Wouldn't want to be Rodgers

Ask Jay Fiedler or Brian Griese how difficult it can be following an iconic quarterback.

 

Whether it's his fault or not, Aaron Rodgers, the new leader of the Green Bay Packers, will be blamed if the team fails to at least make the second round of the playoffs this season.

 

The defense could be awful, the running game non-existent, but the spotlight will be squarely on Rodgers as fans will compare him to their beloved Brett Favre every step of the way in his first season guiding the Packers.

 

There will be a lot of fans saying 'Brett would've made that play'. After every tough game or loss, the media will compare him to Favre ad nauseum.

 

That's something Rodgers better be prepared for.

 

Aside from Steve Young, there hasn't been a quarterback in the last 20 years to successfully follow a legend. And Young was already an established NFL star.

 

Good luck Aaron, you're going to need it.