The problem Warhawk, is that everyone else os constantly comparing Brett to Brett of 8 years ago. He was quicker and maybe had more zip on the ball. He also didn't have the experience and intelligence (football wise) that he has now.
It is my opinion that Brett at this point in his career brings more value to winning games than A-Rodg does. Simple as that. Arod does not move better than Brett, he does not have a stronger arm, and he certianly does not have the experience. When his abilities can be markedly better than Favre's, then he should play and start making up the experience part. Until then, Favre should stay put.
While I was impressed with Rodger's effort Saturday night I also have to keep it in check. He was up against the 2nd and 3rd string. How would he have done if he had played the same plays brett did? Would he have completed them? would he have made the same reads? Would he have been as accurate? Would he have thrown interceptions? All valid possibilities.
I have to believe even A-Rodg would admit that Brett is a far superior football intelect than him at this point in his career. Mentally, Favre is superior mentally in every way, and I think in leadership too. So the question becomes is Favre superior to A-Rodg or is A-Rodge far enough superior to Favre when it comes to physical abilities. I have not seen evidence of it and apparantly neither had the coaching staff.
Should we bench Woodson in favor of one of the younger guys because he is nearing the end and won't be here in 3-4 years? Of course not.
Favre, right now, is our best chacne to win.
Physical ability is not an indicator of a QB's prowess or ability. Joe Montana actually had a weak arm. MUCH weaker than Bretts..
So Bretts arm being "stronger" than Aaron doesn't carry much weight.
His experience and leadership are definitely his advantages right now.
A QB's forte is his ACCURACY. Something Brett struggles with...
even this 8 years later..."more experienced" version of Brett.
It's not that people forget that it's 8 years later for Brett..
it's that BRETT seems to FORGET it's 8 years later..and tries to do
things he could get away with as a young player...
Like:
-Throw through triple coverage because he had the only arm that could do it(he doesn't have that ability anymore).
-Scramble past the entire defensive line because they were afraid of the running game and the tight end.(they're not afraid anymore).
So in summary...the things Brett has over ANY other QB on the roster is his experience and leadership. But the gap is CLOSING and fast....
That's the reality of it.
NO one's speaking on one game..to indicate any that any anointing oil of the next QB is necessary.
But I myself am pointing out that this particular year seems to be the one where it will be abundantly clear that he is not HEAD and SHOULDERS above the other QBs on the roster and isn't the best chance to win by years end.
As far as the Woodson argument goes...Woodson doesn't gamble as much as Brett does and has been able to prolong his career.
Woodson is benefitting from AL Harris being on the other side. Woodson is NO LONGER a #1 shutdown covercorner. Should he be replaced for a younger guy yet? NO. But if he were to continue gambling on throws because he could make up for spacing when he was 25...and play beyond his current abilities...then YES..he should be replaced by the younger guys. If Woodson gave up a 3rd of the touchdowns as Favre has interceptions..Woodson wouldn't be on the packers...or ANY NFL team.