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An important thread in the argument was the dual advantage of having Rodgers. He could help stabilize the team in the short term while mentoring a rookie quarterback behind him. This approach draws on past success stories within the franchise, such as Eli Manning, who learned behind Kurt Warner. Rodgers, at 41, would offer that hybrid model—playing competently while allowing time for the next generation to grow without the pressure that comes from starting right away.