Alrighty, here we go:
I'm a Packers fan, through and through. I'm also a Brett Favre fan. Just because he's being an idiot now doesn't mean that people from up here should forget that him along with Reggie White revived a floundering franchise. Also, Packers' GM Ted Thompson was an idiot regarding Favre, so I can understand him wanting to stick it to the man, so to speak.
That being said, I'm all for Brett playing with the Vikings. I don't think he's as good as he used to be. Granted, Tavaris Jackson isn't much to write home about, but youth and general athleticism counts for something. Favre has never missed a start in his career - at his age it's hard to imagine that lasting, especially on Minnesota's speedy turf, where defenders will be getting to the quarterback faster than he's used to. To compound that, Favre doesn't have much speed, and his agility is down. I can only see that as a good thing for other NFC North contenders.
One other thing, the Steelers will not repeat I don't think. I believe this season will end with a hungry Patriots team back on top. Belichick is just too damned good a coach, and Brady is too damned good a QB. Plus, Big Ben is mired in controversy I don't think is going to die down as fast as he'd like.
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