July 26, 2025

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Steelers Embrace Rodgers Era with Pat McAfee Show and Super Bowl Optimism

The Pittsburgh Steelers will welcome The Pat McAfee Show to their Latrobe training camp on July 30, with gates opening at 11 a.m. EST, after quarterback Aaron Rodgers personally invited the host. Fans can expect surprise interviews following McAfee’s April “Big Night AHT,” which featured Ben Roethlisberger, Sidney Crosby and Paul Skenes.

Off the field, optimism is building around Rodgers’ ability to lift Pittsburgh to a Super Bowl. GM Omar Khan insists the roster is built to win it all, and analyst Mark Schlereth ranks the Steelers among the NFL’s top 10–12 title contenders — if Rodgers can replicate his 229 yards-per-game form from 2024.

NFL Analysts Unveil Power and Underrated Player Rankings for 2025 Season

NFL analysts have released a wave of preseason positional and age-based power rankings, highlighting established stars and overlooked veterans ahead of the 2025 season. ESPN placed former Badger Zack Baun at No. 3 among off-ball linebackers, sandwiched between Roquan Smith and Nick Bolton, after his 151-tackle, first-team All-Pro campaign. Pro Football Focus slotted Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II at No. 27 on its top-50 list, praising his 87.4 coverage grade and 0.53 yards allowed per cover snap.

Meanwhile, CBS Sports ranked Titans wideout Calvin Ridley at No. 30 among players over 30, and Saints Wire’s John Sigler named former Bengal Domata Peko to his “Actually Underrated Team” defense of the 21st century. These varied assessments underscore both powerhouse performers and hidden gems poised to shape narratives as the regular season approaches.

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Brown, Smith Target New Milestones After Super Bowl Win

PHILADELPHIA – Fresh off their Super Bowl LVIII title, Eagles wideouts A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith are already charting aggressive personal goals for 2025. Brown, coming off a 1,079-yard season hampered by injuries, declared he “truly feel[s] like I’m the best in the league” and plans to put a permanent stamp on that claim.

Smith, meanwhile, aims to add Pro Bowl and All-Pro selections to his résumé after finishing 2024 with career lows of 833 receiving yards and a 12.3-yard average. Both star receivers credit offseason health work and a revamped coaching staff — led by new OC Kevin Patullo — for setting the stage to elevate their games even further.

Turnover Drought, Edge-Rush Quest Cloud Ravens Defense

Baltimore’s vaunted defense enters 2025 training camp under a cloud, plagued by a season-long turnover drought and a crowded pass-rush room.

• Last year the Ravens forced just 17 turnovers (12 interceptions, five fumble recoveries), ranking eighth-worst in the NFL, and in one recent practice had zero takeaways—a critical shortfall, cornerback Marlon Humphrey said.

• Meanwhile, fourth-year edge rusher David Ojabo—limited by an Achilles injury and a partial ACL tear in his first two seasons—has impressed early in shorts drills but faces stiff competition from veterans Kyle Van Noy, Odafe Oweh and Tavarius Robinson plus rookie Mike Green.

Baltimore must spark more turnovers and sort its pass-rush depth if this defense is to reclaim its historic edge.

Bold Prognoses for 2025 NFL Playoff Teams and Seeding

NFL experts have already drawn up their 2025 playoff bracket, highlighting franchise favorites and potential upsets across both conferences.

• AFC outlook: The Buffalo Bills earn a top-two berth behind a favorable schedule, while the Baltimore Ravens follow as a No.2 seed. Denver is slated to unseat Kansas City for the AFC West crown.

• NFC preview: After 14 wins in 2024, the Washington Commanders claim the conference’s No.1 spot, trailed by the surging Rams and a strong Detroit roster. Upset alerts include Atlanta in the South and a potential Eagles hangover.

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Aaron Rodgers Brings Pat McAfee Show to Steelers Camp, Sparks Super Bowl Optimism