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Brett Favre Traded to the New York Jets

 
Brett Favre was traded by the Packers to the Jets on Wednesday night.  Though many terms have not been released yet, the Packers will receive a fourth round draft pick, which could increase depending upon Favre's performance throughout the year. Favre insisted that he be flown from NJ to Cleveland, Ohio to meet his new team and be there for their first preseason game against the Browns. Prior to the game, the first Jet/Favre press conference was held. Favre mentioned that he hasn't even thought of No. 4 being retired. He also said that he plays for the fans and hopes he still has fans. While the Packers have made it clear that it won't be retired this year, it will probably be later on, after the Favre has ACTUALLY retired. When Brett's interest was brought up, he mentioned that he was never not interested. He was just pulling to stay within the NFC North, most likely for competitive purposes. He wants to help the Jets win and emphasized chemistry, using an anecdote of the Giants season ... (link)

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