Please Brett, STAY AWAY

I never thought those words would come out of my mouth... well, technically my keyboard. Anyways, it seems this situation is getting worse. Brett Favre sent a letter to the Packers asking to be released today, only to have the Pack say they won't release him. According to Jay Glazer of Foxsports.com, the Packers have told Brett that he can return to Green Bay...as the back up. You know that can't be sitting right with Brett.

Now, I want to rephrase the above statement...Please Brett, if you are not coming back to the Packers to be their starting QB...STAY AWAY. I do not want to see a great career go down the drain. Favre has always been a Packer, and should be remembered as such. Seeing Brett in a new uniform would bring back memories of Joe Montana in a Chiefs jersey, or Emmitt Smith as a Cardinal. They just didn't fit. Sure, Favre could go win a Super Bowl elsewhere...but if he struggles, it would tarnish his legacy. Should he return to Green Bay as a backup, when does the drama end? Does he do the same thing next offseason?

Speaking of legacy...Brett has already put a damp spot on his with this offseason drama. For the past five years we have had the will-I-stay-or-will-I-go act, and it has to stop sometime. Don't take this the wrong way though. I am one of the biggest Brett Favre fans around, and I have been since I can remember. But, I was also a fan of the Packers. Brett Favre is the Packers. The Packers will always be Brett Favre's team. I do not want to see that ruined by having him come wearing another jersey...especially that of another NFC North team.

On that note, here are three teams that could be in on the Brett Favre sweepstakes should he get released:
Minnesota Vikings: The Vikes would love to steal Favre away from the Pack. Favre would join A.P. and the tenacious Vikings defence and would have a great chance at the Super Bowl. But, the lack of good WRs wouldn't help his cause. But, it's Brett Favre, he doesn't need good WRs...
Baltimore Ravens: The Ravens are trying to fill the void between Steve McNair and Joe Flacco, and why not Favre? He would team with Willis McGahee and another great defence and make a run at the top spot in the AFC. The Ravens also have better WRs than the Vikes, so it would be a better choice for Brett.
Kansas City Chiefs: I know a lot of people say the Bears, but they have more problems. The Chiefs are only an option if Brett plans to play for a couple more years. They are a team in transition, and Brett could smooth the bleeding. Teamed with Larry Johnson, Dwayne Bowe and Tony Gonzalez, that offence could be potent.

Again, Brett, those would all be good choices if you want to come back and go for a championship. But if the Packers won't take you back as a starter, STAY AWAY.