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While some Buc fans may be thrilled that Tampa Bay failed to land Brett Favre on Wednesday, the franchise suffered a major blow in prestige when the Green Bay icon was instead traded to the Jets.
In effect, the Bucs just suffered their first loss of 2008.
Tampa Bay officials went to bed Tuesday night believing the Bucs were in prime position to satisfy Green Bay’s compensation demands and introduce Favre to the Bay area by the end of the week. Once Favre backed off his original demands of playing for either the Packers or the Vikings, Tampa Bay figured it held most of the significant cards in a potential high-stakes game vs. the Jets.
The Bucs won the NFC South last season while the Jets were awful in the AFC East, where New England has ruled during Tom Brady’s long run. Tampa Bay plays in the weaker NFC and the Buc defense is far superior to New York’s, theoretically giving Favre a better chance to play in the Super Bowl if he chose pewter.
The Bucs had more space under the cap than the Jets and could more easily afford Favre’s exorbitant salary. Tampa Bay’s West Coast offense appeared to be a better fit for Favre than New York’s attack, while Favre’s relationship with Jon Gruden was also considered an advantage for the Bucs.
But all those playing chips weren’t enough late Wednesday evening as Favre spurned the Bucs in favor of an AFC lightweight.
The decision was particularly galling for the Glazers, who have a history of getting what they want. Tampa Bay’s owners had proved their determination in the past by successfully going after the Buc franchise, securing Gruden’s services in 2002 and purchasing Manchester United, the world’s most popular soccer club.
In failing to land Favre, the Bucs must now regroup behind wounded leader Jeff Garcia, whose confidence has been eroded by Tampa Bay’s efforts to replace him as the franchise’s starting quarterback. And don’t forget, Garcia is still disgruntled about his contract situation, even while he recovers from a calf strain suffered a week ago.
With the regular season only a month away, the Bucs have to be concerned that their failed pursuit of Favre will have a lasting effect on the man entrusted to run Gruden’s offense.
Tampa Bay will undoubtedly say the franchise is anxious to turn the page, but the failure to consummate a deal with Favre could have lasting repercussions.
Posted by mike hafford, bolton mass on 08/07 at 12:08 AM
i agree steve but you can blame allen he is a moron! they had him jets got him for a fourth round pick hello! idiots!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by David, Tampa, FL on 08/07 at 12:03 AM
I think this was the best thing that could have happened to the bucs. We already have a starting QB (Garcia) which i think is good enough to give us another NFC SOUTH title, and maybe get lucky in the playoffs. Garcia leaves everything on the field and already knows the offense… If the trade would have happened by the begining of camp i would have agreed with bringing Favre, but there’s no way Brett can learn the offense and be in the same page with Galloway by the start of the season… That’s what i think… this was the best for the bucs
Posted by kenny spindola, Wellington, fl on 08/06 at 11:57 PM
why is this a major blow to the Bucs? Glad he is not here. Time to move on.
Posted by Ben, Sarasota on 08/06 at 11:56 PM
This is absolutely disgusting. Number one management should not have played this game unless they were positive they were going to land him. A second rounder was well worth it. Why we need another Dexter Jackson who can almost beat Spurlock out from running back kicks? This has been horribly played from the start and has absolutely shattered team chemistry and confidence. Hard for Jeff to go out and leave it all if he has no respect from the idiots who run this team.
Posted by Steve, Tampa on 08/06 at 11:53 PM
So ... seriously, why should we even read what you clowns have to say from now on? Whatever you report on this blog or for the rest of the season for that matter might be made up sensational b.s., too.
Way to go, Ira and Roy. You’ve embarrassed the Bay area with that report that had every national (respectable) media outlet questioning your lies.
But, in print journalism, there is no accountability. There should at least be a blog post explaining what led you people to run with the story that Favre would be traded to the Bucs. But, there won’t be. You’ll be running more negative stories and lies.
It’s like the boy who cried wolf. No wonder you paper is going under. No one can believe you now.
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Posted by Phil Attio, Ybor city on 08/07 at 12:17 AM
I am absolutely beside myself that our hero, Jeff Garcia, will remain the Number one Qback for the Bucs. With few role models in the Gay/Lesbian/Transgendered Community, I shake my pom-poms enthusiastically for Jeffrey!!!