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Article: Packers 101 for Rodgers: study a legend in Brett Favre.(Aaron Rodgers)

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August 17, 2005
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Byline: Don Pierson

GREEN BAY, Wis. _ When Brett Favre said the other day it wasn't in his contract to mentor Packers rookie quarterback Aaron Rodgers, one of the people who didn't misunderstand was Rodgers.

"I feel the exact same way," Rodgers said. "I don't want him to treat me any different from any other quarterback."

Besides, Rodgers is so happy to be watching his idol in training camp that Favre couldn't possibly say or do anything to discourage him.

"The only thing I expect from Brett is if I have a question, he'll answer it," Rodgers said.

So has he asked?

"I will if I feel like that," Rodgers said. "But I ...

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