FAVRE!!!!!

He Should Feel Quite Natural in Green (Photo: NY Post)

We're giddy. That's the simplest way to describe it. Kid-in-a-candy-store giddy. Stupid sh*t-eating-perma-grin giddy. Walking around fairly ignorant of anything else going on giddy. Here's my morning, for those who care. And apologies for those just stumbling upon this page who aren't aware of my allegiances (which should now be abundantly clear).

I am not a morning person. For those who know me, this could be the understatement of the century. In this context, my dear fiancee has recently been "tricking" me in the morning by tossing out fake headlines from the news in the hope of coaxing me out of bed. So, when she popped her towel-wrapped head in the bedroom this morning and claimed that "the Jets traded for Brett Favre," I summarily dismissed her. Moreover, I cursed her for taking this silly game to another level of cruelty.

However, she then continued to insist such a thing had happened. She even said "get up and look...it's on freakin' Mike and Mike, you idiot." OK, she had now succeeded in getting me out of the bed and into the living room to the TV (by the way, how much do I love a girl who hears sports news and automatically tunes in to ESPN2 for her man). And there I stood. Mouth agape. Stunned into silence. Reading and re-reading the bottom line ticker. Brett Favre. New York Jet.

Anyway, that was all about two hours ago. I'm still in utter shock. From the first uttering of "Jets" and "Favre," I hadn't viewed today's (ultimate) scenario as even a remote possibility. It didn't make sense. Aside from Favre wanting to go to a team a half-step away (which the Jets clearly were not), this was the New York Jets. We're very used to stuff like this. We are decidedly unfamiliar with things like this.

Regardless, the talk shows, tabloid back covers and everyone else in the world claims this has actually happened. We won't try to compete with the beatwriters and NFL analysts of the world in breaking it all down. Instead, we'll speak simply and honestly about our immediate thoughts.

1. The Jets got significantly better at the QB position today. That was fun. I just always wanted to say something absolutely insulting to everyone's intelligence, just like they do on sports radio and TV. Awesome.
2. As a lifelong Jets fan, I am still inclined to think this will somehow end badly. But, despite ackowledging that very possible reality, it's just exciting to be making headlines. Period. People are talking about the Jets...in a positive manner...during the preseason...this simply does not happen.
3. Any talk about the Jets being a legitimate Super Bowl contender need to be squashed right now. Don't get me wrong, I'd love to see a miracle run, but let's remember this team was 4-12 last year. I will gladly sign up for the playoffs. Playoffs?? Playoffs!?
4. This is a cleaner way to part ways with Pennington. He's meant a lot to the franchise, but it was time to move on. Clemens clearly still wasn't "ready enough" to make anyone feel too comfortable. Favre makes the whole thing a bit tidier.
5. I'm trying to imagine the media frenzy that's imminent with #4 coming to town. This is going to make the arrivals of the Big Unit, A-Rod or Johan look like a street fair versus Mardi Gras. It will definitely get nauseating quickly, but, for now, I can't wait.

And, finally...Brett Favre is the quarterback of the New York Jets. Behind center for the Jets, is Brett Favre. The Jets are led by Brett Favre. First-year Jets signal-caller, Brett Favre. Starting at quarterback for NY, #4, Brett Favre. OK, you get the point.

Oh my goodness, please Eric Mangini dump that announce-the-whole-team-at-once thing for opening day at the Meadowlands. Can you imagine? Sunday, Sept. 14th. Home opener against the Pats. The PA announcer announces the starting offense. They show the grizzled vet standing in the shadow of the tunnel, waiting to sprint out. "And...at quarterback...#4...Brett...Favre." Chills.

Did I mention I was giddy this morning?