ESPN's Chris Mortensen has reported that the Packers have officially started working to get Brett Favre out of town. With the recent trades of Jeremy Shockey and Jason Taylor, it's looking like Favre might be the 3rd big name traded this week. Commissioner Roger Goodell is as sick of this fiasco as the rest of us, and wants the Packers to settle it ASAP.

It's a bit convenient for the Packers that Shockey and Taylor were traded so recently, as it gives them a good idea of what the market should be for Favre. The Giants received 2nd and 5th round picks for Shockey, and the Dolphins got 2nd and 6th round picks from the Redskins for Taylor. As a future Hall of Fame QB who will not only bring more wins, but more fans to whichever team he plays for, Favre may hold even more value.

The two most popular picks for Favre destinations are Minnesota and Tampa Bay. The Packers would almost certainly not allow Favre to stay within the division, combined with the fact that they're accusing the Vikings of tampering, so we might as well take them off the list. And although Favre has reportedly claimed that it is too hot in Tampa Bay, he may not have a choice, if he wants to play this year.

If I were Buccaneers GM Bruce Allen, I would be on the phone with the Packers, offering next years 2nd and 5th round picks. It's more than what the Redskins gave up for Jason Taylor, who is another player who will only be around for another year, possibly two. But the Bucs desperately need a QB, and a guy like Favre just might be enough to make them a legitimate contender.

Joe Theismann has also weighed in and thinks that Favre's familiarity with Gruden's offense makes Tampa a good fit. Theismann believes it's Tampa or bust for Favre, and puts Favre's odds of going to the Bucs or retiring at 50-50.

Other teams that I would like to see make a run for Favre:

49ers - Alex Smith clearly isn't the answer here. They have some good young talent on defense, and a great RB in Frank Gore, who could give Favre just enough of a ground threat to open up the passing game.

Ravens - Until Joe Flacco takes over, Favre could be a viable solution. The Ravens have solid veteran WR's, a good RB in McGahee, and a potentially elite defense. They could instantly become favorites in the AFC North with the addition of Favre.

Bills - Can you imagine Brett Favre throwing to Lee Evans, Josh Reed, and rookie James Hardy? Me neither. Of course, being in the same division as the Patriots, at best they'll be a wild card.