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‘I’m in pain.’ I’m in pain’: Marquel Broughton goes from reluctant recruit to Army junior captain – The Athletic

Marquel Broughton recalls his father, Antonio, introducing him to football at Rhodes Jordan Park when he was six years old, declaring to anyone who would listen that his son would one day play in the NFL. He recalls the feeling of becoming a gridiron leader at the country’s premier leadership institution, Army, and being on the verge of maybe making history.
“I’m in a lot of pain, and I’d say I’m hurting.”
I have discomfort and a lot of built-up tension that makes living difficult for me.
It almost ruined this opportunity for me.” On the surface, becoming the lone junior captain on a Black Knights squad during a pivotal period in the program’s modern history makes perfect sense.
Broughton, a 20-year-old safety, is the type of leader who doesn’t need an introduction off the field. “Marquel is a one-of-a-kind type of guy,” running back A.J. Green said.
According to Howard,
“He’s the definition of a leader, selfless in everything he does.”
“All of the players on the team are great guys and truly have wonderful intents and are standout athletes and leaders wherever they come from, but Marquel just rises above them,” says the coach.

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‘I’m in pain.’ I’m in pain’: Marquel Broughton goes from reluctant recruit to Army junior captain – The Athletic

Marquel Broughton recalls his father, Antonio, introducing him to football at Rhodes Jordan Park when he was six years old, declaring to anyone who would listen that his son would one day play in the NFL. He recalls the feeling of becoming a gridiron leader at the country’s premier leadership institution, Army, and being on the verge of maybe making history.
“I’m in a lot of pain, and I’d say I’m hurting.”
I have discomfort and a lot of built-up tension that makes living difficult for me.
It almost ruined this opportunity for me.” On the surface, becoming the lone junior captain on a Black Knights squad during a pivotal period in the program’s modern history makes perfect sense.
Broughton, a 20-year-old safety, is the type of leader who doesn’t need an introduction off the field. “Marquel is a one-of-a-kind type of guy,” running back A.J. Green said.
According to Howard,
“He’s the definition of a leader, selfless in everything he does.”
“All of the players on the team are great guys and truly have wonderful intents and are standout athletes and leaders wherever they come from, but Marquel just rises above them,” says the coach.

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Rodgers’ Final Dance, Peanut’s HOF Case, Eyes On Future Linemen Bullets for Bears and Other Animals

Today is the first day of training camp for Bears rookies.
Bring on the freshmen!
* Ian Rapoport of NFL Network termed it a “riddle most fans can solve,” but is it?
Right now, Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams are sharing the same Instagram story.
* Does this imply it’s time to re-watch The Last Dance? pic.twitter.com/hDLE02V7fk — Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) July 24, 2021
Is 2021 going to be the next 1998 for the Packers?
Is Aaron Rodgers going to the major leagues to play baseball?
He possesses the arm action and the experience to be a wise, mustachioed ace reliever.
Would Davante Adams, like Scottie Pippen in 1994, play at an MVP level without Rodgers, only to be remembered for sitting out a play meant for Robert Tonyan?
Is Adams trying to tell us that he’ll be sipping out of a styrofoam cup while watching Packers games from the stands?
The options are limitless!
* Wouldn’t it be interesting to have a glimpse into Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams’ future?
* It’s crazy to me to read about many sports books believing Aaron Rodgers will retire this week. pic.twitter.com/gMcVQLQ95d — PFF (@PFF) July 24, 2021
That concept is completely insane.
Yet, in such an unusual offseason, we, as football fans, must be prepared for anything.
And, while it seems unlikely that Rodgers would go full petty and retire this way, the fact that it has even occurred to him is amusing.
* At WGN, a Bears fan who survived a shooting in June talks about his visit with Bears quarterback Justin Fields.
* I doubt Bears fans will see the Browns in these uniforms when they visit Cleveland in Week 3 because road teams wear white.
Nonetheless, this is a crisp peek: A look at this season’s @Browns 75th anniversary jerseys
* With NFL training camps starting next week, it’s worth noting that Trey Lance (Niners), Zach Wilson (Jets), and Rashawn Slater (Vikings) are the only first-round picks who haven’t signed their rookie contracts.
Tick, tock, tock
* This feels like a appropriate thing to share, given the Bears’ future needs: Tyler Linderbaum: #1 O-Lineman in CFB pic.twitter.com/741lyg7rXm — PFF College (@PFF_College) July 24, 2021 * For your listening pleasure: On the current Under Center Podcast, @siafalewisnbc joins @ThatsDavis to break down a lot of Bears topics: * Allen Robinson’s future
Tillman’s legacy should not be tarnished just because journalists didn’t grasp a CB forcing fumbles at the time.
* Sometimes a Hall of Fame case boils down to this: Can you recount the story of football without this player? — Robert Schmitz (@robertkschmitz) July 24, 2021
I don’t believe the story of football can be told without mentioning Charles Tillman’s contributions.
In real time, the Peanut Punch was a game-changer, causing turnovers, which we all know is a key component of winning football.
Furthermore, players who have arrived since Tillman have spent years attempting to replicate his signature move.
Years from now, as old, white-haired Bears fans reminisce about the glory days of Justin Fields, we’ll also be reminding the younglings that a Bears legend inspired the forced fumble.
* Thus, even if Tillman doesn’t make it into the Hall of Fame, his legacy is in good hands.
Still, I believe he deserves to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
* This is encouraging: according to the NFL, 80% of players have completed the COVID-19 immunization process, with nine teams having 90% or more of their players in this group.
* The Blackhawks were busy beavers on Friday: REPORT: The Blackhawks Have Traded for (And Extended) Seth Joneshttps://t.co/vXg4pU3rdU pic.twitter.com/qAday9Mtf9 — Bleacher Nation Blackhawks (@BN_Blackhawks) July 23, 2021 The Chicago Blackhawks Choose Nolan Allan in the First Round of the 2021 NHL Drafthttps://t.co/sN

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Deandre Hopkins, WR with the Arizona Cardinals, on his NFL future: ‘I’ve got probably nine more years in me.’

Jan 3, 2021; Inglewood, California, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) reacts in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. The Rams defeated the Cardinals 18-7. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

DeAndre Hopkins, an Arizona Cardinals wide receiver, ignited outrage among fans on Thursday after purportedly tweeting that he would rather retire than get the COVID-19 vaccine.
His remarks come after the NFL said in a memo that if games can’t be played as planned during the upcoming season due to a COVID-19 outbreak among unvaccinated players and employees, the league might compel forfeits and withhold compensation.
Hopkins put an stop to the speculation about his NFL future with a follow-up tweet Thursday night, indicating he wants to play for at least nine more years.

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Jason Lloyd’s mailbag includes the Browns being protected in an expansion draft, the Cavaliers’ future, and Indians extension prospects.

On Reddit, someone asked, “Who would the Browns leave unprotected if the NFL were to create an expansion team in the same manner the NHL is introducing the Kraken this year?”
— Riley C.I try to keep away from Reddit as much as possible, and I despise hypotheticals that will never happen.
So let’s get started!
(Actually, this is just giving you all another reason to yell at me.) Let’s say the Browns can protect 26 players plus all rookies and second-year men under these circumstances.
That means Jedrick Wills Jr., Jedrick Wills, Jedrick Wills, Jedrick Wills, Je

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Deandre Hopkins is concerned about his NFL career as a result of the COVID-19 immunization policy.

Cardinals wide receiver Deandre Hopkins said in a since-deleted tweet that the NFL’s new policy surrounding COVID-19 outbreaks and immunization are making him “doubt” his future in the league. David Wallace/The Republic via Imagn Content Services, LLC
On Thursday, the NFL released a statement outlining its COVID-19 protocols for the 2021 season.
Teams will be susceptible to forfeits if an unvaccinated player triggers a COVID outbreak, according to the league, which also stated that there will be no rescheduled games in 2021.
Hopkins stated in a now-deleted tweet, “Never thought I’d say this, but being put in a position to hurt my team because I don’t want to take the vaccine is making me wonder my future in the NFL.”
According to an NFL announcement, more than 78% of NFL players have gotten at least one dosage of the COVID-19 vaccination.
All 32 teams have a vaccination percentage of at least 50%, with 14 teams having a vaccination rate of at least 85%.
If they are asymptomatic and have two negative tests 24 hours apart, vaccinated players who test positive can return to the field.
Players who have not been vaccinated must still be isolated for ten days.
Despite a series of COVID-19 postponements, every club played a full 16-game schedule in 2020.
The season in 2021 is set to begin on September 1st.
The Buccaneers take on the Cowboys at 9 p.m.
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Aaron Rodgers’ future in Green Bay has been revealed by Adam Schefter.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the third quarter of the Packers’ 32-18 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC divisional playoff game on Saturday, Jan.
Green Bay, Wisconsin’s Lambeau Field will host the game on June 16, 2021.
Packers Rams 04644 The Green Bay Packers tried to give Aaron Rodgers everything he wanted, but it wasn’t enough.
Just as things appeared to be improving in Aaron Rodgers’ ongoing Cold War with the Green Bay Packers, another bomb has been dropped.
The Packers’ hesitancy to commit to Rodgers for the long term has been a reported sticking point for him this NFL offseason.
The saga has had more twists and turns than a daytime soap opera, from choosing Jordan Love with a first-round pick in 2020 to refusing to officially state Rodgers is the guy to not restructuring his deal.
Nevertheless, as it turns out, the Packers haven’t been in as much trouble as they appear to have been.
The Packers did offer Rodgers a contract extension to keep him in Green Bay for another five seasons, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, but he declined.
The Packers offered Aaron Rodgers a two-year contract extension this offseason that would have kept him in Green Bay for five more seasons and made him the highest-paid quarterback and player in football, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
“Rodgers denied the offer, proving it’s not about the money.” What this says is that the Packers have done everything they can to please Rodgers, but it’s the MVP quarterback who has been the stumbling block, not the other way around.
Green Bay fans want Rodgers back because who wouldn’t want one of the best quarterbacks in the league at the helm? Yet, the offseason controversy has worn them down.
Rodgers has been setting the Packers up to fail all along, according to Schefter, which is both irritating for fans who are sick of hearing about it and entirely predictable given who is at the center of the controversy.
The next question is what the future holds if Rodgers is truly uninterested in extending his contract in Green Bay.
Rodgers is under contract until the 2022 season, regardless of whether or not he signs an extension, so a trade appears improbable.
After the season, when the Packers are back in a position to potentially sell their franchise quarterback and officially usher in a new era, things become interesting.