The problem was thenew Packers jerseys had a pretty good quarterback in Favre so that mean more waiting for Rodgers who finally got his shot in 2008 after Favre's messy divorce from the Packers.
In a classic case of patience being a virtue (and rewarded), Rodgers turned out to be the gracious winner.
Since taking over as the Packers QB, new Rodgers jerseys has quietly had back-to-back 4,000 yard passing seasons and thrown 58 touchdowns to 20 interceptions. He did this while gracefully excusing himself from the circus that surrounded Favre's many retirements and one nasty exit from Green Bay. Rodgers has remained classy, confident and competent.
The Packers were 11-5 in 2009, including an NFL best 11-4-1 against the spread, and the success was equal part Rodgers and the Green Bay defense. Rodgers threw for 4,434 yards, 30 touchdowns and just seven interceptions. He was fourth in the league in TD's, fourth in passer rating (103.2) and fourth in passing yards.
As a result, Green Bay enjoyed one of its best statistical seasons ever, finishing 2009 with the fifth-rated offense in the league. Rodgers' favorite targets are Greg Jennings and Donald Driver who both enjoyed stellar seasons. Jennings made 68 grabs for 1,113 and four touchdowns while Driver had 70 catches for 1,061 yards and six touchdowns. The two have caught 24 of Rodgers' 58 touchdown passes over the past two years.
Ryan Grant had his best year as a Packer with 1,253 yards rushing and led the team in touchdowns with 11. Just about everything went right for the Packers offense in 2009. From new Rodgers jersey to the receivers to the running game, there were smiles all around and Lambeau Leaps aplenty.
The Packers' defense is much better than the team that allowed 51 points against the Cardinals in the NFC Wild Card game. During the regular season Green Bay ranked in the top 10 in every major defensive category. The Packers were first against the run, fifth against the pass, second in total yards allowed per game and seventh in scoring (18.6).
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