Brett Favre says Aaron Rodgers 'will do great' with Jets - ESPN

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Fifteen years ago, Brett Favre was in the same position as Aaron Rodgers — traded to the New York Jets after a legendary career with the Green Bay Packers. More than anyone, Favre knows what his former teammate is about to encounter.

And he says Rodgers will be a hit in New York.

«Aaron will do great!!!!» Favre said in a text message to ESPN's Ed Werder. «He will handle the transition as well as anyone. [He's a] very smart and instinctive person, on and off the field. In other words, you're not going to catch him by surprise very often.

»And I think [he's] the best at making everyone around him better. I would rather not bet at all than bet against him."

Rodgers, acquired Monday in a blockbuster trade, will be introduced at 2 p.m. ET Wednesday in a news conference. Wearing a Jets sweatshirt, he took a physical and arrived midmorning at the Jets' facility, where he met with coaches and spent time with owner Woody Johnson.

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Rodgers was elevated to the starting job in Green Bay in 2008 when Favre was dealt to the Jets in training camp. Because the Jets were in Cleveland for a preseason game, Favre's introductory news conference occurred in a cramped room in the bowels of the Browns' stadium.

Despite his unfamiliarity with the team, the personnel and the offense, Favre got off to a terrific start, leading the Jets to an 8-3 record. He suffered a torn biceps tendon in his throwing arm — the injury wasn't disclosed until after the season — and his performance suffered.

Favre struggled down the stretch and the Jets lost four of their last five games to miss the playoffs,