Even Scott Hunter replacing the legendary Bart Starr in 1972 can't compare to how strange it will be when Aaron Rodgers -- not Brett Favre -- starts at quarterback for the Green Bay Packers on Monday night at Lambeau Field.
Hunter at least started 10 games as a rookie the year before when a sore-armed, soon-to-be 38-year-old Starr could muster only three starts, going 0-3 as the Packers finished last in their division.
Rodgers, on the other hand, has never started an NFL game. And not only has Favre started a record 275 consecutive games, he's also coming off a season in which he led the Packers to a division title and the NFC Championship Game as a 38-year-old Pro Bowl player.
Starr retired following the 1971 season. He helped Hunter's transition in 1972, working as a quarterback consultant and calling the plays for then-Packers coach Dan Devine.
Favre retired following the 2007 season, but changed his mind and ended up being traded to the New York Jets. So rather than being helped by Favre, Rodgers' every baby step will be measured against each stride Favre takes as an 18-year veteran and future Hall of Famer.
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