Green Bay Packers have failed as an organization to win more
Rarely is an organization fortunate enough to be able to replace a Hall of Fame quarterback with another Hall of Fame quarterback, but that’s exactly what the Green Bay Packers did. Brett Favre was the starting quarterback for 16 seasons before he retired and then signed for the New York Jets. In his 16 years, Favre broke all types of records, capturing the hearts of millions with his extraordinary ability to throw the ball in ways that people didn’t even think were possible.
Favre was a three-time league MVP, the first quarterback ever to reach 70,000 yards, and 500 touchdowns on his way to beating all 32 teams. But all of those individual accolades resulted in one Super Bowl.
No one really knew what to expect from Aaron Rodgers when he was inserted as the started, having sat behind Farve for three seasons. In his first season as a starter, Rodgers threw for 4,038 yards and 28 touchdowns. It was clear to see he was well on his way to greatness.
Rodgers was an upgrade on Favre, he had similar arm talent to put the ball wherever he wanted and was able to make all the incredible throws Favre would make, Rodgers just threw a lot fewer interceptions. He won four MVPs to Farve’s three and will in most likelihood, surpass him in every other passing category.
But they share one thing; they both left Green Bay with just one championship. The Green Bay Packers failed to capitalize on two of the greatest players to play quarterback in the NFL. They failed to put the pieces around them to optimize their ability to win Super Bowls. In 15 years, the Packers did not draft a wide receiver in the first round.
It’s inexcusable, not to surround your Hall of Fame quarterback with enough talent to get it done. Rodgers did have some good receivers; Davante Adams, Jordy Nelson, and Gregg Jennings, but none in the first round.
The Packers had the ability to become a dynasty, just look at the Kansas City Chiefs with quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Instead, they neglected the opportunity to do so and will probably never get as fortunate again. The Packers not only failed Aaron Rodgers, but they also took it for granted and failed their entire organization.