File Under: Rex Ryan, Brett Favre, Mark Sanchez
08/19 — Tuesday’s NFL feeding frenzy, of course, was Brett Favre’s return to football, and to the team he wanted all along after Green Bay parted ways with him a year ago, the Minnesota Vikings.
Rex Ryan took a few questions at today’s news conference about Favre, who asked for and was given his release from the Jets’ reserve/retired list on April 28.
“Our decision, once we drafted Mark Sanchez — we couldn’t afford Brett,” Rex said. “You know how I talked about him when I first got here. I would’ve loved if Brett Favre was our quarterback. But the way it worked, when he decided he was done, we went to the draft, and when we drafted Sanchez, we were out of that business. Would I have tried to convince him to come back? That’s speculation. I don’t know.”
As Ryan said, the Jets moved forward without Favre, who was a retiree until Tuesday, when he was suddenly a Viking.
“I’m sure he’s happy,” Ryan said. “He’s in Minnesota and we wish him the best there. I’m happy we don't have to play him. He’s a great quarterback. I’m excited about the guys we have, the guys that are Jets. It would’ve been great to coach Brett Favre, but I’m happy coaching the guys we have right now.”
MrJetGreen Said:
Wed, August 19, 2009 - 5:29pm ET"I was ok with bringing in Brett last season but am glad we didn't have to endure the drama, ohhh the drama. Its too bad Clemens didn't take the reins last year when Favre was hurting, we may have made the playoffs. With that said lets go Jets with the players we have, J-E-T-S......"
Vincent Said:
Thu, August 20, 2009 - 12:21am ET"RR is addictive. His enthusiasm coupled with his knowledge, pedigree & skill...I am hooked on this guy & hope management has the brains to keep him until we win a few SBs. In my professional career I know Mangini-type management will always sucks the life out of personnel. Always. The approach by RR is the epitome of building character & hence, success. The Jets will be a GREAT team. Period."
Len Racine Said:
Sat, August 22, 2009 - 7:33am ET"I for one am glad Favre is gone forever. This is a guy that thinks his name is Brett Football (nobody is that BIG). A great career down the toilet due to spite."
Shep Said:
Wed, August 19, 2009 - 3:25pm ET"I'll take Sanchez any day over Favre. Favre was never a team player, just a uniform filled with ego and a sore arm. Half the guys on this team if not more had little or no respect for him because of his lack of work ethic. I don't see Favre ever being able to play for Ryan because of those facts. Chad would have taken us father last year than Favre, but I'm on board the Sanchez train now. "
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