What now for Favre and Pennington?
The trade late last night moving Brett Favre from retirement/Green Bay to the New York Jets was quite monumental. We won't get in to the details of the trade, as too many people are doing that today. However, let's take a look at the team Favre will be joining, and what this means for QB Chad Pennington, who wil be cut at 4:00pm EST today.

For Favre: The Jets certainly do not have the overall talent of the Green Bay Packers, but this is a pretty good football team. Favre will line up behind D'Brickashaw Ferguson, Alan Faneca, Nick Mangold, Brandon Moore and Damian Woody. This isn't quite a Pro Bowl line-up, but there is a lot of talent. Faneca will immediately improve the play of Ferguson and Mangold, with Woody a savvy vet on the right side.
Favre will be handing off to Thomas Jones, a proven running back who can carry the load and bail Favre out in passing situations. Leon Washington is a dynamic return man, but has yet to show much as a 'back. He is a threat as a receiver, though. Musa Smith also will contribute, and he's good in blitz protection and short-yardage situations.
The Jets receivers will not lead the league in yards after catch like the '07 Packers did, but there is speed here with Laveranues Coles and Jerricho Cotchery. Brad Smith hasn't found his niche yet, but with Favre at quarterback, Smith could get more looks out of the slot. We also like rookies Marcus Henry and Paul Hubbard.
Favre will be reunited with tight end Bubba Franks, although Franks is no longer a top option in the passing game. Brett's tight end will be Chris Baker, a camp hold-out, or rookie Dustin Keller. Keller is a hell of an athlete and the type of tight end who could change a game.
For Pennington: If we were advising Chad Pennington, we would be on the phone with the Minnesota Vikings at 4:00:01 today. The Vikings are a Super Bowl team if they can get consistent play from the quarterback position. Pennington doesn't possess amazing arm strength, but that is not needed in coach Brad Childress' offense. Donovan McNabb didn't air it out much in Philly under Childress, nor does Tavaras Jackson. The smart pick for Penninton is Minnesota. They have a plethora of talent along the offensive line, at wide receiver and in the backfield.
If the VIkings are not interested (and they should be), Tom Condon should call Chicago. The Bears are another talented team, and one that has shown they can win with a defense-first mentality. Putting the stable and mistake-free Pennington at quarterback would spark the offense, but Pennington has also had health issues. The Chicago offensive line is not very good, which is an understatement. While Pennington would benefit Chicago, and with him the Bears are a threat to win, it may not be the best overall situation for him.
What about the Miami Dolphins? The offensive line is underrated, there are playmakers at running back and youth at wide receiver. Plus, Pennington was drafted by Bill Parcells. It makes sense, but again is not the ideal situation for Pennington. If he's looking for a chance to start, Miami may not be a cake-walk. They have two young quarterbacks and one solid veteran in Josh McCown.
Other possibilites that we won't rule out are Kansas City and San Francisco.
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I don't see Pennington as a Bear
We have so many players now that have injury questions: Tommy Harris, Mike Brown, Dusty Dvoracek, Chris Williams, Olin Kruetz, Mark Bradley, Brian Urlacher, Kevin Jones, and that is just to name starters.
Also, like you said the OL is looking sickly this season. Way too many question marks there.
Finally, Jerry Angelo like many GM’s is prideful. He goes with a guy longer than he should because he drafted him and wants to prove he was right by picking these guys.
With Kyle and Rex both unproven and Rex with a one year deal and Kyle with only two years on their contract, picking up Pennington would mean he messed up on both guys. I believe he’s hoping one of the two will hit this year as a dependable starter for a few years. I think he understands that neither will be great.
I doubt Chad would go to Chicago to be 3rd string. I think he would be a great fit though. We are keeping Kyle because he plays it safe like Chad. The only difference is that Chad has much more experience at it.
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by #23 on
Aug 7, 2008 3:17 PM EDT
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Agree
However, I wouldn’t say that Orton or Grossman are unproven. They have both proven that they are not starting QBs in the NFL.
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by MattMiller on
Aug 7, 2008 3:40 PM EDT
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I would like to see Rex get Eli opportunity.
Eli got to start 4 years before looking good for the stretch last season.
Grossman has exactly 32 total games he has played in counting playoffs. Last season I think know one could be fairly evaluated with a line with no protection and no run game. Oh and are best receiver dropping passes. It was a QB killer year.
Orton only has one season of starting time.
But I agree you can see what their skill level is. I personally believe Orton can be a better game manager than seen in 2005 as a rookie and Rex can be a better offensive threat while protecting the ball than seen in 06. Of course they each need playing time to prove it. Unfortunately, I will probably not get to see that since, our line is in real bad shape after the Williams surgery.
That is why I say unproven, but i understand that most people feel they already have had their shot, but I think they both have upside left. Not worth arguing because I know that they are viewed as garbage. I’d love to see them on SD or Pittsburg or GB or Minnesota or Washington or some team with an ok line and an ok rb and ok receivers.
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by #23 on
Aug 8, 2008 9:24 PM EDT
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Chad...going going gone
Pennington’s Era of soft and short passes are over, Thanks Jets higher-uppers for finally getting this through your skull that this was a chance of a lifetime. Chad to the K.C. Chiefs wouldn’t be a bad idea
by Johan4CY on
Aug 7, 2008 3:50 PM EDT
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Possibly
I’m in Missouri and the talk is prominent today that Herm could be interested in Pennington. While he is a better QB than Croyle is today, the Chiefs are clearly rebuilding and would be smart to invest the playing time in Brodie.
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by MattMiller on
Aug 7, 2008 3:53 PM EDT
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As a Ravens fan
I wouldn’t mind seeing them go get him if the price is right. Flacco won’t be starting the year anyway, and Pennington would be a big upgrade over Kyle Boller.
by math_geek on
Aug 7, 2008 5:12 PM EDT
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As long as you don’t like deep passes, then Chad’s the man for you
by Johan4CY on
Aug 7, 2008 6:54 PM EDT
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As long as you like fumbles, dumpoffs, interceptions
Kyle Boller is the man for you.
Chad Pennington is underrated. Sure he has no arm, but he is the most accurate QB in NFL history. That has to count for something.
by math_geek on
Aug 8, 2008 12:32 AM EDT
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Chad A Dolphin
Is this just for oppurtunity, revenge, or both?
by Johan4CY on
Aug 8, 2008 11:46 PM EDT
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