Favre or Rodgers?

Favre or Rodgers?

Topic Author: Mike Jacques

Posted: 10:05 PM Nov 17, 2008

Replies Posted: 62 comments

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Brett Favre or Aaron Rodgers...both have done well for their respective teams...but who would you rather have quarterbacking the Packers...right now? After the Jets beat the Patriots on Thursday night...I was wondering if the Packers did make the right decision...but after Sunday...Rodgers looked pretty good and so did the running game...which alwasy helps...I don't know...I think now matter who is at quarterback for the Green and Gold...the team would still be 5 and 5, but heading in the right direction...

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Posted by: Hank Location: WI
You call Favre being selfish? The Jets GM told Favre to take as much time as he needed to make a decision, just like the Packers did for 2 years (except for last year because they're a bunch of classless egomaniacs). Oh, and I only recall Thomas Jones saying that the players didn't like Favre. If I remember correctly, Laveraneus Coles said he and the rest of the Jets receivers would LOVE to have Favre back next year. Sounds to me that Jones was just jealous he wasn't getting all the attention.

Posted by: Anonymous Hank, The Jets, like the Packers, will have to make the decision for him. This type of selfish action by Favre has been going on for the last 4 years, not just 9 weeks and serves no useful purpose other than to disrupt and leave the Jet organizaton hanging, just as he did the Packers. The Jets are sick of him just like the Packers and he will be let go no matter what he wants. Favre has wore out his welcome in the NFL. By the way Hank, Favre sure won over his team-mates and fans with his production on the field and his selfish actions this year. Take your head out of your_____ and wake up !!

Posted by: Hank Location: Wausau
To anonymous: don't you think you would take up to 9 weeks to make one of the most important decisions in your life? Anyone who does NOT take that kind of time for big decisions is a nut case.

Posted by: Anonymous New coach coming in for the jets, important draft looming, But Favre says it could take up to 9 weeks or so to decide whether he is going to retire or not! Some things just never change with that self-centered nut case.

Posted by: Anonymous Brett Favre is such a puke, not only the fans can't stand him but his fellow players can't wait for him to leave New York. As usual, it never was about TEAM for Brett, always just about Brett. Maybe now the idiots of Favre Nation can see this, if they finally open their eyes .

Posted by: Bill Location: Wausau
Right now, Brett Favre is an old, slow, poor decision making QB who AGAIN leads the NFL in interceptions and blew the playoffs for the Jets. Sorry Brett, don't give us the sore arm c__p, every QB in the NFL has a sore arm this time of year, including A. Rodgers.

Posted by: Dale Location: WI
I'll take a HOF quarterback anyday over Aaron "the choke late in the 4th quarter in close games" Rodgers.

Posted by: Somebody (cont.) Location: Miami
Then again, that admission would take saying something that doesn't hail Brett Favre as God. That's obviously too much for you guys, since in that regard you are to Brett Favre what Hulk Hogan is… to himself. Out to make a god of the guy no matter how off it is. You wanna know who won this deal? Who wins this question this season? You wanna know you can argue that both the Jets AND the Packers would've made the playoffs with? (By the way: NEITHER ONE DID.) Who was the true upgrade in this entire saga? You want my answer to the question of Brett Favre or Aaron Rodgers? Here's my answer: A young man out of Knoxville named James Chadwick Pennington who over eight years with the Jets went from beloved for his winning accuracy to lambasted by the truly ungrateful New York media for not having a glock with a swing for an arm, and ultimately was cast away in this whole saga which came about all because Brett Favre 4 (the 'v' goes before the 'r', btw) couldn't stick to his word and retire.

Posted by: Somebody Location: Miami
Brett Favre or Aaron Rodgers? Why is this question even being asked? All it does is give the groupies who voted Favre into the Pro Bowl despite having the 18TH highest main passer rating in the NFL this year more reason to blindly bash Ted Thompson and Aaron Rodgers. Look at the stats, look at the ratings, look at the points scored and points given up. Unless you insinuate that it's Aaron Rodgers' job to play defense too, this year's Brett Favre would've gone 3-13. Even for that one guy who got slick and said Aaron does play defense after throwing interceptions, well guess what: Brett Favre does it even more. Matter of fact, he TRIES to play defense and falls flat on his face and shoulder. Aaron Rodgers threw interceptions and lost games a couple times? Wanna say Brett Fave would've won those games if he was still in Green Bay? Okay, then let's do a tradeoff. Y'all also need to say that if Dan Marino's Achilles injury never was, BF4's career would've continued to pale in comparison.

Posted by: Anonymous Just read where Favre doesn't know if he will return next year. So now he plays his silly games with the Jets . Who would want him ? In the last 4 games he has one touchdown pass, six interceptions and has blown the playoffs for the Jets.

Posted by: Anonymous Farve would have taken the packers to the playoffs if he still layed with them

Posted by: Anonymous Can't blame that game on Rodgers, fools ! He got them into position to win the game in regulation with a big 3rd down pass and an overall great game, but the kick was blocked. Stinks to be a Packer fan !!

Posted by: Anonymous Way to blow the playoffs, Brett !! Not ONE touchdown against Seattle. Get ready for the yearly crying that he is going to retire.

Posted by: optional Location: colby
JUST WONDERING HOW CAN TED THOMPSON AND MIKE MCCARTHY GET OUT OF BED THINKING HOW THEY DESTROYED LAST YEARS TEAM. BY GETTING RID OF BRETT, KGB, HELL THEY MIGHT AS WELL GET RID MARK TAUSCHER BECAUSE HE IS A NON PERFORMER SINCE HIS RECENT INJURY. ANOTHER THING WE SPORTS FANS PAY FOR TED THOMPSON AND MIKE MCCARTHY SALARY WE SHOULD TAKE SOME MONEY BACK FOR GREAT LOSING SEASON. I DO NOT THINK I SAW TED CRACK A SMILE YET. I WONDER IF HE STILL SMILING BEHIND THE CAMERA FOR A GREAT LOSING SEASON ENOUGH SAID. HIRE MIKE HOLGREN

Posted by: Anonymous Yes, I watched the Jets win on a fluke fumble at the end of the game and Favre stunk up the football field as usual. The Pack stunk also. Don't blame Rodgers. He gave them a lead with 5 minutes to go and then ,as usual, the defense let the Jags drive all the way to win. I am sorry you can't pin that on Rodgers, Favre would have been no different. Remember the Giant game??

Posted by: bob Location: rapids
Did you guys see the games yesterday? Packers and Jets? Enough said.

Posted by: Scott Location: Wausau
Rodgers has thrown either 3 or 4 interceptions on final drives this year that have cost the Packers a chance at a win. At leats when Favre threw interceptions, the Packers won the majority of their games. The play-calling was horrible again today as well. Hopefully McCarthy is gone after this year and hopefully he takes Rodgers with him.

Posted by: Hank Location: Wausau
Yes, Gordon, it is possible to trade coaches.

Posted by: Gordon Location: Medford
It is not Rodgers talent the Packer problem it is management and coaches mind set. can we trade them?

Posted by: Mark Location: Wis Rapids
Could everyone PLEASE learn to spell Favre correctly? Good Grief. And anyone who has watched the last couple of Packer games and still thinks Rodgers is better for the Packers than Favre? Completely clueless. Rodgers is not a leader...plain and simple.

Posted by: bob smith Location: piont
Farve no doubt ted thomson was crazy for rejecting farve like that. it should have been an an easy chioce livng legend or an unproven quaterback with no starts in his live.

Posted by: Anonymous No school in Iola today? Sounds like you better go back tomorrow, cause you are definately sipping on something today !

Posted by: Anonymous Hey Iola boy ( Dave ), No school today , sounds like you are sipping on something !

Posted by: Anonymous You Packer fans sound so foolish arguing over quarterbacks. Rodgers is who you have, if you are a true Packer fan, support him. If not pick another team, like the pathetic Jets and once and for all forget about the Packers. Fans like you Favre followers aren't wanted by anyone, including real Jet or Packer fans. You will always find something to grumble about.

Posted by: Anonymous Rodgers and the Packer offense has played well enough to win 9 or 10 games this season. Anyone who has watched the Packers knows it is the defense that has killed them. Rodgers will be a very fine QB for years to come, Favre is just about done. The Jets have a very weak schedule and should have 10 or 11 wins. They would have with stonger QB play. Lucky to have 8 wins with an 88 QB rating out of Favre. His arm is so poor he can't even throw it down field, and when he does it is a " duck ". Jet fans sure wish they had Pennington now ! Look where he has Miami, and for a lot less money. No Question " Favre Fools "---- Rodgers !

Posted by: Dave Location: Iola
Yeah, Bill, John and Bill believe in results and wins---imagine that. Keep drinking the "Thompson/Rodgers Kool Aid"

Posted by: Anonymous Wins and Losses, that is what matters. Last year Packers 13-3, this year 5-8. This year Jets 8-5, last year 4-12. Pretty obvious. Also, if stats meant that much, why are the Panthers 10-3? Delhomme has only 13 TDs and 11 picks. Thompson is an ego maniac---this year's team is all his.

Posted by: Bill Location: Wausau
John, You only believe what you want to believe. That's fine, if you need to fool yourself, go right ahead! WHO CARES !!!!

Posted by: Greg Location: Stevens Point
Why aren't the Chargers and New Orleans, going to the playoffs? Their QBs have high passer ratings---higher than Rodgers or Favre. Because the value of a QB is more than statistics (leadership, intangibles etc). Rodgers has not led a late game rally---to win. Alot of his interceptions have come in 2 minute situations. Maybe after he has led comebacks 40 times ike Favre has, we can compare. Also, Favre's lone interception last week was in junk time, the Jets had no chance to win at that point. Rodgers pick was much more critical. And how about all of those overthrows by ARod the last few weeks? No contest---Favre!

Posted by: John Location: Stevens Point
Bill, The Jets have 8 wins, the Packers have 5. The Jets will go to the playoffs, the Packers will not. They would have, with Favre. John

Posted by: Anonymous I see Favre had his usual interception at the end of the game against the 49er's when his team needed him the most. So what else is new with that guy, other than to have a quarterback rating of a little over 60 for the game.

Posted by: Bill Location: Wausau
Nice QB rating for Favre against SF---60.8 Rodgers against Houston --- 104. On the season Rodgers has more yards, touchdowns, less interceptions, and obviously a better QB rating. Looks like the Jets should have kept Chad Pennington.

Posted by: Jon Location: Plover
Fire Thompson, bring in Holmgren as GM!

Posted by: Hank Location: Wausau
Sure glad the Packers picked a qb that overthrows/underthrows 75% of his passes. If the Packers didn't have the most talented wr's in the league, they'd be lucky to be 2-11.

Posted by: Anonymous Good thing there are such things as screen passes in the league, Favre can't throw it much farther than 5 yards for a completion.

Posted by: Buddy Location: Tomahawk
It is clearly "Rogers Time". I suspect that the Q.B. position may be the strongest on the team? Who knew that this "Top 5" defense would give up big play after big play. Who knew our special teams would be this bad, and since when do we lead the league in penalty yards? Listen, Favre was cooooool in G.Bay but his time was clearly done. Yopu can't say we would have a better record with Bret or a worse record. Last year he was 13-3 w/ G.Bay, 2 years earlier he was 4-12. I would submitt to you that if our Defense and special teams were at last years level we would be 10-2 and Rodgers would be talked about as MVP. However you'll never convince a "Favre Groupie" to embrace this reality.

Posted by: Al Favre! Favre! Favre!

Posted by: Anonymous Someone is always looking to put blame other than where it should properly be, the players ! As a team they have performed poorly and not up to expectations no matter how well they were prepaired.

Posted by: Greg Location: Stevens Point
Just wondering if anyone listened to the Packers pre-game show on the radio last Sunday? ALL of the PACKERS announcers (Bill Michaels, Lance Allen, and Dougherty) said they thought the Pack would have 2 more wins if Favre had been QB this year. Hmmm... What a waste of a season. Thanks, Ted Thompson. #4 Forever!

Posted by: Anonymous Favre or Rodgers. It doesn't matter. The Packers were 13-3 last year and one play away from going to the Super Bowl. Now they'll be lucky to finish 8-8. Blame that on the General Manager.

Posted by: Bill Location: Wausau
Even though both QB's lost yesterday, it was like night and day who is presently the better quarterback. The Packer's obviously made the right choice !

Posted by: Anonymous Anonymous, Your recent replies make about as much sense as your knowledge about football and how to run a football team, which I am sure you must have done.

Posted by: Scott Location: Wausau
To Anonymous - Rodgers does play defense after he throws an interception

Posted by: Anonymous Rodgers doesn't play defense , do you really watch football?

Posted by: Anonymous I'm laughing that the Jets, a team that won 4 games last year are going to make the playoffs, while the Packers, who won 13 games last year, are going to miss the playoffs. I'll take a crybaby on my team, if it means making the playoffs.

Posted by: Anonymous Start laughing then, the Packers and most of the NFL do not want the cry baby !

Posted by: Bill Location: Plover
How could any of you think the Packers got the better of the deal with Aaron Rodgers and not Brett Favre. Do you own a TV...did you see Brett and the Jets beat the Titans. It's a JOKE to think anyone would NOT want Brett Favre as the starting quarterback.

Posted by: Nick Location: New Jersey
THANK YOU, TED THOMPSON! The Pack's loss is the Jets GAIN!

Posted by: Anonymous Farve, Packers were wrong to let him go he showed loyalty they showed no loyalty,Ted Thomas is no different than a CEO of a large company just looks out for himself....

Posted by: Pete Location: Athens
I guess we'll see come playoff time!

Posted by: Anonymous People who believe that Favre would make this team better obviously watch games with tunnel vision. The defense has made this teams record worse than it should be. Rodgers is fine. Last time I checked the team was called the Green Bay Packers not the Brett Favre Packers. Move on people, move on.

Posted by: Anonymous There always was a "split" with the fans over Favre, even when he was with the Packers. His departure to the Jets just brought it out in the open. The argument has always been his poor decisions and interceptions which cost the Packers games. This despite his successes split the fan base, which always felt the Packers should have won at least 2 more Super Bowls under Favre's helm with the talent he had with him. RODGERS IS THE MAN!!!

Posted by: Anonymous Brett the Jet !! That has such a nice ring to it !!!!

Posted by: Dan Location: Stevens Point
FAVRE! Ted Thompson damaged the Packer organization, and "split" it's fan base, by not letting #4 finish his career in GB. While I think Rodgers is a solid NFL quarterback, WHY would the Packers go into transition, when they are that close to a Super Bowl the prior year? Sure, Rodgers doesn't throw as many picks, but he doesn't win games for the Pack either. He is "robotic" and unemotional---kind of like the Packer's GM TT. I will always be thankful to the NY Jets for wanting Favre, and being able to watch #4 play for however long he decides to play. "God Speed" Brett Favre!

Posted by: Private Rodgers all the way, baby! i could care less for Favre

Posted by: Clint Location: Wausau
Favre right now, Matt Flynn in 2 years

Posted by: Anonymous I think we would be super bowl contenders for sure with Favre, but having said that I think things will work out just fine and everything happens for a reason. I for one, dont think Brett is happy where he is at right now, he doesnt have that little boy excitement after a good play/game ect. Good luck to both teams.

Posted by: TJ Location: Marshfield
The only comparison that would truly gauge whether Ted Thompson's decision to throw Farve overboard was right or wrong, is to see if the Packers end up 1 throw away from going to a Super Bowl at the end of the season like they were last year! Funny how "moving in the right direction," or having a chance to make the playoffs, has suddenly become the definition of success for THIS year's Green Bay Packers. By the way, just compare the Packer's record at this point in the season to last year, and then do the same for the Jets. I'd say kicking Farve off the team was one of the most boned-headed moves I've ever seen in porfessional sports. I'm a Jets fan now, they're much more exciting to watch.

Posted by: Anonymous Favre

Posted by: Judy Location: Wausau
No contest: Rodgers! Go Pack Go!

Posted by: Bob Location: Wis. Rapids
The Packers should have NEVER let Brett go. The Jets will make the playoffs. The Packers will not. It should have been the other way around.