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Brett Favre's potential comeback isn't about what he has done in the past. It's about what he can do this season for Green Bay, writes Dan Pompei.

Vikings
This is the perfect match. Favre's former quarterbacks coach Darrell Bevel is the Vikings offensive coordinator. Favre would learn the offense fairly quickly. The Vikings might have the best starting lineup in the NFL with the exception of the quarterback position. Stealing Favre from their primary rival would make the Vikings the favorite in the NFC, and give Favre a chance to stick it to the team that turned its back on him.

Ravens
He would be the perfect bridge quarterback while the team develops Joe Flacco. The Ravens, like the Vikings, are a very talented team that has a major issue at the quarterback position. Favre would turn them into an instant Super Bowl contender.

Bears
Favre might not want to play for a team that has as many questions as the Bears do, but the Bears probably would love to have him. They have a big question mark at the quarterback position, and Favre has inflicted more damage on the Bears than any other quarterback in history.

Panthers
This team has been operating with a go for broke mentality, and signing Favre would be in line with that thinking. Favre would be playing close to home.

Bucs
Jon Gruden and Favre could make beautiful music together. Playing for a contender like Tampa Bay would appeal to Favre.

Q: Hey Dan, Will the 49ers be anything but totally lame this year?
—Steve Francis, Half Moon Bay, Calif.

A: They shouldn't be lame defensively, but Mike Martz probably does not have the pieces he needs to make the 49ers offense go. Who knows what to expect from Alex Smith? For that reason, I would temper my expectations if I were a 49ers fan.

Q: Who’s the best defensive end in football? Seems like a lot of guys – Jevon Kearse, Julius Peppers – make a splash then kind of fade away.
—Art, Knoxville, Tenn.

A: My personal favorite is Jason Taylor. Taylor is one of the game's great playmakers, a player who can change the momentum as well as anyone. He has great speed and burst, but what makes him complete is his tenacity and industriousness. Taylor also is more versatile than most pass rushers—he can drop and rush from different points on the field. His is a complete game. I also was a big fan of Michael Strahan's. Jared Allen has a chance to take the mantel from Taylor.

Q: Hey Dan, anyone like going to training camp? I mean, is there anything for players or fans to do besides watch camp?
—Chuck Bartman, Longview, Wash.

A: Training camp has changed a lot since I began covering the league more than 20 years ago. Camps as a rule are much more fan-friendly now than they used to be. NFL teams have realized that there is money to be made in drawing fans to camps, so now most camps have quite a bit going on aside from the actual practices. There are interactive activities, autograph sessions, team history exhibits, concessions and more. A lot of fans I've spoken with enjoy training camp because it allows them to get close to the players and see a side of preparation that is closed off the rest of the year. Players, however, enjoy camp a lot less than most fans.

Q: In signing players, the bonus money. Where does it come from? Is it included in the cap?
—Doyle, Cache, Okla.

A: Signing bonus money comes from the pockets of team owners. It's real cash, usually paid out immediately but not always. Signing bonus money is accounted for in the salary cap, but it is prorated over the number of years of the contract. Some teams have gotten away from true signing bonuses, which is why we are seeing the term "guaranteed money" more and more instead of the term "signing bonus." Guaranteed money can be given in the form of roster bonuses or other bonuses.

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