Aaron Rodgers

[HarveyWallbangers]

It's hard to judge, but I think ARod will end up being a better QB than Charlie Frye. I know that's easy to say now because Frye has struggled this preseason, but I think ARod has a better arm and better mobility than Frye. I think Frye is going to turn out to be a pretty ordinary QB.

[mmmdk]

Ah Hawaii, that place make you feel better...maybe it made ARod play better!? Nah, the kid is legit. He's Drew Brees but with a better arm.

[Noodle]

The size thing is funny. I agree, A-Rod looks "frail" compared to Favre. But if NFL.COM is close to accurate, then Favre (6-2, 222) and A-Rod (6-3, 223) are nearly twins.

Wonder where A-Rod is carrying all that weight?

[Creepy]

Rogers is like any other QB. In the right system and with an average or above average OL they can take off. Maybe going to the type of WC offense that MM is using may work better than what Sherman was using, at least for Rogers.

The thing with Brett is whether he wants to come back each year. It isn't physical it ismental. He wants to stay home with his wife and kids, his kids and wife want him around also. They do leave it up to him thoght and do not provide too much pressure.

Brett also knows how lucky he is. Every game he starts is a new record. He has played hurt and with injnuries that would have sidlined other QBs. I think somewhere in the back of his mind is, "When is it my turn?" If he decides to play 3 more years I just wnat him to do it early enough so we don't have the same problems.

If he does play 3 more years you can say goodbye to Rogers as he will play elsehwere. Nobody wantsto ride the bench and he will be either tradede or go in FA before then.

[GBRulz]

I think Aaron will do fine.

I say let Aaron sit for two more years, let jennings develop into the next Sterling Sharpe.... Aaron comes into the game with a top notch WR just like Brett did.... good scenario, don't ya think?

just remember how many times your screamed at the TV for Holmgren to bench Favre's ass in his first few seasons?

[Bretsky]

I think Aaron will do fine.

I say let Aaron sit for two more years, let jennings develop into the next Sterling Sharpe.... Aaron comes into the game with a top notch WR just like Brett did.... good scenario, don't ya think?

just remember how many times your screamed at the TV for Holmgren to bench Favre's ass in his first few seasons?

I can honestly say I never called for Favre's benching; I'm sure others in here could say the same.

I saw the great potential in him from the start. Yes, he was an entertaining and somewhat lost idiot at the start.

But boy did he have that rocket, strength, and scrambling ability. I thought if Holmgren could coach him he'd be special.

Plus, I was quite busy fiercely arguing with my in laws, who I'd classify as football morons. They vehemently hated Favre and called for his benching with little or no patience, and I fought them from day one. At my lowest point of Favre backing, I still would not give in and say their views had credibility.

Thank God things turned out how they did. BTW, they never repented. But in laws never do.

Cheers,
B

[HarveyWallbangers]

He wants to stay home with his wife and kids, his kids and wife want him around also. They do leave it up to him thoght and do not provide too much pressure.

I'm not sure about that. I think they grow tired of him, and talk him into cominig back each year. I'm serious. Every year, Brett talks about how his family wants him to keep playing.

[HarveyWallbangers]

I saw the great potential in him from the start. Yes, he was an entertaining and somewhat lost idiot at the start.

But boy did he have that rocket, strength, and scrambling ability. I thought if Holmgren could coach him he'd be special.

I was that guy too. Even my Dad wanted him benched, and he's pretty patient. He stayed patient throughout 1993, but when Brett got off to the slow start in 1994, my Dad turned on him--like 70% of the fans. We were truly outnumbered then.

[BF4MVP]

I could definitely see A-Rod being a great QB. He's got all the tools, and he's got a good head on his shoulders.

[Bretsky]

I could definitely see A-Rod being a great QB. He's got all the tools, and he's got a good head on his shoulders.

I can see him being very decent; not greatness, but solid if the chips fall into place.

[Brohm]

[quote="CaliforniaCheez"]I don't hate the guy and I too am hopeful for some production from him but it is one heck of a price to pay for potential.

2005 1st round on an unproductive bench warmer
quote]

Wolf traded a 1st round pick for Farve...who was third string in Atlanta and going nowhere.

I'd say give him a chance. A few years behind Farve will be great for his development. Would be nice to have a shot at some continuity after Farve retires instead of something like the QB merry-go-round that Chicago has. I would rather have Rodgers ready to go than have nothing when Farve retires.

Why does the f in Farve not capitalize....

[GBRulz]

I admit, i was not a big Favre fan in the beginning. Not so much because of his play, but because of his demeanor around town. To say it as nice as possibly, the guy was a complete ass, which made it easier for me to call for his benching. Seeing how he has turned his life around is probably what I admire most about him. he is a person first, a football player 2nd.

Living in a small town, you get to see those kinds of things where out of towners don't. We don't have the VIP lounges for the players to escape to here, so we're all kinda mixed together when it comes to night life. Or lack of!

Twice now I've chatted with Rodgers. Very nice kid. but like I said, he can wait 2 more years

[Bretsky]

I admit, i was not a big Favre fan in the beginning. Not so much because of his play, but because of his demeanor around town. To say it as nice as possibly, the guy was a complete ass, which made it easier for me to call for his benching. Seeing him how he has turned his life around is probably what I admire most about him. he is a person first, a football player 2nd.

Living in a small town, you get to see those kinds of things where out of towners don't. We don't have the VIP lounges for the players to escape to here, so we're all kinda mixed together when it comes to night life. Or lack of!

Twice now I've chatted with Rodgers. Very nice kid. but like I said, he can wait 2 more years

So if Favre was a Jerk, maybe it wasn't my drunen stupored wife's fault when she got up on that stool and cussed Favre out on the bachelorette party ??????????????

[HarveyWallbangers]

I heard he was your stereotypical 23-year-old rural Mississippi drunk when he got to town. Full of snot and vinegar, and occasionally getting into bar tussles.

[GBRulz]

So if Favre was a Jerk, maybe it wasn't my drunen stupored wife's fault when she got up on that stool and cussed Favre out on the bachelorette party ??????????????

heck no and I've always loved that story about her !!