Brett Favre starting instead of Chad Pennington has completely changed the expectations for the Jets. In comes a Hall of Famer who throws darts, out goes a capable veteran who doesn't have a fastball.

There is nothing not to like about Favre opening the season against the Dolphins on Sept.7 - except for the Jets' inability to trade Pennington and being forced to cut him, freeing him to sign with AFC East rival Miami, setting up Favre vs. Pennington in the season opener.