Jenn Sterger and the Jets Will Cooperate with NFL Investigation of Favre
According to sources, both Jenn Sterger and the New York Jets are working closely and willing to cooperate with the NFL's ongoing investigation of Brett Favre. Although Sterger will cooperate, she has yet to come out and express interest in pursuing sexual harassment charges against Favre. It will be interesting to see how many more incidents or accusations arise from this story. With two massage therapists already emerging, it certainly makes you wonder if there were any other incidents in Green Bay, Atlanta, or Minnesota. Stories like this one usually will turn into a chain reaction. If you don't agree, just ask Tiger Woods.
Speaking of Tiger Woods, wouldn't you think Brett Favre would have learned from his mistakes? Back in January, there were reports that Wood's wife Elin was hiding out in Favre's house during a visit to Mississippi. Obviously Favre missed the memo that sending text messages can get you into deep trouble and scar your career. How will this change Favre's stance with fans, media, and sponsors? Tiger took an enormous hit and if Favre's wife comes out with confirmation and displeasure like Wood's did, it will only make it worse for Favre. Deanna Favre (Brett's wife) will always be remembered for her appearance on Monday Night Football in 2003, where she spoke about her fight against breast cancer and her support for her husband after his performance following his father's death. Deanna was embraced by America and engrained into the minds of NFL fans as a strong, supportive, woman. It will be interesting to see what her reaction is to this disaster as so many came out to support Elin in her time of public trauma.
It will be interesting to see how this story progresses. Given Favre's reputation, all signs point to a teary press conference and a possible retirement. But will the commissioner act before Favre does? Only time will tell.
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