Longtime Green Bay Packers quarterback and newly acquired New York Jets quarterback Brett Favre was elected as one of the offensive captains for the Jets. The move was surprising because at the time of the announcement Favre had not played in an official game yet for the Jets.ESPN.com: Favre voted one of Jets' offensive captains
Brett Favre Jets Captain Reactions
"Obviously, he's fitting in well to be voted on by his peers to be a captain. I think the question of how he's adjusting, how he's fitting in with the guys has been clearly answered by the fact that his peer group, I don't know how peer groups work with that age differential, but the kids voted for him."—Eric ManginiESPN.com: Favre voted one of Jets' offensive captains New York Jets coach
"I don't want it to be based on past performances or longevity, whatever. All those things are important, but what's important is what I do here and how I carry myself as a teammate, what type of leader I am. But you have to vote a captain, as every team does, early in the year and I'm honored to represent this team."—Brett FavreESPN.com: Favre voted one of Jets' offensive captains
