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

Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL)

| August 17, 2005 | Pierson, Don | COPYRIGHT 2005 Chicago Tribune. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

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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