And you just get the feeling from talking to people around the team the 2008 Packers aren't exactly thrilled that they have to deal with a Brett Favre retirement ceremony on the night they usher in the Rodgers era.
From that link:
And you just get the feeling from talking to people around the team the 2008 Packers aren't exactly thrilled that they have to deal with a Brett Favre retirement ceremony on the night they usher in the Rodgers era.
Still one of the worst moves by the NFL/Packers organizations I have seen.
Expecting to read where it said we were most complete team in NFL and never did see it. I recall reading where it said most complete team in NFC North. Big Big Big difference. So if I read correctly then that thread title is misleading
Expecting to read where it said we were most complete team in NFL and never did see it. I recall reading where it said most complete team in NFC North. Big Big Big difference. So if I read correctly then that thread title is misleading
NodakPaul said:From that link:
And you just get the feeling from talking to people around the team the 2008 Packers aren't exactly thrilled that they have to deal with a Brett Favre retirement ceremony on the night they usher in the Rodgers era.
Still one of the worst moves by the NFL/Packers organizations I have seen.
I am not sure that it really is a bad move. Rodgers is going to have a bunch of pressure, and being opening MNF is only going to make that worse.
I think having the retirement of #4 and Brett present will take a bunch of the media pressure from Rodgers.
Just think what the press would be doing leading up to the game, now they will have to split time between Rodgers and Favre.
PackFanWithTwins said:NodakPaul said:From that link:
And you just get the feeling from talking to people around the team the 2008 Packers aren't exactly thrilled that they have to deal with a Brett Favre retirement ceremony on the night they usher in the Rodgers era.
Still one of the worst moves by the NFL/Packers organizations I have seen.
I am not sure that it really is a bad move. Rodgers is going to have a bunch of pressure, and being opening MNF is only going to make that worse.
I think having the retirement of #4 and Brett present will take a bunch of the media pressure from Rodgers.
Just think what the press would be doing leading up to the game, now they will have to split time between Rodgers and Favre.
ESPN has some sort of strange love for Brett Favre so you better believe he'll get all the hype that day leading up to the game.
Rodgers will go under the radar and when the game starts nobody on the Packers will be thinking of Brett Favre.
As far as most complete team in the NFC North. I think that statement is right on. Top to bottom I like the Packers more than the Vikings but the Vikings did close the gap this off season.
I don't know about the Fav-re love fest taking pressure off from Rodgers. I think it would increase it. Nothing like starting off your starting career with a HUGE reminder of the shoes you have to fill and the shadow you will be under.
I really think that it is doing a disservice to Rodgers. But I also know that the Packer's hand was probably forced by the NFL and ESPN because they knew it would be huge ratings.
porky88 said:PackFanWithTwins said:NodakPaul said:From that link:
And you just get the feeling from talking to people around the team the 2008 Packers aren't exactly thrilled that they have to deal with a Brett Favre retirement ceremony on the night they usher in the Rodgers era.
Still one of the worst moves by the NFL/Packers organizations I have seen.
I am not sure that it really is a bad move. Rodgers is going to have a bunch of pressure, and being opening MNF is only going to make that worse.
I think having the retirement of #4 and Brett present will take a bunch of the media pressure from Rodgers.
Just think what the press would be doing leading up to the game, now they will have to split time between Rodgers and Favre.
ESPN has some sort of strange love for Brett Favre so you better believe he'll get all the hype that day leading up to the game.
Rodgers will go under the radar and when the game starts nobody on the Packers will be thinking of Brett Favre.
As far as most complete team in the NFC North. I think that statement is right on. Top to bottom I like the Packers more than the Vikings but the Vikings did close the gap this off season.
I don't know about the Fav-re love fest taking pressure off from Rodgers. I think it would increase it.
From that link:
And you just get the feeling from talking to people around the team the 2008 Packers aren't exactly thrilled that they have to deal with a Brett Favre retirement ceremony on the night they usher in the Rodgers era.
Still one of the worst moves by the NFL/Packers organizations I have seen.
porky88 said:PackFanWithTwins said:NodakPaul said:From that link:
And you just get the feeling from talking to people around the team the 2008 Packers aren't exactly thrilled that they have to deal with a Brett Favre retirement ceremony on the night they usher in the Rodgers era.
Still one of the worst moves by the NFL/Packers organizations I have seen.
I am not sure that it really is a bad move. Rodgers is going to have a bunch of pressure, and being opening MNF is only going to make that worse.
I think having the retirement of #4 and Brett present will take a bunch of the media pressure from Rodgers.
Just think what the press would be doing leading up to the game, now they will have to split time between Rodgers and Favre.
ESPN has some sort of strange love for Brett Favre so you better believe he'll get all the hype that day leading up to the game.
Rodgers will go under the radar and when the game starts nobody on the Packers will be thinking of Brett Favre.
As far as most complete team in the NFC North. I think that statement is right on. Top to bottom I like the Packers more than the Vikings but the Vikings did close the gap this off season.
I don't know about the Fav-re love fest taking pressure off from Rodgers. I think it would increase it. Nothing like starting off your starting career with a HUGE reminder of the shoes you have to fill and the shadow you will be under.
I really think that it is doing a disservice to Rodgers. But I also know that the Packer's hand was probably forced by the NFL and ESPN because they knew it would be huge ratings.
That's one way of looking at it. Another way of looking at it is putting the event on opening weekend allows them to distance themselves from Favre--quickly. Get it over and done with and move on.
Plus, it'll be on a night where the fans and home field advantage can hopefully play into things. If Rodgers plays great, there might not be a better night to do it on. If he doesn't--no biggie. It's his first game and Favre is out of the picture.
NodakPaul said:porky88 said:PackFanWithTwins said:NodakPaul said:From that link:
And you just get the feeling from talking to people around the team the 2008 Packers aren't exactly thrilled that they have to deal with a Brett Favre retirement ceremony on the night they usher in the Rodgers era.
Still one of the worst moves by the NFL/Packers organizations I have seen.
I am not sure that it really is a bad move. Rodgers is going to have a bunch of pressure, and being opening MNF is only going to make that worse.
I think having the retirement of #4 and Brett present will take a bunch of the media pressure from Rodgers.
Just think what the press would be doing leading up to the game, now they will have to split time between Rodgers and Favre.
ESPN has some sort of strange love for Brett Favre so you better believe he'll get all the hype that day leading up to the game.
Rodgers will go under the radar and when the game starts nobody on the Packers will be thinking of Brett Favre.
As far as most complete team in the NFC North. I think that statement is right on. Top to bottom I like the Packers more than the Vikings but the Vikings did close the gap this off season.
I don't know about the Fav-re love fest taking pressure off from Rodgers. I think it would increase it.
It will do neither of those things. He's a pro football player. If the Favre thing effects him in any way, he doesn't deserve to be a QB in the NFL.
It'll be like a practice for him in week 1 anyway...
Packers coach Mike McCarthy told us on Friday that the team is not in the market for a veteran quarterback.
I don't think there is going to be any way to avoid the media hounds from draging Aaron through the slop if he falters even slightly.. If I am Rodgers I start tuning the press out now.. otherwise it is going to be an insanely long year for the gent.
That is unless he lights it up.. then the meter will swing the other way.. I could look at this both ways.. but end up at the same point.. Rodgers needs to understand that he will be crucified at times this year no matter what.. tunnel it out... or it will eat you alive.