Jets back in Favre mix?

Buccaneers fans may want to hold off on ordering those No. 4 pewter jerseys for a little while.

Reports now indicate that the New York Jets have re-emerged as a candidate in the Brett Favre sweepstakes. A blog entry in this morning's Green Bay Post-Gazette stated that the Jets and Bucs are now engaged in a "bidding war" for the future Hall of Fame quarterback's services, and that New York has offered Packers GM Ted Thompson the best offer among the two suitors.

As I wrote earlier, the Tampa Tribune had previously stated this morning that a trade between the Packers and Buccaneers was likely and could be completed as soon as today.

Sending Favre to the Jets would make a whole lot more sense for Green Bay, both from a strategic and emotional standpoint. As an AFC team, the Jets wouldn't be in direct competition with the Pack for a playoff spot and they're also not on Green Bay's 2008 schedule. Tampa Bay hosts the Packers in Week 4.

It was initially believed that Favre did not want to play for the Jets, but a recent story in The Sporting News quoted the King's agent, Bus Cook, as saying his client would be open to a trade to either New York or Tampa.

Of course, Favre still has the right to change his mind. We're all well aware of that.