Rodgers

[PaCkFan_n_MD]

Rodgers has now played two CONSECUTIVE good games. If he plays well the last to pre-season games, then I will get excited about him.

When was the last time Favre played well in 4 consecutive games?

When was the last time Rodgers played in 1 regular season game without getting hurt?

My comments had nothing to do with durability.

If you're going to wait until Rodgers has 4 consecutive preseason games to get excited, you might be holding the bar a little beyond the reach of decent production. He's flashed. He hasn't flashed before. It's a good thing.

How is playing four good pre-season games in a players third year holding the bar to high? I agree he played well, but for me it means nothing if you can't do it consistently. Am not sitting trying to compare him to Favre or anything, but I would imagine that Favre could play 10 consecutive good games against 2nd string defensive players. The QB of the Seahawks and Texans are starting today because of what they did in the preseason.

[falco]

People really do have an emotional attachement to Favre............

People had an emotional attachment to Green too. And Gilbert. It's a pretty natural thing for most people.


But Ted can't.

Ted can't because Ted needs to have an emotional attachment to his job, i.e. his paycheck. An unhealthy attachment to a player might get in the way. Sort of like a teachers unhealthy attachment to a student might get in the way of their paycheck.

[b bulldog]

I'd be fine if Brett comes back next season as long as nobody is listed as the starting QB on the first day of camp until it is earned. In 08, let the best man win!!!! Nobody should have a problem with that.

[Scott Campbell]

I agree he played well, but for me it means nothing if you can't do it consistently.

First off, he can only play against the guys he's lined up against. It's not his fault they line up 2's against him much of the time. That just comes with the territory when you follow a HOFer.

Secondly, Favre built a HOF career arguably without much consistancy. He played so well when he was on that everyone was more than willing to give him a pass when he had his periodic stinkers. And there's no denying that he had him - George Blanda is undoubtedly relieved.

[PaCkFan_n_MD]

I'd be fine if Brett comes back next season as long as nobody is listed as the starting QB on the first day of camp until it is earned. In 08, let the best man win!!!! Nobody should have a problem with that.

I have a problem with that.

[HarveyWallbangers]

I'd be fine if Brett comes back next season as long as nobody is listed as the starting QB on the first day of camp until it is earned.

What if Favre lights it up this year?

[RashanGary]

I'd be fine if Brett comes back next season as long as nobody is listed as the starting QB on the first day of camp until it is earned. In 08, let the best man win!!!! Nobody should have a problem with that.

That would be fair. I think Favre would probably win though.

[falco]

I'd be fine if Brett comes back next season as long as nobody is listed as the starting QB on the first day of camp until it is earned. In 08, let the best man win!!!! Nobody should have a problem with that.

That would be fair. I think Favre would probably win though.

It may be fair. But in this organization it would never happen. Thompson and McCarthy would have a revolt on their hands. Sure, they may not care what the fans think, but only to a point.

If Favre was playing horribly, they may have an excuse. But I think if they felt that Favre wasn't going to start, they'd find a way to let him know in the offseason. Some people may accuse them of running him out of town, but at least it will be done behind closed doors and there will only be speculation.

[RashanGary]

True, if Brett has a bad year this year (I dont' think he will), then follows it up with a bad TC and preseason while Rodgers shines, I think it would be GREAT if Favre would just hang them up instead of forcing the Packers to cut him. The fans are not rational and it would be more chaos than necessary. Hopefully Favre has enough wisdom to know when to hang it up.

[PaCkFan_n_MD]

First off, he can only play against the guys he's lined up against. It's not his fault they line up 2's against him much of the time. That just comes with the territory when you follow a HOFer.

I never faulted him for playing good, you brought up Favre and that why I said Favre could play consistent games against second stingers, it was not a shot at Rodgers. I just said I want him to play good all through out pre-season. I like Rodgers, I just want to see more good games to get excited about him.

[Spaulding]

Favre is still able to do things that few other quarterbacks in the league can. I think when you boil it down to the basics, Rodgers is likely less apt to make that chuck deep into double/triple coverage that can kill you but on the other hand with the game on the line there is still no other quarterback I'd rather have in the pocket than Favre.

I think it's only right that unless Favre completely tanks this year that he should automatically be the starter next year going into the season if he comes back.

Who knows though, we could see another Bledsoe/Brady event where Favre goes down temporarily the team becomes hot under Rodgers and drives into the playoffs. Not likely but possible I guess.

[Brandon494]

AR has been looking very well BUT its still preseason. I think we should lay off the comments of him starting over Favre though, he isnt that good yet.

[GBRulz]

Even if Favre retires after this year, I still think another QB should be brought in to compete with Rodgers for the starting job. Not so much because of a lack of faith in Rodgers, but competition is only going to make him work harder. He was handed the backup position before he deserved it, IMO - the same should not be said of starting.

[falco]

Even if Favre retires after this year, I still think another QB should be brought in to compete with Rodgers for the starting job. Not so much because of a lack of faith in Rodgers, but competition is only going to make him work harder. He was handed the backup position before he deserved it, IMO - the same should not be said of starting.

Agreed. Even Favre had legitimate competition when he first was starting.

[GBRulz]

Let's finish the preseason strong and have that to build on when the Eagles come to town. If we have a ton of good depth and argue about who should start, etc.... that is an argument that I think we can all agree is good to have.