Bayless is a coin-operated buffoon, a braying jackass who says whatever it takes to get attention. Nothing he says should ever be taken seriously. He's not much different than some of the folks here, except that he's 'good' enough at drawing attention to himself that he gets paid for it. Stephen A. simply gives me a headache with all the yelling. Thanks for posting, but that's a video I'll never watch.
Rodgers responds
quote:When asked what he made of Favreâs comments, Rodgers replied: âYou know what, Iâm just, the only thing I want to say is Iâm just really proud of our guys and what our team did last season. It was a great accomplishment. It took all 53 of those guys and obviously it got the attention of a lot of people and weâre proud of the fact that we achieved the ultimate goal as a team.â
When asked if he found Favre to be disrespectful at all to him, Rodgers replied: âYou know what, again Iâm just going to say I was really proud of our team. It takes 53 guys to win a championship. We had the right recipe last year and weâre trying to do that same thing this season.â
can anyone dig up a Favre quote with that many "we's" in it?
quote:Originally posted by michiganjoe:
Rodgers respondsquote:When asked what he made of Favreâs comments, Rodgers replied: âYou know what, Iâm just, the only thing I want to say is Iâm just really proud of our guys and what our team did last season. It was a great accomplishment. It took all 53 of those guys and obviously it got the attention of a lot of people and weâre proud of the fact that we achieved the ultimate goal as a team.â
When asked if he found Favre to be disrespectful at all to him, Rodgers replied: âYou know what, again Iâm just going to say I was really proud of our team. It takes 53 guys to win a championship. We had the right recipe last year and weâre trying to do that same thing this season.â
With those words, ARod just said everything he needed to say without saying it. Graceful, meaningful, and right on.
quote:Originally posted by Fandame:
With those words, ARod just said everything he needed to say without saying it. Graceful, meaningful, and right on.
At such a young age, Rodgers already understands the importance of letting one's play speak for itself. The fact that he doesn't have to stoop to Brent's level makes him far more a leader than Favre ever has been. We got a gem here.
quote:Originally posted by michiganjoe:
Rodgers respondsquote:When asked what he made of Favreâs comments, Rodgers replied: âYou know what, Iâm just, the only thing I want to say is Iâm just really proud of our guys and what our team did last season. It was a great accomplishment. It took all 53 of those guys and obviously it got the attention of a lot of people and weâre proud of the fact that we achieved the ultimate goal as a team.â
When asked if he found Favre to be disrespectful at all to him, Rodgers replied: âYou know what, again Iâm just going to say I was really proud of our team. It takes 53 guys to win a championship. We had the right recipe last year and weâre trying to do that same thing this season.â
Impressive. Not only he is a graduate of MM's quarterback school, but he also is an alum of TT's Institute for Media Relations.
Are you kidding me? Rodgers failed the TT school miserably. There isn't one single "quite frankly" in there. 
One of the really impressive things about AR is how deftly he handled the chaos of the Favre soap opera at the time it was happening. That's pretty light work compared to what he was going through at the time.
quote:Originally posted by CAPackFan95:
"I'm really kind of surprised it was that small," Sterger said.
Bert's dingle dangler is humorous but this chick has probably had a bag of dicks coming at her all at once on a regular basis. I guess that makes her qualified.
quote:Originally posted by michiganjoe:
One of the really impressive things about AR is how deftly he handled the chaos of the Favre soap opera at the time it was happening. That's pretty light work compared to what he was going through at the time.
LoL, yeah, Rodgers was just a poor, inocent victim in the whole thing. Heck, he and his agent were a major catalyst in it by threatening not to re-sign if he wasn't made the starter when he was, and rightfully so from a business standpoint. Rodgers' career was at a point he needed to start in order to earn a big second contract and he's also one cocky s.o.b. which is a good thing because wallflowers don't make good NFL QBs. All the greats were/are cocky s.o.b.s. Rodgers knew what he was fanning the flames of and was ready for it. He's a tremendous competitor with nerves of steel.
Loved this part of Reiter's piece on FoxSports:
"Forget that Favreâs first "what should I do?" melodrama put Rodgers in an awful spot and put the team in a situation ripe for discord and difficulty, or that Favre during that stretch acted like the petulant rookie while the unproven young guy acted with a level of class and calm befitting an All-Pro veteran.
There are also these facts, Brett: Twice, you threw interceptions late in NFC championship games that your teams otherwise might have won.In the Super Bowl you did win, it was Desmond Howard â and not you â awarded the game-day MVP award. It took you some time to get your first ring, too."
"Forget that Favreâs first "what should I do?" melodrama put Rodgers in an awful spot and put the team in a situation ripe for discord and difficulty, or that Favre during that stretch acted like the petulant rookie while the unproven young guy acted with a level of class and calm befitting an All-Pro veteran.
There are also these facts, Brett: Twice, you threw interceptions late in NFC championship games that your teams otherwise might have won.In the Super Bowl you did win, it was Desmond Howard â and not you â awarded the game-day MVP award. It took you some time to get your first ring, too."
quote:Originally posted by Herschel:
Are you kidding me? Rodgers failed the TT school miserably. There isn't one single "quite frankly" in there.
And that's all he would say. TT media school fail.
quote:Originally posted by Herschel:
LoL, yeah, Rodgers was just a poor, inocent victim in the whole thing. Heck, he and his agent were a major catalyst in it by threatening not to re-sign if he wasn't made the starter
Link? "major catalyst", "threatening"?
quote:Originally posted by Herschel:
LoL, yeah, Rodgers was just a poor, inocent victim in the whole thing. Heck, he and his agent were a major catalyst in it by threatening not to re-sign if he wasn't made the starter when he was, and rightfully so from a business standpoint.
I recall contract concerns from the Packer front office, but never heard about any threats from AR or his agent.
quote:Originally posted by Herschel:
LoL, yeah, Rodgers was just a poor, inocent victim in the whole thing. Heck, he and his agent were a major catalyst in it by threatening not to re-sign if he wasn't made the starter when he was, and rightfully so from a business standpoint.
Surely a Favre knobpolisher wouldn't make things up in a lame attempt to defend Favre. So, surely, you can provide links and proof to your claim, and it's not simply coming out of your arse.
quote:Originally posted by michiganjoe:quote:Originally posted by Herschel:
LoL, yeah, Rodgers was just a poor, inocent victim in the whole thing. Heck, he and his agent were a major catalyst in it by threatening not to re-sign if he wasn't made the starter when he was, and rightfully so from a business standpoint.
I recall contract concerns from the Packer front office, but never heard about any threats from AR or his agent.
Add in that McCarthy and TT said he was the starter on their visit to Kiln. Then he turned around retired/unretired bull****. Who forced who's hand here?
quote:Originally posted by Herschel:quote:Originally posted by michiganjoe:
One of the really impressive things about AR is how deftly he handled the chaos of the Favre soap opera at the time it was happening. That's pretty light work compared to what he was going through at the time.
LoL, yeah, Rodgers was just a poor, inocent victim in the whole thing. Heck, he and his agent were a major catalyst in it by threatening not to re-sign if he wasn't made the starter when he was, and rightfully so from a business standpoint. Rodgers' career was at a point he needed to start in order to earn a big second contract and he's also one cocky s.o.b. which is a good thing because wallflowers don't make good NFL QBs. All the greats were/are cocky s.o.b.s. Rodgers knew what he was fanning the flames of and was ready for it. He's a tremendous competitor with nerves of steel.
I agree with you, Rodgers is really cocky, and I like it. I will repeat what I said after the Dallas game in 2007. When this guy is done no one will remember who Brett is. He is already twice the QB Favre was. Incredible!
Here's a good article on the whole thing.
Aaron Rodgers, Brett Favre "Feud": Much Ado About Nothing
You know how this story is supposed to go.
It starts like this: Shut up, Brett Favre.
It's simple, imperative and demanding. Short and pithy. And boy, does it keep that angry reader going along the page.
It also includes addressing Brett Favre by name. Like, "Hey, Brett," and then follow with a fact that demeans Brett Favre in his supposed criticism of Aaron Rodgers.
Here's how the story is not supposed to go: Stop making such fuss over something that could, honestly, be taken as a compliment if you look at it a different way.
Or this: Shut up, scribes trying to incite controversy for no reason. That was simpler and more declarative.
Let's take what Favre, former Green Bay Packers quarterback said in a radio interview about Aaron Rodgers, current Green Bay Packers quarterback, and his Super Bowl win last year: "I'm going to be honest. I was not surprised. The biggest surprise to me would be that he didn't do it sooner." This is all from his interview with Atlanta radio station The Zone.
That could sound bitter. It might be. It also might be a compliment of what Favre thought about Rodgers before he left Green Bay for greener pastures (pun intended) with the Jets and then, the Vikings.
The context of the full quote makes it seem more like the latter option. He goes on to say how the last Packers team he played on in his last season was the most talented of his 16 seasons with Green Bay. He says that even though Rodgers seemed like a rookie, he had been around for a while. He said that he hoped Rodgers watched and learned, and obviously had talent as a first round pick.
The issue is just not worth the controversy it has created since Favre uttered the comments on Tuesday.
What about what Favre said is not true? Rodgers had been around awhile. He had, if he any hope of becoming a great NFL quarterback, watched and learned from one of the best, and from great teams. He does have tremendous talent. He's bright. He's a good player. The talent around him is great. When the Packers hit their stride, they were impossible to beat. And Rodgers did fall into a good situation.
What is everyone missing here?
Does he sound insecure? Maybe. Is this the product of sheer joy on the Brett Favre Hate Train to create some controversy? Definitely.
For his part, Rodgers is taking the high road. Or at least every writer will describe it as such. He just deflected the question about Favre's comments. Twice.
"The only thing I want to say is I'm just really proud of our guys and what our team did last season," Rodgers said to the first question from reporters. "It was a great accomplishment. It took all 53 of those guys and obviously it got the attention of a lot of people and we're proud of the fact that we achieved the ultimate goal as a team."
Does he want to take the high road? Maybe. Does he just want this whole thing to go away? Definitely.
Aaron Rodgers, Brett Favre "Feud": Much Ado About Nothing
You know how this story is supposed to go.
It starts like this: Shut up, Brett Favre.
It's simple, imperative and demanding. Short and pithy. And boy, does it keep that angry reader going along the page.
It also includes addressing Brett Favre by name. Like, "Hey, Brett," and then follow with a fact that demeans Brett Favre in his supposed criticism of Aaron Rodgers.
Here's how the story is not supposed to go: Stop making such fuss over something that could, honestly, be taken as a compliment if you look at it a different way.
Or this: Shut up, scribes trying to incite controversy for no reason. That was simpler and more declarative.
Let's take what Favre, former Green Bay Packers quarterback said in a radio interview about Aaron Rodgers, current Green Bay Packers quarterback, and his Super Bowl win last year: "I'm going to be honest. I was not surprised. The biggest surprise to me would be that he didn't do it sooner." This is all from his interview with Atlanta radio station The Zone.
That could sound bitter. It might be. It also might be a compliment of what Favre thought about Rodgers before he left Green Bay for greener pastures (pun intended) with the Jets and then, the Vikings.
The context of the full quote makes it seem more like the latter option. He goes on to say how the last Packers team he played on in his last season was the most talented of his 16 seasons with Green Bay. He says that even though Rodgers seemed like a rookie, he had been around for a while. He said that he hoped Rodgers watched and learned, and obviously had talent as a first round pick.
The issue is just not worth the controversy it has created since Favre uttered the comments on Tuesday.
What about what Favre said is not true? Rodgers had been around awhile. He had, if he any hope of becoming a great NFL quarterback, watched and learned from one of the best, and from great teams. He does have tremendous talent. He's bright. He's a good player. The talent around him is great. When the Packers hit their stride, they were impossible to beat. And Rodgers did fall into a good situation.
What is everyone missing here?
Does he sound insecure? Maybe. Is this the product of sheer joy on the Brett Favre Hate Train to create some controversy? Definitely.
For his part, Rodgers is taking the high road. Or at least every writer will describe it as such. He just deflected the question about Favre's comments. Twice.
"The only thing I want to say is I'm just really proud of our guys and what our team did last season," Rodgers said to the first question from reporters. "It was a great accomplishment. It took all 53 of those guys and obviously it got the attention of a lot of people and we're proud of the fact that we achieved the ultimate goal as a team."
Does he want to take the high road? Maybe. Does he just want this whole thing to go away? Definitely.
So, you've posted another article.
How about a link to an article where Rodgers and his agent were a major catalyst in it by threatening not to re-sign if he wasn't made the starter.
Any update there?
How about a link to an article where Rodgers and his agent were a major catalyst in it by threatening not to re-sign if he wasn't made the starter.
Any update there?
quote:Originally posted by Goalline:
I agree with you, Rodgers is really cocky, and I like it. I will repeat what I said after the Dallas game in 2007. When this guy is done no one will remember who Brett is. He is already twice the QB Favre was. Incredible!
It's awesome to see Rodgers in the pocket with a 275# defensive end bearing down on him while thinking 'bring it bitch, this is going for 6!' and delivering a strike to Jennings/Jordy/whomever.
I'm guessing the "major catalyst" argument is DOA.
I call BS on Favre's comment referring to 2007 being the most talented team he's been on. He said the same thing about the 2009 Vikings, and they won jack.
Fact is, winning a Super Bowl is difficult and great players like Marino never won one. Favre just needs to shut up. He's his own worst enemy and just needs to stop talking.
Fact is, winning a Super Bowl is difficult and great players like Marino never won one. Favre just needs to shut up. He's his own worst enemy and just needs to stop talking.
Clay sees it for what it is.
Packers linebacker Clay Matthews said today on Jim Rome Is Burning that he doesnât want to make a big deal of Favreâs comment, but he does think itâs just the kind of thing that motivates Rodgers.
âIâm not going to get involved with that, but I know 12,â Matthews said, referencing Rodgersâ jersey number. âHe hears those comments. It definitely fuels the fire. Heâs playing outstanding ball but itâs only going to continue to exacerbate the situation and continue to step his game up, so Iâm just looking forward to having him on my team and to see what he is able to do.â
Rome then asked if Matthews had a problem with what Favre said.
âIâm sure Aaron has a bigger problem,â Matthews said. âBackhanded comments like that, Iâm sure it hits a core with Aaron. Heâs a competitor. He takes everything that people say about him, the criticisms, and puts it on display on Sunday.â
Packers linebacker Clay Matthews said today on Jim Rome Is Burning that he doesnât want to make a big deal of Favreâs comment, but he does think itâs just the kind of thing that motivates Rodgers.
âIâm not going to get involved with that, but I know 12,â Matthews said, referencing Rodgersâ jersey number. âHe hears those comments. It definitely fuels the fire. Heâs playing outstanding ball but itâs only going to continue to exacerbate the situation and continue to step his game up, so Iâm just looking forward to having him on my team and to see what he is able to do.â
Rome then asked if Matthews had a problem with what Favre said.
âIâm sure Aaron has a bigger problem,â Matthews said. âBackhanded comments like that, Iâm sure it hits a core with Aaron. Heâs a competitor. He takes everything that people say about him, the criticisms, and puts it on display on Sunday.â
Favre is a full blown narcissist
Blameless
Talks in contradictory terms
Thinks everything is about him
Sherman did not create this. He is just that way.
Glad we don't have to put up with his drama and monologs anymore.
Glad we don't have to make excuses for him anymore.
Blameless
Talks in contradictory terms
Thinks everything is about him
Sherman did not create this. He is just that way.
Glad we don't have to put up with his drama and monologs anymore.
Glad we don't have to make excuses for him anymore.
I'm so done with this guy. Time to lock this one up? Anyone else need to vent?
I honestly don't give a **** but then some foolish comments enter the equation.
Bert just tires me.
Bert just tires me.
Still waiting for Herschel to provide proof of Rodgers and his agents demands......
LoL, yeah, Rodgers was just a poor, inocent victim in the whole thing. Heck, he and his agent were a major catalyst in it by threatening not to re-sign if he wasn't made the starter
LoL, yeah, Rodgers was just a poor, inocent victim in the whole thing. Heck, he and his agent were a major catalyst in it by threatening not to re-sign if he wasn't made the starter
quote:Originally posted by Coach:quote:Originally posted by Music City:
That the Packers last year had a great team but were 7-6 and almost failed ot make the playoffs at all.
They were never 7-6 last year.
They were 7-3 after beating Bert and the Queens.
Lost to Falcons late on a FG after a Rodgers comeback 7-4.
Beat the Niners 8-4.
Lost Rodgers, lost to the Lions to go 8-5.
Lost to the Patriots without Rodgers to go 8-6.
And then proceeded to run the table.
Sorry- you're right. Tried to go through it in my head and was off by a win.
But the point I am making is that perhaps Favre's point was the fact that despite the Packers being a really good team, they were one DeShawn Jackson punt return from missing the playoffs completely.
Jennings: Favre, Rodgers won't ever 'give it up' to each other
nfl.com
By Dan Hanzus Updated: Oct. 5, 2011 at 06:32 p.m
nfl.com
By Dan Hanzus Updated: Oct. 5, 2011 at 06:32 p.m
quote:"When you first hear it, you're kind of like, 'What?'" Jennings said in an interview that can been seen today at 7 p.m. ET on "NFL Total Access". "But knowing Brett, knowing the competitive guy he is, he's never going to really give it all up to Aaron. I don't think he should, because I don't think Aaron would give it up to him, trust me."
Jennings then followed that up by pointing out the reality of the Packers since he was drafted in 2006.
"We played with Brett, we had success with Brett, we didn't go all the way with Brett, but we did with Aaron, so I think that that kind of speaks for itself."
Jennings also refuted Favre's insinuation that Rodgers simply "fell into" a great situation in Green Bay.
"He took full control of his situation, and that's a credit to him," Jennings said of Rodgers. "He had to sit back, but he didn't just sit back like any other player and just take notes and wonder what he could be doing potentially, he tried to put himself in game mode every week and prepared himself as though he was going to be the starter.
"And I was able to be a part of that for a couple of years and I saw the way he prepared himself and ultimately he put himself in a position to be successful once it got to him." continue
quote:Originally posted by Max Headroom:
Favre is a full blown narcissist
Blameless
Talks in contradictory terms
Thinks everything is about him
When we all know this thread is actually about me.....
Yes, Boris, it is over. Lock this puppy and consider it a proper homage to the the greatness that is me. I'm actually suprised you didn't lock it sooner.....
hey, i posted venting little girl!
4" can say and do anything at this point and it doesn't bother me. rodgers is the better qb, and mcccarthy, tt and murphy were right all along.
All I can say is, I never witnessed anything like I saw Sunday when Favre played. Rodgers was beyond amazing.
Just when I thought that things were on the mend, Brett pulls this crap. I'm done with this guy. What a load of BS. If anyone knows how difficult it is to win a Super Bowl, it is Favre. After '96, that guy spent how many years chasing that second ring, and was never able to get it.
The best part is that you know it just BURNS Favre to see Rodgers, McCarthy and Thompson win it all just a few years after Favre's departure, and they did it immediately after his latest choke job in the Minny/NO NFCC. Oh yeah, and they did it with over 25% of their roster on IR, and with every playoff game on the road.
Rodgers handled it with pure class. But we all know how he works. This will motivate him even more. You think he found motivation in the media's shots at him for not holding offseason workouts? Watch and see what this does to him.
I like how CMIII, Jennings, etc. came to Rodgers's defense (as if he needs it).
I hope Rodgers & Co. go on to win a few more Super Bowls and establish a dynasty. After they do, there should be a rule: Favre is not welcome into Green Bay again, and will not have his jersey retired (as long as he is alive), until he kisses #12's rings. BOW DOWN, B*TCH. YOU'RE NOT WORTHY.
The best part is that you know it just BURNS Favre to see Rodgers, McCarthy and Thompson win it all just a few years after Favre's departure, and they did it immediately after his latest choke job in the Minny/NO NFCC. Oh yeah, and they did it with over 25% of their roster on IR, and with every playoff game on the road.
Rodgers handled it with pure class. But we all know how he works. This will motivate him even more. You think he found motivation in the media's shots at him for not holding offseason workouts? Watch and see what this does to him.
I like how CMIII, Jennings, etc. came to Rodgers's defense (as if he needs it).
I hope Rodgers & Co. go on to win a few more Super Bowls and establish a dynasty. After they do, there should be a rule: Favre is not welcome into Green Bay again, and will not have his jersey retired (as long as he is alive), until he kisses #12's rings. BOW DOWN, B*TCH. YOU'RE NOT WORTHY.
If the Packers really wanted to break Favre's balls they should schedule his retirement ceremony for the game against the Vikings and press release it on January 14th.
The second best part of this BS: Favre's catch-22 situation. He either had to discredit TT's ability to evaluate talent, and give Rodgers the credit; or discredit Rodgers's play and give TT the credit.
It must have burned him, having to acknowledge TT's talent. I'm guessing that the shots at Rodgers just helped soothe the pain.
It must have burned him, having to acknowledge TT's talent. I'm guessing that the shots at Rodgers just helped soothe the pain.