Three weeks ago, I would have said "no way." Now I think he's a strong candidate. Rodgers is just as important to his team as anyone else.
A few weeks ago, I had Brees, Favre, Manning in that order. Now I got Manning, Rivers, Favre, Brees, Rodgers in that order but there's an outside shot that Rodgers wins it.
LeRoy Butler had the following to say:
Q: If you could pick one thing, and one thing only, what would make you think that the Packers have a chance to get to the Super Bowl?
A: Aaron Rodgers. Aaron Rodgers is why I wake up thinking the Packers have a chance. Hes done something no one else has done, 4,000 yards his first two years as a starter, and doesnt get the credit. Aaron Rodgers makes me feel like they have a chance. Aaron Rodgers makes me feel like he can lead this team when he gets into adversity. Aaron Rodgers makes me feel like if theyre behind he can bring them back. Aaron Rodgers makes me feel like if theyre ahead, they can stay ahead. I just have so much confidence in him, it makes me feel like we have a chance. If hes healthy, they have a chance. Thats what everybody does this time of year. They pin their hopes on their quarterback. New England, Tom Brady. San Diego, Philip Rivers. Donovan McNabb in Philadelphia. Tony Romo. These are big-time name guys. Aaron Rodgers is in there with all of them. Brett Favre in Minnesota. Aaron Rodgers has done something none of those guys has ever done. I think hes in the pack with those guys. I live and die with Aaron Rodgers.
If you look at his passing stats, they're identical to Brett Favre with 29 TDs and only 7 INTs. However, he's playing behind the worst OL in the NFL. Manning's playing behind the best. Yes, that will be taken into consideration.
The other thing is his rushing stats:
#1 in rushing yards. #1 in TDs.
Green and gold lenses aside, there's a strong case for him to win it.
My man Donald Driver
(thanks to Pack93z for the pic)
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