Wednesday Why's

In accordance with the natural laws of the universe, since this piece mentions Favre, albeit tangentially, it is mandatory that hundreds of comments re-hashing the Favre-Thompson dispute be posted. Let me be one of the first, and again, please remember that I am only following the laws of the universe.

Yes, if the Jets pursue a veteran QB, it will belie the positive comments emanating from that organization re: their young QB Kellen Clemens.

Actions speak louder than words.

Ted Thompson's refusal to allow Favre to play for a competitor (such as the Vikings) speaks decibels louder than his refusal to allow Favre to play for the Packers.

So, yes, when an organization speaks and then acts precisely to the contrary, ill will on the part of the parties involved is the inevitable result.

I disagree about whether there's some difference in people's attitudes towards baseball steroids and football steroids. You're saying this because people are ignoring what's his name Izzo and focusing on Barry Bonds? ...hmm, I wonder if there could be some other reason that they're looking at Bonds? Could it be because nobody outside of New England even knows who this guy is; who is - no, who WAS - a back-up guard, if memory serves.

To say they're the same is to compare apples to some fruit nobody's ever heard of.

What's your point? It's a logical decision not to let Brett play for a competitor as Brett knows the complete Packers offense. The knowledge Brett has of the offense and defense is the reason not to let him play for the competitor, it is an unfair advantage. Plus, Brett even stated he wanted to come back to stick it to Ted, so we know he would use his inside info to try to beat the Packers. If he was on the Vikings and beat the Pack, it does not mean he is a better QB and should be playing for the Pack, but has inside knowledge and offense/defense schemes, something he would not possess if he would have been the QB for the Packers.

Yes, you are still sad the Pack let go of Brett, but get over it. When was the last time Brett brought the Pack to the Superbowl? I asked brought to the superbowl, not anything less, as in NFC title game.

Don't reply, I don't read followups.

Ben, you disappoint. You've been sucked into the trap. Just ignore them.

Ben - Jayme is absolutely right. this topic has been beaten to death, and there are no new arguments. Some people cannot be helped. they can't get over their man crush and never will.

As for the jets, I would be surprised if they didn't sign a veteran QB. I don't think they have complete confidence in their young QBs, and will try to get a veteran as a back-up.

The humorless Ted Thompson devotees fail to grasp the tongue-in-cheek tenor of the original post.

Alas, it's not surprising. Many of these people have little or nothing to smile about. Ted never smiles either; that's why they like him.

I find two things to be rather saddening.

First, it seems that any web-based football information portal is now becoming a forum for the BigJohns of the world. You know the type--the Favre fans that will take any (and I do mean any) mention of Brett as an opportunity to insert their insults towards the Packers GM and also toward any fans who do not agree with their opinion of Mr. Thompson.

It's also rather sad that the public in general is now probably of the opinion that these people typify Packers fans around the country. It's not true.

On topic, I sincerely hope the Vick is barred for life. Then again, it was only a felony. It's not like he traded Brett Favre or anything.

Andrew, I have posted this a few different places and maybe you can answer it for me... Tennessee cannot Franchise Haynesworth due to the clause in his previous contract. Does that prohibit them from Transition tagging him as well?

It would just make sense to me if they could reserve the right to match his offers, and it would not impede his freedom on the market. Thoughts?

HA! Nice one Rupert. I think Vick deserves a second chance, but I don't know how people would really use him. He's not a championship QB.

Jmac: need to check the language of the contract but assuming no provision prohibiting transition tag then titans within their rights to apply it. agent could not be so stupid as to miss this as his conduct could cause player to file malpractice claim. further it might escalate into a grievance between player and club requiring a hearing. nice thought though. you must be a lawyer.