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Big City Bias Without The Boston Bullshit

New York Jets General Manager Mike Tannenbaum sought and received permission to speak with former Green Bay Packer Brett Favre about his interest in playing for Gang Green, according to reports published last Friday.

If the Jets acquire Favre, 38, a 3-time NFL MVP and 7-time All-Pro selection, they will instantly gain credibility and become a legitimate contender in the powerful AFC. New York’s brass should do everything in their capabilities to finalize an agreement with the Packers to attain the iconic quarterback who threw for 4,155 yards and 28 touchdowns last season.

The Jets, who were on the fringe of selecting the University of Southern Mississippi star in the 1991 draft before the Atlanta Falcons swiped him with the 33rd pick, spent like Eliot Spitzer on whores this off-season and they are a win-now team that would be completed by adding a signal-caller of Favre’s caliber.

In virtually every capacity, dealing for Favre is an obvious move for Gang Green’s hierarchy.

Unfortunately, if the Jets say “hello” to Favre, they will have to say “good-bye” to one of the classiest and most underappreciated athletes in the annals of Gotham, Chad Pennington. Pennington, 32, who brought his Jets playbook on his honeymoon and has thrown for 82 touchdowns in comparison to 55 interceptions for his career, is likable and simply an easy man to cheer for.

Pennington’s ragamuffin arm is clearly an issue and the lack of zip and distance he puts on his throws does stunt the Jets offensive schemes. Nevertheless, despite his drawbacks, Pennington is the most accurate passer statistically in the history of the NFL and he is a warrior who has proven that he can win in the playoffs.

If the Jets are able to obtain Favre, they could be on the cusp of flying towards a special season. On the contrary, if New Yorkis unable to complete an agreement with the Packers for number four, Jets fans should supply Pennington (who will defeat Kellen Clemens in the impending quarterback competition) with the unbridled support that he deserves. If the Jets faithful does not provide Pennington, the 2006 NFL Comeback Player of the Year, with the affection that he warrants, it will be the most disgusting and repulsive display seen at the Meadowlands since the Gate D “show your tits” fiasco last autumn.

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