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Time of India
7 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
New York Jets' Will McDonald IV's bold goal: Sacking Aaron Rodgers in Week 1 and making history with double-digit sacks
Will McDonald IV aims for a big season as the New York Jets prepare to face Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. New York Jets' pass rusher Will McDonald IV has no interest in setting public sack goals for the 2025 NFL season – but he does have one very specific target in mind: Aaron Rodgers . And in a twist of fate, McDonald, in fact, won't have to wait long to chase down the four-time MVP. The New York Jets open their season at home against Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 7, a matchup that gives McDonald a good chance to sack the quarterback he grew up watching in Wisconsin. McDonald, now entering his second season, is expected to start at defensive end alongside Jermaine Johnson and is coming off a 10.5-sack campaign that left everyone across the league in awe. Chasing childhood dreams and veteran quarterbacks Born and raised in Milwaukee – just a couple of hours from Green Bay – McDonald grew up during the height of Aaron Rodgers' Packers tenure. While he wasn't obsessed with football at a young age, Rodgers left a clear impression. 'I always wanted to sack [Aaron Rodgers], from a little kid,' McDonald said. 'I did watch him, though. I watched him a lot.' That wish could become reality in Week 1, when the Jets face their former quarterback for the first time since trading him in 2024. It truly feels like a full-circle moment for both sides – and McDonald knows Rodgers won't make it easy. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 Most Beautiful Women Ever Today's NYC Undo 'I'm sure he's going to have a few tricks up his sleeve,' McDonald said. The Untold Story of Will McDonald IV | Iowa State Sack Leader to Jets First-Round Pick | Origins A bigger, stronger, faster version of Will McDonald IV McDonald's breakout last season was boosted by opportunity. Injuries and holdouts opened the door, and he delivered. With Jermaine Johnson sidelined early in the year by an Achilles injury and Haason Reddick holding out into October, McDonald saw his snaps spike – and he made the most of them. He earned 10.5 sacks and focused on gaining strength this offseason, bulking up with a six-meal-a-day plan that added 15 pounds to his body. He now weighs around 245 pounds and is looking to combine his signature speed and spin moves with more power off the edge. 'Obviously, everybody knows that I like to [use] speed and spin and all of that, but once I get the tackles on their heels, I'm able to get to power,' McDonald said. Will McDonald IV has a chance to make New York Jets history while helping the defense bounce back this season McDonald enters the season with a chance to accomplish something no Jets player has done in more than two decades. If he hits double-digit sacks again, he'll be the first New York Jet since Shaun Ellis (2003–04) to record back-to-back seasons with 10 or more sacks. New Jets defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn believes that's just the beginning. 'He's going to do a lot of damage in this league,' Glenn said. Also read : Jerry Jones finally responds to Micah Parsons' trade demand with a six-word message to Cowboys fans With the season opener fast approaching, all eyes will be on Will McDonald IV as he looks to make a lasting impact for the New York Jets in 2025. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
High eviction rates, homelessness among topics at city's annual fair housing conference
AUSTIN (KXAN)— The city of Austin Hosted its third annual Fair Housing Conference and Resource Hub on Wednesday. A number of topics were discussed: Fundamentals of Fair Housing Evolution of Housing in Austin Fair Housing Legal Updates The Untold Story of Evictions in Austin, Texas Innovation and Strategies to Address Homelessness Travis County Analysis of Impediments of Fair Housing Fair Housing Testing Fair Housing Reasonable Accommodation/Modifications Changes in Real Estate Commissions and How it Affects Buyers Tara Emerald, a new resident in Austin attended with her daughter. 'That's not fair housing': Latest issues related to housing discrimination claims in Austin 'I'm just concerned about the affordability for buying a home,' Emerald said. 'It did concern me for a moment, that checking a box might be concerning…There's still segregation here, and it's very apparent.' It's something she learned more about at Wednesday's conference. 'When we're talking about fair housing, is truly understanding who's experiencing what in the city of Austin,' Dr. Lindsey Wilson, director of the office of equity and inclusion, said. Wilson said the eviction rate in Austin is the highest it's been in a decade. Travis County on par for record number of evictions in 2024, says tenant rights group Housing advocate nonprofit, Building and Strengthening Tenant Action (BASTA) Austin, now has a dashboard it launched tracking these evictions in Austin and Travis County. And it also recently published a related report. 'Our Black and Hispanic communities are disproportionately impacted by evictions,' Wilson said. 'Women with children and low income residents.'That's why Wilson said it's so important to have conferences like this, getting all stakeholders and community leaders in one room to have these conversations and share resources. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
