Aug 6th 2008 6:15PM by Ryan Wilson (author feed)
Filed under: 49ers, Buccaneers, Packers, NFC North, NFC South, NFC West, NFL Rumors
Who knows how — or when — this Brett Favre fiasco will resolve itself, but the ’s Matt Maiocco puts forth an interesting idea that’s sure to make the current quarterbacks on the 49ers roster very sad: If the dominoes fall a certain way - a completely logical way - it could have a great impact on the 49ers’ season.

You see, if Favre ends up with the Buccaneers, that would seem to suggest Jeff Garcia’s time in Tampa Bay will be over. And if Garcia is looking for a place to land, the 49ers might be interested. Seems like the appropriate time to cue up the “Reunited” jam. Honestly, this move would make way too much sense for everybody involved that I can’t see it actually happening.

Of course, this all depends on Favre and his plans, but if Garcia makes his way back to Northern California, the 49ers immediately become a much better team. Good enough, I think, to actually contend in the NFC West. The biggest issue is what to do with 2005 first-overall pick Alex Smith.

One option would be to release him if he lost the starting job — and that seems like the right thing to do — but we’re getting a little ahead of ourselves. Still, it’s ironic(ly convoluted) that Smith could be cut if Favre lands in Tampa after being forced out of Green Bay because of Aaron Rodgers, the second quarterback taken in the ‘05 draft.