In debut with Jets, Favre enjoys letting it fly By Associated Press / August 18, 2008 Brett Favre was having fun again. His tearful retirement and tumultuous offseason were tucked away in his memory. Favre was back where he's always been happiest: in the huddle with thousands of cheers providing a perfect soundtrack. "It's like starting all over again," the New York Jets' new quarterback said. "I had some feelings that I haven't felt in 17 years." After throwing a touchdown pass to cap his second series against Washington in his Jets debut Saturday night, Favre urged coach Eric Mangini to let him play some more. "He said, 'Let me think about it,' " Favre said. "As he turned away, he turned back and said, 'I thought about it.' " Favre was solid in his brief Jets debut after a week of cramming to learn his new playbook. Just 10 days after being acquired from Green Bay, Favre finished 5 of 6 for 48 yards and threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Dustin Keller in a 13-10 loss to the Redskins. Saying it felt "a little weird" wearing a Jets uniform, Favre was on the field for 14 plays and Mangini said the three-time MVP had between 30 and 40 plays to work with. "I thought I threw the ball well and moved around OK," Favre said. "Ten days ago, I was doing yard work." http://www.boston.com/sports/articles/2008/08/18/in_debut_with_jets_favre_enjoys_letting_it_fly/
Next game is # 3 for us preseason wise. Typically when starters get the most reps, but I can see Mangini being very catious with Brett. Add to the fact that we are going up against the SB defense that gave brady and Co. tons of problems it could be another short night.
Well we shall see. I think with his limited playbook knowledge it would be a detriment to keep him out there too long. It would be nice for him to get as many reps in as possible with the offense though.
