NFL To Scout Favre

By Tony Mangia

JENN STERGER MIGHT MEET WITH COMMISH

The NFL has contacted former Jets game day reporter and Playboy pin-up model, Jennifer Sterger, to investigate a report from Deadspin.com that ex-Jets Brett Favre sent inappropriate voice messages and lewd photos in a bid to woo to the 26 year-old team hostess.

Up to now, Sterger has kept a low profile and has not talked with league officials, but she has not said she wouldn't either. Sterger has made it clear that Favre crossed boundaries in his attempts to huddle with the sultry brunette. She called Favre "a creepy douche." In response to the sexting from Favre, Sterger stated," I never met him, saw him...because I don't roll that way, meaning old...or married."

The NFL wants to meet with Sterger. At halftime of yesterday's Chargers-Raiders game, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell told the Associated Press, "We are going through that and making sure we understand all the facts."

MASSEUSE: FAVRE RUBBED ME WRONG WAY TOO

On the cusp of one sex scandal, Favre has also been accused of sending salacious text messages to a Jets team masseuse. The married woman worked for the Jets during 2008 training camp and claims the quarterback spotted her while massaging a teammate. "He was looking at me like I was a hanging slab of meat," the unidentified woman stated.

The quarterback contacted the woman by phone, e-mail and texts. The masseuse told her husband. He said Favre texted his wife, "Why don't you and your friend come over...I have all these bad intentions." "I called Favre back myself," said the infuriated husband, " He's a f****** scumbag."

The New York Jets have confirmed that two women who had worked as massage therapists for the 2008 training camp at Hofstra University have filed complaints and the team sent their names to the NFL.

Favre will be contacted by the NFL soon. If he violated the league's personal conduct policy, a suspension must be imposed. The NFL could discipline Favre without Sterger if they can prove he violated any personal-conduct policies. One problem. Favre will likely be plowing Mississippi corn fields next season. If he retires (no jokes please) what good is the suspension then?

Goodell usually reacts to conduct violations swiftly and decisively. Look at how he came down on Steeler QB Ben Roethlisberger. It's another thorny issue for the Commissioner, embarrass the league and all it supposedly stands for or tarnish the Hall of Fame bust of one of the NFL's most prominent players before it reaches Canton.

After all of the injuries, interceptions and lost games, it looks like a series of sordid off-the-field fumbles and the inactivity during a suspension could put the finishing touches on Favre's career.

FAVRE'S PLATE IS FULL

It's been a busy week for granddad Favre. Tonight the Jets, Favre's old team, host the old gunslinger and his Minnesota Vikings in a critical game for the visitors. The Vikings--a pre-season Super Bowl pick--trail Chicago and Green Bay in their division. A loss could have Favre playing out the season.

The beleaguered QB celebrated his 41st birthday yesterday with a present wrapped in a Patriots red and white bow--game-breaker Randy Moss. How benevolent of New England that moody Moss was sent packing the week before Minnesota plays the Pats' division rival, the Jets. The Patriots' head coach Bill Belichick must really love Favre...nah, he just hates the Jets.

"I'm not getting into that," answered an angry Favre about the alleged scandal. "I've go my hands full with the Jets." Yes he does.

Tonight's nationally televised game should be a rough one for Favre. First, there will be the boos of Jets' fans. Don't forget the hisses from women's rights groups too. Then, the wrath of the Jets team: which has already been surrounded by more distractions than wins. They want to make a statement: We don't need another investigation from the NFL offices--especially because of that carpetbagger.

There will be the comparisons to Jets' QB Mark Sanchez. Sanchez is having a better season and represents the future of the team. His biggest scandal--posing topless in GQ Magazine.

Favre, once the face of the NFL, is now the poster-boy for alleged scandals, a losing record and a bruised body. It looks like the "old and married" warrior hung on a little too long and his exit won't be graceful.