The Monkey and I are on record as supporters of NFL living legend Brett Favre’s decision to return to football in 2009.

We also contend that one’s view of Brett Favre has a lot to do with one’s view of one’s self. Do we believe that individuals should have a right to make decisions for themselves? Do we believe that individuals should have a right to pursue their dreams, aspirations, and goals? Do we believe that it is on the individual to decide what is best for one’s self? Do wish to blame a person or deride a person for being torn about his decisions. I mean, the man is a Libra. Should we be surprised that he is behaving like himself?

Does this mean I suddenly join the Aaron Rodgers Fan Club Space Craft, piloted by none other than Chief Rodgers’ Enthusiast Ron “Jaws” Jaworski? No it does not. Does this mean that I would not like the Jets to succeed with Packers legend Brett Favre at the helm? No, in fact nothing would make the New Yorker in me happier. Does this mean that I no longer wish that Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy realize the errors of his ways with respect to his actions during the Brett Favre Saga? No. But it does mean that focus my energy on the positive aspects of this story now that the first week of the 2008 NFL Season is finally under wraps? Read below to find out…

Just think: Favre had an opportunity to play for Buccaneers, who compete in the weaker NFC, have Green Bay on their schedule, and were a playoff team last year, but now has to come over to the Big Apple’s Red-Headed Step Child Franchise in the midst of a directionless rebuilding process and attempt to piece together an enduring conclusion to his legacy.

* If the Packers are so confident of the skills and quarterbacking-acumen of Mr. Aaron Rodgers, they should have no problem with allowing him to demonstrate his supremacy over Mr. Brett Lorenzo Favre in open competition.
* If the Packers truly care about winning now, not in the future and in the hands of an unproven backup, they should welcome home Mr. Favre.
* If the Packers really want to increase their advantage against a Division rival over the next several years, they should trade Favre to the Vikings in exchange for a couple valuable draft picks, negatively impacting the Vikings ability to draft quality players in the future.
* If the Packers truly respect the man that literally built the modern-day Packers franchise through his grit, determination, and maverick spirit, they should release him. But someone else said this better than me and the Monkey: “If you love someone, set them free.”

From this Monkey’s perspective, the only question that the Packers organization should be considering is just this: who is best poised to lead this team and win now? Not tomorrow. Not in the future. And not maybe. Now. I can’t see anybody fitting that bill for Packer Nation other than the real “Iron-Man,” Mr. Brett Lorenzo Favre.