A Legacy Tarnished?

Has Brett Favre played his last game as a New York Jet? If so Mr. Favre should have left the game while he was highly respected and had the Hall of Fame aura surrounding his name. Like so many athletes that do not know when to quit and leave the game that they love passionately, Brett Favre becomes a victim as well. Is it goodbye for Brett or another off season full of drama to further tarnish his repuation as one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. Brett Favre's demeanor and attitude has completed changed right before our eyes. That fiery quarterback that once spirited his team now basically gives a eulogy before the beginning of the game. It was fun (or not) while it lasted!

Cast Away Revenge

Going into the final week of the season the irony of this game is plain to see. An average quarterback in Chad Pennington that was released for a once great quarterback in Brett Favre. Now Chad has the chance to knock the NY Jets out of a playoff spot and ensure one for his team. The Hall of Fame quarterback that was brought in to win games has looked like an average quarterback this season meanwhile Chad has looked great (MVP contender) and brought back the Dolphins from the depths of depression into a team that could contend in the playoffs. Chad is not the only player going into Sunday's game with a little animosity, the Jets kicker, Jay Feely, was released in favor of a rookie by the Dolphins after having a record year in field goal percentage. But that is minimal compared to the hype in the quarterback decision that both teams made during the off season. Where are those Jet's fans that rallied with WFAN's Craig Carton at the traning complex during the summer yelling "Let's Get Brett!" Was dropping Chad a reluctant move and would fans take that back? I do not see how Chad could not have succeeded in the Jets offense with the individuals that they acquired during the off season. The playbook remained partially the same even with Brett Favre in the line up beside having more spread offense calls. Brett Favre was not the gunslinger that he was suppose to be, throwing the deep ball all around! He looked like Chad, dinking and dunking the ball but WORSE!!!! At least Chad completed the ball to his receivers and not the other team's defense! Chad Pennington has an opportunity that comes very rarely in knocking out your former team out a playoff position. He is looking very confident as he states, "As only fate would have it. This situation doesn't surprise me. I pretty much banked on it. It's a good thing. I'm excited about it. The whole team is excited to have one shot to get into the playoffs."

How Sweet It Is!!!

It's ridiculous how any athlete could be paid to travel and sit around to watch his "teammates" play. I never fully understood the point of sending an athlete home and not give him the priviledge of playing him or even letting him into a team's facility. If you are paying him why not let him play and at least earn his money. Instead the Knicks have decided to have him sit at home and make the easiest money anyone can ever make. "I'm earning my check by doing nothing," Marbury said Wednesday night while watching the Knicks play the Lakers. Either get rid of the guy and open up a roster spot to sign someone who can actually contribute to the team or let play even if it means coming off the bench. I do not believe D'Antoni's statement that Marbury is not the type of player that should come off the bench, there is clearly some animotisy towards Marbury in order for him not to play. Marbury has not done anything to D'Antoni or even Walsh to deserve this. However he clearly has upset the Knicks franchise as a whole, it kind of makes you wonder if Isiah Thomas or even James Dolan are influencing someone's decision. For now, the Knicks can continue to try to come to an agreement on a buy out but I do not think they realize that the longer they wait the more ridiculous they are looking because in the end Marbury is still going to get PAID.

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Yankees Will Never Learn

Yanks will never learn, from Pavano, Randy Johnson, and Kevin Brown. Last year the New York Yankees decided that they will not pursue Johan Santana and that they will utilize the farm system. So much for that, after not making the playoffs for the first time in 13 years you would think that they would go back to how they became a dynasty in the 90's. With Bobby Abreau and Jason Giambi's large contracts coming off the books they decided to add another huge contract worth over $160 million. I understand the Yankees dilemma, they play in a city where you are expected to win, a city that has been spoiled and expects nothing less than a championship forget just making the playoffs. There is no time to develop the younger players and utilize the farm system because there is too much pressure in NYC to produce rings NOW!!!!. Although CC Sabathia is a lot more talented at this point of his career than the busts I mentioned earlier, the contract is ridiculous and in line with what the Yankees have been doing these past several years.