Brett Favre Will Be a Big Test For the Cleveland Browns' Defense in Week One

Brett Favre is officially making headlines again, this time signing with the Minnesota Vikings, who are one of the Green Bay Packers' most hated rivals.

One of the hosts of Sirius XM NFL Radio said it best, "You can bet that the NFL executives are jumping up and down in joy (due to the signing of Favre, which means higher ratings), and fans will now have to watch the weekly drama that is Brett Favre."

Favre will face the Browns in their home opener to start the 2009 season, and if you thought the Vikings were going to be a fierce test for the Browns' defense before Favre joined up, now the Vikes will be an even tougher opponent for the Browns.

Everyone knows the Vikes have running back Adrian Peterson, who many say is the most exciting player in football, and now they have a future Hall of Fame quarterback.

The Browns' defense had their work cut out for them with Peterson, but now they have to be prepared for a gunslinger who can launch the ball to all parts of the field.

Defensive Coordinator Rob Ryan will have his hands full, but thankfully, he will have a full two weeks to prepare for the home opener since the season does not begin until the week after Labor Day Weekend.

Favre has a 2-2 record against the Browns in his career. Here is a look at Favre's stats in those four games:

1992: Cleveland 17, Green Bay 6, Favre was 20/33 for 22yds

1995: Green Bay 31, Cleveland 20, Favre was 23/28 for 210yds, 3TDs

2001: Green Bay 30, Cleveland 7, Favre was 18/28 for 139yds, 3TDs

2005: Cleveland 26, Green Bay 24, Favre was 32/44 for 342yds, 3TDs, 3INT

Totals vs. Cleveland: 93/133, 914yds, 9TDs, 2INTs

As you can see from the stats, Favre had success against the Browns in the past, and with the Browns' defense still searching to find an identity, they will have an uphill battle right out of the starting gates.

Oh yeah, and one more thing...Favre versus Eric Mangini

'Nuf said.

(Article originally posted on Dawg Scooper: An Unofficial Cleveland Browns News Source)