Rodgers >> Favre

[Chevelle2]

This year, and Favre last season.


Favre (08):

68.5%
1,627 total yards
15 total touchdowns
13 total turnovers
16 sacks
89.5 rating

Rodgers (08):

65.6%
1,781 total yards
15 total touchdowns
6 total turnovers
13 sacks
98.8 rating


^Advantage, Rodgers
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Favre (07, through 7 games)

2,044 total yards
11 total touchdowns
8 total turnovers
12 sacks

Rodgers (08, through 7 games)

1,781 total yards
15 total touchdowns
6 total turnovers
13 sacks

^Advantage Rodgers

[gbgary]

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[Lurker64]

As much as some may or may not love Favre, you have to admit the possibility that Thompson and McCarthy might have known what they were doing when they picked Rodgers for the job.

At this point, you also have to admit the possibility that Rodgers could have beaten Favre in a fair competition for the starting job this year.

[Fred's Slacks]

Very controversial topic. Just that fact that its a arguable is great news for all Packer fans no matter what side of the fence you reside on. I think at this point Favre's ability to read the blitz, feel pressure and get rid of the ball quickly is ahead of Rodgers (understandably) and it could have helped us in a few situations this year. However Rodger makes up for some of that with his mobility and his ability to make plays with his feet. Overall, I think Favre may have had a slight edge this year but I don't think it would have been enough to change our record so far. With Rodgers, it appears we may have a pro-bowl quality QB for the next 10 years.

[GrnBay007]

Troll >>>Chevelle2

All this stuff does is create arguments. How about just let them both play their own games and stop comparing? Maybe next week Favre has a better game then Rodgers and we have the same stuff posted the other way around. Is it really worth creating all the drama?

[PackerTimer]

As much as some may or may not love Favre, you have to admit the possibility that Thompson and McCarthy might have known what they were doing when they picked Rodgers for the job.

At this point, you also have to admit the possibility that Rodgers could have beaten Favre in a fair competition for the starting job this year.

Agreed. Eventually even the most ardent questioners have to say that TT and MM made the right choice not only for this year but also for last year. Rodgers may never be as good as Favre was in his prime but he is every bit as good of a QB righ now and was certainly the right choice for the future of the organization.

[Joemailman]

If Favre were outplaying Rodgers, I'm sure there would be no shortage of threads about that, so I suppose it is fair to bring this up. Still, the only thing I really care about is that Rodgers is playing well, and will probably get better with experience. Whether Favre plays better, or worse than Rodgers is of no real consequence to me.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Quite honestly, I agree with the premise of this thread, and have been saying it for a couple of weeks. Despite a weak schedule and offensive teammates that aren't devoid a talent, Brett looks more like the 2006 version of Brett than the one that had close to a career year last year. Take out the Cards game and you'd have a ton of people thinking he's a washed up 39-year-old QB (9 TDs and 10 interceptions).

[HarveyWallbangers]

If Favre were outplaying Rodgers, I'm sure there would be no shortage of threads about that, so I suppose it is fair to bring this up. Still, the only thing I really care about is that Rodgers is playing well, and will probably get better with experience. Whether Favre plays better, or worse than Rodgers is of no real consequence to me.

Kind of how I feel, but it's fair to offer an opinion on this.

[cpk1994]

If Favre were outplaying Rodgers, I'm sure there would be no shortage of threads about that

Understatement of the year!

[SkinBasket]

Troll >>>Chevelle2

All this stuff does is create arguments. How about just let them both play their own games and stop comparing?

I don't think it's fair to call Chevelle a troll for posting his opinion backed by numbers in a thoughtful manner. People here should be able to discuss this without it turning into a free-for-all gang bang. Just because certain people haven't been able to previously, shouldn't stop others from posting their own opinions.

[mraynrand]

Quite honestly, I agree with the premise of this thread, and have been saying it for a couple of weeks. Despite a weak schedule and offensive teammates that aren't devoid a talent, Brett looks more like the 2006 version of Brett than the one that had close to a career year last year. Take out the Cards game and you'd have a ton of people thinking he's a washed up 39-year-old QB (9 TDs and 10 interceptions).

Actually, watching the Jets vs. K.C. yesterday, I thought he looked a lot more like the 2005 version - like at Philly. Very strange play calling - especially on some third and 1 calls. Bad judgment going deep. On some of those ugly plays, Favre almost looks like a caricature of his worst reputation. Funny thing was that without about 5-6 really bad plays, he played really well. It's like Favre has gone totally schizophrenic - good Favre most of the time and them BAM - here's the bad Favre chucking one up. Plus his arm strength has clearly diminished.

[mraynrand]

Troll >>>Chevelle2

All this stuff does is create arguments. How about just let them both play their own games and stop comparing?

I don't think it's fair to call Chevelle a troll for posting his opinion backed by numbers in a thoughtful manner. People here should be able to discuss this without it turning into a free-for-all gang bang. Just because certain people haven't been able to previously, shouldn't stop others from posting their own opinions.

If you continue your free thinking, you will be removed from this web site.

[prsnfoto]

Quite honestly, I agree with the premise of this thread, and have been saying it for a couple of weeks. Despite a weak schedule and offensive teammates that aren't devoid a talent, Brett looks more like the 2006 version of Brett than the one that had close to a career year last year. Take out the Cards game and you'd have a ton of people thinking he's a washed up 39-year-old QB (9 TDs and 10 interceptions).

Actually, watching the Jets vs. K.C. yesterday, I thought he looked a lot more like the 2005 version - like at Philly. Very strange play calling - especially on some third and 1 calls. Bad judgment going deep. On some of those ugly plays, Favre almost looks like a caricature of his worst reputation. Funny thing was that without about 5-6 really bad plays, he played really well. It's like Favre has gone totally schizophrenic - good Favre most of the time and them BAM - here's the bad Favre chucking one up. Plus his arm strength has clearly diminished.

In fairness to Brett and as hard as this is for me to admit the Jets o-line is actually worse than the Packers and that is really fucking bad. One pick was a yee-haw, one he was hit and the other depends on who you listen to the announcers and obviously Brett felt his reciever stopped his route ending in a bad looking pick taken to the house. Rodgers has played well and ironically the QB would have not been the problem for the Pack this year, at the beginning of the season the schedule looked very hard in reality it shouldn't be both the Jets and the Pack are similar teams both have a shot at the playoffs because of their weak divisions and both ain't going anywhere if they get there. The good news for all us Packer fans is if TT can ever actually draft a real O-lineman and D-lineman the sky is the limit please no more WR's we are quite stocked there now!