What Did I Do To Deserve This?

When I saw this rumor floated on Deadspin this afternoon, I almost fainted. The rush of blood to my head was unsettling to say the least. By the time I came to, it was 5pm and it was time to go home. I had forgotten all about it.

Of course, I sat down tonight and clicked over to ESPN. Why?

It's every sports writer's wet dream. Why whatever did Brett say!?

Predictably, Favre advised Romo to do everything possible to avoid the sideline, explaining how he played though the agonizing pain of a fractured thumb to maintain his streak with the Green Bay Packers.

Ed Werder left out part of the conversation. Luckily, I was able to obtain part of the transcript between turnover machines:

Favre: You want to know how to turn the ball over with style and flair, Tony? Romo: Shucks yeah, Brett! *Smiles* Favre: OK, first you play hurt - especially if it's to the detriment of your team. Romo: Golly!

Favre: You play hurt - they'll love ya.

Romo: *Smiles*

Favre: No matter what!

Romo: *Texts Jason Whitten*

Favre: The hometown writers will never write anything like this (or this or this or this) about you again.

Romo: Gosh!

Favre: And the national writers will give you a complete pass. You'll be a gunslinger!

Romo: Sheesh! So no more articles like this?

Favre: You got it!

Romo: Oh, boy! I'm going to have Jess make me a sling.

Aaaaand... scene!

Seriously, Romo already fumbles the ball 4 times a game (not an exaggeration). Can you imagine the damage he'd do with a broken pinkie? The hillbilly would drop his pants every other play if he's got a broken finger.