From The Absurd Speculation Files...
by Tim on Jul 6, 2008 1:13 PM CDT
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With all the breathless conjecture surrounding the possibility of Brett Favre deciding that, perhaps, maybe, he wants to play football again, it was only a matter of time before a writer, desperate to put out a football column during the doldrums of late June/early July, devoted a whole article to analyzing which team would make the best landing spot for St. Favre should he decide to grace us all with his presence again. That writer's name is Bill Williamson of ESPN.com.
But the article itself isn't why this post is being penned. It's because of one part of said article:
But I do know this: There is no effing way that Brett Favre will be a Houston Texan. No way. Yes, Kubes is a QB guru. And yes, Williamson is correct to note that "[t]he Texans are on the verge of good things." I can see how someone could examine the Texans' roster and think, "Man, look at that WR corps! And that defense has a chance to be nasty this year. The Texans are awfully close to making people sit up and take notice." I get all of that.
What I don't get, however, is why the Texans, a team that is (1) obviously building with youth, (2) emerging out of the salary cap/dead money mess left by the previous regime, and (3) has repeatedly proclaimed that Matt Schaub is their guy, would devote the resources necessary to sign a QB who's going to turn thirty-nine (39) two days before the Sunday of Week Six. The most obvious, guttural response would be: "Tim, pull your head out of your ass and look at Favre's numbers last year." To which I, after removing my cranium from my posterior, would say, "Valid point. But look at Favre's numbers from the 2005 and 2006 campaigns, too. Are you that confident that a thirty-nine year old QB, even one who has been as amazing as Brett Favre was in Green Bay, is going to be able to play at his 2007 level with new personnel, new coaching, and a new (albeit not that different) offense? Are you that confident that Favre will be an upgrade over Schaub/Rosenfels in 2008?"
Because I am not. I love Brett Favre. He was a joy to watch throughout his career, and he was/is one of those rare athletes that appeared/appears not to lose his love of the game as his disposable income grew. That's admirable. So it is with the utmost respect that I write the following: I do not believe that Brett Favre would be better for the Houston Texans in 2008 than Matt Schaub will be.
Frankly though, I don't much care what I think. I want to know if I'm alone on this one, or if Texans Nation is climbing out onto this limb with me. Fire away in the Comments below.
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Agreed, Farve is not the way to go
Farve had a great run in GB, but he said it was time to hang it up. He shed the tears, got all the attention that apparently he was craving at his way to weepy farwewell. I am not anti-Farve, and I am an avid sports fan, but one of my pet peeves is this way to often phenomenon of un-retiring.
I agree that at 40, he is not an upgrade for us, an up and coming team that is going to give Schaub a shot to be our man. I hope we can keep Haynesworth et al off his back and give him a real opportunity to shine. Kubes is a QB guy and he’s got his young protege in Alex Brink and his experienced backup in Sage. We do not need the distractions that the Farve media circus woud inevitably bring to whatever team, if any, takes a flier on him. Personally I hope he stays retired.
by oiler-texan diehard on Jul 6, 2008 4:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Alone with my thoughts, I find war and peace.
If by being alone you mean gathering reliable information, using critical thinking skills analyzing the situation from a number of points of view and then carefully stating your opinion based on the known facts on hand? You’re pretty much Gilligan without the other 6 stranded cast aways.
If by being alone you’re a dissected frog leg that kicks when the juice is applied that just makes you a number card carrying citizen of Blogonia.
Brett Favre as QB of the Texans in 08 makes as much sense as David Carr leading the NY Giants to their next Super Bowl win. I’m thinking Verne Troyer will probably get the nod in NY over DC.
AH, Texas and sports, better than fried coke.
by Tomriffic on Jul 6, 2008 7:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Heh.
I struggled with whether or not to blog about this when it hit – and instead, I prayed that it would somehow fly under the radar – which was stupid. I can’t believe we even have to refute the possibility that Brett Favre might be a Texan. Sigh. It gives the Benson screamers something to talk about I guess. The guy who wrote this is just a paid version of a guy coming up with ridiculous theories on any given message board.
by HoustonDiehards on Jul 6, 2008 9:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bad "Journalism"
espn makes up so much crap. I can’t believe they even printed that.
to take a cue from the accademic decathlon moderator in Billy Madisson…”Mr. Williamson, what you’ve just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent ‘article’ were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having read it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.”
-poster formerly known as tyler
by bullpen116 on Jul 7, 2008 11:32 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I go away for one week...
and the next thing I know the Texans are in the market for Brett Favre. I think he would be an awesome fit… NOT.
Most. Laughable. Crap. Evar.
Between Farve doing his best Clemens impression and Osi doubting the awesomeness that is Mario Williams – I don’t know how I ever got along without my daily dose of late breaking Texans news.
Yee-haw.
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by SOLIS on Jul 7, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Favre would be interesting...but not worth it
If he could come in here already knowing the playbook and everything, I’d find it hard to say no to taking on Favre for a season. I mean, he did almost take his team to the Super Bowl last year. If anything he’d be an awesome mentor to Schaub for a year. They could do the platoon QB thing that Arizona does with Leinart and Warner. I’m sure there’s still remnants of Mike Sherman’s offense being used and, correct me if I’m wrong, those two have some history.
If ANYTHING it might make the national media take more than a casual passing glance at the Texans for once.
And finally, just imagine looking at the Texans box score and seeing “Favre TD pass to A. Johnson.” My guess is, you’d see it a lot. I mean look at what he’s done with Jennings and Driver. Andre Johnson trumps both of those guys, easy. That’d be worth one season with Baby Brett on its own.
Granted, it would never happen. I’m not crazy. I don’t think Favre would get that close to tasting the Super Bowl and then opt for a final lap with the Texans. Plus I’m guessing that at 38 years old, Favre probably wouldn’t be too excited knowing he would be getting a double-dose of Haynesworth, Vanden Bosch, Freeney, and Big John Henderson next season.
Make up your mind, Brett.
Wake me when it's football season.
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