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Somewhere, John Madden is crying. While eating a Bloomin Onion and spraying Tinactin everywhere.

So once again, Brett Favre Brett Favre Brett Favre (people get so wrapped up in him, I feel like you can't say his name without actually saying it three times. I'm going to make this easier for me by calling is retiring from football. For one, this gives sportscasters something else to talk about besides the steroid 'scandal' with A-Roid/Rod. Of course, it would help if people actually believed that Favre (x3) is actually gone this time. We all remember his tearful goodbye press conference last year. The SI cover is still on my wall. Then he decided to pull a pump fake on us and come back. Maybe this time, he's actually done for good. Who knows?

I find it way too ironic that I was playing Madden 09 last night with Brett (x3) and the Jets. It was pretty much the best and worst of Brett (x3). My first play from scrimmage was a 20 yard post route that turned into a 70 yard touchdown. My next pass was a 15 yard in route that turned into a (near) touchdown, only for Jericho Crotchery to fumble as he's crossingthe goal line. Then, the 2008 Brett (x3) showed up. I had a TAINT (which is an interception returned for a touchdown---it was run back from the end zone, mind you), five other interceptions, and two fumbles. In other words, typical. Throughout his career, Brett gave, and seemingly seemed to take away soon thereafter. I mean, does it really make sense that a quarterback can set the all-time mark for touchdown passes and interceptions??? Of course, there were things he did well. He did win NFL MVP three times, becoming the first player to do so. He also led the Packers from irrelevant to Super Bowl champions (even going back to the Super Bowl the next year). So this was not just some scrub we're talking about here. Even if he played like one from time to time.

Oh well, it was quite the ride, Brett (x3). Of course, the Jets really have no proven options at quarterback. I think I read on ESPN that New York intends to draft Mark Sanchez (can you really have confidence in a guy whose own coach does not think he's ready?) in the first round. They spent a lot of money on veterans who seemed to tire at the end of the season. They have a new coach who looks to be full of energy, and may not like the team he's given. Oh well...they're opening a new stadium!!!

...In 2010.