Glauber: Struggling Favre doesn't regret returning

The answer came quickly and without ambiguity. When Brett Favre was asked Thursdayif he has any regrets about returning to the Vikings this season, his reply was clear.

"No. No. I'm in it to win it," he said, "and if it doesn't work out, it doesn't work out."

So far, you'd have to say it hasn't worked out. After Favre came out of retirement for the third consecutive year, his play has slipped dramatically in the early going. With only two touchdown passes and six interceptions, he is one pick away from matching last year's total.

Granted, he had his best statistical year in 2009 (33 TD passes). But after his uneven performances through the early going this season, you have to wonder if Favre's play has dropped off to the point that he finally will decide he's had enough.

Oh, wait. He has gotten to that point three times before, only to come back all three times. But if he can't snap out of this early-season funk, this really might be the end.

"I knew coming back would be tougher than last year, even with all the guys in place," he said. "It starts with the quarterback and a lot of times ends with the quarterback. And I have to play better, no doubt about it."

Favre can point to some legitimate excuses for his poor play. He missed most of training camp because of his indecision about coming back - although we suspect he never planned to report on time, even if he knew he was returning. He's recovering from offseason ankle surgery. And his receivers have been wracked by injuries, especially Sidney Rice, who is out until midseason with a hip problem.

Favre hopes the latter excuse finally will go away now that the Vikings have traded for Randy Moss. Favre lobbied for the temperamental Moss while with Green Bay in 2007, but the Packers elected not to acquire him from the Raiders. Now he has his go-to receiver.

"On paper, it could be a great addition," Favre said. "We know what he brings. I'm very excited about this opportunity."

The Jets don't seem particularly worried about Moss. Or about Favre, for that matter. Coming off three straight wins, each more impressive than the last, the Jets' confidence is soaring. They've already been successful against Moss, who was limited to two catches in Week 2 in a 28-14 win over the Patriots. And they like their chances against Favre, a pocket passer who becomes a stationary target for the team's sack specialists.

"We have to get to him," linebacker Calvin Pace said. "The good thing is we're not playing a scrambler. He stays in the pocket and gives us some time."

If the Jets get to Favre, it could be more misery for the soon-to-be 41-year-old. And maybe by late Monday night, Favre will have a few regrets about coming back.

Then again, considering his reputation as an indestructible player with 288 consecutive starts and counting, maybe it's still too soon to say it's over.