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So the Jets make a splash by trading for Brett Favre. I like the move, and here’s why:
- Having Brett Favre isn’t going to make them worse.
- As much as I like Chad Pennington, Clemens and Favre can throw the deep ball, which makes the offense multi-dimensional.
- They didn’t give up much to get him. The worst that could happen is if the Jets make the Super Bowl and Favre takes 80% of the snaps, the Jets lose a first round pick. If the Jets make the Super Bowl they’re picking around number 31 anyway, so it’s worth it.
- Vinny Testaverde was 34 Jets signed him in 1998. Not too old to lead the league in passing and go 12-1 as a starter. Favre is 4 years older, but with a much higher pedigree and reputation for durability.

As a business decision, this is brilliant. The Jets are the most irrelevant team in New York (aside from the Metro Stars – but who cares?) The four big New York teams are all moving into new stadiums next season - Colin Cowherd noted this morning on ESPN radio. The Yankees have tradition, stars and are perennially in the playoff race. The Mets have stars and are always battling Philly for the AL East. The Giants are the returning Champs. What do the Jets have? What is their draw? Ben Graham the knuckleball punter? Perhaps it’s the chance to catch Bill Belichick wiring hidden cameras in Eric Mangini’s office or to see Broadway Joe drunk on the sidelines. The Jets have no selling power. This was evidenced last season as thousands of fans made the 6 hour trip from Pittsburgh overtake Giants Stadium and see their Steelers. Visiting teams are more interesting than the Jets. The Jets may make the playoffs; they may catch the Pats on a bad Sunday. What is certain however, Jets fans will fill Giants Stadium once again. I love the move. J-E-T-S…Jets Jets Jets Jets!