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Derek Carr explains why he turned down $30M in guaranteed money from the Saints to opt for retirement

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Derek Carr reveals reasoning behind decision to pass up $30M offer from Saints in favor of retirement Derek Carr turned down $30 million in guaranteed salary from the New Orleans Saints in 2025 due to a shoulder injury that required surgery and would have sidelined him for the season. He chose to retire instead, believing … Read more

David Shaw says he “probably turned down three” NFL interviews a year as Stanford coach

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Stanford coach David Shaw says he “likely rejected three” NFL interview opportunities annually After coaching at Stanford for over a decade, David Shaw is back in the NFL as the passing game coordinator for the Detroit Lions. Despite having opportunities to return to the league over the years, Shaw chose to stay at Stanford to … Read more

‘It was like straight out of a movie’: How the UFL turned a brick salesman into an NFL star

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Visit: https://bmore2boston.com When the UFL transformed a brick salesman into an NFL sensation: A cinematic tale Eric Woodyard, who covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN, shares the story of Jake Bates, a kicker who found success in the United Football League before joining the Lions and breaking franchise records. Bates initially worked as a brick … Read more