The New York Daily News' Rich Cimini reports that the New York Jets will not address Brett Favre rumors citing 'tampering' as a concern.
If the answer was no - we are not interested - tampering would not be a concern. Bleacher Report scooped the story that the Jets might be talking internally about Favre way back on July 15. So one would have to assume that they are indeed exploring the Favre option.
Cimini wrote that, "[Vernon] Gholston will show up eventually, but not Brett Favre, the aforementioned elephant. Even though the Daily News has reported the Jets aren't interested in a trade, the Favre rumors are rampant, and they won't die in part because the Jets won't address the matter publicly.
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"We have guys here, so I wouldn't even do that," wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery said of a potential Favre deal. "My teammates feel very confident in the guys we have."
Scout.com indicated that, "The New York Jets players, coaches and front office types found themselves deflecting questions about Favre as well, saying they’re happy with Chad Pennington and Kellen Clemens and don’t expect to discuss potential trade offers." How coy are the Jets being with the comment, "don’t expect to discuss potential trade offers..."? And, really, do you feel fans, Laveranues Coles, Dustin Keller and the Johnson family are really happy with the combined 15 TDs and 19 INTs that Chad & Kellen combined for in 2007?
So, based on Tannenbaum's use of the tampering excuse - I still believe that the Jets are discussing bringing #4 to New Jersey. If backup punter Joe Smith is willing to give up his jersey.
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about 1 month ago
Don't get your hopes up, while they might be talking, chances are, he's not going to end up on the Jets. Bringing him in later on might hurt the team more then help. Probably were discussing it before and decided against it. I'm more positive that Pennington will be under center on Sept. 7th.
about 1 month ago
I'm so sick of Pennington - haven't used my season tix in 2 years.
about 1 month ago
As a Patriot fan I'm praying the Jets land Favre. Mr. Interception can help build our young secondary's confidence.:)
from about 1 month ago
Chad and Kellen: 15 TDs and 19 INTs last year. Favre: 28 and 15 last year.
I'd think Eli, he of the 23 and 20 last year, would have built the confidence up but, alas
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