Rodgers has drawn comparisons to Brett Favre throughout his career. Rodgers started his career as Favre's backup on the Green Bay Packers, eventually taking over the starting job after Favre's departure to the New York Jets, giving the Packers 30 years of starting quarterback play between the two gunslingers.

Try not to spend much time thinking about whether Aaron Rodgers, right, would replace Sam Darnold as Vikings quarterback. (Elizabeth Flores/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

“I hope that’s the only thing that’s déjà vu,” Rodgers answered.