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The legacy that Brett Favre has left behind is phenomenal. The current Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is trying to follow in the footsteps of his predecessor with his contribution to the team. And there is no doubt that the Packers fans often find themselves divided when Rodgers vs Favre greatness comes into the picture. This time a similar incident happened when the Rodgers and Favre debate took gravity.

Back in 2005, when Aaron Rodgers first stepped into the league, the fate of the Green Bay Packers instantly changed because they made the right choice by selecting him.

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Right now, the 38-year-old QB is facing a dilemma with Jordan Love, similar to one he had with Brett Favre a few years ago. The transition of powers took three years, and finally, when Rodgers got the charge of the Offensive unit in 2007, he made it seem like a cakewalk.

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Over the past two decades, Rodgers played a pioneering role in the development of the franchise, just like Brett Favre, who remains toe-to-toe in terms of accomplishments.

Last year, Rodgers reminisced about the contributions of Favre to the team and the role he played in his life to evolve as a better player. “I have a lot of love for Favrey,” Rodgers said.

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“And, again, a lot of gratitude for the time I got to spend watching him. Not a lot of young quarterbacks are blessed with the opportunity to go to a team with a first-ballot Hall of Famer in the same room, and to get to watch and learn for three years,” he added to his explanation. Guess what, despite having extensive careers, both of them only have one Super Bowl title to their name.

Fans react to Aaron Rodgers vs. Brett Favre comparisons

Just before setting foot ahead of the preseason games, Rodgers affirmed that he realizes only a few days are left for him to wind up his football career. However, this kind of frequent comparison between Rodgers and Favre seems to motivate him to do better and reserve a special place in every Packers fan’s heart. One user mentioned that Favre was the best.

While this user heaped praises for Rodgers.

This user said that Bart Starr is the best.

Another user made a strong claim on this matter.

Rodgers is the best of all kinds, said another user.

Bart Starr was one of the popular names in the discussion.

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Rodgers was just incredible says another user.

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Aaron Rodgers is gearing up to play in his 18th NFL season. With a major revamp inside the locker room, it will be interesting to see if he can add another feather to his cap.

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