3 Reasons Brett Favre is Still Better Than Aaron Rodgers

Because it's seemingly impossible for fans to appreciate the greatness of two players to pass through their favorite franchise at the same time, they'll often engage in bias-laced debate instead.

That's how it goes in otherwise-sleepy Green Bay, where there will always be disputes over who was the better Packers quarterback: Brett Favre or Aaron Rodgers. This topic is particularly sensitive because Rodgers formerly served as Favre's understudy before he was officially handed the keys to the franchise in 2008.

Let's help settle the protracted discussion by highlighting a few reasons as to why No.4 is better than No. 12.

3. Intangibles/Durability

When we think of intangibles, the first thing that comes to our minds is leadership and the will to win. Favre was far more intense than Rodgers is and ever will be. His drive to succeed was second to none. Rodgers is tough, but Favre is way tougher. His 297 consecutive games started streak speaks volumes to that notion. We hate to hold fragility against Rodgers, but we can't ignore the data. Favre's tenacity and grit undoubtedly contributed to his ascent as one of the best quarterback's to ever play the game.

2. Clutch Gene

The facts pretty much sell this debate in Favre's favor. Rodgers is 2-7-1 in overtime and has led 24 career game-winning drives. That's less than Russell Wilson, who wasn't a full-time starter in the NFL until 2012, four years after Rodgers became the guy in Greey Bay. Favre, on the other hand, had 43 game-winning drives, which ranks top-five all-time. Country also has twice as many fourth quarter comeback victories as the former No. 24 overall pick.

1. Records

There's something to be said for establishing a legacy, and right now, Favre's is simply superior to that of Rodgers. At one point in his career, Favre held the records for career touchdown passes (508), passing yards (71,838), pass completions (6,300), and wins (199). Favre currently holds the records for most consecutive seasons of 300-or-more pass completions with 18. He has 290 career games of over 100 passing yards, which is another record. Finally, he is tied for the most seasons leading the league in touchdown throws with four. What more needs to be said?