to give up close to a 2nd round pick which would become a 1st rounder if the Vikings go to the Super Bowl. The Packers wouldn't make that deal with Vikings because they're division rivals, but now that Favre is in the Jets' control, what's to prevent NY/NJ from making the deal? They would essentially be spinning a 4th round pick into a 2nd and maybe a 1st rounder just for playing a role that most Jersey-folk are well acquainted with: the middle man.

It certainly would add some spice to the Vikings-Packers rivalry if they were able to manipulate the Favre situation in such a way. Of course, I admit this far-fetched. It's far more likely that the Jets will start 0-2 with Favre, the NY media will jump all over #4, and Brett will publicly doubt his decision to play again this season and consider re-retiring midseason. Have fun with that, Jets fans. Although, I suppose it's still better than having to watch Kellen Clemens or Chad Pennington for an entire season.