Which side are you on? No, I’m not talking about the presidential race between John McCain and Barack Obama.

I’m, of course, talking about the on-going feud between future Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers.

As I’m writing this, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has granted Favre’s request to be reactivated to the the Green Bay roster, despite the Packers objections.

For the last handful of years, Favre has flirted with retirement — often leaving the Packers wondering what he was going to do. Last March, Favre announced his retirement from the game, holding nearly all of the NFL’s career quarterback records.

About a month ago, word began to seep out that he was considering coming back, and it seems as if the Packers have had it with Favre’s indecision.

He arrived in Green Bay via private jet last night (Sunday), and will, apparently, compete for the starting job against his backup for the last few years, Aaron Rodgers.

The following are possible resolutions to the on-going drama:

1) Favre wins his job back.

2) Rodgers wins the job and Favre is his backup.

3) Favre is traded.

4) Favre is granted his out-right release.

5) Favre will change his mind and decide to retire before the season starts. (Not goona happen).

We know the following:

1) Favre is at the Packers training camp by order of the NFL commish and ergo, currently the property of the Green Bay Packers.

2) The Packers say they are committed to Rodgers as their starting quarterback. (Rodgers will be the starter).

3) The Packers can’t afford a $12 million per year backup quarterback. (Favre won’t be Rodgers backup).

4) The Packers don’t want to release him because they know they can get value for him, and if released, the Packers have no control over where Favre goes. (The Packers won’t release him).

That leaves only one resolution. The Packers will trade Favre to a team outside the division that needs a veteran quarterback in exchange for a couple of mid-round 2009 draft picks.

Don’t forget that Favre had a fantastic statistical year last season, and led his team to the NFC’s #2 seed and into the NFC Championship Game.

My prediction: Green Bay trades Favre to Tampa Bay for a 3rd- and a 4th-round pick in next year’s draft. Mark it down, and take it to the bank.

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