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6 days ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Amit Kumar Jha |Shreyas Pai
Last month, in March, Aaron Rodgers made a sneaky move. He knows the city of Pittsburgh loves him. So, he had to improvise his visit to the AFC North team. He got down at a different airport, drove a rental Chevy Malibu car, and practiced on the backside of the practice field. But his efforts were not enough. The news got leaked. A few reporters were there, but none of them anticipated that the Super Bowl winner would be roaming around the Steel City in a rental car.
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6 days ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Amit Kumar Jha |Shreyas Pai
Some players thrive on confidence, and Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty is one of them. While QBs like Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders continue to be highlighted in the rise and fall on analysts’ draft boards, the standout running back is quietly making a case for himself. Jeanty, electrified by the prospect of turning pro, recently told The Players’ Tribune, “I am coming to your franchise to do what Saquon [Barkley] and the Eagles just did.” A two-second pause. No hesitation.
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6 days ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Amit Kumar Jha |Shreyas Pai
Football is one of the most physically demanding sports still popular. Players work hard to build their physique and maintain it. And sometimes, mistakes happen. Intentionally or otherwise. Just last month, the league suspended Bills DL Michael Hoecht and DT Larry Ogunjobi for 6 games for violating the NFL Performance-Enhancing Drug policy. This time, the 49ers OL Isaac Alarcon got caught in the line of fire.
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1 week ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Amit Kumar Jha |Shreyas Pai
The buzz is back in Logan, Utah. And this time, it’s not about basketball or skiing—it’s about the NFL Draft. For the first time since Jordan Love’s first-round selection in 2020, Utah State has another NFL-caliber talent on deck. Wide receiver Jalen Royals has turned heads with a monster season: 126 receptions, 1,914 yards (a crisp 15.2 yards per catch), and 21 touchdowns. Naturally, fans are connecting the dots. Could Royals join his former college quarterback in Green Bay?
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1 week ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Amit Kumar Jha |Shreyas Pai
Work hard until your idols become your rivals! These words fit perfectly with the Packers’ QB Jordan Love and their former star, Aaron Rodgers. While A-Rod didn’t get a warm welcome from Packers legend Brett Favre, he never tried to block the development of his juniors. He always helped Jordan Love. Just last year, the Utah State player showed love for the veteran and showered praise. Now that the Super Bowl winner is hinting at his retirement, the young player got emotional.
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1 week ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Amit Kumar Jha |Shreyas Pai
Mike Tomlin has never been the loudest guy in the room—but when he goes quiet, it’s time to listen. The Pittsburgh Steelers head coach, usually known for his commanding presence and quotable fire, has met the Aaron Rodgers saga with something far more calculated: radio silence. No sideline smirks. No podium persuasion. Just an uneasy calm while the quarterback carousel spins into chaos. Rodgers, of course, is doing what he does best—commanding headlines without saying much at all.
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1 week ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Bhwya Sriya |Shreyas Pai
“I know I can still play. I know I can still do the things I need to do to be successful….Going to take some time mentally and physically to rest and relax.” Aaron Rodgers isn’t wondering – he knows exactly what he’s doing. And from the sound of the above quotes, he’s got a clear vision for what’s next in his NFL story.
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1 week ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Amit Kumar Jha |Shreyas Pai
“We will continue to build out the quarterback room, no different than the other positional rooms,” said the Browns GM Andrew Berry last month. The Browns have 3 QBs now. Their head man, Deshaun Watson, re-ruptured his right Achilles tendon and is healing. In March 2025, they welcomed Kenny Pickett from the Eagles by giving up a 5th round pick in the 2025 Draft and Dorian Thompson-Robinson. The genuine surprise came when they signed the veteran Joe Flacco on a 1-year deal.
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1 week ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Amit Kumar Jha |Shreyas Pai
It was the week 13 of the 2024 season. Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes had the ball in his hands. But the Raiders DE Maxx Crosby cut through the Chiefs protection and sacked the signal caller. It made him angry and frustrated. The HC Andy Reid saw it on the sidelines. The problem was bigger than it seemed. The AFC West franchise reaching the Super Bowl was the only reason it was questioned less. However, as we approach the draft, analysts are requesting the franchise to focus on primary issues.
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1 week ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Amit Kumar Jha |Shreyas Pai
It’s game on. The draft is 10 days away. And the teams are preparing for it by hosting the players, talking about their future aspirations and dreams. One such franchise that has a legacy of past is the Patriots. Their former player Mike Vrabel has become their head coach now. While he is trying to navigate through the high-pressure draft scenario, QB Drake Maye has shown full trust on the coach. Together, they are hoping to build a lethal O-line that will demolish their rivals. It’s worth watching.
