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Favre passed for 3,472 yards with 22 touchdowns and 22 interceptions. He suffered a torn biceps tendon in his throwing arm - the injury wasn't disclosed until after the season - and his performance suffered.įavre struggled down the stretch and the Jets lost four of their last five games to miss the playoffs, costing coach Eric Mangini his job. Because the Jets were in Cleveland for a preseason game, Favre's introductory news conference occurred in a cramped room in the bowels of the Browns' stadium.ĭespite his unfamiliarity with the team, the personnel and the offense, Favre got off to a terrific start, leading the Jets to an 8-3 record. Rodgers was elevated to the starting job in Green Bay in 2008 when Favre was dealt to the Jets in training camp. Wearing a Jets sweatshirt, he took a physical and arrived midmorning at the Jets' facility, where he met with coaches and spent time with owner Woody Johnson. Rodgers, acquired Monday in a blockbuster trade, was introduced Wednesday in a news conference.

I would rather not bet at all than bet against him.' 'And I think the best at making everyone around him better. In other words, you're not going to catch him by surprise very often. very smart and instinctive person, on and off the field. 'He will handle the transition as well as anyone. 'Aaron will do great!!!!' Favre said in a text message to ESPN's Ed Werder. More than anyone, Favre knows what his former teammate is about to encounter.Īnd he says Rodgers will be a hit in New York. Fifteen years ago, Brett Favre was in the same position as Aaron Rodgers - traded to the New York Jets after a legendary career with the Green Bay Packers.

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