There was a time when a large majority of Packer fans thought Favre could do no wrong. It wasn’t that long ago. Back in ‘06 there was much discussion about the talent around Favre rather than his regressing play.

There was also a time when Packer fans felt Favre would lead the team to multiple championships. This was never in doubt. Then Mike Holmgren left, Reggie White retired, and Bob Harlan gave Mike Sherman the general manager responsibilities.

There’s no telling where Rodgers will go, but Packer fans are once again painting themselves in a corner. The relationship Packer fans have with Rodgers is practically identical to Favre’s relationship with the fans. It’s also Super Bowl or bust every year now, which was the same case from 95-04 with Favre. This won’t last forever, though. The window will close and Rodgers will go through some tough patches. I think it's coming sooner than people think. I don’t know how he’ll respond. I have an idea, but there’s no way to know for sure.

Just enjoy the ride and see what happens. Until then, comparing the two is pointless. We don’t know whether Rodgers is Kurt Warner or Tom Brady yet.

Originally Posted by: porky88 

Reggie went where his wife told him to go. And that means, where the money was offered. If the Skins were offering more, it wouldn't have been much, and it would have been offset by the championship opportunity.

Reggie's signing opened the door for black players to come to Green Bay by choice. The Frozen Tundra was long considered to be the Siberia of the NFL, especially for non-whites. Even moreso after the James Lofton fiasco. Reggie changed that to a significant degree. Not only for players of racial minorities, but for players who wanted to win.

As for Favre, I think Big Irv kept him grounded to some degree. Losing his dad was a major blow to Favre, for that reason, if no other.

Originally Posted by: nerdmann 

White wanted to go to a franchise intensely committed to winning, because in 16 years of high school, college and pro ball he has never been on a championship team. And wherever he goes, he wants to establish a Christian ministry and work with the needy of the inner city.

Jimmy Sexton wrote:

It changed the stigma that was on this team, that black players couldn’t have fun up here, that the town was racist. I think by me saying, ‘I’m going to play for Green Bay’ and then liking it here, it changed a lot of guys’ attitudes, black and white. I think it made guys want to play here.

Reggie White wrote:

bottom line is brett was the most fun player to ever put on a uniform, was he the best probably not but did he give his best effort every down , absolutely. i will always be a brett fan, but thank god for aaron, he made my heart heal very quickly, he could be the best qb to ever play and im very greatful for this !!

Originally Posted by: nyrpack 

I don't see why you have to try to piss in the cheerios of people having a discussion, lol.

Favre could do no wrong in the eyes of Favre fans, not Packers fans. I state this based on Packers fans I knew who were fans prior to Favre starting his career as a Packer.

I do agree, enjoy the ride, however, much of what a fan does is pointless, but who is anyone to say it shouldn't be done? Stating the Packers need to tackle better, catch better, run base more, run nickel more, be more aggressive on offense, have a better pass rush ... all of which is pointless yet that's what makes it enjoyable as a fan ... we can say whatever we want thinking we're smart.

I strongly disagree that the relationship with Packers fans is the same with Rodgers as it was with Favre. There's a lot of differences, but true enough, the goal of the TEAM is Super Bowl or bust because that's the mentality of any fan of a team who's won it all in the last few years.

Again, definitely enjoy this run because as you accurately said, it won't last forever. I just don't think that means we can't be fans during the offseason and discuss the differences.

BTW, Rodgers will be Steve Young, not Tom Brady. Drew Bledsoe is only a legend in the Bledsoe household, hahah.

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool 

Let's put an end to the fairy tale of White coming here because of Favre. Reggie went to the highest bidder, period.

You all have said great things about Favre, and because the man has had more sunshine blown up his ass than Rah, we'll leave it at that. His flaw, like just about every big man on campus quarterback, is that he demanded his ass kissed and wouldn't know humility if it came up and bit him on his favorite appendage.

Originally Posted by: Dakotat 

lol I thought Kurt Warner was overrated from the start. It wasn't until he brought the Cardinals to something respectable that I thought 'wow, maybe this guy is pretty good after all'.

I don't blame 4th and 26 on Favr(not that you said I did), but I do fault him for throwing a ball up for grabs in overtime of the same game. That was just boneheaded.

I believe this Packers team is more well rounded offensively and defensively depth-wise than the 90's Packers and that's why I feel another ring is in order. I also think (coincides with Mark Chmura's statements which I probably lose credibility here) that the Packers were overconfident in XXXII. I don't think this Packers team is as likely to see that. Before its mentioned, I believe the Giants loss was more due to the emotional drain of the untimely passing of Joe Philbins son, than the team being over confident.

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool 

Like Unitas, Favre is a Hall of Famer.

Originally Posted by: wade