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Super Bowl Rival Asked Patriots to ‘Let Us Know’ About Drake Maye Pick

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The New England Patriots retained the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL draft to select quarterback Drake Maye, despite receiving numerous offers. Notably, their Super Bowl rivals, the New York Giants, expressed significant interest in acquiring the pick. This interest was highlighted during a conversation at the Scouting Combine between Giants’ general manager Joe Schoen and assistant GM Brandon Brown, captured for HBO’s “Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants” on Max.

Following this discussion, Schoen contacted the Patriots’ de facto GM Eliot Wolf to reiterate the Giants’ interest. Wolf acknowledged receiving calls from other teams but did not disclose the Patriots’ plans. The Patriots’ true intentions became clear when they selected Maye with the No. 3 pick, securing a potential franchise quarterback after Tom Brady’s departure in 2020.

AL East rival made big contract offer to Aaron Judge

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Two years ago, Aaron Judge attracted significant interest from multiple teams during his free agency period. Among these teams was a surprising contender: the Tampa Bay Rays. According to a report by Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times, the Rays had discussed offering Judge a 10-year, $300 million contract prior to the last season.

Despite the Rays’ offer being less lucrative than others, Judge expressed his appreciation for their interest, stating, “It was a very respectful offer, and I appreciated that they reached out and that they thought enough of me to do that.” Judge also reflected on how unusual it would have been to play for the Rays after having spent his entire career competing against them.

Peyton Manning Reveals 1 WR He Wishes He Played With

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Peyton Manning is widely regarded as one of the greatest quarterbacks in football history. If it weren’t for the remarkable careers of Tom Brady and Joe Montana, Manning, who starred for the Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts, would likely be considered the greatest ever to play the position. Although Manning doesn’t surpass Brady and Montana in terms of Super Bowl victories, he still boasts two titles with two different franchises. This achievement is particularly noteworthy considering the Colts had written him off, leading to his late-career resurgence with the Broncos, further cementing his Hall of Fame legacy.

Throughout his career, Manning had the privilege of playing alongside some exceptional talents, especially at the wide receiver position. He threw passes to legendary players such as Marvin Harrison, Demaryius Thomas, and Reggie Wayne, among others. Despite his experience with numerous elite receivers, Manning revealed a surprising choice when asked which player he wished he had the chance to throw to, just ahead of the Netflix premiere of “Receiver,” produced by Omaha Productions.

“One, Raymond Berry,” Manning stated. “Old Baltimore Colt. Going with Raymond Berry. Got to spend some time with him. He was a true master of his craft.” Instead of opting for more contemporary stars like Randy Moss, Terrell Owens, or current sensation Justin Jefferson, Manning chose Berry, a name that might not come to mind for many fans today.

Mitchell: “We’re a work in progress”

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Hawthorn Senior Coach Sam Mitchell provided insights into his team’s 51-point defeat to the Cats on Saturday afternoon. Speaking to the media post-game, Mitchell analyzed the Hawks’ performance, emphasizing that the team is still in a developmental phase and not yet the finished product. He acknowledged the challenge his team faced, noting their lack of recent experience at the venue and praising the Cats as a strong side. Despite a recent good run of games, Mitchell admitted that the Hawks struggled against the Cats’ experienced lineup, particularly at the start of the game, and couldn’t find a way to recover.

Mitchell also spoke about the ongoing growth of his group, mentioning the strategic plan in place for the past two and a half years. While the Hawks have had some recent successes, they are still striving to consistently compete with top teams like Sydney and Geelong. He pointed out the complexity of achieving this, involving player belief, confidence, personnel, and system, emphasizing that the team is getting closer but remains a work in progress.

Addressing the pressure from opposition teams, Mitchell described the difficulty of the game from a player’s perspective, noting the challenge of making good decisions under pressure. He emphasized the importance of consistent, high-level football under any circumstance, acknowledging that while the team has shown resilience in past games, they struggled to handle the pressure against the Cats. Mitchell reiterated that the Hawks are continually striving to improve and reach their desired level of performance.