For a number of years, a debate has persisted among NFL fans about who's a better quarterback: the New England Patriots' Tom Brady, or the Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers. Those on Brady's side point to his stacked resume that includes five Super Bowl championships and a number of career records. For Rodgers, the argument tends to focus on his sheer talent and unprecedented efficiency.
This is an argument for the fans and the media. The two men have nothing but respect for each other and have voiced as much on numerous occasions over the years.
Ahead of Super Bowl LII this past Sunday, Rodgers appeared on a number of radio shows and conducted interviews with various writers and websites. Inevitably, questions regarding the New England's signal caller came up.
In a wide-ranging interview with USA TODAY Sports' Nate Davis, Rodgers spoke on Brady's ever-growing legacy:
“He's extremely accomplished obviously. What he's done in his career is second to none now with the amount of rings he's got. The way he takes care of his body is incredible. He's a first-ballot Hall of Famer who wants to wait to get in until he's 50. He's set the standard for quarterback play for generations to come, and it's impressive to watch and be in the league at the same time as him.”
Rodgers previously said that he wants to match Brady's longevity and play into his 40s, as it appears Tom will do so with the Patriots. He additionally noted that he watched every snap from Brady's record-setting 50-passing touchdown season in 2007 before becoming the starter in Green Bay.
Rodgers and Brady play the quarterback position quite differently, at least stylistically. In terms of football QB, they're both at the top of the league.
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