Packers Say They Want Monday's Game For Their Quarterback

We all know about the drama leading into Monday night's Green Bay-Minnesota game. Yes, much of it is media-driven, but you can't write a storyline like this for Hollywood.

It doesn't take a genius to figure out that Brett Favre wants to beat the Packers. He might say it's "just another game" or whatever, but you should know better. Similarly, the Packers might say it's just another game, but you know they'd like to get a few shots in and pick Favre off a couple times. For Monday's visitors, however, there is another motivating factor at work.

For a large contingent of Packer players, the hype is a mystery to them. That's because 21 players on this year's Green Bay roster have never played with Favre. They don't know him, but they know Aaron Rodgers.

Not only that, but the Packers had a good chunk of rookies on their 2007 team, the last one that Favre quarterbacked in Green Bay. It's not hard to figure out why these guys didn't get to know Favre that well. After all, Favre turned 38 during the season, making him nearly old enough to be a father to the rookies.

Offensive lineman Daryn College, who is expected to start at left tackle in place of the injured Chad Clifton Monday, doesn't sound like he really blames Favre for any distance that might have existed.

"I only played with him for a couple of years," offensive lineman Daryn Colledge said. "Me and Brett's relationship wasn't exactly the tightest. He was an older guy, I was a younger guy and we hung in our own circles. For me, I've got a (Vikings) defense that I need to worry about, I've got a ton of Pro Bowlers I've got to face this weekend and might be playing a new position. So for me, I've got a lot more things to worry about than Brett."

For wide receiver Greg Jennings, the feeling is that winning for Rodgers is more important than beating Favre.

"Aaron, in my eyes, he wasn't treated the best," Packers receiver Greg Jennings said. "And it wasn't his fault. It wasn't like he kicked Brett out of here. He was just the guy who was taking his spot. Unfortunately he didn't (get) welcomed by some. For some, he did. But there's definitely that drive to want to win it for him."

Favre said this week that he still speaks occasionally to longtime Packers like Donald Driver and Al Harris. While Monday night might be awkward for them, and other Green Bay veterans that Favre had gotten close to, it might actually be "just another game" for a lot of them.

Meanwhile, Favre shouldn't be the only Viking motivated to play well Monday night. Not only is there a natural hatred for the Packers that comes along with playing for Minnesota, but guys like Adrian Peterson have already talked about wanting to win this game for Favre.

"Favre is the type of guy you just feed off his energy and just the passion he plays with and the way he plays the game."

No matter what angle you look at, there is plenty of motivation heading into Monday's game.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

10-03-2009 @ 3:27PM

SECUREPICS said...

Easiest & Safest pic: "Monday Nite" Take Green Bay +3.5 under the points(45). Vikings offensive line is 'worthless.' Favre will be sacked numerous times with a few interceptions & Peterson will struggle again with no protection or blocking from the purple offensive line. Easiest pic of all the games this weekend!

10-10-2009 @ 11:09PM

dbbc4 said...

It was such a easy pic that you should change your name to I dont know what the hell I am talking about.lol favre on his back and throwing picks? Maybe you ment pick the vikes because green bays offensive line sucks and rodgers will throw picks.what a dumb ass.lmao

10-13-2009 @ 12:10AM

vikefan007 said...

good call dumbass,SECUREPICS, u should apply for espn......

10-03-2009 @ 4:47PM

deertracks said...

So they want this game for Buck Rogers?? We have an old saying here in Minnesota: Wish in one hand and poop in the other....see which one fills up the quickest..........

10-03-2009 @ 7:07PM

leoganz said...

Vikings 31 Packers 13

10-04-2009 @ 3:16AM

Eddie Hoffman said...

When are the Vikings going to trade Tarvarian Jackson? I understand the Lambs are offering up a 3rd round pick. C`mon Ziggi, get it done. He sucks. thats as good an offer as you will get.

10-04-2009 @ 1:07PM

mwlab71 said...

deertracks is that your saying to the super bowl every year haha. In fact since ned flanders has been your coach what do you have 1 win out of 6 against the pack.(only because crosby missed the field goal) Favre will be rattled Monday hes going to throw 6 ints

10-04-2009 @ 8:45PM

VIKINGSOBSERVER said...

Vikes need to run 'I' formation on offense (Taylor & Peterson). Need to keep Packers guessing who's going to run. This will also give additional help with blocking that lacks within the offensive line! Attention Brad Childress: Don't always start your first play with Peterson running the ball. Everyone knows it's the first play you call 'every single time!' "Mix It Up!"

10-04-2009 @ 10:14PM

hotrodqd said...

favre's going to get in this kids head favre knows that offense proably better than rodgers does ......can the packers shut down the back peterson ? if they cant this will be a blow out .....min 45 gb 16

10-04-2009 @ 10:17PM

if peterson is any good ...he'll get the yards....walter payton did it for years ...every player on the field and every spectator in the stands knew #34 was going to get the ball and.....bam...64 yd run to the paydirt !!!