#2019 nfl draft

[realtapiocafan]

hiiiiiii i was reading your tags from the fic snippet and learned something new in that i did not Know ja’marr moved to dallas omgg 😀 can u provide some more info on this ✍🏿✍🏿✍🏿

Ofc! (This is long)

So from what I gather, after opting out, Ja'Marr went back home (Harvey, Louisiana - close to NOLA) until about November, when he moved to Dallas to get ready for the draft. In the Najee-Jaylen-Ja'Marr house thing they did (which includes what Pro Day was like post-COVID and has some other videos about the draft itself), Ja'Marr says himself that he hasn't actually been at the LSU campus ever since he opted out. (Also if you look at his twitter, he was live-tweeting LSU games lol).

Everything else below are articles mentioning Ja'Marr going to Dallas, as well as some other information regarding COVID-era Ja'Marr, sprinkled with my own little comments in between 🙂

So first off, the Dallas thing is specifically mentioned in this article by the Advocate (I'm going to include the necessary paragraphs bc some of these are paywalled smh)

There were more uncertain times, too. Chase opted out of the 2020 season during preseason camp last year, a time in which the pandemic was surging and there was tension in the football operations building after a mishandled team meeting regarding the team's player-led march amid national protests against police brutality. Chase told reporters at LSU's Pro Day that his decision to leave was because "I had a lot of stuff going on with my family at the time." Chase dedicated his time toward becoming a professional. From November until March, he lived and worked out at the EXOS training facility in Dallas. After almost a year out of public sight, he coolly ran a 4.38-second 40-yard dash at pro day — an impressive enough time that Jimmy said coaches and trainers told Ja'Marr he could shut it down. "I came here to put on a show," Ja'Marr told them, then proceeded to run routes and individual drills.

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The Athletic (which i honestly trust more) goes more into detail into Ja'Marr's exact location. Apparently, Ja'Marr moved from Baton Rouge back home (it sounds like it was about September). Then in November, he went to Dallas. This article also includes some more information on Ja'Marr's experience in quarantine. That quote by Ja'Marr's dad really opened my eyes, because Ja'Marr was never really alone before this. He was always part of a team, always surrounded by people until... well, he wasn't. (Also now that I think about it, Ja'Marr did say he started watching tape because of Joe and apparently spent most of this year -which was away from Joe- watching tape... maybe it reminded him of Joe 👀)

Ja’Marr stayed in Baton Rouge initially after opting out in August. He remained close with his teammates, especially the receiving corps at first. But once the season cranked up, Ja’Marr moved back home, feeling a sense of isolation without football... “We kept him close to home. We noticed that he was struggling a little bit. Life without football. Life without a team. His whole life changed. It was his first time not playing sports since he was a young kid. Gamedays were the hardest day.” One thing jumped out to Jimmy as they watched games together, though. He never fully grasped his son’s football IQ. “We watched the games with him,” Jimmy said. “He would call the plays before the snap was gone.  And he would say how Terrace (Marshall) needs to do this because the defense is about to do this. And Racey (McMath) needs to do this so he needs to watch out for this. He’d call the play and I was like, ‘Damn!’ It would happen just like he said. So sitting out actually helped in that sense. He never really watched football. He was always playing. Now all he could do was watch it. He told me and I saw how much it helped him.” Watching games with Ja’Marr, his parents sensed his pent-up energy. He was healthy, but he wasn’t playing. The energy fed right into Ja’Marr’s passion for working out. He’d run to the gym often after games to let that energy free. The regimented workout routine really kicked up about six months ago. “He’s been at EXOS (A Dallas-based training facility) since November,” Jimmy said. “They had an opt-out session group that started out where they would work out three days a week. So he started out there at the end of October or early November. That lasted until the end of December. Then in January, he started getting into the more combine workouts. He’s been working hard and getting stronger. That’s really the only thing that’s been keeping him sane is working. That’s all he could do.”

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This Sports Illustrated article further confirms he was in Dallas for at least part of 2020-2021. It also adds that Ja'Marr was so pent-up that he apparently wanted to opt back in (probably bothered by LSU being kinda shit that year -that third game, LSU lost 45-41 💀).

He spent the off-year training in Dallas, studying film and watching his former college teammates struggle through to a 5-5 COVID-impacted 2020 season. What many don’t know, his dad says, is Chase nearly returned to LSU midseason. “People don’t realize how close he was to coming back,” Jimmy says. “After the third game, he was watching and jumped off the sofa after they lost. He said ‘I’m about to opt back in!’ It was killing him.” The family seriously explored whether Chase would have been eligible to return (Jimmy says Ja’Marr would have) and spoke to coaches at length about his reinstatement. In the end, Ja’Marr remained on the sidelines. 

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This Washington Post article also goes more into depth about the impact COVID had on Ja'Marr's family and what went into the decision to opt-out (Ja'Marr apparently has a hole in his heart which SHOCKED me the first time I read it) (It also goes the most in depth into Ja'Marr's aghast reaction at Les Miles saying he should be a DB and why Ja'Marr didn't want to commit to LSU at first)

But that March, Jimmy Chase says, their family began suffering from flu-like symptoms, and older son Jimmy Jr. and Toleah would be hospitalized with what they later learned was covid-19. “I was like: Shake it off, man,” Jimmy Chase Sr. says. “I can’t die now.” During a most unpredictable spring, when the coronavirus pandemic paused sports and shut down the world, the Chase family survived but eventually learned about “long covid” and the heart and respiratory problems some patients reported. Jimmy Chase says his son’s heart problem has healed, but it remained a frightening preexisting condition and again placed the father and son on opposite sides of a tense debate.

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Last thing, if you were wondering about the team meeting in the first article, here's what information i found. Again, I don't know how reliable The Advocate actually is and unlike the article above, this is literally the only source I found that mentions this. I don't recall Ja'Marr or any other LSU players saying anything remotely negative about Orgeron - most of them say he was a great coach!

(At the same time, an old white guy giving ... maybe not racist, but tone-deaf advice to a bunch of college-aged black men, in the height of Black Lives Matter -it's not out of the question.)

Multiple sources told The Advocate that team morale turned south before the season even began, when a large group of players felt Orgeron mishandled a team meeting regarding the team's player-led march in August amid national protests against police brutality. The players skipped practice that day, met outside Tiger Stadium and marched to the university president's office without Orgeron, who later told reporters he didn't know about the protest before it happened. Orgeron met up with the players at the president's office and took part in a meeting that lasted about an hour. He later told reporters he and the players talked "about the things they're going through and how we can be a part of the solution." Privately, the meeting did not come off as productive as described. Orgeron and some players were upset during the meeting, multiple sources said, and while some players said the situation could've been handled better by all sides, other players left feeling Orgeron wasn't supportive. Three days after the meeting, star wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase announced he was opting out of the season, joining starting nickel safety Kary Vincent in preparing for the NFL draft. By the end of the week, starting nose tackle Tyler Shelvin opted out as well.

[swiftdupes]

taylor at the 2019 nfl draft

nashville, tn // april 25, 2019

robe

rainbow sequin romper from inspired wings fashion // $79.50

talia rainbow sequin long sleeve wrap dress from style trolley // $76

sandals

metallic rhinestone trim platform chunky heel shoe in fuchsia from rk collections boutique // $47

[onthisdayts]

ON THIS DAY — April 25, 2019 — 5 years ago

2019 NFL Draft in Nashville, Tennessee

[mydaddywiki]

Kirby Smart

Physique: Husky Build Height: 5'10" (1.78 m)

Kirby Paul Smart (born December 23, 1975) is an American football coach and former player. He is the current head football coach at the University of Georgia, his alma mater. As head coach, he led the Bulldogs to back-to-back national championships in 2021 and 2022.

Handsome, solid body, nice dick sucking lips (dsls) and if you look closely you will note that he has a ferociously furry arms. So he's possibly hair. I must of had blinders on before because I never realize how hot Kirby is. I don’t know why I haven’t notice him til now. Oh I know, I haven’t seen a Georgia game in who knows how long. Now I’m going to change that.

Born in Montgomery, AL, and grew up in Bainbridge, GA. Smart began his playing career at Bainbridge High School and went on to play college football at the University of Georgia. Smart graduated from the Terry College of Business in 1998 with a bachelor's degree in finance. He went undrafted in the 1999 NFL draft and signed a free-agent contract with the Indianapolis Colts. He spent the 1999 preseason with the team but was cut before the start of the regular season. In 2003, Kirby attended Florida State University for graduate school.

Smart began his coaching career with the University of Georgia in 1999, Valdosta State in 2001, and at Florida State while pursuing a master's degree from 2002 to 2003. Smart then spent one season under head coach Nick Saban in 2004 before following to Miami Dolphins in 2006 then to the University of Alabama in 2007. On December 1, 2015, it was "reported" that Smart had been hired as the next coach for Georgia.

Again married… aren't all the hot ones? He pretty much seems to have lived and breathed football his entire life, when he wasn't marrying his college sweetheart, Mary "Beth" Elizabeth Lycett (awww) and having three kids. There isn't much else I can say about him. He's good looking and I'd love to fuck him until his head caved in. Well, he would probably disagree.

Head Coaching Record Overall: 100–17 Bowls: 9–2 Tournaments: 5–1 (CFP) National 2 SEC (2017, 2022) 6 SEC East Division (2017–2019, 2021–2023)

Accomplishments and Honors Awards: George Munger Award (2017) 3× SEC Coach of the Year (2017, 2021, 2022) Broyles Award (2009) AFCA Assistant Coach of the Year (2012) First-team All-SEC (1998) Second-team All-SEC (1997)

[shitswiftiessay]

Taylor Swift’s boyfriend, Travis Kelce, says his friend + former teammate Tyreek Hill deserves “nothing but love.” Tyreek Hill is an abuser who attacked his pregnant girlfriend.

Yeah, you fucking heard that right. The boyfriend of Taylor Swift is friends with a domestic abuser and thinks he deserves “nothing but love.”

In 2014, Travis Kelce’s bestie, Tyreek Hill, was dismissed from Oklahoma State after he was arrested for choking his pregnant girlfriend and punching her in the stomach.

Despite committing such a heinous crime, the NFL drafted him in 2016, proving once again that they don’t give a SHIT about violence against women.

In 2019, Tyreek Hill was recorded THREATENING his fiancée and had apparently abused his child as well.

In addition, he was also accused of breaking another woman’s leg last year.

Hill has received no consequences for his actions, no jail time, not even a single game suspension.

Will the self-proclaimed feminist @taylorswift dump her boyfriend for being friends with an abuser, or was she only a “feminist” for a few eras to sell albums? Unfortunately, I think we all know the answer to that one.

[aintmyjewelry]

hey! would you mind explaining the butterfly mural story? :)

oh yes absolutely!!

so, for some background, it was around mid-April 2019 and taylor had just begun teasing something. it had began with some cryptic posts, a countdown, and insta photo close ups of props with the caption "4.26" (April 26) so swifties were already in delulu mode.

well, all of a sudden on like April 16 (i don't remember when taylor's countdown/cryptic posts started so this might've been BEFORE the insta posts which would leave us even more clueless) I'm not sure who noticed it first, but someone found this butterfly mural that had randomly gone up in nashville

(photo)

now nashville is not a stranger to a mural but it was by Kelsey Montague who was known for her big murals of wings as part of her #WhatLiftsYou campaign. But people noticed this new one she put up had a lot of Taylor Swift references (specifically cats and 13 hearts.....) and the swifties were immediately suspicious!! fans were already flocking to it just out of the gate convinced it was connected to taylor swift

now as we got closer to this cryptic April 26 date i think swifties were hanging out around it or at least monitoring it because so many were so convinced, and on April 25, the artist SHOWS UP AT THE MURAL and begins PAINTING. the painted the word "ME!" in the middle of it in black.

the clowning had truly begun. people were pretty sure now ok i mean even just look at the crowd that was there before the artist began painting. there was no way this wasn't connected to taylor (despite the fact the only evidence we had was......a date, cats, and 13 hearts)

but here's the thing - we were sure it was connected to taylor but no one knew what was happening next

before I get there, though, there was some debate. some people were not convinced it was for taylor especially given this artist and her history of wing murals. also at the time the NFL draft was taking place in nashville so genuinely some people just thought it was related to that or were like "why would taylor cause this ruckus when the NFL draft is in the city"

but that didn't stop most people. I think even the news started broadcasting and the tagline was like "FANS LINE UP OUTSIDE MURAL, THINK TAYLOR SWIFT IS GONNA SHOW UP" like we were on the news maybe looking like fools. it wasn't the first time but wow

even i remember being like?? ok sure it's for her but who says she's gonna be there???

so we're just waiting, monitoring the situation, i think some were livestreaming. and then the bombshell drops. taylor swift posts a video of her in the car. on the way to the mural.

and then next thing we know. she's there. she's there talking with fans, taking photos. there's the words "ME!" on the mural. and taylor is congratulating on our FBI work lmao but also the kicker is - WE STILL DIDN'T KNOW WHAT THIS WAS ABOUT!!! WE HAD UNTIL THAT NIGHT. WE HAD TO WATCH THE NFL DRAFT TO FIND OUT ABOUT THE SINGLE "ME!"

anyways theres the butterfly mural story and how swifties are the greatest detectives even when we're not

[lboogie1906]

Patrick Lavon Mahomes II (September 17, 1995) is a football quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs. The son of former Major League Baseball pitcher Pat Mahomes, he played college football and baseball at Texas Tech. Following his sophomore year, he quit baseball to focus solely on football. In his junior year, he led all NCAA Division I FBS players in multiple categories including passing yards (5,052) and total touchdowns (53). He was selected 10th overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2017 NFL Draft.

He played college football and college baseball at Texas Tech University. He entered the 2017 NFL Draft where he was the tenth overall selection by the Kansas City Chiefs.

He spent his rookie season as the backup to Alex Smith. After the Chiefs traded Smith to the Washington Redskins the following season, he was named the starter. He threw for 5,097 yards, 50 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. He became the only quarterback in history to throw for over 5,000 yards in a season in both college and the NFL. He joined Tom Brady and Peyton Manning as the only players in NFL history to throw at least 50 touchdown passes in a single season. For his performance in his first season as a starter, he was named to the Pro Bowl, named First-Team All-Pro, and won the NFL Offensive Player of the Year and NFL MVP awards. He, along with Lamar Jackson, Cam Newton, and Steve McNair, is one of only four African American quarterbacks to win the AP MVP award. During the 2019–20 Playoffs, he led the Chiefs to Super Bowl LIV, their first Super Bowl appearance and victory in 50 years. He led the Chiefs to their second consecutive Super Bowl. He won his second career NFL MVP and his second Super Bowl MVP in Super Bowl LVII, becoming the first player to win NFL MVP and Super Bowl MVP in the same year, and the third quarterback to win multiple regular season and Super Bowl MVPs.

He married Brittany Mahomes (2022) and they have two children. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

[lostetiquette]

Taylor EGGING at the 2019 NFL Draft 🏈 🥚 🧶

April 25, 2019 ~ 4/25/2019

2019 NFL Draft -ME! Announcement

⬆️ link to view the video on YouTube!

ROBIN Roberts laying egggggs 🪺

It's giving "black and white/screaming color

👀 spot Robin's (what appears to be) green 🟢 & 🟡 yellow friendship bracelet, assuming she's egging the PACKERS

SHIP 🚢 TAT NIGHT ⤵️

on this night there is a photo of a gentleman wearing a black and white "Buffalo check" coat, rather reminiscent of Taylor's jacket in End Game MV.

@taylorswift I'm ready for the sports story to be over 🥺😭

[spade-riddles]

Submission (Re: People hating on him):

Anon, not being rude or anything, but wanted to give you an honest opinion and hopefully good response.

If someone’s first assumption about this whole thing is that people who are calling it PR are “hating”, then they are in the target group that this stunt is being catered towards. Especially when you look at Travis’ dating history, because oh look! that search shot up right after Taylor attended the game. lol

No one is hating on Travis. People who are and aren’t Taylor OR Travis fans are just calling out the blatant transparency of it. A host from The View called it a PR stunt. A popular sports host has called this a PR stunt.

People Magazine even said she “heard about the invitation”. So….she heard about this friendship bracelet story….shortly after learning about the invitation? Now, who do we think gave her the heads up about the invitation? Because didn’t she say during her Nashville show that she doesn’t Google herself but Scott told her about the bench named after her in Centennial Park? She was more than likely out of the loop about it until someone brought it to her attention. Because she doesn’t Google herself.

For example:

Patrick Mahomes said Sunday he hoped to meet her. Then he later said he’d met her before at the NFL Draft when it was in Nashville, which is true because that’s when she wore that rainbow colored dress/robe during Lover era.

However, it was also said that Travis/Taylor had gone on TWO double dates with Patrick and his wife…before she attended the game Sunday. So if he met her in passing at the draft, a double date means he had time for a conversation with her, right? But today he said he met her at the private dinner. lol

Travis was with his ex girlfriend, Kayla, for 5 years. Never blatantly made it a point to talk about her publicly even though people knew they were together and attended events together. Now all of a sudden, he’s openly talking about his personal life? On his own podcast and on Pat McAfee’s show? Taylor suddenly owns a Chiefs jacket when she’s only ever referenced the Eagles? She doesn’t even reference the Tennessee Titans. Lol

The cheat sheet incident? Who else in that suite would’ve needed such detailed notes (especially on what to wear to a football game? Unless you’re trying to figure out what to wear to not make it look too obvious). Assuming the people who are usually in his suite are friends and family…who have been to many of his games before (and would know things about the team and fanbase traditions)? His publicist was right behind her and made it a point to hop in Deuxmoi’s comments and say the cheat sheet wasn’t Taylor’s and that she was his publicist. Why? Because she’s paying attention to the demand for her client on a popular gossip blog.

Travis’ jersey sales suddenly going up 400%? When he’s a two-time Super Bowl winner? Heinz making a custom label (“seemingly ranch”) for a product (Kranch) that they’ve had on the market since 2019?

The NFL seeing a boost in ratings off this game against the now 0-3 Bears, a game the Chiefs SHOULD have won? When the Miami Dolphins dropped 70 points in their game?

The man JUST signed with CAA. He wants to expand his brand because he is about to be “old” in NFL terms. CAA is a talent agency. We all know that when celebrities sign with agencies, they are expected to open up about their private lives somewhat because that’s what the audience they are aiming to reach is interested in.

Adele dates (and may be married) to Rich Paul, who is LeBron James’ longtime agent. How often do you hear them speak about each other? How often do you hear LeBron James speak about Adele?

Last. Look at the picture on TMZ from their PRIVATE dinner. The picture wasn’t a sneak picture. Look at the positioning. Look how clear it is. Look how close it is. Taylor, who is talking to someone, would have seen the person taking the photo. There’s another couple in the background facing that direction who would have seen the picture being taken. Their body language is saying “act natural”.

She is allegedly attending the next Chiefs game on Sunday Night Football (which is a prime time game, btw) against….the Jets who are the home team. Watch how the things getting called out this week—- are “cleaned up” for that game and after.

[feddy-34]

thoughts on bosa’s maga moment ?

oh im pissed

i aint suprised because ive known that nick is deeply in love with donald trump for years now, not to mention this lovely tweet:

he took it down after a very halfassed apology when the niners drafted him in 2019

i think what im mad about is the fact that none of this is surprising. that a ft. lauderdale raised white boy is a MAGA stan is not surprising. that he's too cowardly to defend his own decision to interrupt his teammates' moment is not surprising. that both the team and the nfl have done jack about it despite it literally violating league rules about political statements made in uniform is not surprising. of course nick is going to face zero consequences, from either the league officers or our own front office

contrasting that to the absolute villainization kaep received - not just from fox news watchers!! people here in the bay flamed him for kneeling. and the fact that he was so intentional about it, consulting a goddamn green beret veteran on how to respectfully protest against injustice while still honoring the flag. and the fact that his cause was in fact NOT political, but a plea for people to give a fuck about the countless black lives lost to unchecked police violence. and the fact that he stood by his decision, repeated his protest multiple times, stood firm in his conviction despite being raked over the coals by both national and local media.

and HE'S the one that's hated.

complete bullshit.

[realtapiocafan]

Malik, Brian, & Jayden <3 <3 <3

from here and here

[allpromarlo]

since the important part of you (my mutuals) asked, here's rose oc wank: nfl edition

this is gonna get a lil unrealistic and of course if you (for some fuckn reason) have a problem with ocs for a real life sports league then GET OUUUTTTTT

n e ways

so i already spoilered some of the things this peculiar group of Sad Wet Men have to offer but i wanna start with the running back or as i (the name generator i ran through 437 times.) called him, duane cameron. he's a rb who got drafted in 2011 in the 2nd round bc i just can't let go of my senior citizens (terms and conditions apply i KNOW 34 isn't old) to the panthers. i don't know if they were actually in need of a rb at that time but fuck it they have one now and he's gorjus.

he's known cam (1st ovr pick yannooooo) since high school (after moving away from canada...but that's a whole thing i don't even wanna get into that) and when they got drafted to the same team cam was more enthralled by it than duane but hey he'll have to live w that now. no eli manning shenanigans you are STAYING THERE

n e ways he played for the panthers for a couple seasons and he was always in the top 10 rb conversations (from 2012 onwards bc the only thing people remember him for in 2011 is getting batista bombed by jj watt). he won opoy in 2014 for the first time and repeated in 2015. yk what also happened in 2015.

bc i am chronically living in the past and i'll never stand for the injustice that was dealt on that particular day in 2016, of course my 6'7 babygirl (don't question the dimensions. just Don't.) was the missing piece to the panthers super bowl and they do win that shit fuck you and your big ass forehead peyton. duane also wins sbmvp bc of his outlandish 377 yard performance (I FUCKING WARNED YOU) but you could expect that

n e ways after an easy repeat in 2016 (julio i wanted you to have this so bad but...the Narrative) and some drama in 2017 (mainly due to cam making the bail for no fucken reason) my boy finally hung up the boots in carolina and signed with the ravens because i am a biased little fangirlie and i want my team to have everything. he won the chip in 2019 w the murder birds and maybe sorta somewhat did it again in 2022 but shhhh

n e ways this was a LOT for just one guy and trust me he's the only one with that much history. movin tf on

so in my last post i did mention a 2nd oc who's a social experiment. well his name is ansis knight (that was NOT my idea btw i asked my brother to give me a name for a cornerback and this is what he came up with) and he's a social experiment in the sense that he's literally german. like his dad is american and everything but the dude grew up in Heidelberg, schönste Stadt im Land.

as i said he's a cb & plays for the eagles as of right now and he's very. idk. he's a dumbass and he does things he shouldn't do a lot of the time but Never On The Field. on the field he's the most annoying little bastard (especially for qbs bc for SOME FUCKING REASON he's everything everywhere all at once and they can't escape him) and wrs have a burning hatred for him (so do i). but off the field he's just this very Peculiar Personality and nobody knows what his deal is except amon-ra bc out of all the wrs he bothers every week amon-ra gets the most of it. you can imagine how he reacted when he saw his week 1 matchup last season

not a lot of history on him bc he's still fairly new but i'll just say he's my weirdest saddest wettest football guy and i love him very a lot

AND NOW. FOR THAT MOTHERFUCKER THAT WAS PART OF THE FUCKING NBA OC POST (which is so outdated by now you don't even know)

cole grAnt.

i'll take away first that he's shrunk a bit (6'10 is ENOUGH, jfc) and he's an edge rusher now which means he's the biggest menace to society the world has ever seen. he was drafted by the colts in the 6th round after a solid college season (UNDERDOG STORY RAAAAHHHHH) but they traded his ass to baltimore (eheh. hey) after an...interesting 2021 season. let me explain por favor

basically, he was tackled pretty fucking hard at one point (however hard you can hit a 6'10 dude who's built like a fucking wardrobe) and hit the ground awkwardly. @ the beginning he thought it was just a concussion and bc it was right ahead of bye week, he came back the next game. in THAT game tho he collapsed on the field and when they did a scan on his ass they found that a blood vessel exploded in his brain which caused intracranial hematoma (inner bleeding in the brain for all you non googlers). my man basically died for a second and he didn't play another game afterwards, but in 2022 he came back w a vengeance and he made joe burrow's life HELL in week 5 (and the wildcard game)

i don't know why i went THAT hard on cole's injury i just thought that i was coddling these men too hard and needed one of them to SUFFER. i mean duane already did for the duration of the 2018 season but i needed PHYSICAL SUFFERING i needed there to be BLOOD.

anyways that would be all i hope you understand at least some of it goodnight goodbye

@heyitswolfman pls accept my humble offering + apology i had some bs to deal w today so this comes late <3<3 sawry

[juarezesdeporte]

EN BUSCA DE UNA HAZAÑA

Nueva Orleans.- En su vertiginoso ascenso al olimpo de la NFL, Patrick Mahomes puede lograr el domingo una hazaña que ni siquiera alcanzaron los mayores mitos del futbol americano, como Tom Brady o Joe Montana: un tercer título de Super Bowl consecutivo.

En caso de que sus Kansas City Chiefs triunfen ante los Philadelphia Eagles, Mahomes ampliará su vitrina personal hasta los cuatro trofeos de Super Bowl, igualando la cosecha que logró el icónico

Mahomes ingresaría en un club de cuatro quarterbacks con al menos cuatro trofeos Vince Lombardi, siendo el más joven de ellos a sus 29 años.

Por delante tendría mucha carrera para perseguir el récord de siete coronas que fijó Brady antes de retirarse en 2023 a los 45 años.Brady también estará el domingo en el Caesars Superdome de Nueva Orleans para vivir su primer Super Bowl como analista televisivo.

El californiano podría narrar un triplete histórico de los Chiefs que sus New England Patriots nunca pudieron lograr.

New England, la dinastía que precedió a de Kansas City, jugó tres Super Bowls consecutivos entre 2017 y 2019 pero fue derrotado en la de 2018 precisamente a manos de los Eagles.

En total, Brady se apoderó de seis títulos en nueve finales disputadas con los Patriots. En 2021 añadió una corona más a su colección en su única aparición con los Tampa Bay Buccaneers, saliendo entonces victorioso de un duelo generacional ante el pujante Mahomes y sus Chiefs.

Para Mahomes, la caída ante Brady supone la única derrota de sus cuatro viajes al Super Bowl, dominando el resto con dos triunfos ante los San Francisco 49ers en 2020 y 2024, y otro ante los Eagles en 2023.

'No pienso en mi legado'

Un triunfo de los Chiefs el domingo podría también avivar el debate en la NFL alrededor del GOAT, el acrónimo en inglés usado para definir al 'Más Grande de Todos los Tiempos'.Contradiciendo la opinión mayoritaria, que sigue poniendo por delante el palmarés en títulos de Brady, algunas voces alegan que Mahomes puede auparse a la cima gracias a su superioridad en la mayoría de estadísticas individuales, a su magia en el campo y su eficacia en los momentos decisivos.

De proclamarse de nuevo campeón en Nueva Orleans, el mariscal de campo texano habrá ganado el título de la NFL en el 57 por ciento de sus temporadas como titular, por el 33 por ciento de Brady.En Playoffs, Mahomes ha salido hasta ahora victorioso de 17 de sus 20 partidos (85 por ciento), por los 35 de 48 (72.9 por ciento) del actual comentarista de la cadena Fox Sports.Enfocado en el duelo del domingo ante Jalen Hurts (Eagles), Mahomes rehuyó cualquier comparación con los gigantes de la NFL en sus apariciones de la semana ante la prensa.

"Yo sólo trato de ser el mejor Patrick Mahomes que pueda ser", afirmó. "Obviamente, es un objetivo para cualquiera ser el mejor en su profesión, pero para lograrlo tienes que ser el mejor que puedas ser cada día"."Voy a tratar de ser el más grande en ese sentido. Y cuando termine con el football americano, si dejo todo como siento que lo he hecho hasta ahora, en cuanto a esfuerzo y mentalidad, estaré contento con los resultados y dejaré que otros hablen sobre quién es el más grande", zanjó.

El mariscal de campo, que ha pasado toda su carrera en los Chiefs desde que fue elegido en el décimo puesto del Draft de 2017, hizo un reconocimiento a los entrenadores y compañeros que le han ayudado a construir esta dinastía, entre ellos su gran socio Travis Kelce."Me importa más el legado de nuestro equipo", subrayó.

"En realidad yo nunca pienso en mi legado, pienso en todos los chicos con los que he jugado y en cómo han dejado su huella en este equipo, y quiero que se nos recuerde por eso".

(Agencia Reforma)

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Former Detroit Lions player, coach Dick Jauron dies at 74

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Assessing the Packers' Offseason Priorities: Key Positions to Strengthen

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The Packers finished the 2024 season with a respectable record but fell short of being true contenders. With Jordan Love proving his potential as a franchise quarterback, the focus now shifts to building a more competitive roster around him.

General Manager Brian Gutekunst has been vocal about the urgency of addressing roster gaps. The team’s favorable salary-cap situation, the healthiest since 2019, positions it to make aggressive moves in free agency and the draft. But where should they start?

Top Positions the Packers Must Strengthen

Edge Rusher: The Top Priority

A strong pass rush is essential for playoff success – an area where FanDuel’s NFL Matchup Predictions currently grade Green Bay as a mid-tier unit. They ranked 26th in pass rush win rate, highlighting the need for improvement.

Rashan Gary, the team’s top edge rusher, managed only 47 pressures in 17 games. To put that into perspective, Detroit Lions rookie Aidan Hutchinson recorded 45 pressures in just five games. The disparity underscores the Packers’ need for a proven edge rusher.

The Packers’ Pro Bowl running back, Josh Jacobs, also pointed out the need for a defensive end, saying, “We’re probably missing… another defensive end.” Adding a high-impact pass rusher through free agency or the draft should be the Packers’ top offseason priority.

Cornerback: Addressing Uncertainty in the Secondary

Another major concern is the cornerback position, especially given Jaire Alexander’s uncertain future in Green Bay. If Alexander departs, the Packers will face a significant void in their secondary.

Eric Stokes and Corey Ballentine are entering free agency, leaving the team with limited depth. Keisean Nixon and Carrington Valentine are the only reliable options, and that’s not enough for a team with playoff aspirations.

The Packers could target a veteran cornerback in free agency or leverage NFL picks to select a top prospect early in the draft. As Josh Jacobs emphasized, “We need another defensive back.” Strengthening this position is critical to maintaining a competitive defense.

Wide Receiver: Supporting Jordan Love with a True No. 1 Target

Jordan Love has shown he can lead the Packers’ offense but needs more help. The team lacked a consistent No. 1 wide receiver in 2024, and Christian Watson’s ACL injury only adds to the uncertainty.

Watson and Romeo Doubs are entering the final year of their rookie contracts, and neither has emerged as a reliable go-to target. The Packers must explore options to acquire a proven No. 1 receiver this offseason.

Could Davante Adams be brought back? Or go for a free agent like Tee Higgins? While a trade or signing is possible, the draft might offer the most realistic path to finding a dynamic playmaker. Josh Jacobs echoed this sentiment, saying, “We need a guy that’s proven to be a No. 1.”

Defensive Line: Improving Interior Play

The Packers’ defensive line underperformed in 2024, prompting Head Coach Matt LaFleur to fire defensive line coach Jason Rebrovich. Kenny Clark, typically a reliable force, had a down year with just one sack. Meanwhile, Devonte Wyatt showed flashes of potential but struggled with consistency.

The Packers need to add depth and talent to their defensive line to improve their run defense and interior pass rush. This could happen through free agency or the draft, but either way, it’s a position that requires attention.

Offensive Line: Bolstering Depth and Addressing Free Agency

The Packers’ offensive line was solid during the regular season but was exposed in the playoffs due to injuries. Starting center Josh Myers is a free agent, and his potential departure could force the team to reshuffle its lineup.

First-round pick Jordan Morgan is expected to play a bigger role in 2025, but the Packers need versatile linemen who can step in when injuries occur. To ensure stability, Gutekunst may invest multiple draft picks in this area.

How the Packers Can Address Their Needs

To address their roster weaknesses, the Packers have several options:

Free Agency: With a healthy salary-cap situation, the Packers can pursue proven veterans at key positions like edge rusher and cornerback.

Draft: The Packers have a history of finding impact players in the draft. They could target a wide receiver, cornerback, or offensive lineman early.

Trades: Gutekunst has shown a willingness to make bold moves, and a trade for a star player like Davante Adams could be on the table.

Balancing short-term fixes with long-term development will be crucial as the Packers aim to build a sustainable contender.

Conclusion

The Packers have an exciting offseason ahead, with edge rusher, cornerback, and wide receiver standing out as their top priorities. With Jordan Love leading the way and a young, talented roster, the team has the potential to take a significant step forward in 2025.

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Aaron Jones: The Heart and Soul of the Green Bay Packers' Backfield

Aaron Jones, born on December 2, 1994, in Savannah, Georgia, is one of the premier running backs in the National Football League (NFL). Since joining the Green Bay Packers in 2017, Jones has emerged as a dynamic, multi-faceted threat in both the running and passing games. With his explosive speed, agility, and relentless work ethic, Jones has become a key figure in the Packers’ offense, consistently providing production and versatility.

Early Life and College Career

Aaron Jones grew up in a military family, with his parents both serving in the U.S. Army. Along with his twin brother, Alvin Jones, he developed a strong sense of discipline and responsibility from a young age. The family eventually settled in El Paso, Texas, where Jones attended Burges High School. There, he quickly established himself as a standout athlete, excelling in both football and track. After high school, Jones attended the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), where he played for the UTEP Miners football team. Over four seasons (2013-2016), Jones showcased his immense talent and ability to make plays. He rushed for 4,114 yards, becoming UTEP’s all-time leading rusher. His standout senior season in 2016 saw him accumulate 1,773 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns, earning him first-team All-Conference USA honors.

NFL Draft and Entry into the Green Bay Packers

Despite his stellar college career, Aaron Jones was considered somewhat of a sleeper prospect in the 2017 NFL Draft. Due to his smaller stature (5’9”, 208 lbs) and the deep class of running backs that year, Jones was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round with the 182nd overall pick. However, Jones quickly dispelled any concerns about his ability to perform at the professional level.

Breakout Performance with the Packers

Jones entered the Packers' system during a transitional period, with the team looking for a consistent presence in the backfield. He showed flashes of brilliance in his rookie season, despite being part of a running back committee, finishing the year with 448 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns. His explosive runs and ability to make defenders miss caught the attention of fans and coaches alike. By his second year in 2018, Jones began to establish himself as the team’s primary running back, averaging an impressive 5.5 yards per carry. Unfortunately, his season was cut short by injury, but he had shown enough potential to be considered the future of the Packers’ backfield. 2019: A Breakthrough Season The 2019 season marked Aaron Jones’ true breakout campaign. Under new head coach Matt LaFleur, the Packers implemented a more balanced offense, giving Jones the opportunity to shine both as a runner and a receiver. He finished the season with 1,084 rushing yards, 16 rushing touchdowns, and 474 receiving yards with 3 receiving touchdowns, making him one of the most productive running backs in the league. Jones’ 16 rushing touchdowns tied for the NFL lead, and he became just the third player in Packers history to score at least 20 total touchdowns in a season. His performance was instrumental in leading the Packers to a 13-3 record and an appearance in the NFC Championship Game.

2020 Season: Continued Success and Pro Bowl Recognition

Jones followed up his breakout 2019 season with another stellar year in 2020, proving that his success was no fluke. He rushed for 1,104 yards and 9 touchdowns, while also contributing 355 receiving yards and 2 receiving touchdowns. His ability to impact both phases of the offense made him a key asset for quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the Packers’ high-powered offense. Jones was named to his first Pro Bowl following the 2020 season, solidifying his status as one of the top running backs in the NFL. His consistent production, coupled with his leadership on and off the field, made him a fan favorite in Green Bay.

Style of Play: Versatility and Explosiveness

One of Aaron Jones’ greatest strengths is his versatility. He is not only an exceptional runner but also a dangerous receiver out of the backfield. His ability to line up in various formations, catch passes, and make plays in space makes him a nightmare for opposing defenses. Jones possesses elite vision, allowing him to find gaps in the defense and hit the open field with explosive speed. Additionally, his compact frame and low center of gravity make him difficult to tackle. He excels at breaking arm tackles and has a knack for evading defenders in the open field. Despite not being the biggest running back, Jones is known for his toughness, often fighting for extra yards and making crucial plays in short-yardage situations. Jones’ ability to contribute in the passing game adds another dimension to the Packers’ offense. His receiving skills allow the Packers to be creative, often lining him up as a slot receiver or running screen plays to capitalize on his speed. His contributions as both a runner and receiver make him one of the most complete backs in the league.

Leadership and Impact Off the Field

Beyond his performance on the field, Aaron Jones is widely respected for his character and leadership. He has been an influential presence in the Packers' locker room, often serving as a role model for younger players. His work ethic and positive attitude have earned him the respect of teammates, coaches, and fans alike. In 2021, Aaron Jones’ father, Alvin Jones Sr., passed away due to complications from COVID-19. His father was a huge part of his life and career, attending nearly every game and serving as one of his biggest supporters. Aaron’s tribute to his father, including wearing a football necklace with his father’s ashes inside, touched the hearts of many fans and highlighted his emotional connection to his family and football. Jones is also active in the community, regularly participating in charitable endeavors. He co-founded the A&A All the Way Foundation with his twin brother Alvin, which aims to positively impact the lives of children, military families, and youth sports organizations. Jones’ commitment to giving back has made him a beloved figure both in Green Bay and beyond.

Contract Extension and Commitment to the Packers

In March 2021, Aaron Jones signed a four-year, $48 million contract extension with the Packers, securing his future with the team. The deal reflected the Packers’ belief in Jones as a cornerstone of their offense for years to come. His combination of production, leadership, and consistency made him an invaluable asset, and the extension was a clear signal that Green Bay was committed to keeping him in the fold. 2021-2023: Maintaining Excellence and Team Leadership Aaron Jones continued to perform at a high level during the 2021 and 2022 seasons. Despite splitting carries with fellow running back AJ Dillon, Jones remained a focal point of the Packers’ offense. His ability to make big plays in crucial moments, particularly in the passing game, kept him among the top running backs in the league. During the 2022 season, Jones surpassed the 1,000-yard rushing mark for the third time in his career, finishing the year with 1,121 rushing yards and 7 total touchdowns. His reliability in the backfield provided stability for the Packers’ offense, especially as the team dealt with changes, including the departure of key wide receivers and the eventual transition away from the Aaron Rodgers era.

Legacy and Future Outlook

As of 2023, Aaron Jones continues to be a central figure in the Packers’ offense. His versatility, leadership, and consistent production make him one of the most respected running backs in the NFL. While he has already accomplished a great deal in his career, Jones shows no signs of slowing down and remains focused on helping the Packers compete for championships. Beyond the individual accolades and statistical milestones, Jones’ greatest impact may be the way he has embodied the spirit of perseverance, humility, and hard work. Whether he is breaking off a long touchdown run, making a key reception, or giving back to his community, Aaron Jones has become the heart and soul of the Packers and a player who represents the best of what the NFL has to offer.

Conclusion

Aaron Jones is more than just a running back for the Green Bay Packers; he is a versatile playmaker, a leader, and a role model both on and off the field. From his humble beginnings in El Paso to becoming one of the NFL’s premier running backs, Jones’ journey is a testament to his dedication, resilience, and love for the game. As he continues to thrive in Green Bay, Jones is cementing his legacy as one of the greats in Packers history and a beloved figure in the world of football. Read the full article