Favre Sharp in Preseason Debut

Shapecity · Aug 17, 2008

Brett Favre proved he's a quick study. The New York Jets' new quarterback also showed he has plenty of zip remaining in that rocket right arm.

The three-time Most Valuable Player was solid in his brief Jets debut after a week of cramming to learn his new playbook, throwing a 4-yard touchdown pass to Dustin Keller to cap his second series in a 13-10 preseason loss to the visiting Washington Redskins last night.

Just 10 days after being acquired from the Green Bay Packers, Favre finished 5-for-6 for 48 yards and the touchdown. He said his arm felt fatigued early in the week, but looked strong in his two series. He lasted 14 plays after coach Eric Mangini said he expected Favre to take eight to 12 snaps.

"Nervous, excited," Favre said of how he felt in his debut. "Some feelings I haven't felt in a while, but I was excited. He was replaced by backup Kellen Clemens with the Jets (1-1) leading 7-3.

Colt Brennan's 33-yard touchdown pass to Jason Goode with 1:09 remaining put the Redskins ahead 13-10. James Ihedigbo went for the interception and missed as Goode got behind him, caught the pass and rumbled into the end zone.

Brett Ratliff then led the Jets to the Redskins' 5 with an impressive drive, but Mike Nugent missed a 23-yard field-goal attempt as time expired.

Favre retired in March and then decided he still wanted to play, leading to a bitter divorce with Green Bay. He said his arm felt tired Wednesday and had his throws limited in his final two practices leading up to the game, but showed no signs of weariness against the Redskins (3-0).

After a hearty welcome as Favre jogged onto the field for the game's first series, Favre got things started quickly. He zipped an 11-yard pass into Jerricho Cotchery's hands on his first play, and tossed a 10-yarder to Chris Baker two plays later.

The Jets converted a fourth-and-one on a 3-yard run by Thomas Jones, but Favre was sacked two plays later by Marcus Washington and Cornelius Griffin. After Favre was short on a pass to Jones, the Jets were forced to punt.

New York came out running on its second possession, with Leon Washington gaining seven yards on two carries. Favre then found Cotchery on a nice crossing route for a 19-yard gain. Brad Smith followed with a 12-yard gain and Washington ran for four yards to bring it to the Redskins' 4 and set up the score.

Favre took the snap, looked to his left and found Keller in the end zone to give the Jets a 7-0 lead with 5:25 remaining in the first quarter.

Redskins starting quarterback Jason Campbell was 4-for-10 for 28 yards, while Todd Collins went 11-for-15 for 72 yards.
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Source: BaltimoreSun

lakersfan4ever8 · Aug 21, 2008

Lets see how he does in tonights game against the other New York team

Vintage · Aug 21, 2008

Well....at least the Madden love fest can continue. I only hope we get to hear about some OL butt sweat this year. I miss that...

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