Travis Hunter’s Combine Position 👀

PLUS The Jets Need A New QB, College Football Players Will Get Video Game Royalties, Sad News For The 3PT Contest This Year

February 14, 2025

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  • The Jets Need A New QB

  • College Football Players Will Get Video Game Royalties

  • YouTube Is Fumbling March Madness

  • Sad News For The 3PT Contest This Year

  • Travis Hunter’s Combine Position

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The Jets Need A New QB

The Jets announced they're moving on from the 41-year-old QB after meeting with him last week.

The numbers tell a rough story:

  • 6-12 record as a starter

  • Career lows in yards per attempt (6.7) and dropback (5.8)

  • Ranked 25th in QBR (48.2)

  • Jets went 5-12 in 2024

What's next:

  • Jets are likely using the post-June 1 release to split the $49M cap hit

  • Will carry $23.5M until June 2, then drop to $14M

  • Rodgers is free to sign elsewhere March 13

  • Jets are eyeing Kirk Cousins or Justin Fields as replacement

After tearing his Achilles four snaps into 2023, Rodgers couldn't recapture the magic in 2024. Even taking a $35M pay cut and trying to rush back from injury couldn't save what might be one of the most disappointing moves in Jets history.

College Football Players Will Get Video Game Royalties

HUGE news for college football video games!

More than 450 players just signed deals worth over $20 million total with Pathway Sports for their likeness rights - the biggest commercial deal in college sports history.

The details:

  • $1,500 upfront payment per player

  • Already signed Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Texas Tech, Wisconsin, Oregon

  • Targeting all 11,000 FBS scholarship players (~$125K per school)

  • Extra "ambassador payments" pushing the total over $20M

  • Won't count against new NIL revenue-sharing caps

This is WAY better than last year's EA Sports deal that paid players just $600 each for "College Football 25" (which made $500M in sales!). Alabama WR Ryan Williams says Pathway is helping players "get our fair share of royalties from a billion dollar business."

More schools are coming on board soon (Clemson, Tennessee, Missouri, West Virginia). The best part? With royalties, players could make 4x what they got last year. Talk about a game-changer for college athletes getting paid! 🎮💰

YouTube Is Fumbling March Madness

YouTube TV might lose CBS just before March Madness!

Paramount and YouTube TV's contract expires tonight at 11 PM ET, and if they can't make a deal, you'll lose 21+ channels including CBS and CBS Sports.

The timing couldn't be worse:

  • March Madness starts on March 18

  • The Masters begins April 10

  • Major CBS local news stations affected (NY, Philly, Dallas, SF, Boston, Atlanta)

YouTube TV says they're trying to avoid raising prices, while Paramount claims YouTube TV isn't negotiating fairly. Sound familiar? We just saw this with Disney-DirecTV in September (lasted 2 weeks).

The silver lining:

  • YouTube TV offering $8 credit if channels go dark

  • You can still watch on Paramount+ ($7.99/month)

  • Past disputes (like Disney-Charter) got resolved before big events

Not great timing with YouTube TV just hiking prices to $82.99/month. Make sure you have a backup plan before the games start.

Sad News For The 3PT Contest This Year

The stage was perfect. San Francisco is Curry's home court and Ionescu is also from the Bay Area!

Last year's showdown was epic (Steph won 29-26), and they were even talking about making it 2-on-2 this year with Klay Thompson and rookie sensation Caitlin Clark. Both stars wanted it to happen, but according to the NBA, they couldn't find a way to "raise the bar" from last year's special moment.

Remember what Ionescu said after last year? "We've been talking about finding different ways to change this up next year... I'm open to any partner that could help me win and take that belt away from him."

The NBA tried everything - even considered putting it between games during Sunday's new tournament format. But sometimes the sequel just doesn't come together.

Travis Hunter’s Combine Position 👀

The Colorado two-way star who dominated both sides of the ball gets labeled as a defensive back despite his insane receiving stats.

The numbers show why this is such a tough call:

  • 713 offensive snaps and 748 defensive snaps in 2024

  • Won Big 12 DPOY (36 tackles, 11 PDs, 4 INTs)

  • Won Biletnikoff Award (96 catches, 1,258 yards, 15 TDs)

  • Only FBS player EVER with 10+ TDs and 5+ INTs

While he'll probably still get some offensive snaps in the NFL, listing him as a DB at the Combine suggests that's where teams see his future. Imagine if he got to be a full-time starter on both sides, that would be nuts.

Fun fact: His stats would make him a first-round pick at EITHER position. Talk about a special talent 🏈

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Internships 🙋

1. Training Camp Fan Engagement Internship (Minnesota Vikings) - The Minnesota Vikings are seeking to fill internship positions for Training Camp that will assist with executing initiatives in the Fan Village at Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center in Eagan, Minnesota. These individuals will aid in marketing, fan engagement, operations, and guest services initiatives included with the execution of Vikings Training Camp. The ideal candidate will be an effective team player within the Minnesota Vikings Marketing Department.

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3. Human Resources Intern - Hire and onboard camp counselors for assigned sports camps, including drafting and sending offer letters, initiating background checks, and providing instructions regarding compliance and HR-related requirement. collaborate with and provide guidance to coaches and staff members on the camp hiring process, etc.

4. Nutrition Intern (New York FC) - New York City FC (NYCFC) is excited to offer the opportunity to a candidate to join their Human Performance Department. As the nutrition intern, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery and enhancing the quality of nutritional services within NYCFC’s First and Second teams.

5. UCLA Athletic Performance Internship Summer-Fall 2025 - Assist full-time coaches with performance training sessions, participate in the internship education program which includes two education sessions weekly and creating a sport portfolio, assist with performance testing and evaluation of student-athletes, and more.

Job Board 💰

1. Premium Services Executive (Anaheim Ducks) - The Premium Services Executive supports sales efforts, services existing clients, and ensures high Club Seat and Suite account renewal rates.

2. NHL Podcast Host - Do you eat, breathe and sleep HOCKEY and the NHL? Then this job may be for you! Host/Co-Host and produce a daily 30-minute National Hockey League podcast. Shows will broadcast on YouTube and run as podcasts on all podcast apps plus OTT platforms (VOD and FAST Channels). Each show will be a half-hour long.

3. Graphic Design Associate (Pittsburgh Steelers) - The Pittsburgh Steelers are seeking a talented Graphic Design Associate to work within their internship program for the Digital, Broadcast and Gameday Content department.

4. Assistant Performance Nutrition (Cleveland Browns) - Ability to collaborate with food service employees, performance chefs, and meal preparation service providers. Demonstrate proficiency in evaluating nutritional supplements' legality, safety, quality, and efficacy. Understanding diverse dietary preferences and restrictions.

5. Baseball & Softball Coordinator (Washington Nationals) - Reporting to the Senior Director, Academy Programs, the Baseball/Softball Coordinator is primarily responsible for the development and effective implementation of Academy baseball/softball programs/curricula by providing baseball/softball direction on the field and daily practicing planning.

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