New York Jets Receive Permission to Talk to Brett Favre

Jen Chung

Published Jul 25, 2008

Modified Jul 25, 2008

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The drama of quarterback Brett Favre continues as ESPN reports the Jets have received permission to talk to him. Now, the Jets already have Chad Pennington, but one GM told the Daily News that Favre "would give the Jets legitimate hope." Not to mention a little pizazz. But Jets coach Eric Mangini said today he was "happy with the quarters we have." And fun: Deadspin titled its post, "Favre Might Ruin The Rest Of His Legacy As A New York Jet."

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Jen Chung co-created Gothamist in 2002 with Jake Dobkin, establishing it as a website about New York City and everything that happens in it and an essential must-read for New Yorkers. She also launched sites across the country and world, including DCist, LAist, and Londonist. She loves learning about NYC arcana and meeting bodega cats. She is currently Senior Editor of NYC Accountability in the Gothamist + WNYC newsroom.

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