Packers’ Rodgers Ready to Make the Jump to Stardom

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Published: August 25, 2009

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... scrutiny than any player in the history of the National Football League.  A former first-round pick, Rodgers had not accomplished much more than two season-ending injuries during his four years in the league.  Many fans believed that legend Brett Favre had been kicked out of town by management, and now all eyes were on Rodgers to see if he could follow in the footsteps of the team’s biggest legend.

The bullseye on Rodgers’ chest only expanded when he was rewarded with a huge contract extension in the middle of the season.  Now the former Cal quarterback was not only the team’s quarterback, but the future as well.  That season, Rodgers responded with a 4000-yard, 28-touchdown performance that brought a few more followers into his corner.  Despite the six-win season, Rodgers showed the poise of a veteran quarterback and commanded the offense better than most expected.

Entering 2009, Rodgers has been the man from day one and is ...

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