Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady are two of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, no doubt about it.
Before Rodgers took over as Green Bay's starting quarterback in 2008, he said he studied Brady's entire 2007 MVP campaign as he got ready to lead Green Bay's offense.
Rodgers revealed in 2018 that he learned many things from Brady, such as his pocket movement, creating space, and not rushing passes.
Rodgers said (via Mass Live):
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"The first was pocket movement. Just watching him in 2007, especially his smooth nature in the pocket. He was able to make subtle movements and has his entire career to create space for a throwing lane and throwing platform. And that's one thing, not looking at the rush and being able to find that soft spot in the pocket is something he's been incredible at."
Rodgers added:
"And just like Favre, Tom's always been great with his eyes. Being able to manipulate defenders and move 'em out of zones that he wants to throw into and move safeties to be able to get to spots down the seam. Him and Brett are the best two I've seen on film."
Sitting and learning behind Favre and studying Brady's tape worked out for Rodgers, as he would eventually become a Super Bowl-winning quarterback and four-time league MVP.
Aaron Rodgers comments on his NFL future
Aaron Rodgers spent 2005-2022 with the Green Bay Packers. He had plenty of success in Green Bay, winning four MVPs, a Super Bowl, and being one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL in that span.
Rodgers was traded to the New York Jets before the 2023 season, and it's just been disappointing for him in his last two seasons with NY. While he is already nearing the end of his career, his plans for 2025 are undecided.
Rodgers said via The Pat McAfee Show:
"I haven't decided whether or not I want to play moving forward. They (Jets) haven't decided or maybe they have, but they haven't told me what their plans are moving forward."
The Jets fired coach Robert Saleh during the season as well as general manager Joe Douglas.
As they look to enter a new regime, they could move on from Rodgers as well. Or, Rodgers could decide to move on from them. What do you think will happen to Aaron Rodgers in 2025?
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