As someone who’s watched Packers legends come and go, I can’t ignore the eerie symmetry brewing between Aaron Rodgers’ career arc and Brett Favre’s iconic—and controversial—path through the NFL wilderness. Could No. 12 really follow No. 4’s footsteps again, this time landing in Minnesota? Let’s break it down.
The Ghost of Brett Favre Looms Large
Favre’s legacy isn’t just etched in Lambeau lore—it’s a roadmap for chaos:
- 2008: Traded from Green Bay to the New York Jets after retiring/unretiring drama.
- 2009: Ditched New York for Minnesota, igniting NFC North fireworks by beating his former team twice en route to an NFC Championship Game appearance (and one infamous interception).