No Substitute for Sundays: Brett Favre and His Year in the Huddle With the New York Jets Book

Product Description One of New York's top sports columnists chronicles the ups and downs of Favreâ??s bold, brief tenure with the Jets, a cautionary tale for Viking fans, a told-you-so tale for Packer fans. When future Hall of Famer Brett Favre came out of retirement and the Packers traded him to the Jets on August 7, 2008, it was one of the biggest stories in sports annals-and the most exciting news championship-starved Gang Green fans had to cheer about in a long time. Favre's record is unparalleled: he holds records for everything from the most career touchdown passes and the most consecutive starts among NFL quarterbacks to the most career victories as a starting quarterback. This book captures the ups and downs of his bold, brief tenure with the Jets and what seemed to be the swansong season of Favre's legendary NFL career. Photo and Caption Excerpts from No Substitute for Sundays Favre soaks up the sights and sounds in warm-ups before his first - and only - Jets-Giants preseason game. Favre awaits the start of the Jets-Giants preseason game with rookie offensive tackle Nate Garner. Favre uncorks one over the middle during the 28-24 victory over the Chiefs. Favre rolls right before hitting Laveranues Coles across the field against the Patriots in Foxboro. Favre celebrates a touchdown pass to Laveranues Coles to give Jets 6-0 lead against the Dolphins. Favre's stunning 27-yard naked bootleg sets up the first Jet score against Bills. Read More