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Aug 7, 2008

Favre Trade Thoughts and Conditions

The terms of the trade that sent QB Brett Favre from Green Bay to the New York Jets are as follows:

The Packers will receive at least a fourth round pick. If Favre plays 50 percent of the snaps this season, the pick becomes a third rounder; 70 percent plus a playoff berth and the Packers receive a second rounder; 80 percent and a Super Bowl appearance becomes a first round pick. The Packers also inserted a "poison pill" in the deal. If Favre were to be traded to a NFC North team by the Jets, New York would have to surrender three first-round picks to Green Bay.

I love the sliding scale and think that makes a lot of sense for both sides. The best part to me though was the 3 first rounders if New York trades Favre to Minnesota or Chicago. They don't want him any longer as their QB but they're scared to death of facing him. Classic.
Finally, this debacle is over and everyone can truly move on. Aaron Rodgers doesn't have to worry about Favre anymore. And Favre will be on a crash course to get acclimated with the Jets. Should be fascinating to watch!

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