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NFL preseason is underway, and all 32 groups are prepared and motivated to get again on the sphere.

Nonetheless, some gamers and coaches are receiving some powerful love from Chris Broussard, who’s “simply telling like it’s” together with his newest “Beneath Duress” record.

The “First Things First” host lately shared the three people who he thinks want to listen to some honesty as they head into the 2023 season.

Let’s get to it!

3. Baker Mayfield, QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The outlook: Mayfield has one more probability to show himself and win a beginning quarterback spot after becoming a member of the Bucs forward of the 2023 season following a really brief stint with the Los Angeles Rams after he was launched by the Carolina Panthers late final season. In Carolina, Mayfield accomplished 57% of his passes with six touchdowns and 6 interceptions, however was subsequently let go as a result of dropping season. 

The Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback has been riddled with inconsistent taking part in since his final season with the Cleveland Browns. The 28-year-old is coming into his sixth 12 months within the league and vying for the coveted spot of QB1 towards Kyle Trask, because the Bucs look to fill the large cleats of retired future Corridor of Famer Tom Brady. 

Broussard’s ideas: “That is it, Baker! … Your final probability to be a professional starter within the NFL. The stress [is] on, not simply to win the job, however to maintain the job. You gained the job in Carolina, however you could not maintain it. You bought to maintain it this time. I do assume, Baker, that you’ve matured sufficient. I feel you’ve got been humbled sufficient, as your coach Todd Bowles mentioned, to just accept that if this does not go nicely [you’ll need] to just accept a backup position for the remainder of your profession.”

2. Ron Rivera, HC, Washington Commanders

The outlook: The Commanders are heading into a brand new period with a brand new proprietor in Josh Harris, however there nonetheless appears to be pressure to work out throughout the group following a drama-filled offseason. Head coach Rivera, who will enter his fourth 12 months with the group this season, has been vocal about his considerations up to now and most lately landed in sizzling water after publicly criticizing then walking back comments about new offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy’s coaching style.

Along with constructing group ethical, Rivera has a troublesome job forward of him because the Commanders look to enhance from the fourth place end within the NFC East final season and a report of 8-8-1 that when once more saved them out of playoff competition.

Broussard’s ideas: “Now Ron, I feel you imply nicely. I feel you are an trustworthy man, … too trustworthy although. You do not have to inform the general public and the media each little disagreement, each little dispute that is happening inside your constructing as a result of now you could have created distractions. … It will come right down to your report, too. 

“Ron, your final 5 years as a head coach have had dropping information. New possession there in Washington, too. New possession lots of the time means new coach, so Ron is underneath duress to have an excellent season.”

1. Kyle Shanahan, HC, San Francisco 49ers

The outlook: The Tremendous Bowl-winning coach has named second-year quarterback Brock Purdy because the starter for the 49ers’ preseason opener towards the Las Vegas Raiders. The 23-year-old will play his first recreation since December 2022 after struggling an elbow harm within the first quarter of the NFC Championship Sport. Trey Lance, who additionally suffered an harm this previous season when he fractured his ankle in Week 2, made his comeback throughout camp and was given some first-team reps alongside Purdy and veteran QB Sam Darnold. The three will proceed to battle it out for the common season job with each Purdy and Lance seeking to as soon as once more regain that beginning spot glory. The Niners completed final season atop the NFC West with a 13-4 report however misplaced to the Philadelphia Eagles within the postseason.

Broussard’s ideas: “You will have gone out on a limb, brother, and picked a former Mr. Irrelevant (Purdy) over a No. 3 choose (Lance) that you simply guys traded three first-round draft picks and different stuff for — and you’ve got put him on the bench. I feel you make the suitable transfer, however some persons are mad skeptical. I’ve acquired to be trustworthy. … I do not know the place Trey’s thoughts is at. … I get it that it is big-boy soccer and you have to overcome some stuff, however his mentality should be like, ‘Man, do they consider in me?’ It may work out if Brock performs nicely, but when he will get harm [or] if Darnold would not play nicely, the place is his (Trey’s) thoughts going to be at? … I do consider in you as a result of I consider in Brock Purdy, however I hope you bought this factor proper.”

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