What's "Cheers" and who's Norm? ;-)

Pete,

I used to be a huge fan of Brett's and I understand the Jets are in transition but isn't their front office still in tact? I imagine they would like to know what their situation is. I believe this is all about Brett's ego. I remember being disgusted when Roger Clemmens began Hijacking teams, and thats all this is.

I'm a packer fan. I'm so glad another team has to go through this instead of us. Did Ted Thompson make the right decision or what?

Brett Favre....he's so eighties....

Outside of NY and his personal media caddy Peter King, does anyone care? If we ignore him won't he just go away?

I've enjoyed Favre over the years but a lot of very good football players were available when the Pack selected Aaron Rodgers. Favre's annual retirement tango probably angered a lot of people and had he been a little more resolute/quicker in the last few years, maybe that selection could have been the guy who got them passed the Giants last year in the NFC Championship game. You know, the one in Green Bay...in the snow. But because Brett had one foot out the door for the amount of time it takes to earn an undergraduate degree, the Pack had to use that pick on someone who couldn't help win that game. Fault: Favre.

No offense, but why are we talking about Brett Favre in a blog about Baltimore sports?

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Pete's reply: Because I was inspired and wanted to make that Cheers reference. I'm pretty sure Brett has been to Baltimore at one time or another.

over the last two years i have grown to hate brett favre. i am sick of brett favre. i hope he retires and goes away forever.

I haven't seen Favre cry that hard since he was snubbed for a Best Supporting Actor nomination for his role in "There's Something About Mary."

How Many Int's would Ed Reed have in a Game with Favre throwing the ball all over the place?

If Brett decides to come back, Do the Jets want him back? Is it one year left on his contract? Trade him to Detroit to mentor there #1 draft pick, that sounds like a good punishment.

Can he pitch with that Strong arm? O's do have room, maybe he would accept a minor leage deal.

I'm sorry, I think it is really funny that rob in SD responded essentially to ask why he was responding. That's brilliant.

But not as brilliant as:

Mr. Hecht: We want you to be our corporate killer.
Norm: The guy who fires people?
Mr. Hecht: That's right. You see, we decided that terminating employees puts too much stress on our executives. We think you'll be perfect.
Norm: Why me?
Mr. Hecht: Because studies have shown that, uh, it's particularly humiliating when you're fired by somebody who's clearly and markedly superior to yourself. And, uh, that just wouldn't be the case with you, Norman. See, uh, you're just an ordinary Joe. As a matter of fact, we, uh, we checked out your homelife. You have absolutely nothing anyone could possibly envy or resent.
Norm: I'm honored, sir. But I, this, this sounds like a horrible job, frankly.
Mr. Hecht: It's a 300% raise and if you don't take it you're fired.
Norm: Sir, I will have you know that I cannot be bought... and I cannot be threatened; but you put the two together and I'm your man.

Thank you Pete for brightening up my Thursday.

Though this may be more appropriate for Favre:

Diane: Norman, why do you keep putting yourself through this? You must be emotionally drained at the end of the day.
Norm: Yeah I am. But hey I'm good at it. I finally found something in life that I'm good at, pity.

The Jet's do not want or need Farve back. He is old and washed up. Please Jet's go out and pick up a QB on the free agent market, and draft a new young stud!!!!!

Pete
Nobody in Baltimore gives two cents about Brett Favre. It would be much more relevant and fun to write about Kevin Millar than Brett Favre. Brett Favre is a tremendously egotistical and mercenary athlete with a press agent who every off season lets everyone in the press know that Brett is now off in Mississippi, playing at being a "country boy" and who believes that the rest of the entire civilized world is just waiting breathlessly to hear whether or not he is going to retire or not......yeah, right.
It is sort of like that "Elvis is out of the building" kind of announcement.

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Pete's reply: Do you think I have some relevant information about Kevin right now that I'm holding back from you because of one Brett Favre item? I thought it was interesting and thought it would be fun to bring up one of my favorite Cheers episodes. I mean, it was pretty clear that I was making fun of the situation, wasn't it? I basically was reflecting your opinion of Brett, but in a little more subtle fashion.

My favorite Normism:

Sam: How's it going, Norm?
Norm: It's a dog-eat-dog world out there, Sammy, and I'm wearing Milkbone underwear.

I can relate....

This guy doesnt get it...nobody cares about you anymore...except for ESPN of course

What does it matter what he tells the Jets Pete. He isnt even under contract to then past the last season .......Is he?

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Pete's reply: I don't know his contract situation, but the owner apparently wants him back if he wants to come back.

Pete football sucks and you blog about it way too much.

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Pete's reply: I think you're being a bit one-dimensional, but that is your right and privilege.

I'm sick of Favre and the hype that surrounds this overrated, "sling-the-ball-around-the-field-and-see-who-catches-it" has-been!!! 22 TDs and 22 INTs??? If he ain't cryin', he SHOULD be!! You're washed up Brett......go away.......nobody cares!!

Brett Favre can't make a decision... this is news?

22 TD 22 Int this year... 18 TD 18 Int in 06.. 20 TD and 29 Int in 05... One good year in teh last four.. the other three weren't even medicore

I got your joke, Pete, and found it gently rebukative, to coin a word. Favre is worthy of gentle mocking, but not extreme dislike or hatred. It's possible he's not a rocket scientist. That's just a guess, of course.