Do You Want Favre Back? – The Results

Well, the results of our semi-scientific poll are in…

(I probably don’t have to tell you which one is me and which one is Bassett…)
Remember, Newsday ran a story yesterday saying that most Jets fans want Brett Favre back. Here are the results though:
In favor of Favre returning: 42
Against Favre returning: 177
Undecided: 4
Percentage in favor [...]

Poll: Do You Want Favre Back Next Year?

Newsday reported yesterday that most Jets fans want Brett Favre back. However, on the evidence of most of the comments here, I would suggest this is incorrect. Although, if 80% of die hard Jets fans don’t want him, but 80% of casual fans do, maybe the Newsday report had some legs. Either [...]

Rex Ryan to Interview With Jets

Jane McManus notes on her blog on lohud.com that the Jets have another candidate on their list.

The Jets asked for and got permission to talk to Baltimore defensive coordinator Rex Ryan, although no meeting has been scheduled since his team is still in the playoffs. Ryan, 46, was with the Ravens for their 2000 Super [...]

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Remember to vote for D’Brickashaw and Jet fan Rob Fulmer as they are both finalists in the SuperBowl Ads!

Favre’s Cap Status

There appears to be a lot of misconceptions about Brett Favre’s salary cap status, so I thought it would be useful to summarize:
Favre was paid $12m in 2008 and is under contract for 2 more years. He is set to earn $13m in 2009 and $14m in 2010.
If he retires, the Jets will not [...]

TJB Podcast #20 – Newsday’s Erik Boland

Erik Boland of Newsday's takes time away from his futon to talk about the latest updates from inside Fort Florham:
Who's on the Jets' radar? How will Favre factor into the decision? Can the team get out of their own way? When will the Jets likely get their new man?
All of this, and pokes [...]

Pennington Wins Comeback Player Award … Again

Chad Pennington wins his second Comeback Player of the Year Award … two comebacks … so does that mean he’s actually gone away?

Opinion: The Wrong Move

Firing Eric Mangini was the wrong move for this franchise.
*Cue the boos*
I know this thought process is going to make me a tad unpopular here, but it needs to be said. This franchise continues in the same cycle coach after coach, aborted five-year plan after five-year plan. You win in the NFL with consistency — [...]

Buzz: Favre Not Necessarily a Dealbreaker

Erik Boland reports today on Newsday.com that the Jets realize that Favre is like politics, religion and shellfish. In other words, he’s a polarizing topic.

… a source familiar with the organization’s thinking regarding Favre said that’s not necessarily the case.
“While they’re open to Favre returning, Woody Johnson and Mike Tannenbaum believe whomever we hire as [...]

Thomas Jones Talks About Favre

Thomas Jones talks on New York’s HOT97 to Angie Martinez about Brett Favre and the interception issue …
“The reality is, you throw interceptions … [other players] are pissed off.” — Thomas Jones
Thanks to commenter Najy for finding this.