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It’s all smiles in New York! Thus the arrival of Aaron Rodgers with the Jets
Once the trade with the Packers was made official, Rodgers appeared at the New York team’s facilities.
Rodgers, Favre’s heir as a Packers quarterback, is now following in his footsteps as a Jets quarterback
FLORHAM PARK — Fifteen years ago, Brett Favre was in the same position as Aaron Rodgers: transferred to the New York Jets after a legendary career with the Green Bay Packers. More than anyone, Favre what his former teammate is about to find.
And said that Rodgers will be a success in New York.
“Aaron He will do great!!!!” he wrote Favre in a text message to Ed Werder from ESPN. “He’s going to handle the transition as well as anyone. He’s a very smart and instinctive person, on and off the field. In other words, you’re not going to surprise him very often.
“And, I think he’s at his best [versión] when you are making those around you better. I’d rather bet nothing than bet against him.”
Rodgers, acquired on Monday through a bombastic swap, was presented this Wednesday at a press conference. Wearing a sweatshirt from the Jetsunderwent a physical examination and arrived at the complex of New Yorkwhere he met with coaches and spent time with the owner Woody Johnson.
Rodgers was elevated to the titular position in Green Bay in 2008 when Favre was traded to Jets during training camp. Like the Jets they were in Cleveland for a preseason game, the press conference for the presentation of Favre took place in a tight room inside the stadium of the Browns.
Despite his unfamiliarity with the team, personnel and offense, Favre got off to an outstanding start, leading the Jets to an 8-3 mark. He suffered a torn biceps in his throwing arm — the injury wasn’t revealed until late in the season — and his performance dipped.
Favre suffered in the final stretch, and the Jets they lost four of the last five games to miss out on the playoffs, costing then-head coach Eric Mangini supposed. Favre he passed for 3,472 yards with 22 touchdowns and 22 interceptions. He “retired” at the end of the campaign, but ended up signing for the Minnesota Vikings.
The situations of Favre y Rodgers they are curiously similar.
Favre he was 38 years old when he was traded, after three awards as Most valuable Player of the league and a title of Super Bowl in Green Bay. Rodgers He has 39, four awards as Most valuable Player of the league, and a championship.
Favre I was 35 years old when the Packers They selected his replacement Rodgerswho in turn was 36 when his heir apparent arrived, Jordan Love.
2023-04-26 20:39:08
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