“I don’t feel I need to sell myself to the fans.  They need to get on board now or keep their mouths shut.” -- Aaron Rodgers

Those words uttered out of the mouth of one Aaron Rodgers, which you can read in this Wednesday's (7/2) edition of Sports Illustrated.  The article compares Rodgers to Marty Domres (Johnny Unitas), Cliff Stoudt (Terry Bradshaw), Scott Hunter (Bart Starr) and Jay Fiedler (Dan Marino).  QB's who have followed a legend.  The advice from each of the 2nd stringers is for Rodgers to be himself and don't change.

When the writer asked Rodgers about how he felt being compared to Brett Favre, Rodgers uttered the quote up top.  In the 4 weeks of OTA's and the recent mini-camp, Rodgers has come across pretty confident, one could say even a little brash.  But that's what it takes to be a QB for the Packers, right?  Not so much arrogance as confidence.  I for one CAN NOT WAIT to see how the season goes with Rodgers, which I think it should go well.  He may be asked to win a game or two, but for the most part, if all the other pieces are clicking he just has to manage.

I was working out in Western Nebraska (2 hours from Denver) when Elway retired and Brian Griese took over.  And you could just see that Griese was trying to be more than he actually was.  That's why he was eventually pulled in favor of Gus Frerotte...Gus Frerotte?!  It will weigh on Rodgers if things take a wrong turn (7 of their first 9 are against playoff teams from '07), but if they start fast, say 5-1 or 4-2 after the first 6 games, the confidence will be there.  However...the Lions were 6-2 at the midway point.  OUCH!  Sorry about that.

What do you think?

Until next time, and there will be a next time.