Re: Packers/Falcons
It is never the right thing for a NFL team to bench a significantly better player in favor of getting a younger player experience. If the talent level is close, sure, play the young guy.
But the difference in Favre and Rodgers is extreme. If the Packer coaches/management decided to play him now, they would be telling the rest of their players and their fans that they do not care about winning. This may not seem like much at face value, but losing can become insidious and habit forming. As a professional franchise they know the best course of action is to always put forth your best effort. Playing Aaron Rodgers right now would not accomplish that.
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