OFFICIAL BRETT THE LIVING LEGEND THREAD

[Fosco33]

Serious question:

Since the Jets inherited Favre's contract (it wasn't renegotiated), can Favre retire as a Packer someday?

I mean - let's say he retires this offseason. If he's officially retired, would the Jets have to trade or release him back to the Pack for a one day contract to then retire as a Packer... OR - since he's got 2 years left on this contract, how would it work?

[Bretsky]

Serious question:

Since the Jets inherited Favre's contract (it wasn't renegotiated), can Favre retire as a Packer someday?

I mean - let's say he retires this offseason. If he's officially retired, would the Jets have to trade or release him back to the Pack for a one day contract to then retire as a Packer... OR - since he's got 2 years left on this contract, how would it work?

seriously, do you think he'd want to retire as a Packer at this point ? It's an interesting question to ponder

[Noodle]

It's his call to make whether he wants to retire as a Packer. No doubt the team would agree. But, like Bretsky, I'm thinking he wouldn't jump at the opportunity if it were offered given the way things went down.

[packinpatland]

It was sad to see Favre's season spiral out of control in a heap of flames. The Jets and Favre were playing so well with 6 games left in the season. Favre is either injured. or more truthfully he is showed his age in the second half of the season.

It was a good run but it is time he rides off into the sunset.

I'm no so sure it was age. Warner isn't that much younger......he lookes pretty good. I'm thinking he's hurting.
Altho........and I'm sorry B............he helped keep the Pats out of the playoffs.................

[Bretsky]

It was sad to see Favre's season spiral out of control in a heap of flames. The Jets and Favre were playing so well with 6 games left in the season. Favre is either injured. or more truthfully he is showed his age in the second half of the season.

It was a good run but it is time he rides off into the sunset.

I'm no so sure it was age. Warner isn't that much younger......he lookes pretty good. I'm thinking he's hurting.
Altho........and I'm sorry B............he helped keep the Pats out of the playoffs.................

no biggie on the Pats

BB showed all his detractors what an incredible coach he was this year......11-5...........nuts

[packinpatland]

11-5 and not make the playoffs.......that is pretty weird.
I do have to say, with the amount of injuries they've had...they did pretty darn good. BB has quite the bench to pull from.
What do you think he'll do about his QB situation next season?

[digitaldean]

11-5 and not make the playoffs.......that is pretty weird.
I do have to say, with the amount of injuries they've had...they did pretty darn good. BB has quite the bench to pull from.
What do you think he'll do about his QB situation next season?

Well with the story that came out today that Brady may miss the 2009 season, I'd lean toward re-signing Cassel. If that doesn't happen, franchise him. They didn't miss a beat for the most part.

[Fosco33]

Serious question:

Since the Jets inherited Favre's contract (it wasn't renegotiated), can Favre retire as a Packer someday?

I mean - let's say he retires this offseason. If he's officially retired, would the Jets have to trade or release him back to the Pack for a one day contract to then retire as a Packer... OR - since he's got 2 years left on this contract, how would it work?

seriously, do you think he'd want to retire as a Packer at this point ? It's an interesting question to ponder

I'd have to guess that Favre would retire as a Packer - someday (maybe not in the next year or two). I also think that the marketing offer is still on the table - so why wouldn't he want to make another 20M over 10 years for a few autographs, hunting trips and appearances?

[Fosco33]

11-5 and not make the playoffs.......that is pretty weird.
I do have to say, with the amount of injuries they've had...they did pretty darn good. BB has quite the bench to pull from.
What do you think he'll do about his QB situation next season?

Well with the story that came out today that Brady may miss the 2009 season, I'd lean toward re-signing Cassel. If that doesn't happen, franchise him. They didn't miss a beat for the most part.

If they re-sign Cassel do they release Brady or wait for him to come back in 2010??? I'd have to guess release him because you wouldn't want the QB controversy in '10 if Cassel has a repeat performance next year.

[Bretsky]

11-5 and not make the playoffs.......that is pretty weird.
I do have to say, with the amount of injuries they've had...they did pretty darn good. BB has quite the bench to pull from.
What do you think he'll do about his QB situation next season?

They will put a tag on Cassell so a team will have to give up serious draft picks to sign him. Smart thing to do it tag him and keep him......if Brady returns they can always trade him

[packinpatland]

11-5 and not make the playoffs.......that is pretty weird.
I do have to say, with the amount of injuries they've had...they did pretty darn good. BB has quite the bench to pull from.
What do you think he'll do about his QB situation next season?

They will put a tag on Cassell so a team will have to give up serious draft picks to sign him. Smart thing to do it tag him and keep him......if Brady returns they can always trade him

BB is such a 'business first' kinda guy......I wonder if he'd take a chance getting rid of Cassell if they do well next year.....one good hit on that knee of Brady's.........
But hey........I never thought he'd ever get rid of 'Mr.Clutch' either.

[Patler]

I never heard the story about Mangeni naming a baby after Brett. Who names a child after somebody they've known for 2 months? Does Mangeni have any kids named "Chad"?

He named his other kid after someone he knew while with the Patriots. And I'm not joking. It may have been Bellichick, but I'm not sure...may have been a player as well.

Mangini's two older sons are named after Rodney Harrison and Bill Belichik:

Mangini's two other sons have middle names in honor of people who meant something to the coach's career. Jake Harrison is named after Patriots safety Rodney Harrison, who developed a bond with Mangini. Luke William is named after Patriots coach Bill Belichick, who mentored Mangini before the Spygate fallout.

[digitaldean]

NY Daily News reported Jets owner Woody Johnson was livid after the game. He usually doesn't say much of anything.

Today he said his team underachieved. Mangini's and Favre's (possibly Tannenbaum's) future hanging in the balance. Most NY papers reporting the usual "unnamed" sources that Mangini is gone and that Favre will hang it up. Haven't found anything on Tannenbaum yet. Though PFT.com said it was 50-50 for Mangini to get canned.

Was sad watching some of the throws. That shoulder could be really messed up.

[KYPack]

If Favre retires...the Jets get our 7th rounder.

You are correct, sir.

The Jets built that sliding compensation into the trade.

Wish they'd made the play-offs, but we got what we deserved.

Jets wisely protected themselves against a Favre retirement after only one year with the team.

If the Jets ultimately owe the Packers a first-rounder, the pick in 2010 will be a fifth-rounder.

If the Jets owe a second-rounder, the pick in 2010 will bea sixth-rounder.

If the Jets owe a third-rounder, the pick in 2010 will be a seventh-rounder.

[cpk1994]

All NY papers reporting that Mangini is likely out as coach. 10 am EST presser without him.