Well it’s been a long time. I know. But that’s what summer is to a fantasy sports geek.
Hibernation time.
I mean Rotisserie baseball loses its luster around May and football doesn’t heat up until minicamps fire up in August. So what’s there to do, but kick back, sip on some ice tea and revel in reality (i.e. vacation).
But anyway, now that Hot August Days are finally here we can turn our attention to holding out superstars, injured practice squaders and old men who can’t call it a career (yes, Brett Favre I’m speaking to you.)
And as much as I hate to do it, I’m going to talk about the retired/unretired/former Green Bay quarterback. I can’t be alone in wishing for his exodus from the Frozen Tundra. I mean, I love Favre and the Cheeseheads as much as anyone, but how cool would it be to have him on the Vikings … or the Bucs … or, well maybe not the Jets.
And now that the Packers have come out Tuesday and pretty much said Favre will play in Green Bay when a warm place freezes over, here’s some possibilities for Favre’s destination
1. Minnesota: Obviously with Adrian Peterson and that defense, the Vikings become an immediate Super Bowl contender, if not favorite. The Packers have stressed they don’t want to trade him within the division, but they also didn’t think Air Favre would wing its way to training camp, get a Presidential-like welcome at the airport, and an O.J.-like helicopter following of his drive home.
Odds: 3-1
2. Tampa Bay Bucs: Favre has reportedly given his blessing to be reunited with Jon Gruden in the Bay. And with that defense, Tampa Bay becomes a legit Super Bowl contender. But the rest of the offense is a little weak and can you see Favre playing in all that heat all the time. Yikes. Just seems weird.
Odds: 5-1
3. Chicago: No team may need him more. The Bears announced they’re starting Kyle Orton in their preseason opener. Ugh. As usual, Chicago’s defense is good, but their offense – now without Bernard Berrian – is atrocious. Favre would inject some much-needed life into a moribund unit and would give Devin Hester a reason to live.
Odds: 7-1
4. New York Jets: Favre apparently has misgivings of going to an offense that he has no idea how to run. Whatever. Get he gunslinger back there and let him toss the rock to Jerricho Cotchery and Laverneus Coles all day. He’d be fine and the Jets would be right in the thick of the playoff hunt.
Odds: 10-1
Wherever he ends up, Favre will have a tremendous impact on fantasy drafts so keep you ear to the track.
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