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Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Are teams avoiding players who don't "love football"?
Football fans are often surprised to learn that some of their favorite football players don't love the sport as much as they do. They love what football can give them — mainly, the money. There's nothing wrong with that. Few possess the physical skills to play football at the highest level. Those God-given abilities don't always come with an innate passion for the game. Advertisement Whether and to what extent a guy loves football has been a factor in scouting incoming players for years. As noted recently by Jay Glazer, the absence of love for the game has risen to the level of prompting some teams to remove such players from the board. "For years teams have pulled players off the board for A) injury concerns or B) character concerns," Glazer tweeted on Wednesday. "A third category/reason has been added and most teams I talked to had guys off their board for: 'Doesn't love football.' This was the first year it was so prevalent. I asked around why that is and the thought was because of NIL money, guys have already been paid and some feel they don't need to grind to get paid. So the guys who LOVE FOOTBALL are probably appreciated more." It's basically the difference between Rocky in Rocky II and Rocky in Rocky III. He went from poor and desperate in II to rich and satisfied in III. Still, NIL money isn't NFL money. It's definitely not the kind of money that the best guys in the NFL can make. NIL money isn't generational; it's temporary. Advertisement While whether or not a guy "loves football" could be a relevant tiebreaker if all other factors are relatively equal, it seems a little extreme to remove a guy from the board for it. Yes, there's always a chance that a guy won't have a natural affinity for the grind. It nevertheless seems foolish to avoid a guy who is sufficiently talented to thrive without embracing working out and studying film and showing up for all voluntary workouts with literal bells on. It almost seems as if some scouts and coaches resent the fact that players aren't as dependent on pro football as they once were. That they aren't as willing to take whatever shit is directed to them because they have little or no financial security. It makes sense to embrace players who truly love football to the point that they'd play for free, especially since they might be inclined to demand less money when it's time to negotiate a new deal. It doesn't make sense to pull a guy from the board over it. For a sufficiently talented player, it makes more sense to come up with a way to persuade them to start loving football by understanding what thriving in the NFL can mean for them. It would be different if guys were coming out of college with $100 million in the bank. Most players aren't going to have enough squirreled away to never have to work. And all of them have limited years to make NFL money. It seems like an overreaction to shun players who don't ooze love of football. Plenty of people have jobs they don't love. They still do their jobs, and they do them well. Even if they don't roll out of bed every morning with unbridled enthusiasm to go do the thing that pays the bills.
NBC Sports
24-04-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Are teams avoiding players who don't "love football"?
Football fans are often surprised to learn that some of their favorite football players don't love the sport as much as they do. They love what football can give them — mainly, the money. There's nothing wrong with that. Few possess the physical skills to play football at the highest level. Those God-given abilities don't always come with an innate passion for the game. Whether and to what extent a guy loves football has been a factor in scouting incoming players for years. As noted recently by Jay Glazer, the absence of love for the game has risen to the level of prompting some teams to remove such players from the board. 'For years teams have pulled players off the board for A) injury concerns or B) character concerns,' Glazer tweeted on Wednesday. 'A third category/reason has been added and most teams I talked to had guys off their board for: 'Doesn't love football.' This was the first year it was so prevalent. I asked around why that is and the thought was because of NIL money, guys have already been paid and some feel they don't need to grind to get paid. So the guys who LOVE FOOTBALL are probably appreciated more.' It's basically the difference between Rocky in Rocky II and Rocky in Rocky III. He went from poor and desperate in II to rich and satisfied in III. Still, NIL money isn't NFL money. It's definitely not the kind of money that the best guys in the NFL can make. NIL money isn't generational; it's temporary. While whether or not a guy 'loves football' could be a relevant tiebreaker if all other factors are relatively equal, it seems a little extreme to remove a guy from the board for it. Yes, there's always a chance that a guy won't have a natural affinity for the grind. It nevertheless seems foolish to avoid a guy who is sufficiently talented to thrive without embracing working out and studying film and showing up for all voluntary workouts with literal bells on. It almost seems as if some scouts and coaches resent the fact that players aren't as dependent on pro football as they once were. That they aren't as willing to take whatever shit is directed to them because they have little or no financial security. It makes sense to embrace players who truly love football to the point that they'd play for free, especially since they might be inclined to demand less money when it's time to negotiate a new deal. It doesn't make sense to pull a guy from the board over it. For a sufficiently talented player, it makes more sense to come up with a way to persuade them to start loving football by understanding what thriving in the NFL can mean for them. It would be different if guys were coming out of college with $100 million in the bank. Most players aren't going to have enough squirreled away to never have to work. And all of them have limited years to make NFL money. It seems like an overreaction to shun players who don't ooze love of football. Plenty of people have jobs they don't love. They still do their jobs, and they do them well. Even if they don't roll out of bed every morning with unbridled enthusiasm to go do the thing that pays the bills.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Michael Strahan stands by FOX Sports' Jay Glazer through a heartbreaking time days after announcing his new venture
Michael Strahan is partnering with Michael Vick.(Image via Michael Le Brecht II/ABC via Getty) Michael Strahan, the NFL legend and the host of Good Morning America, has taken on a new career along with hosting. Recently, the NFL legend announced his new venture but amidst all the excitement, Michael Strahan paid a tribute to FOX Sports ' NFL Insider, Jay Glazer's heartfelt tribute to his father. FOX Sports' Jay Glazer recently took to his social media to post about his father in a heartbreaking post but it was Michael Strahan's comment that showed how much he cares about his colleagues. Michael Strahan proves he is there for his FOX Sports' colleague as he goes through a tough time FOX Sports' Jay Glazer posted a heartbreaking picture of a black coffin that carried his father, a few hours ago. The caption for the post read as, 'Take care dad. Beautiful day, beautiful turnout, I'm sure he loved it!! RIP Ed Glazer. Love ya big guy.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If You Eat Ginger Everyday for 1 Month This is What Happens Tips and Tricks Undo The NFL legend, Michael Strahan dropped a heartwarming comment that read as, '❤️🙏', as a way to show support to his colleague. A few days ago FOX Sports' Jay Glazer announced his father's demise with a happy picture of his father and a heartbreaking caption. The caption read as, 'During our visit, he said knew he was heading to the other side, I asked if he good with it. He was…We had a really good goodbye. I get to remember THAT, which is a gift. Pretty surreal conversation. But I was able to leave him with gratitude.' Is Michael Strahan taking on a new responsibility? A few days ago, Michael Strahan announced his new venture for which he is teaming up with former NFL player, Michael Vick , to create a documentary on Vick's new life at Norfolk State University where he would be joining as a head coach for their football team. Michael Strahan's SMAC Entertainment will be partnering with BET Media Group for this documentary. Michael Strahan spoke about his new venture and said, 'I know first-hand the power that HBCUS have on a community and the opportunity they give to so many student-athletes.' He added, 'Michael Vick's commitment to impacting these young men's lives and passing along the gifts that football provided to him is so inspiring. I'm excited for fans to join on his journey with Norfolk State University.' At the moment, Michael Strahan is spending all his time with his children after his daughter, Isabella Strahan recently recovered from brain cancer. Michael Strahan has also appeared with Isabella Strahan in many interviews as he teared up while recollecting the mental toll his daughter's illness had on him. Despite being divorced from his ex wife, Michael Strahan and her came together to be with their daughter as she fought a tough battle against cancer. Also Read: Lil Wayne shocks fans with new NFL announcement days after slamming the league over Super Bowl halftime snub Get the latest IPL 2025 updates on Times of India , including match schedules , team squads , points table and IPL live score for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Don't miss the list of players in the race for IPL Orange Cap and IPL Purple cap .
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jets tell Aaron Rodgers they are moving on from quarterback
Super scoopage from FOX Sports' Jay Glazer on Super Bowl Sunday. The elite NFL Insider reported the New York Jets met with Aaron Rodgers last week and told the veteran quarterback he is not in their plans going foward. Big scoopage: Aaron Rodgers flew back to New Jersey last week to meet with the Jets about his future with the team, only to be told that the team was moving on from him. If that means that he will be a June 1 designation that allows him to sign with any team in the league on… — Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) February 9, 2025 If Rodgers is to continue his NFL career, it will be somewhere other than with Gang Green. Rodgers was 5-12 as the Jets starting quarterback in 2024 after seeing action in one game and four plays before tearing his Achilles in 2023. He will be 42 in December so any team that is thinking about landing Rodgers will have to deal with the age factor and whether he has anything left. Story originally appeared on Touchdown Wire
USA Today
09-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Report: Jets are expected to move on from QB Aaron Rodgers
While all eyes in the NFL are on Super Bowl 59, the New York Jets have had massive breaking news surface regarding quarterback Aaron Rodgers. According to FOX Sports' Jay Glazer, the Jets have informed quarterback Aaron Rodgers that the team will be 'moving on' from him in due time. He reportedly will not be on the team for the 2025 NFL season: Big scoopage: Aaron Rodgers flew back to New Jersey last week to meet with the Jets about his future with the team, only to be told that the team was moving on from him. If that means that he will be a June 1 designation that allows him to sign with any team in the league on… — Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) February 9, 2025
