Some people wish great players would just retire and stay retired. We should also expect to hear the implication that rodgers made it this far super bowl m. With favre back in town this week, rodgers shared a. Definitive tale of the tape 0 of 7 when brett favre decided to sign with the minnesota vikings, he became one of the most polarizing players in packers history. Image by aj mastap images favre would announce his retirement in 2008, making rodgers the packers starting quarterback. Excerpt from upcoming book reveals new details about aaron.
Aaron rodgers understands why brett favre made famous comment. Page 2 for all their differences as packers quarterbacks, rodgers and favre have had remarkably similar careers when compared to the nfl signalcallers in thei. Mike mccarthy joins bill belichick among the nfls great. It was not the best of times for either quarterback, and they were not the best of. Aaron rodgers and brett favre have a fascinating relationship. We were strong enemies this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. In football years, one decade might as well be a century. Brett favres number retirement against bears healed deep. How brett favre helped aaron rodgers the new york times. Aaron rodgers revealed the truth about his relationship. Aaron rodgers tries to diffuse brett favre grandpa squabble.
The difference between brett favre and aaron rodgers. Brett favre and aaron rodgers seem to have reached an. The mentoring rodgers received from brett favre isnt a topic of conversation that either of them open up. Aaron rodgers once taunted brett favre about his wonderlic score by chris lingebach october 26, 2016 at 6. He loves the game of football and always went for the big one. An obvious theme from super bowl xlv, and one that we should expect to be beaten into the ground, is how aaron rodgers has stepped out of brett favre s shadow in green bay. Ap images with a young roster featuring 11 rookies, the year was destined to be a struggle.
There was bad blood brewing between aaron rodgers and brett favre before rodgers ever took a snap for the packers. When the packers drafted rodgers near the end of favre s career, it was clear that they were looking toward the future. Brett favre played 16 years in green bay before changing teams. Jan 06, 2018 like everyone has said rodgers is the better player but farve was amazing to watch. Rodgers has long taken slights as motivation remember, hes the guy who vowed revenge on.
Favre discussed rodgers future with the wisconsin based franchise during an appearance on the nbc sports network program the rich eisen. Jun 20, 2018 brett favre and aaron rodgers in their green bay days. Brett favre and aaron rodgers presented an nfl award. Brett favre says he and aaron rodgers were strong enemies. Green bay packers quarterback aaron rodgers jokes with former packers qb brett favre as they prepare to present the comeback player of the year award at the 20 nfl honors show. Brett favre has aaron rodgers on his fantasy football team. The full quote was, my contract doesnt say i have to get aaron rodgers ready to play. On tuesday morning, favre talked about a recent conversation with rodgers and joked about how difficult it can be to get the packers quarterback on the phone. Getty images when brett favre speaks, you stop what youre doing and listen.
He was a 20year veteran of the nfl, having played quarterback for the atlanta falcons in 1991, the packers from 1992 to 2007, the new york jets in. Brett favre and aaron rodgers, who havent spoken much since favre s 2008 attempt to return to the packers, presented the leagues comeback player of the year award to denver broncos quarterback. Like brett favre before him, aaron rodgers adjusts. Now favre expects aaron rodgers the man who replaced him in green.
Favre left that game in the second quarter after completing 5 of 14 passes for 56 yards, 0 tds and 2 ints. Aaron rodgers now understands brett favres controversial quote. Favre was asked why there is an assumption that his relationship with rodgers. Brett favre and aaron rodgers talk during football training camp on august 1, 2006, in green bay, wisconsin. Brett favre cracks a joke about calling aaron rodgers. For his entire career he looked like a 21 year old rookie playing his first game. Definitive tale of the tape 0 of 7 when brett favre decided to sign with the minnesota vikings, he became one. Brett favre and aaron rodgers awkwardly reunite at nfl awards. Jun 25, 2018 after the packers took rodgers with the 24th overall pick in the 2005 nfl draft, favre famously said that it wasnt his job to mentor his successor. Its funny because aaron and i were talking about it last year. The team opened at detroit, and the 173 loss was as bad as it sounds favre. Jun 20, 2018 brett favre and aaron rodgers didnt exactly get off on the right foot shortly after the latter quarterback was selected with the 24th overall pick of the 2005 nfl draft favre, who already was a. Favre spent most of his 20year career in green bay, 16 seasons to be exact.
The unique strength program that got jordan love and jordyn. Jul 08, 2011 yes, he spelled aaron rodgers s name wrong. Aaron rodgers understands why brett favre made famous. For the purpose of this comparison, well isolate favres record to just those games. When the green bay packers drafted quarterback aaron rodgers 24th overall in 2005, it was to eventually replace the legendary brett favre, whose last year in green bay came in 2007.
Brett favre l and aaron rodgers r share a handshake onstage during the 2nd annual nfl honors show. Aaron rodgers and brett favre are linked by greatness, but this is where youll find the definitive comparison of the two green bay packers quarterbacks. Its hard to get ahold of aaron rodgers, even for hall of fame quarterback brett favre. Green bay packers quarterback aaron rodgers says the story about what happened during his initial meeting with hall of famer brett favre is highly sensationalized and 100% false.
Oct 27, 2016 a new book about brett favre is out, and current packers quarterback aaron rodgers isnt happy with at least one of the anecdotes in it. Aaron rodgers and brett favre got together last night. Brett favre discusses relationship with aaron rodgers in radio interview new, 7 comments the two legendary qbs are at peace with each other, and even spoke on. Brett favre says aaron rodgers understands him now. Favre also thinks rodgers has enough time left on the field to catch a second super bowl ride. The difference between brett favre and aaron rodgers speak. The destination for all national football leaguerelated video on the web. Brett favre when he heard aaron rodgers could be out for the year. Packers first year with coach mike holmgren and quarterback brett favre. However, that didnt mean he was ready to groom rodgers. Brett favre was 35 when the packers drafted 21yearold aaron rodgers with a firstround draft choice in 2005.
Aug 10, 2017 brett favre expected more out of the aaron rodgers era in green bay, but just not from aaron rodgers. However, that didnt mean he was ready to groom rodgers to. Brett favre says aaron rodgers understands contract. Brett favre was better with the jets than you may remember. Favre was 35 when rodgers was drafted, nearly as old as rodgers who turned 36 in december when love was drafted. Rodgers had to sit on the bench for his first three nfl seasons before getting his chance to start when favre was traded in 2008. Brett favre and aaron rodgers reunited on a public stage for the first time since favre retired following the 2010 nfl season the relationship between the two was an interesting one. Usatsi because hes the best quarterback in the nfl, people really like having aaron rodgers on their fantasy team. Greg jennings played with both aaron rodgers and brett favre, and is ready to play 1st and 10 and expose himself and his 2 former qbs on all subjects from pokemon go to the bachelorette. Sociliano aaron rodgers says his relationship with brett favre has improved since their handshake at nfl honors. Brett favre, arguably the greatest quarterback in green bay packers history, was forced to finish his career somewhere else.
Favre and rodgers are different people, and i dont doubt that they are perceived differently in the locker room. The packers victory over new england in lambeau showed. The mentoring rodgers received from brett favre isnt a topic of conversation that either of them open up about, but i got the sense that it really didn. Brett favre discusses relationship with aaron rodgers in. Author jeff pearlman looks at the rocky relationship between aaron rodgers and brett favre. It was the game that convinced me rodgers was ready to start. Jun 19, 2018 its hard to get ahold of aaron rodgers, even for hall of fame quarterback brett favre. Brett favre and aaron rodgers might be friends now, but years ago, that definitely wasnt the case back in 2005, after the packers decided to select rodgers with the 24th overall pick in the. Page 2 for all their differences as packers quarterbacks, rodgers and favre have had remarkably similar careers when compared to. Aaron rodgers joins nfl total access to talk about what it was like to learn from brett favre. At the time, however, favre was still a very good quarterback in the nfl and didnt necessarily plan on handing over the reins to the franchise very easily.
Jan 11, 2015 rodgers es favre atadja a 2012 legjobb visszatero jatekosanak jaro dijat. Brett favre says he thinks aaron rodgers wont finish career with. He revived brett favre, he built aaron rodgers and on sunday he outdueled bill belichick. Brett favre on his relationship with aaron rodgers in green. Aaron rodgers and brett favre got together last night video. Favre, who spoke to rodgers, also hinted that the packers starting qb isnt pleased by the love selection. Jun 20, 2018 brett favre discusses relationship with aaron rodgers in radio interview new, 7 comments the two legendary qbs are at peace with each other, and even spoke on the phone recently about the. Aaron rodgers and brett favre werent always pals, but it now sounds like they are great friends. Brett favre and aaron rodgers in their green bay days. Aug 10, 2017 if the pack stumble on a 23yearold wonder that plays like favre or rodgers, aaron will eventually have to continue his career somewhere else. For the purpose of this comparison, well isolate favre s record to.
Brett favre recently commented about his surprise that aaron rodgers have just one super bowl title during the quarterbacks reign in green bay. Packers quarterbacks brett favre and aaron rodgers have spoiled fans for nearly three decades. Brett favre questions aaron rodgers leadership following. Feud between aaron rodgers, brett favre still alive. Feb 08, 2011 mvp aaron rodgers 12 of the green bay packers celebrates with the lombardi trophy after winning super bowl xlv, left and injured quarterback brett favre of the minnesota vikings stands on the.
Brett favre speaks out about evolving friendship with aaron rodgers. Oct 15, 2016 brett favre l and aaron rodgers r share a handshake onstage during the 2nd annual nfl honors show. You might argue that the packers took rodgers when they already had brett favre, but to compare rodgers and love is silly. Happy national handshake day, featuring brett favre and aaron rodgers. Nov 09, 2016 we already know that brett favre and aaron rodgers are not the best of friends. In a conference call with beat writers on friday, the latter was asked about the. Usa today sports when aaron rodgers was drafted by the green bay packers in 2005, brett favre was at the backend of his career. Rodgers has long taken slights as motivation remember, hes the guy who vowed revenge on all of.
If theres anyone out there who understands exactly what aaron rodgers is going through right now, its definitely brett favre. Jun 19, 2018 when the green bay packers drafted quarterback aaron rodgers 24th overall in 2005, it was to eventually replace the legendary brett favre, whose last year in green bay came in 2007. Packers talk happy national handshake day, featuring. Green bay packers quarterbacks aaron rodgers, left, and brett favre talk at practice during the week before the packers lost to the new york giants in the nfc championship game in january, 2008. Forever collectibles brett favre and greg jennings bobblehead 421 touch down record only 421 were made green bay packers. Aaron rodgers once taunted brett favre about his wonderlic. Its not like favre was 3233 when they brought in rodgers and he was still in the prime of his career, favre was 15yrs in. Bart starr autographed signed brett favre aaron rodgers 16x20 s triple frame sb rings jsa. The two exchanged a genuine handshake and hug, signaling an end to the frozen war of wisconsin. Aug 10, 2017 green bay packers legend brett favre believes aaron rodgers has plenty of time left to lead the franchise to at least one more super bowl title last week, the packers current starting. Pro football focus calls packers draft an unmitigated. They most definitely wont be getting together to share a turkey leg during thanksgiving.
Aaron rodgers relationship with brett favre not what it. Brett favre thinks aaron rodgers will finish his career in. Brett favre says he thinks aaron rodgers wont finish career with packers. Jun 20, 2018 hall of fame qb brett favre spoke in an interview about current green bay packers qb aaron rodgers and how they now share a similar veteran mindset. Aaron rodgers looking forward to brett favre s hof induction brett favre and aaron rodgers shared the stage at the nfl honors ceremony in february 20. The packers ended up losing by 10 but rodgers gave them a chance to win the game and favre didnt. Green bay packers quarterback aaron rodgers jokes with former packers qb brett favre as they prepare to present the comeback player of. Brett favre s father almost ruined his football career before it started. Magyar felirat rodgers and favre presents the 2012 ap comeback player of the year a. Ct june 20, 2018 green bay packers quarterbacks brett favre and aaron rodgers kid around during 2006 organized team activities at clarke hinkle field in ashwaubenon. In 20, rodgers and favre surprised everyone when they took the stage together at the nfl honors. When aaron rodgers was drafted by the green bay packers in 2005, brett favre was at the backend of his career. I feel like people are forgetting we had a top 5 qb before aaron.
Oct 20, 20 brett favre has aaron rodgers on his fantasy team. Brett favre weighs in on the packers shocking decision to draft. It was a scripted, intentionally awkward appearance. The team opened at detroit, and the 173 loss was as bad as it sounds favre tossed two interceptions. Brett favre says aaron rodgers understands famous contract quote aaron nagler, packers news published 11. Now hopefully he watches me and gets something from that. Aaron rodgers now understands brett favres controversial. Thats been a lot of fun to have him back in my life. Dude that played 297 straight games for his teammates. Oct 14, 2016 brett favre and aaron rodgers talk during football training camp on august 1, 2006, in green bay, wisconsin. Brett favre talked to aaron rodgers and predicts ugly. Brett favre predicts aaron rodgers will leave packers to finish. The players were running back onto the field and aaron rodgers went out of his way to find favre.
Brett favre explains big difference between packers. Rodgers on what impressed him about favre green bay packers. Brett favre on his relationship with aaron rodgers in. Brett favre comments on his nfl honors presentation with green bay packers quarterback aaron rodgers. Oct 26, 2016 aaron rodgers once taunted brett favre about his wonderlic score by chris lingebach october 26, 2016 at 6. The packers finished 106 in 2004 before rodgers went no. Brett favre once tricked aaron rodgers into signing his own. Some are better than others, and this one brett favre pulled on aaron rodgers when they were both with the green bay packers might be the best. Retired packers quarterback brett favre thinks the dynamic created for aaron rodgers by drafting 21yearold jordan love is a powder keg, bound to rear its ugly head. Feb 07, 2011 an obvious theme from super bowl xlv, and one that we should expect to be beaten into the ground, is how aaron rodgers has stepped out of brett favres shadow in green bay. Brett favre says i never was as good as aaron rodgers.
Socilianoaaron rodgers says his relationship with brett. Brett favre thinks aaron rodgers will finish his career in a. Oct 27, 2016 there was bad blood brewing between aaron rodgers and brett favre before rodgers ever took a snap for the packers. Ten years ago, the wildcat ripped the league in half, aaron rodgers made his first start for the packers, brett favre played 16 games for. No doubt the main reason for the green bay packers success the past 25 years has been hall of fame quarterback play with threetime mvp brett favre and twotime mvp aaron rodgers. This even explains why aaron was miffed when brett didnt call after the trade. The fickle relationship of brett favre and aaron rodgers has seemingly reached another turn. But jennings also played with favre at the end of his career after he won super bowls and earned the right to be called an iron man, he played with rodgers when rodgers was coming into his own, trying to prove something, with a chip. Players forever collectible brett favre bobblehead 3 pack high school, college, and pro. Jun 20, 2018 favre was still petty, just like big ben is today. Favre said he expects aaron rodgers, barring injury, to shatter all his records except for maybe consecutive games. Brett favre when he heard aaron rodgers could be out for the. Aaron rodgers, brett favre, green bay packers, nfl honors, peyton manning aaron rodgers and brett favre got together last night video monty mcmahon february 3, 20.
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