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Found February 11, 2012 on GackSports: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Peyton Manning,  Aaron Rodgers,  Brett Favre,  Eli Manning,  Kurt Warner
TEAMS: Indianapolis Colts,  Green Bay Packers,  Minnesota Vikings,  New York Giants

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Five years ago in the NFL, the draft would be a part of each teams rebuilding process. Teams would draft players that would sit behind veteran players to get them ready to play. They would learn the ins and outs of the game and be mentored by older players. Perfect example is Aaron Rodgers sitting behind Brett Favre in Green Bay. Rodgers got his shot a few seasons back and he ran with it, winning a Super Bowl and league MVP. Even the two-time Super Bowl MVP, Eli Manning sat behind veteran quarterback Kurt Warner before he got his chance. Times have changed though and the NFL is all about, “what have you done lately?” Players are drafted not to just start but to perform right away. They don’t get that time to sit and learn from a veteran player.
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