The Brett Favre Sweepstakes

NOTE:  I used the Customized Jerseys from the NFL Shop for the following pictures, and they will not let me put “FAVRE” on the back of the Jerseys. So, I had to settle for “FVRE” instead, SMH! I apologize in advance.

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

For the sake of arguement, Let’s say that Comissioner Goodell reinstate Brett Favre. Let’s also say that the Packers decided to trade him.  If that is the case, we have nine teams that may make a play for the NFL’s all time passing TD leader.

Baltimore

Sure the Ravens picked Joe Flacco to step in to become the starter but it seems as if Coach John Harbaugh  is willing to make it anybody’s job to win. Right now, on their depth chart, I see two unprovens and a man that can’t throw rice at a wedding let alone a football. Why not stir the pot by getting Favre? In Baltimore, Favre can actually succeed.  With Brett under center, the Ravens could very well evolve from run first offense to the West Coast Offense.  Think about it! Willis McGahee is a decent receiving back and Todd Heap is a phenomenal tight end.  Playing with Brett can make Yamon Figures, Mark Clayton and Derrick Mason better. It is worth the gamble for Ozzie Newsome and Steve Bisciotti to make a play but what or who will Baltimore give up?

Chicago

For the life of me, I don’t understand why the Bears insist on giving Rex Grossman chance after chance to get it right. He is one more bad season away from the inevetiable. The Bears might as well give Brett a try. At least the offense will have a modicum of stability. Favre is resourceful. He can make any situation work.

 

Carolina

The only thing wrong with Jake Delhomme is he’s often injured, and the Panthers backups cannot get it done. If Favre winds up in Charlotte, he will have  Pro Bowl targets in Steve Smith and Muhsin Muhammad to throw to. Favre can also help make young recievers like DJ Hackett and Dwayne Jarrett better. Also joining Favre in the backfield is DeAngelo Williams. Now, Williams proved himself to be a solid back in the shadow of DeShaun Foster. Last season, Willams registered 717 yards and 4 touchdowns. With Foster gone, Williams can flourish. There is potential for Brett to be successful in the Queen City.

Miami

LOL The Dolphins need all the help they can get. That team is a hot mess! While having Brett will improve things just a tad in Miami, I really dont think that the Dolphins are a good fit because they are such a mess on both sides of the ball.

Tampa

Now, you all know that Jon Gruden (AKA Chucky, AKA The Quarterback Groupie) will try and convince the front office to get at Brett. Being in Tampa can be very familiar for #4 because he knows Chucky. Gruden was an offensive assistant and wide receivers coach for the Packers from 1992 to 1994. Putting Favre in Buccanneer Red and Pewter is not reall an idea fit but it is a better fit than Miami.

San Francisco

The Niner Empire is spoiled, and they have been so for 26 years. If your team had the luxury of having not one but two hall of fame quarterbacks and the greatest wide receiver of all time on your team, you will spoild too.  The 49ers are not getting it done with Alex Smith, and Shaun Hill isnt really convinsing as a starter. If Faver dons the Scarlet and Gold, he will be working wiht a formidable trio in Isaac Bruce, Ashley Lelie, and Arnaz Battle.  Farve is also covered in the backfield with the tandem of Frank Gore and DeShaun Foster. Favre would thrive in the city by the Bay, the Niner Empire will still be spoild, and everyone is happy.

Minnesota

Now, Brett may not have any stand out options in the passing game here, but he’ll have Adrian Peterson. Favre is known for his resorsefulness. In additon to resorcefullness, #4 is also known for drama. What is more dramatic than Brett rolling into Lambeau wearing a purple and gold and white jersey with a pair of Viking horns on his helmet? What is more dramatic than Brett engineering a 87 yard winning drive against his old team. Talk about payback! LOL.

Atlanta

Seventeen years after trading Brett for a first round draft pick in 92 (19th overall, Tony Smith), the Falcons can redeem themselves.  Granted, Atlanta did select Matt Ryan but Favre is a proven winner.  This is a city still trying to move on from the Michael Vick saga; might as well get Favre and put some butts in Georgia Dome seats. On the field, Favre will have another talented running back in Michael Turner to help carry the team.  Joe Horn is dependable as well.

 

Seattle

I know that the Seahawks do not have QB problems but it will be special to reunite Mike Holmgreen with Favre for the coach’s final NFL season. These two had years of succes in Green Bay. It’ll be exciting if the duo can duplicate past success.

 

So, there you have it folks! If Green Bay want to trade Brett Favre,  Where should he go?  Should he stay retired? Fans, it’s on you.

Dolphins to Parcells: Make Us Better!

 

It’s official.  Bill Parcells signed a four year deal to be the Dolphins’ Executive VP of Football Operations. The two-time Super Bowl winning coach will head the football operations and personnel, and report directly to Dolphins’ owner Wayne Huizenga.

This was the same role that Parcells rejected with the Falcons.  This is one in many challenges for Bill because he is not on the sidelines nor is he a general manager. He is basically buying the groceries. He is a proven winner on the sidelines, and well will see how he is in the front office.

The urgent questions are

-What will happen to Cam Cameron?

-What will happen to Randy Mueller?

-What will happen to Ricky Williams and Zach Taylor?

The NFL’s Plan For World Domination

Photos from NFL.com

Sunday, the NFL played their first regular season game outside of America. Prior to the Giants/Dolphins game in London, the NFL had the American Bowl.  The American Bowl was a series  of  international preseason exhibition games to help promote American Football to the rest of the world.

With all of the hype that surrounded the game in London, it seems as if the NFL is turning up the efforts in increasing global appeal to get some of that global money.  Rumor has it that the league may play a Super Bowl overseas in the future.

In my opinion, the NFL should stick to the rivers and lakes that they are use to because I dont believe that they will catch the international waterfall or windfall.  Think about it, if other countries were warming up to American Football, we would still have NFL Europa. The fact of the matter is this: that league closed because they were loosing money. They were loosing money because the attendance dwindled.

Honestly, I do not see the rest of the world going crazy over the NFL. Europe and Africa have soccer. Asia have basketball. If the league is so adimant about international exposure, they should start with Canada. The league should see how the Buffalo Bills project goes. If it is successful, the NFL should form a working relationship with the CFL. Otherwise, the NFL should just enjoy being the most popular sport in the United States.

RED ZONE’S SEASON FORECAST: AFC EAST

  

1.  Patriots

New England went on one hell of a shopping spree during this offseason-picking up WR’s Randy Moss and Donte Stallworth, and LB Adalieus Thomas.  These additions only made a strong team even stronger. However, there is one caveat and that is can Moss keep his attitude in check.  While Moss is talented, he is also locker room poison.  Now, this guy is in a great place and hopefully he can just play the game and stay out of trouble.

Thomas gives this defense a needed shot in the arm. His versatility can give the Patriots defense different and unique looks. This team have all the ingredients for a Super Bowl ring.

2007 projected record 14-2

2. Jets

This tough, scrappy team fought its way to a 10-6 record and a wild card spot last year. This year, expect the same tenacity from this team. While the Jets’ offensive and defensive units are nowhere among the top of the league. They seemed to get the job done.  I look for Thomas Jones to bail Chad Pennington out of some situations.

2007 projected record  10-6

3. Bills

Buffalo may be an AFC darkhorse this year becasue of Marshawn Lynch and the emergence of JP Lossman. However, the defense is lacking. The Bills lost LB’s London Fletcher and Takeo Spikes, and I am not sure about any solid replacements.

2007 projected record 8-8

4. Dolphins

One, Trent Green will not help people forget about Dan Marino. Two, I expect them to somewhere in the top ten of next year’s draft. Miami is on the clock.

2007 projected record 3-13

UPDATE: FREE AT LAST

This just in! Finally, the Miami Dolphins does the right thing today by terminating Daunte Culpepper’s contract. Now, teams like the Jaguars, Texans, Lions, and Raiders can get their offers ready. There are many general managers around the league that believes that Culpepper still have some football left in him. These general managers are right. Culpepper did not magically forget how to play football when he went down with an injuy.  It seems as if the Dolphins were punishing Daunte for getting injured. It sounds awful and callous but that is the shady side of professional football for you. At the end of the day, it is about business.

However, that does not stop me from saying that the way that the Dolphins did Culpepper was foul. These guys should have waved Culpepper months ago since they were no teams that wanted to trade for him. Don’t be shocked to see Culpepper bounce back and the Dolphins suffer this season.

Address Unknown

 

Despite having a place on the Miami Dolphins’ roster,  Daunte Culpepper is ‘homeless’.

He’s been kicked out of the Dolphins’ house last month  in favor of Trent Green. Unfortunately, this development came right after Culpepper received clearance from his doctor to participate in workouts with the team. Dolphin brass told the former  Pro Bowler that they were trying to trade him. Culpepper scoffed at the idea of a trade, and asked for his release. Not only that the Dolphin’s rejected Daunte’s release request, the team did not let him participate in last month’s minicamp.

Currently, Dolphins’ coach Cam Cameron is implying that this saga can boil over into training camp unless the team can find someone to trade with.  Traning camp is quickly approaching and yet, no one has agreed to a Culpepper trade. I cannot wrap my brain around the fact that the team is insisting a trade. Why does it have to be a trade? Are the Dolphins strapped for cap room?

This situation is only a distraction and will get worse during training camp. Imagine gearing up for a new year with a new starting quarterback and dealing with the baggage regarding the old one. It is not the end of the world if the Dolphins can not find a trade partner. Surely, they can find another way to open up some cap space if need be.

I think that it is best that the team should release Culpepper and call it a day. I am certain that Jacksonville, Detroit, Houston, and Oakland would not mind having him.