What happens when a near mythical figure in America’s favorite sport decides to retire?

As could be witnessed in the wake of the Favre retirement, fans weep, small towns wonder about their own finality, and John Madden locks himself into his closet for several days due to a deep depression.

Ok, maybe the last thing didn’t happen. But upon Brett Favre’s retirement (and subsequent denial of a return), talking heads agreed that the NFC North, the division the Green Bay Packers are a part of, was the ripe for the taking.

Had much changed in Green Bay?

No, not in quantity at least.

But it remains to be seen whether Aaron Rodgers can escape the shadow cast by one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever touch a pigskin. Or even if he can go an entire season without wetting himself.

So goes the speculation when an unproven, or even a proven for that matter, steps from within the shadow of a grid iron hero.

With Rodgers’ quest ahead, let’s take a look at others that had to overcome the scrutiny of replacing the all time greats of the game.

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