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Favre Set For Jets Debut

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The Associated Press

Published: August 16, 2008

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. - Brett Favre's next big test before taking the field for his Jets debut will be finding his way to the correct locker room.

"I know where the visitors' is," New York's new quarterback said. "I think from there, I can kind of backtrack."

Then, Favre stopped himself and asked how many locker rooms there are at Giants Stadium. He was reminded that the defending Super Bowl champions also play there.

"I better follow someone," Favre said with a big grin.

You'll be fine, Brett. Just look for the guys in green and white.

Favre will make his highly anticipated Jets debut tonight when he starts against the Washington Redskins, a scenario that seemed so unlikely 10 days ago.

"This game will be fun," Favre said. "As this thing gets rolling, the newness will wear off and it gets down to playing. And I'll keep saying this: I'm here for one reason, and that's to help this team win. No other reason."

Favre retired in March and then decided he still wanted to play, leading to a bitter divorce with Green Bay.

He was acquired from the Packers last week and has been practicing with the Jets (1-0) since Saturday. Favre said his arm felt tired Wednesday and had his throws limited in his final two practices leading up to the game.

"My arm, for the most part, has felt great," he said. "Legs, a little bit fatigued. You've got to figure I'm a little bit behind some of these guys."
Coach Eric Mangini expected Favre to take eight to 12 snaps against the Redskins (2-0).

Also, the Packers' proposed 10-year, $20 million marketing deal for Favre included a merchandise line, autographs, personal appearances and even a blog, according to a report in The Sporting News' online newsletter Friday.

GIANTS: Kicker Lawrence Tynes will miss the preseason game against Cleveland on Monday night because of a knee injury.

RAVENS: Baltimore area swimmer Michael Phelps is scheduled to swim his final race at the Beijing Olympics after tonight's home game against the Vikings ends, and the Ravens have been granted permission by NBC to show the race live on the stadium SmartVision boards.

REDSKINS: The trial of four men accused of murdering Redskins star Sean Taylor has been delayed until next year. A judge on Friday set a new trial date of March 3. It had been set for later this month, which would have been unusually fast for a murder case.

TITANS: The agent for Cortland Finnegan said the cornerback has agreed to a two-year contract extension. Agent Terry Watson said the extension is part of a four-year deal worth $16.8 million.

Friday's Game

TITANS 17, RAIDERS 16: John Vaughn, filling in for All-Pro Rob Bironas, kicked a 33-yard field goal as time expired to lift Tennessee (2-0).

Oakland (1-1) appeared set to remain unbeaten as Aaron Elling, subbing for an injured Sebastian Janikowski, kicked three field goals, with the last one bouncing off the left upright with 5:19 left to put the Raiders ahead.

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