I can’t make this about Brett Favre today because that will play itself out.  What I want to write about today is Aaron Rodgers.  Imagine the pressure this guy has to feel with every snap.  He’s under the biggest microscope in the history of the NFL.  He is following arguably the greatest quarterback ever.  Imagine if someone had to really replace Michael Jordan and was groomed to replace Michael for years what that would feel like.  Rodgers was drafted to replace Favre and has waited patiently for years learning and learning but never really playing and certainly never being a team leader.  Once Brett retired the mantle fell to Rodgers and he’s done well with it.  He says all the right things and is just focusing on things he can control.  Rodgers rallied teammates all off season and is trying to be the new face of the franchise.  He knows the pressure is on him to succeed and he willingly takes that.  He deserves a lot of respect.

Rodgers has to get off to a great start and that includes the preseason.  If he struggles at all early on it will be as uphill a climb as any player has ever endured.  I think he’ll make it.  If not, the Packers drafted a great safety in Brian Brohm from Louisville who is chomping at the bit for a chance. 

Within the next 2 weeks the question of where Brett Favre will play next will be answered and the Aaron Rodgers era will have begun.  Here’s to hoping he has a great season and loses at least two games to my Bears.  I hope Favre beats him as the Bears quarterback but that’s just wishful thinking.

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