Next week, our shows will focus on fantasy football, a perfect time to introduce our fan interaction segment. In that segment, we'll answer questions from listeners and readers, so be sure to get them in! You can either e-mail us feedback by clicking here or e-mail any of the guys.
THE PROS
Mercifully, it's over: Brett Favre traded to the Jets late Wednesday night, and the Jets release Chad Pennington to make room. ... Favre lost in this showdown, says ESPN.com's John Clayton. ... The Packers were forced to move quickly. ... Are the Jets dangerous now? ... Top 10 Favre moments. ... Favre's legend rivals that of Broadway Joe, says SI.com's Peter King. ... Favre pushed Packers coach Mike McCarthy to his breaking point, writes Michael Silver. The Jets aren't that much better with Favre, writes Clark Judge.
(Quick aside: Should I put my framed Favre Sports Illustrated cover and the special retirement section from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on EBay?)
Clayton's mailbag: Vikings, Cowboys, 49ers, Steelers, Saints and more.
News and notes: Steven Jackson is still holding out. ... The Bengals get their first-rounder into camp. ... Photos from the Titans-Rams brawl. ...
Caleb Campbell, the Army guy who was set for Lions training camp, deserved better, writes Rick Reilly.
ESPN.com camp reports: Falcons expect big things from Michael Turner. ... If trends continue, the Jets should rebound nicely. ... The Steelers have the talent, but they also have a terribly daunting schedule.
FoxSports' Decision '08: Are the Cowboys ready for their closeup? ... Can the Patriots be perfect again?
Even without a proven quarterback, the Vikings are for real, Bucky Brooks writes.
The Dolphins are liking Chad Henne early on.
There's a lot of interest in the holdout of Jacksonville's Derrick Harvey.
Jay Cutler is obviously a large key to the Broncos' season.
The Panthers are aiming to get back to their roots.
COLLEGES
The SEC has a pretty good group of coaches, no? ... The alpha-male coaches. ... Some on the hot seat. ... There's still a ways to go for black coaches.
I heart the Bottom 10, especially when there's only one Mid-American Conference school in it!
The Wall Street Journal sits down with Rich Rodriguez.
Chatting with Clemson receiver Aaron Kelly, who, if you remember, had a CRUCIAL drop against Boston College last season.
I'm shocked and appalled that Bowling Green's Gregg Brandon didn't make this list. (By shocked and appalled, I mean not surprised at all.) ... Speaking of the non-BCS folks, here are some power rankings.
Michigan State's top receivers of the last 30 years.
Will Bobby Bowden retire if Florida State falters again?
The 10 toughest stadiums.
We touched on this in Monday's show (and yes, I defended Ohio State), and here's another fella breaking down the first coaches poll.
SI ranks 1 to 119. Bowling Green: 65. Ouch. ... SI's regional covers.
Stewart Mandel's mailbag, featuring Reggie Bush and the most underrated coaches.
Here's an early Heisman vote for Chris Wells.
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