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2008 NFL Week 1 Picks and Podcast

What should the Packers do to ease Favre's frustration?

Trade him	1 vote - 14 %
Sign Keyshawn	2 votes - 28 %
Nothing	2 votes - 28 %
Cut him	1 vote - 14 %
Trade for a big name	1 vote - 14 %

7 Total Votes

The Holsterless Gunslinger | 4 comments (4 topical, editorial, 0 hidden)

Rodgers (#1)
by Trevor on Mon May 21 2007 at 10:56 PM EST

Nice article. I disagree with you though on Aaron Rodgers not being ready. If I was the Packer GM I would have cut ties with Favre before last season started and gone with Rodgers. He gets no better sitting on the bench. They are hindering his development and the team's by not starting him. Remember he was in the same draft class as Alex Smith and Smith is beginning to come into his own.

"No, cause it ain't sh*t. Ain't nothing but 10 grand. What's 10 grand to me? Ain't sh*t ... Next time I might shake my d*ck." --Randy Moss

Rodgers, part 2 (#2)
by craigadarcy on Tue May 22 2007 at 12:56 PM EST

It also needs to be said that Brett Favre has not appeared overly willing to help tutor Rodgers and assist in his development. I've always liked Favre, but I don't blame the Packers for addressing future needs in the draft instead of buckling to Favre's demands. Plus, I don't blame anybody for keeping Randy Moss out of their locker room. He's a shaky proposition in New England, but you insert him into a mediocre team and you are guaranteeing trouble.

: aaron rodgers (#3)
by kroberts on Tue May 22 2007 at 5:28 PM EST

I actually agree with both of these comments. Rodgers is unproven, so it is quck to jump the gun and say he can't ever be good. However, I personally think he just isn't a special player. He's a "going through the motions" type of guy. And I've met him in person. He doesn't exhibit the confidence or maturity needed to lead a team, much less a poor team, in the NFL.
As for Favre, his bad attitude begins and ends with the management and their clear disregard for him and this team. They had the last three drafts to build. I get why Favre is upset. what are they building for, 2020? So, really, it's a horse a piece.
I appreciate the comments and suggestions, and for those who voted the story to be posted, thank you.

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He should have retired two years ago (#4)
by roblinb on Fri Jun 29 2007 at 9:01 AM EST

Favre is a good guy but he should have retired two years ago. I haven't been impressed with what I've seen of Rodgers, but he needs a chance. He's been on the bench for far to long primarily because Favre refuses to give it up. Green Bay isn't a good team anymore and they lost Ahman Green. I feel sorry for Packer fans.

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