NFLN is showing this game LIVE at 7:00pm via simulcast of WCBS NY.

Favres first game as a starter for the j-e-t-s.

I wonder if they will drool all over him like ESPN does. I wish this guy would just go away

I wonder if they will drool all over him like ESPN does. I wish this guy would just go away
Woooooh there partner..... some of us are very happy to have him on our team!
At least now the DB's won't be hovering 10 yds from the line on every single play and they'll have to stick w/their receiver for the whole play- even on the far side of the field. Thomas Jones should also have an easier time running this year just because of the constant threat of Brett's arm.
Brett... welcome to the J...E...T...S!

Gotta love the irony... if all goes as planned- Brett will be starting against Chad- the new QB for the fins in our first game of the season at Miami!

Woooooh there partner..... some of us are very happy to have him on our team!
At least now the DB's won't be hovering 10 yds from the line on every single play and they'll have to stick w/their receiver for the whole play- even on the far side of the field. Thomas Jones should also have an easier time running this year just because of the constant threat of Brett's arm.
Brett... welcome to the J...E...T...S!

Gotta love the irony... if all goes as planned- Brett will be starting against Chad- the new QB for the fins in our first game of the season at Miami!


If all goes well, Chad will be a shining star in Miami and get to play an offense made for him, which the Jets offense never was. Did you ever see him play with Moss at Marshall? Ever see his arm at Marshall when he through bombs to Moss? The reason he through short passes is that was the Jets offense. He wasn't given enough chances to go long.

Woooooh there partner..... some of us are very happy to have him on our team!
At least now the DB's won't be hovering 10 yds from the line on every single play and they'll have to stick w/their receiver for the whole play- even on the far side of the field. Thomas Jones should also have an easier time running this year just because of the constant threat of Brett's arm.
Brett... welcome to the J...E...T...S!

Gotta love the irony... if all goes as planned- Brett will be starting against Chad- the new QB for the fins in our first game of the season at Miami!

I am sure you are very happy to have him and yes the game with Miami will be interesting. I am just tired of all the media attention he gets and to be honest I am not sure how much he will improve the Jets. I have always thought he is the most overrated and hyped player in sports history but that is just me.

I am sure you are very happy to have him and yes the game with Miami will be interesting. I am just tired of all the media attention he gets and to be honest I am not sure how much he will improve the Jets. I have always thought he is the most overrated and hyped player in sports history but that is just me.

I agree to a point. I think he was a little overhyped, but he was still a great athlete. It just frustrates me anytime an athlete retires, then wants to come back. And to do it so soon, and in the fashion that it happend, leaves me with a bad taste in my mouth for Favre. I used to respect him for his humbleness and the love of the game. Now, I am not so sure about all that. Seeing him in a Jets uniform just isn't right. I used to tune into a GB game, just because Favre was playing. I don't think I'll turn on a Jets game because Favre is playing. He was more of an "Icon" to the team, not a superman QB. Take the ICON away, and you now have an average QB for a below average team.

Tony,

Very well said ande agree 100% with you

I wonder if they will drool all over him like ESPN does. I wish this guy would just go away

We're lucky Madden isn't doing the commentary.

I hope Favre FLOPS big time. What an attention whore.

Welcome to the J...E...T...S!

If all goes well, Chad will be a shining star in Miami and get to play an offense made for him, which the Jets offense never was.
No Jet fan could ever wish ill will toward Chad. He was a class act from day one and stayed that way till his last day with the Jets.... and that says a lot about his character- especially considering he had to deal with us NY fans and media. We all wish him much success with the fins. Hey, if he wins two games for them this year... he's a superstar:D:D

Did you ever see him play with Moss at Marshall? Ever see his arm at Marshall when he through bombs to Moss? The reason he through short passes is that was the Jets offense. He wasn't given enough chances to go long.
Never saw anything other then highlights of Chad at Marshall, but I think the many injuries he sustained due to the porous Jet O-line really limited his arm strength and overall mobility in the long run. Hopefully, his new situation will suit him better than his former situation.

If all goes well, Chad will be a shining star in Miami and get to play an offense made for him, which the Jets offense never was. Did you ever see him play with Moss at Marshall? Ever see his arm at Marshall when he through bombs to Moss? The reason he through short passes is that was the Jets offense. He wasn't given enough chances to go long.

Because of all the damage his arm and shoulder have sustained and all the trauma from all those surgeries, Pennington's arm is nothing like the one that threw bombs to Moss at Marshall. He simply can't consistently throw the deep outs and vertical routes anymore. He's a very limited quarterback now, as the Dolphins will find out. Nothing against Chad, I agree he's been a class act, but that's just the way it is. I doubt he'll start more than a few games for them.

Favre is a huge upgrade in that position for the Jets. Still won't matter, of course.

i can see the jets getting the 6th seed.

i can see the jets getting the 6th seed.

In the draft or palyoffs?;)

i can see the jets getting the 6th seed.

In the draft or palyoffs?;)
Ouch! You guys are brutal :D

Ouch! You guys are brutal :D

That is the way we are brought up in Boston hate anything NY;)

i can see the jets getting the 6th seed.

In the draft or palyoffs?;)

the playoffs....whos so much better for that spot ?

the playoffs....whos so much better for that spot ?

When you are talking the last spot, there will be a bunch of teams there in December. The AFC is tough conference it will be tough for them especially with Farve already complaining about a tired arm.

When you are talking the last spot, there will be a bunch of teams there in December. The AFC is tough conference it will be tough for them especially with Farve already complaining about a tired arm.

clayton said he complains about that every camp.

Favre's done. If he wins the starter job, he'll lose it before the halfway point of the season.

Favre's done. If he wins the starter job, he'll lose it before the halfway point of the season.

:eek: That's just crazy talk, or lingering bitterness from being a division rival of his for lo these many years. ;) I don't expect him to be a star up there, but he will be a very serviceable quarterback for them this season and, considering it's Brett Favre, he'll play every snap. He can still read defenses and he can still toss the rock with the best of 'em.

:eek: That's just crazy talk, or lingering bitterness from being a division rival of his for lo these many years. ;) I don't expect him to be a star up there, but he will be a very serviceable quarterback for them this season and, considering it's Brett Favre, he'll play every snap. He can still read defenses and he can still toss the rock with the best of 'em.

Farve and Mangenius will be riding off into the sunset with each other as they both get canned along with the GM what a sorry franchise they are. I can't wait for Pennington to kick their asses opening day and I don't like Pennington either but I will for this game

:eek: That's just crazy talk, or lingering bitterness from being a division rival of his for lo these many years. ;)Nah, I have no beef with him, I just think he's done. Especially after being set in his mind that he was retiring.

He can still read defenses and he can still toss the rock with the best of 'em.Disagree. He has lost the sense of when and where to throw the ball. Too many desperation tosses.

Farve and Mangenius will be riding off into the sunset with each other as they both get canned along with the GM
Anyone else going at the end of this season... I mean you only mention our starting QB, the Head Coach and the GM? How about the parking attendant the water boy and Fireman Ed... are they safe :D:D:D:D
You guys are keeeeellllllin me!

Nah, I have no beef with him, I just think he's done. Especially after being set in his mind that he was retiring.

Well, I think this whole saga meant retirement wasn't set in his mind. I think he was pressured by Packers management, initially acquiesced, then said to hell with that, he can still play and still has the desire.

Disagree. He has lost the sense of when and where to throw the ball. Too many desperation tosses.

Well, he's kinda' always been a little bit reckless; that's his modus operandi. It's what has made him both a three-time MVP and so compelling to watch. The Jets will get the whole Favre deal - that includes amazing plays as well as the occasional horrible pick. If there are more of the former than the latter, and I'm betting there will, he will be an upgrade for their team. We shall see.

Meanwhile, I need to steel myself against the desperation tosses I can already see coming from our resident gunslinger, the recently repaired Mr. Delhomme. I've already stocked up on Pepto Bismol and Valium.

Well, I think this whole saga meant retirement wasn't set in his mind. I think he was pressured by Packers management, initially acquiesced, then said to hell with that, he can still play and still has the desire.

I totally agree. I've rooted against Favre maaaany times over the years but I was rooting for him in his battle against the Packers organization. That being said I think going to the Jets was the wrong move. The Jets' conference is too tough IMHO. The Vikings or Bears would have been a better fit if Green Bay had allowed it.

Favre had less interceptions last year than that other NY quarterback that everyone has crowned after a good 4 game stretch.

Edit: And if the Packers believed Favre was done, they would have gladly traded him in the division or in the NFC. See Patriots and Drew Bledsoe.

Because of all the damage his arm and shoulder have sustained and all the trauma from all those surgeries, Pennington's arm is nothing like the one that threw bombs to Moss at Marshall. He simply can't consistently throw the deep outs and vertical routes anymore. He's a very limited quarterback now, as the Dolphins will find out. Nothing against Chad, I agree he's been a class act, but that's just the way it is. I doubt he'll start more than a few games for them.

Favre is a huge upgrade in that position for the Jets. Still won't matter, of course.

Unfortunately, he got stuck with the "He can't throw" well before his injury. Us Pennington/Marshall fans didn't understand it. Their offensive scheme was NOT built on long throws. He would get maybe one attempt a week, so he was out of practice. Then came the shoulder injury, which we understood hurt his arm. But again, he was defined as a short passer well before his shoulder injury and had many of us scratching their heads.

He was a Rhoads Scholar Finalist, and I think he once said he'd like to get into commentating games. So, maybe we'll see him there if the Dolphins don't pan out for him.

Back to Favre. I wish him well, but I quit following his career last year before he was reborn again.

I think all you Jet bashers are in for a little surprise. This team is better than you think, with or without Favre.

I think all you Jet bashers are in for a little surprise. This team is better than you think, with or without Favre.


Well, here's their schedule. I'll make my predictions.

1 Sep 07 NYJ @ MIA 1:00 PM - W (Favre is all over the front pages of the NY papers and Jet fans say Favre will be taking them to the SB)

2 Sep 14 NE @ NYJ 4:15 PM - L

3 Sep 22 NYJ @ SD 8:30 PM - L

4 Sep 28 ARI @ NYJ 1:00 PM - L ( ''F-A-V-R-E SUCKS! SUCKS! SUCKS!'' is on the front page of the NY papers)

6 Oct 12 CIN @ NYJ 1:00 PM - W

7 Oct 19 NYJ @ OAK 4:15 PM - L

8 Oct 26 KC @ NYJ 1:00 PM - W

9 Nov 02 NYJ @ BUF 1:00 PM - L

10 Nov 09 STL @ NYJ 1:00 PM - W

11 Nov 13 NYJ @ NE 8:15 PM - L

12 Nov 23 NYJ @ TEN 1:00 PM - W

13 Nov 30 DEN @ NYJ 1:00 PM - L

14 Dec 07 NYJ @ SF 4:05 PM - W

15 Dec 14 BUF @ NYJ 1:00 PM - W

16 Dec 21 NYJ @ SEA 4:05 PM - L

17 Dec 28 MIA @ NYJ 1:00 PM - W


So personally, I think they'll go 8-8.


Can't wait to see Bruschi, Mayo, Thomas, Harrison, Vrabel, etc., etc, abuse Favre week 2 and week 11. Last time the Pats played Favre, the Pats won 35-0.

Anyone else going at the end of this season... I mean you only mention our starting QB, the Head Coach and the GM? How about the parking attendant the water boy and Fireman Ed... are they safe :D:D:D:D
You guys are keeeeellllllin me!

I think that about covers it;)

Farve and Mangenius will be riding off into the sunset with each other as they both get canned along with the GM ...

Anyone else going at the end of this season... I mean you only mention our starting QB, the Head Coach and the GM? How about the parking attendant the water boy and Fireman Ed... are they safe :D:D:D:D

I think that about covers it;)
Great.... cause we were running out of guys to fire :D

Great.... cause we were running out of guys to fire :D

How about the Yankees they should fire Hank:)

Well, here's their schedule. I'll make my predictions.

1 Sep 07 NYJ @ MIA 1:00 PM - W
2 Sep 14 NE @ NYJ 4:15 PM - L
3 Sep 22 NYJ @ SD 8:30 PM - L
4 Sep 28 ARI @ NYJ 1:00 PM - L
6 Oct 12 CIN @ NYJ 1:00 PM - W
7 Oct 19 NYJ @ OAK 4:15 PM - L
8 Oct 26 KC @ NYJ 1:00 PM - W
9 Nov 02 NYJ @ BUF 1:00 PM - L
10 Nov 09 STL @ NYJ 1:00 PM - W
11 Nov 13 NYJ @ NE 8:15 PM - L
12 Nov 23 NYJ @ TEN 1:00 PM - W
13 Nov 30 DEN @ NYJ 1:00 PM - L
14 Dec 07 NYJ @ SF 4:05 PM - W
15 Dec 14 BUF @ NYJ 1:00 PM - W
16 Dec 21 NYJ @ SEA 4:05 PM - L
17 Dec 28 MIA @ NYJ 1:00 PM - W

So personally, I think they'll go 8-8.
That's pretty realistic, but I can see us beating Arizona (Sep 28) and the Raiders (Oct 19 ) so that makes them 10-6 for me.

I say 9-7 for the Jets based on their schedule.

Go Giants!!!!!!!!

I could see the Jets going anywhere from 7-9 and 9-7. I also think that NY is the worst possible place that Favre could have gone. He's going from Green Bay where he had maybe 3 local beat writers covering him and fawn all over him to NY, where he is just one star in a sea of many, and the writers are chomping at the bit to tear him apart. Can you image what the NY media is going to do the first time he kills a drive by being careless with the ball.

I could see the Jets going anywhere from 7-9 and 9-7. I also think that NY is the worst possible place that Favre could have gone. He's going from Green Bay where he had maybe 3 local beat writers covering him and fawn all over him to NY, where he is just one star in a sea of many, and the writers are chomping at the bit to tear him apart. Can you image what the NY media is going to do the first time he kills a drive by being careless with the ball.

It will be a beautiful thing to watch and can't wait to see it happen. I would love to see Chad blow him away on opening day.

It will be a beautiful thing to watch and can't wait to see it happen. I would love to see Chad blow him away on opening day.

I don't see that really happening either though. Miami is awful

I don't see that really happening either though. Miami is awful

I agree with you but we can always hope it happens. That would really get the NY media going. I am sure A Rod would enjoy it as well to take the focus off of him

Favre's done. If he wins the starter job, he'll lose it before the halfway point of the season.

and you're basing this on what? his runner up mvp status? his 4155 yards? his 28 td passes? let's not be ridiculous here. i've been to several practices at hofstra, and brett favre is not losing his job to kellen clemens...

i'll be at the game tomorrow night. should be even more of a zoo than usual...

I don't think it's Favre's ability to play that is the issue so much as him not being willing to do the homework it will take to learn a new system etc.., IMO.

He said this just a couple days ago: "I wondered this morning when I got up, 'What in the heck am I doing?'" Favre said. He excused the comment but I think it was a telling thing to say this early on. Especially given his history of vacillating.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3533307

I agree with the poster who said that if he didn't still have the physical ability the Pack wouldn't have worried about trading him out of the conference.

Can't wait to see Bruschi, Mayo, Thomas, Harrison, Vrabel, etc., etc, abuse Favre week 2 and week 11. Last time the Pats played Favre, the Pats won 35-0.

I was at that game. Favre only played the first half. He got hurt. Go Aaron!!

The game is not in HD on NFLN on D* even though the local NY CBS station is showing it in HD.

No HD so far on NFL Network. I wish DirecTV would open up the HD DNS feed for Sunday Ticket subs.

The game is not in HD on NFLN on D* even though the local NY CBS station is showing it in HD.
same here on comcast....disappointing.

Was SD with "NFL Network" wings on Dish, just flipped to HD

NFL Network finally in HD.

Game just went HD.

comcast just switch over as well.

Highlight reel TD pass - check.

First "Favre-servation"...that arm doesn't look to be fatigued. :)

Favre is playing great. Only 1 incompletion so far. I can't believe that I'm actually cheering for the Jets (actually just Favre) since my team is the Miami Dolphins.

The game is not in HD on NFLN on D* even though the local NY CBS station is showing it in HD.
You are lucky, the local broadcast here is SD and NFLN is blacked out.

Favre is playing great. Only 1 incompletion so far. I can't believe that I'm actually cheering for the Jets (actually just Favre) since my team is the Miami Dolphins.

Lets see what Favre can do when the games actually count. Just because he's playing great now doesn't mean he'll play great in the regular season.

The refs missed an obscene hold by #60.

Brett is done for the night. Only 2 series with 1 TD. They should him let play more.

Kellen Clemens is stinking up the joint so far.

Better hope Favre stays healthy.

DC area Comcast is HD and is also being simulcast in HD on the local CBS.

Kellen Clemens is stinking up the joint so far.

Better hope Favre stays healthy.

couldn't you say that about every team in football?

I think that about covers it

Lets see what Favre can do when the games actually count. Just because he's playing great now doesn't mean he'll play great in the regular season.

You make it sound like the guy is a rookie trying to prove himself. This is a HOF QB we're talking about here. He will perform well for the Jets.

You make it sound like the guy is a rookie trying to prove himself. This is a HOF QB we're talking about here. He will perform well for the Jets.

He's an absolute legend, but he's with a new team and a whole new offense. Favre trying to adjust to the new playbook will be a lot harder than people think. Just because he's a future HOF'er doesn't mean he's going to be able to automatically flip a switch and just coast like it's a piece of cake. Not to mention he's playing in NY, where the media jumps right down your throat the second you **** up. Favre says he's going to be fine in NY, but just wait until he's actually in the thick of it. I really don't think he knows what he's getting himself into.

Frankly I think its the Jets divisional opponents that don't know what they are going to be getting into.

NFL Network finally in HD.

Oops.

I had recorded this but when I started to watch and saw it was SD, I just trashed it.

Frankly I think its the Jets divisional opponents that don't know what they are going to be getting into.

Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight.


http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/recap?gid=20061119009


The only time Favre is going to walk all over a divisional opponent is when he plays the Dolphins. The Bills are going to be a pretty good team this year believe it or not and I need no explaining for the Pats.

Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight.


http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/recap?gid=20061119009


The only time Favre is going to walk all over a divisional opponent is when he plays the Dolphins. The Bills are going to be a pretty good team this year believe it or not and I need no explaining for the Pats.
The Bills stink. He can beat them. The Jets should take 2nd in the Division and a wildcard birth.

The Bills stink. He can beat them. The Jets should take 2nd in the Division and a wildcard birth.

Do you only watch Jets games? I'm a Pats fan, but at least I pay attention to what else is going on in the league.


The Bills were 8-8 last year, but they could of been 10-6. In week 1 they were beat on a last second FG by Jason Elam and Dallas had a miracle win against them in week 5. They have a decent defense that's only improving and a RB in Marshawn Lynch who's already top 10 back in the league, Lee Evans and Roscoe Parrish at wideout. Not to mention they have Terrence McGee and '08 draft pick Leodis McKelvin at corner and Paul Posluszny at MLB. That's a team there with a lot of potential.


BTW last time the Bills played Favre:

http://www.packers.com/news/stories/2006/11/05/1/


Have fun with Brett this year. Don't forget he's got the Madden Curse this season.

Sorry I'm late to the aftergame party boys....

That old Brett looked pretty darn good in his new Jet green. Yeah, it was only 14 plays.... but 5 for 6 passes completed, one TD and zero pics. That's a pretty good start :D:D

Now the bad news- our current backup QB Kellen Clemens- looked like shite on rye :eek:
He tripped over his own feet twice and completed only five of 12 passes for 63 yards ( He's had a terrible training camp/pre-season so far). He may be replaced by our 1st year player "The Other Brett" Brett Ratliff (who leads the NFL in passing yards with 400) he's been pretty impressive so far this pre-season.

I too think the Bills are pretty tough (they match up well against us) and certainly aren't going to be a pushover at any rate. I'd love to beat them twice, but think we'll have to settle for a 50/50 split with them this season.

Maybe we'll split w/the Pats this year :D:D

Do you only watch Jets games? I'm a Pats fan, but at least I pay attention to what else is going on in the league.


The Bills were 8-8 last year

I guess you don't pay that much attention because the Bills were 7-9 last year, not 8-8. ;)