NFL: Where Will Brett Favre Go Next?

So the primary four contenders are Baltimore, New York, Washington, and Tampa Bay. Let's look deeper at these four teams' chances.

Washington Redskins

Why Washington would want Favre: They made the playoffs as a wild-card team last season, and Favre of last season would be a major upgrade and potentially make them one of the teams to beat in the NFC.

Why Washington would pass on Favre: Jason Campbell is a good young quarterback, and Todd Collins is a reliable backup. Why bring in Favre, who until last season was playing on a similar level as Campbell. Plus, would Green Bay trade him to an NFC contender?

Why Favre would want Washington: If he wants to start on a playoff team from last season, this or Tampa Bay are his only two choices. There's talent for him to throw to, and there's an offensive line in place that will keep him upright.

Why Favre would pass on Washington: No real reason.

Odds: 10-1

Baltimore Ravens

Why Baltimore would want Favre: Simple. Their quarterback retired, and they have no current in-house options that are viable starting quarterbacks at this point (Kyle Boller, Troy Smith, and Joe Flacco). They have a gaping hole at quarterback this season, and they have a young stud in Flacco who can learn from an all-time great.

Why Baltimore would pass on Favre: New coach John Harbaugh has installed a new system, and this is the first year of his rebuilding process. This would deviate from that plan in favor of a quick fix. Favre could give them one big year, but then Harbaugh would have to deal with the Favre headache after the season. And when does Baltimore get sick of being a retirement home for aging quarterbacks?

Why Favre would want Baltimore: He is the clear starter here, and Baltimore's offense has long been looking for a quarterback.

Why Favre would pass on Baltimore: They are a team in transition. If he had a big year, does Baltimore have enough talent on their team to win a lot? Possibly, but it's a question mark. Plus, could the offensive line without Jon Ogden keep him upright?

Odds: 8-1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Why Tampa Bay would want Favre: Same as Washington. They made the playoffs last season, and he is an upgrade over Jeff Garcia. He would make Tampa Bay more of a contender.

Why Tampa Bay would pass on Favre: Too many quarterbacks on the roster already. Garcia had a very good season in 13 games last season, and he's 38 years old like Favre.

Why Favre would want Tampa Bay: Maybe he'd want to move to a warm-weather climate, and Tampa would give him a chance to play against Green Bay this season.

Why Favre would pass on Tampa Bay: Again, this looks like a good opportunity for Favre if the Bucs want him.

Odds: 7-1

New York Jets

Why New York would want Favre: The Jets have a wide-open quarterback competition. Favre would end that, fulfilling the one need the Jets failed to address this off-season. Add him to the team and New England has a legitimate threat to the division. Kellen Clemens can learn from him, and the Jets could move Chad Pennington.

Why New York would pass on Favre: Eric Mangini might not want one player to be bigger than the team. This could stunt the development of Kellen Clemens, and the Jets would have to use up a large percentage of their remaining salary cap room on him.

Why Favre would want New York: He could see a talented young defense and a revamped offensive line that can keep him upright, and he can see himself as the missing piece.

Why Favre would pass on New York: As good as the Jets' offseason was, they still only won four games last season. Also, would he want to play in a big market in New York?

Odds: 6-1

Keep in mind, this is very preliminary, and it's subject to change. Maybe a team not listed steps up, or maybe this lasts deep into training camp and a starter somewhere gets hurt. Maybe Green Bay moves Aaron Rodgers and starts Favre. And there's always a chance that no one wants him, though not a very good chance.

And maybe they just release him and Minnesota picks him up.

Where do you think Brett Favre will end up?

Mackenzie Kraemer also writes for his New York Jets blog.

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