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Could Favre end up in Miami?

Ugh!

I've said it before and I'll say it now in a more definitive way: Brett Favre makes no sense for the Dolphins.  Can anyone give me one good reason why the Dolphins should go after Favre? 

All he would do is prevent the Dolphins from attempting to solve their long-term QB issues.  By the time this team is good enough to really make a run at things, Favre will be in his 40s - or even re-retired. 

But despite this, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel believes that the Dolphins are a potential landing spot for Brett Favre:

There is speculation that Favre and his agent, James (Bus) Cook, already have a team picked out. A client of Cook's recently told a friend that Miami and Carolina were the teams that were Favre's most likely landing place, and probably the only way he would know that is if discussions had already taken place with those teams.

You have no idea how much I hope this is just total bullsh*t.  It has to be, right?  Could Bill Parcells really think that adding Favre to the Dolphins is a good idea?  Sure, it might help the team win 2 more games in '08.  But in the long run, how the hell does this help out this franchise as it attempts to rebuild?  If anything, it would actually set this franchise back even more.

So I'll ask you all: should the Dolphins make a play for Favre if he is serious about returning to the NFL?

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Should the Dolphins consider adding Brett Favre?
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more than 2 wins

Dude, the Fin’s lost 6 games by 3 points or less last year. you dont think Favre instead of Green or Lemon would have made at least a 3 point difference?

i just cant believe how many dolphin fans are against this! Yes, i am very excited about Beck, but one year on the bench cant hurt him. with Ricky and Favre I think the Fins have a shot at a wild card. I want to see the dolphins win. i think they can do it with Favre without sacrificing the future.

from now on, while my wife is blabbing to me about her day, I will be daydreaming about Favre throwing TDs in south florida.

by smirish on Jul 11, 2008 6:30 PM EDT   0 recs

I tend to disagree with your comment about Beck

I think a year on the bench can and does hurt him. I think that if Favre comes in, he plays two years until Henne is ready to take over. I think Beck is the odd man out.
With Beck’s age, he has to prove himself very quickly or he will find himself out of the NFL.

-LCFF

by LeftCoastFinFan on Jul 11, 2008 8:44 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

HOMER

If we stay healthy I am not ready to give up on this season before it starts. 99% of the team are working their butts off and we are putting in a system that Parcells knows works. I say bring in Favre, give it a run, and let his competitive nature and expertise rub off on the rookies. If the O-line is as good as I think it can be with an O-line head coach, Ronnie and Ricky, Favre, we may be able to overcome our youth at receiver and score some points.
We have some good youth on D. Yeremiah Bell, who I think hurt us the most last year with an injury, is back. Big Ferg blocking up the middle and a rejuvenated Porter gives me hope.

Talent only gets you 40%. Game planning and coaching gets you 20%. Preparation gets you 20%. Luck, ie. lack of injuries gets you 10%. Motivation and espirit de corps gets you that last 10%. I figure we may be lacking in the talent category but the rest are areas where we can make it happen.

Talent: C+ (unless the youth steps up big with confidence)
GP and coaching: A- (these guys are working hard and know how to win)
Preparation: A (working hard!!)
Luck: A (so far so good with recoveries, but this is constantly changing)
Moto: A (working hard and talking like they want to win now. Love the underdog role!!)

Thanks,
Homer

by Fins4evr72 on Jul 11, 2008 6:45 PM EDT   0 recs

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Absolutely yes! Brett for a 2 year contract would make all the sense in the world for Jason Taylor! Taylor stated he wants to play one more season….and compete for the title in that final season. Brett Favre would defintely help him out in that last season. So of course, YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by mred on Jul 11, 2008 7:19 PM EDT   0 recs

What???

Look, I’m as hopeful for a huge turn around this year as anybody. I’ve even said that we should go .500….....but that is not going to get us into the playoffs. (Insert Jim Mora video….....Pleehoffs?) We’re not going to the playoffs this year. Seriously, Brett is a great QB and we will be a great team again, but not this year and maybe not next year. We need to develop a LONG TERM answer at QB instead of going for the quick fix like we have so miserably failed at so many times since Danny was forced out. Favre in Miami would be a horrible mistake. Now if it comes to pass, I’ll get my Favre Miami jersey and root for him like crazy, but I just don’t think it’s gonna happen. Let Beck sink or swim this year and then make a decision on Henne based on the results.

mophins

by mophins on Jul 11, 2008 7:32 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

It depends on which side of the fence you stand on

The move makes absolutely no sense whatsoever to Favre. There are a couple franchises out there that could ride a great QB to a championship and Miami is not one of them. Unless Favre thinks he can prove something by playing in Miami, he’d be better served on a club poised to win right now. Shoot, the o-line and recievers are way too raw for Favre of all guys to play with, not to mention in a system that is new to him.

BUT

Think of this from Miami’s angle: Favre does the following things:

1) Puts asses in the seats. Legitimizes the franchise and makes them less of a joke. From a business standpoint, Favre is the equivalent of a Huizingagasm.
2) Instills confidence in younger players. Instills confidence in veterans who suffered a horrible season. Brings a positive, winning attitude. Makes the games FUN.
3) Gives young Beck and Henne a proven veteran to learn from and imagine how that will help them BOTH and this franchise in the future.
4) When veterans are cut for salary cap reasons later in preseason, how many will be more likely to look Miami’s way if Favre AND Parsells are there? I bet a lot, and I bet a reciever or two as well. I bet they sign on the cheap, too.
5) Guarantees that the team will win some games. There’s no better experience than winning for young players. You cant underscore what Favre’s presence does for a team like Miami. He’s the difference between 6-10 and 9-7. Young players bred in success carry on that success. Ricky, Ronnie, Ted and Brett would make a damn lethal combo offensively….you never know. Football guys know football teams better than we think. Maybe Favre and Bill know something we don’t?

There are a lot of positives from Miami’s perspective. My thinking is that Favre would go to a team more likely to make the playoffs. I can’t imagine any of the positives I listed are reasons Favre himself would play for the Fins.

Speculation is fun, but realistically, I wont get excited until the ink on the contract is drying. Let’s face it, Favre does more flip flopping than a fish in a bucket.

by mikem1224 on Jul 11, 2008 8:03 PM EDT   0 recs

No and ima tell you why

The reason i wouldnt want to see farve in miami next year is cause,Its true its just gonna be another set back for us for are qb issue in the future.Also by time this becomes competive ill be sore brett would realy be retired then.Also we already spent enough money I fell if were gonna spend anymore it should be on getten those 2nd round rookies on our team..Also if we want him well probley have to trade for him and that wont even be worth it for our team right now….....Let me tell you somethean how good and how long do you believe a old qb like that can stand in the pocket with a o-line that we got….Cuz hes gonna be taken alot of hits so we need a guy thats young and can take those hits…................Look at trent green for example so im pretty sore hell be injured half way threw the season anywayz…...................

by lionel on Jul 11, 2008 9:48 PM EDT   0 recs

Straight up for JT?

Wasn’t there some scuttlebutt earlier about JT to GB anyway? How about a trade for one year players? Neither one wants to be where there are currently.

We're talkin' about PRACTICE....practice!

by hotrod43 on Jul 11, 2008 10:21 PM EDT   0 recs

The rumor was that JT would not want to go to GB if Favre was not there

....so maybe he will want to stay in Miami if we sign Favre? :)

-LCFF

by LeftCoastFinFan on Jul 11, 2008 11:08 PM EDT   0 recs

No , no and no

THis is not how you rebuold a team by getting a QB who has no where to go but down, he’ll end up like Marino in his later years, like Montana in KC etc.

No more “quick fixes” be cause this FO is rebuilding this team the right way from the ground up. It wouldnt make any sense to bring in Favre based on how they’;ve handled this offseason.

by Patssuck456 on Jul 11, 2008 11:24 PM EDT   0 recs

Ugh

For the love of God, no.

Are you picking up what I'm putting down?

by Neo on Jul 12, 2008 12:37 AM EDT   0 recs

i voice my opinions in the "favre asks for a release" thread

but in short

what brett brings to the table automatically turns us into contenders…

just think

we have the talent…we have the running backs…we have the o-line….we have upcoming wr duo…our defense is destined to excell in this system

write this down—> favre in miami = playoffs

thread comment champion

by finsxfactor on Jul 12, 2008 1:18 AM EDT   0 recs

Yes to Favre

1) Look what he did last year with a team that wasn’t exactly loaded with stars.
2) Who’s to say he doesn’t play 2-3 years?
3) Ya think the younger QB’s could learn something from him?
4) There are always young QBs like Beck and Henne we can get excited about later. They are a dime a dozen. It’s not like we’re holding up a known Peyton Manning.
5) Do you want the Jets to get him? I just threw up in my mouth a little.

NONE of the QBs we have right now have done ANYTHING in this league and Brett Favre almost single-handedly carried his team to the NFC Championship last year (and almost the Super Bowl). Of COURSE you try to get him. Some of you guys are really overthinking this. The NFL is all about winning now. Sure, let’s get some younger guys on the line and build the team the way we want it. But to pass on Brett Favre because you’re rebuilding? Oy.

by ZIM on Jul 12, 2008 8:36 AM EDT   0 recs

agree with ya

and just wanted to add – who is to say that Beck and Henne are certain to start this season anyway? That job hasn’t been won, and certainly early reports indicate no sure standout.

but I have to repeat what I said above – I highly doubt Favre would want to come to Miami. Not unless he knows something that we do not.

by mikem1224 on Jul 12, 2008 2:36 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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