Aug 11th 2008 3:30PM by Tom Mantzouranis (author feed)
Filed under: Jets, Packers, AFC East, NFC NorthBrett Favre said it himself — he’ll always think of himself as a Packer. That’s why I can’t understand Jets fans opening their arms so readily for the man. Favre is a Jet because the Jets offered more than Tampa, and because he’d eliminated every other possible option for himself. The Jets might have gotten a better quarterback but they created a big disconnect; they put their offense in the hands of someone who’s heart and head is with another franchise. And so Favre’s attempts to integrate himself into the Jets’ locker seems to me forced.

Regardless, whether or not Favre continues to pine for his green-and-yellow oasis, he won’t be watching them tonight when they play the Bengals on . That’s according to Eric Mangini, that is. There will be no checking in on Aaron Rodgers. No gazing at his former teammates and wondering what if.

According to Favre’s new coach, Brett will have his dance card punched full with “Jets related activities.” And yeah, I guess it’s pretty busy in the Favre household lately, trying to learn a new offense and all. But do you really expect Favre not to keep an eye on Rodgers’ performance tonight? I’m sure David Lee Roth listened to Van Halen’s first single with Sammy Hagar.

Just sayin …