Growing up in Wisconsin and spending much of his high school and college career it the offensive backfield, you might think that Orange County's George Wright Jr. would idolize a player like FB John Kuhn who joined the Packers when George was just 12 years old. You would be right, but George's real inspiration behind playing football besides his own family is none other than Green Bay legend Brett Favre.
"I don't think you can be from Wisconsin and not be a fan of Brett Favre." Wright fondly told reporters, "Beyond his accomplishments and the Super Bowl (when Wright was barely a year old), I loved his style and attitude and my old man did too. He loved what he did and when I was dealing with the pressure of being a star in high school and deciding what to do with my future he made me realize that I could make a career out of doing what I love."
Wright attributes much of his success to bringing that same attitude to his own position. He was not a highly coveted prospect coming out of Iowa but has kept up his spirit and work ethic and now finds himself leading the league in receptions. Whether he's blocking, running a route, or on the sideline working with the coaches, Wright's philosophy is, "I want to make a difference in every play."
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"I don't think you can be from Wisconsin and not be a fan of Brett Favre." Wright fondly told reporters, "Beyond his accomplishments and the Super Bowl (when Wright was barely a year old), I loved his style and attitude and my old man did too. He loved what he did and when I was dealing with the pressure of being a star in high school and deciding what to do with my future he made me realize that I could make a career out of doing what I love."
Wright attributes much of his success to bringing that same attitude to his own position. He was not a highly coveted prospect coming out of Iowa but has kept up his spirit and work ethic and now finds himself leading the league in receptions. Whether he's blocking, running a route, or on the sideline working with the coaches, Wright's philosophy is, "I want to make a difference in every play."
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