A New Day Has Dawned

The post-Favre era has begun, and it looks good so far. (Actually, it looks great. The new Samsung LN52A650 with an HD feed? Fantastic. How did I ever watch football in standard def?) Aaron Rodgers led the Packers well in his first start. Considering all the pressure he was under, I'd actually say he led the team very well. And I have to admit, it's nice to see a nimble quarterback running around the field. Nobody open? Oh, I'll just run for the first.

One thing for sure, Rodgers can throw the long ball if given time. His TD pass to Donald Driver that was nullified due to penalty was oh so pretty. I'm looking forward to more of that this season.

I'm not ready to buy my Super Bowl tickets just yet, but I am growing optimistic. Sure, the Vikings defense hasn't been to good against the pass for several years, but last night's victory was a great stepping stone. Rodgers exceeded expectations, and I'm looking forward to what happens next. I've already got Sept. 21 circled on the calendar. That's when the titans of the NFC face off. Cowboys vs. Packers in HD. Now that's going to be a great birthday present to myself.