Aaron Rodgers didn't take the route that most young star quarterbacks take today. Rather than start immediately, he was left to sit behind Brett Favre for a few years before his star could rise.
But it did rise, and Rodgers quickly ascended from a top prospect to top 10 quarterback to, at his best, the absolute top QB in the league. At 34, having been in the NFL for over a decade, he isn't seeking to prove himself in anyway, instead padding his resume and hoping to add another Super Bowl ring to his collection. He has already secured his status as one of the best quarterbacks to ever play the game.