Brett Favre: As the Ball Turns
Posted July 28th, 2008 by George Thomas
Yes, Alan and Larry, much to your dismay, disdain and disgust, I have returned. I could go into the myriads of reasons about why I stayed away, but I get heckled enough already. I don't really need to give you guys anymore ammunition now, do I.
Anyhoo, on to the business of the day. Or the soap of the month that is - the continuing saga of one Brett Favre. You know that guy - former NFL MVP, Super Bowl quarterback, most durable guy to every play the position. He has a new name now - Man Without a Team.
You see, Ted Thompson, who runs the Green Bay Packers franchise had decided that the future of one of the NFL's most storied franchises is in the hands of one Aaron Rodgers. Yeah this guy: 
Rodgers of the 35 completions in 59 pass attempts fame. Yeah, that guy. Listening to the Packers' Thompson earlier today it's clear it's all about his team moving on to the future. Excuse me? Unless you're the New England Patriots, in the NFL the future is now.
When it comes to the Favre soap opera, Thompson should be asking himself one question: Which quarterback gives me the best chance to win the Super Bowl this year? It's not a difficult question to ask and it's not a difficult question to answer. If anyone out there answers anything but "Brett Favre" I want to party with you.
The Packers came within one game of the Super Bowl last year for two big reasons - a young, ferocious defense and a rejuventated Favre. Thompson, may believe that he's doing his fans a favor by moving forward. With all due respect, until Rodgers wins anything any reasonable fan will view it as a general manager who may be allowing his best chance to win a Super Bowl get away.
July 28th, 2008 at 4:33 pm
I think a big reason for any disdain and disgust that Alan, Larry or anybody else has for you is the fact that you have no idea as to how to use the word "myriad" properly.
That's kind of like your local mechanic not knowing how to read a dipstick.
And speaking of dipsticks… WELCOME BACK!!!
July 28th, 2008 at 4:51 pm
Hey Pete:
That's why they have editors? Looking for a job, are you? It would seem I have it correct.
myr·i·ad (mr-d)
adj.
1. Constituting a very large, indefinite number; innumerable: the myriad fish in the ocean.
2. Composed of numerous diverse elements or facets: the myriad life of the metropolis.
n.
1. A vast number: the myriads of bees in the hive.
2. Archaic Ten thousand.
July 29th, 2008 at 5:53 pm
I'm not sure 'myriad' needs an 's,' though, George. No disgust intended.