2008 New York Jets season
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The 2008 New York Jets season was the franchise's 39th season in the National Football League, the 49th season overall, and the third and final under head coach Eric Mangini. The team succeeded in imp
Thomas Jones scores against the St. Louis Rams, November 9, 2008
Brett Favre and the Jets in their preseason matchup against the Washington Redskins, August 16
Coin toss before the Rams-Jets game
Joe R. Campa and Brett Favre before the game
Brett Favre
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Brett Lorenzo Favre is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League for 20 seasons, primarily with the Green Bay Packers. Favre had 321 consecutive s
2008 New York Jets season
…Franks; and running back, Jesse Chatman. Perhaps the Jets most significant offseason acquisition was veteran and former Green Bay Packers quarterback, Brett Favre. Favre, the NFL's all-time leader in touchdown passes, completions, passing yards, interceptions, wins and consecutive starts by a quarterback at the…
Favre at Super Bowl 50 in 2016
Favre grew up in the small Mississippi gulf town of Kiln.
Favre spent his early years on the North Central Hancock High School football field, where his throwing ability led to a Southern Miss. scholarship.
Favre spent his rookie season as the Falcons' third-string quarterback behind Chris Miller and Billy Joe Tolliver.