Could Aaron Rodgers continue to walk the Brett Favre path by closing out his career in Minnesota?
Favre spent 16 years in Green Bay before a quick stopover with the New York Jets ahead of closing his Hall of Fame career with two years in Minnesota. Rodgers, who spent three years as Favre's understudy, played 18 years in Green Bay and the past two with Gang Green. Minnesota is one option for Rodgers to continue his career, along with the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Giants.
During an interview on Fox News' The Will Cain Show, Favre encouraged the Vikings connection.
"By all means, sign with them. They got a really good football team. They're loaded at pretty much every position," Favre said. "They made it to the playoffs last year. They got a tremendous fan base, much like the Packers. If you get the opportunity, that's a good place to win. Of course, you gotta play the Packers then."
Favre said he appreciated the Packers-Vikings rivalry more after playing in Minnesota.
"Love-hate relationship at its best," Favre said. "That's what makes it such a great rivalry. I got to see it from both sides. It made me appreciate both sides even more. If he gets an opportunity, why not?"
The Steelers and Giants present a greater chance for Rodgers to start. With J.J. McCarthy returning from injury and ready to take over the gig, it wouldn't be a shoo-in that the 41-year-old would start. However, Minnesota would offer the best offense. We know Kevin O'Connell's scheme is dynamite, and they boast the highest-paid wideout in football, Justin Jefferson. The Vikings also bulked up the offensive line this offseason. If Rodgers thought there was a shot at unseating McCarthy, Minnesota would be a cushy gig.
