A few months ago the Green Bay Packers said that Monday September 8th would be Brett Favre Day. A heart-warming ceremony would take place before the Packers hosted the Vikings in the first Monday Night Football game of the season. The Packers organization also said that Favre’s jersey would be retired that same night. Funny thing is, Favre will now play in the game as long as he outduels Aaron Rodgers in training camp. Wow, seems like a tough obstacle for Favre to overcome.

According to the lovely Wendi Nix, the Packers have accepted Brett Favre back to the team after Commissioner Goodell approved him for reinstatement. Barring the Madden Curse any major setbacks, it seems Favre will be able to run through that tunnel on a beautiful Wisconsin night.

I’ll admit it, I am a huge Brett Favre fan. Sure, he whooped my 49ers a few times in the NFC Playoffs in year’s past, but I honestly love the walking/talking storybook that is Brett Favre. Did he hold the Packers under siege? Of course, there is no denying that. Was there a better way to handle the situation ? Yes. But when it all comes down to it, we need to look at one simple question: Can the Packers win right now under Aaron Rodgers?

Favre hands-down gives them the best chance to get back to the NFC Championship game. Why he retired in the first place still remains an equation that even Albert Einstein can’t solve. But guess what? It’s over now. Favre is back and he is going to be ready to lead the Packers come week one. A lot of people out there wanted Rodgers to take over, but who says the quaterback out of Cal is ready right now? And I know what your thinking out there too. Who says Brett Favre won’t go back to his ways of two years ago when he led the league in picks? It’s a no-win situation for people who want to sit here and predict what will happen. Whatever happens will happen. We’ll pick up that conversation when either Favre throws his first interception or when he leads his team back to the NFC Championship.

All in all, I’m glad this whole debacle is over with. Now the pressure falls strictly on Favre to go out there on the field and perform. If he doesn’t then I point the finger at #4 himself, not the Packers. He wanted to come back, so his wish was granted. He earned it folks, now let’s see if he can go out there and back himself up. See you September 8th!