Brady heaps praise on 'inspiring' Rodgers ahead of SNF clash

This week's edition of Sunday Night Football will feature a battle between two of the greatest quarterbacks to ever step foot on the gridiron in Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers.

Due to playing in separate conferences, Brady versus Rodgers only comes around once every four years. However, while the New England Patriots' star quarterback rarely gets to see his fellow passer in person, he lauded Rodgers' special skill set.

"I think it's inspiring," Brady said Tuesday on WEEI, according to ESPN's Mike Reiss. "Even for me, I watch his game and it makes me want to get out there and practice and improve, because I think he's so phenomenal with how he manages himself in the pocket. His ability to throw the football is unlike anyone in probably the history of the league. It's pretty awesome to watch."

Rodgers and Brady have faced off only once, with the Green Bay Packers edging the Patriots 26-21 in 2014.

When asked about the inevitable debate over who is the GOAT prior to their matchup, Brady said it was "a hypothetical question that is just truly impossible to answer."

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