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  • Reacting to Trent Baalke’s Ousting as GM


    In today’s episode, we go over the Jacksonville Jaguars parting ways with general manager Trent Baalke.

    Jaguars owner Shad Khan and general manager Trent Baalke spoke earlier this month. Below is a partial transcript.

    Q: On Khan’s response to candidates potentially having reservations about having a general
    manager already in place?

    Khan: “What do you mean by clean slate? If so, that’s the definition of a clean slate? What we want to do is for them to have an environment where they’re going to be successful. They say, ‘I want my own quarterback, I want my own health and wellness, I want my own doctors.’ It’s like, you do that, unless they have identified—somebody wants to say that, I would want to really go through that in depth. Because if we can get better, if they have a better doctor… [Head Physician] Kevin Kaplan is among the top two or three best doctors in the NFL, for example. Same thing, a lot of things we’re doing, I’d want to listen to them and get better. If they have reservations, I would want to address them honestly and openly, because our goal is they need to be successful. What do we have to give them to be successful? Fear, preconceived notions, whatever, that really can inhibit the right performance. But if they need something, I mean, obviously, we want to listen and we want to improve. I know we can improve.”

    Q: On if Khan expects the Jaguars’ turnaround to be brief?

    Khan: “I think so. If our defense would improve, get to the middle of the pack, we were what, 2-10 this year [in one-score games]? How many of those games we could win? I think the schemes on offense just being less predictable. I think we could be more productive on offense. We have the ability through the Draft coming up and salary cap to be able to use that to get more specific players we were seeking. I expect for us to have success very quickly.”

    Q: On what the interview timeline to fulfill coaching vacancy will be and if Baalke expects to put in interview requests today?

    Baalke: “I think the short answer to that is yes. We’re going to move quickly to get some people lined up to talk to. How long that process takes? I think Shad mentioned, it’s going to take as long as it takes to identify the right individual. Is that one interview, is that two interviews? I think we’re going to do our due diligence and be very thorough in this process.”

    Q: On if the new head coach wanted to restructure the front office?

    Khan: “My response would be how would you improve it and then if it is credible, you want to do it. How does the structure work? I want to make sure that this isn’t about ego or power or something more sinister quite frankly. There have been some of those elements that I have found in my experience in the NFL. If it’s a legit effort to get better, then everything should be on the table.”

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    As a die-hard fan of the Jacksonville Jaguars, I have been eagerly following the news surrounding the decision to oust Trent Baalke as the team’s general manager. While some may see this move as a necessary step in the right direction for the franchise, others may be questioning the timing and impact it will have on the team moving forward.

    Baalke’s tenure with the Jaguars has been met with mixed reviews, with many fans and analysts criticizing his handling of the roster and draft selections. His track record with the San Francisco 49ers, where he served as general manager from 2011 to 2016, also raised concerns among Jaguars faithful.

    However, it is important to acknowledge the challenges Baalke faced during his time with the Jaguars, including the tumultuous coaching changes and struggles on the field. As a fan, I can’t help but feel a sense of disappointment that things didn’t work out for Baalke in Jacksonville.

    Moving forward, it will be interesting to see who the Jaguars bring in as their new general manager and how they plan to address the issues that have plagued the team in recent years. As always, I will continue to support the Jaguars and hope for a brighter future ahead. #DUUUVAL

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  • Fans can’t stop reacting hilariously as Billboards for The Weeknd’s “End of an Era” pop up across the U.S

    Fans can’t stop reacting hilariously as Billboards for The Weeknd’s “End of an Era” pop up across the U.S


    The Weeknd—born Abel Tesfaye, the man behind the music scene, has been residing in our consciousness for over a decade. The man, the myth, the vibe is finally putting to rest his infamous Weeknd persona and if you aren’t pumped (or upset) about it, what are you doing? The billboards, which by the way creepily read “End of an era”, are already up in New York City, Miami, Los Angeles, and Atlanta.

    The Weeknd is set to deliver his final album Hurry Up Tomorrow which will be released on January 24, 2025. So make sure to put this into the calendar, postpone all other events, and assemble your favorite playlists. It’s the final track of a trilogy that kicked off with After Hours (2020) and continued with Dawn FM (2022), so you can only imagine how it’s going to feel.

    Here’s how the internet is reacting to the billboard A news: An X user humorously said: “If I didn’t know that was from the weekend, that’d freak me out.”

    Another user said: “Conspiracy mfs are gonna see this and think the end of the world is actually near.”

    A comment read: “Take them down pls the schizophrenic people will think something else of it.”

    Another comment read: “Imagine having no idea what’s going on and you see this billboard.”

    Citing Phoebe Bridgers’ 2020 song lyrics, a user said: “So…. the billboard said… the end is near?”

    A user wrote: “I just don’t think this is good for my mental health.”

    “This is not okay for my depression, Abel”, another user wrote.

    The Weeknd’s final goodbye

    The Weeknd Performs at FedEx Field - Source: GettyThe Weeknd Performs at FedEx Field - Source: Getty
    The Weeknd Performs at FedEx Field – Source: Getty

    The Weeknd has already blessed us with three singles:

    • Dancing in the Flames
    • Timeless featuring Playboi Carti — this one’s been dominating TikTok and hit No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.
    • São Paulo with Anitta

    This project is doubling as a psychological thriller film of the same name. Directed by Trey Edward Shults, this dark melodrama stars the face of the song Starboy – The Weeknd himself, Jenna Ortega (yes Wednesday herself), and Barry Keoghan. Include a score by The Weeknd and Daniel Lopatin and you get an epitome of what makes a movie magical.

    Back in 2023, Abel told W Magazine that he was ready to “kill The Weeknd.” He’s closing this chapter of his career, but don’t panic — he’s not dipping out of music entirely. He said:

    “I’ll still make music, maybe as Abel, maybe as The Weeknd. But I still want to kill The Weeknd. And I will. Eventually”.

    The Weeknd’s career so far

    The Weeknd (Abel Makkonen Tesfaye) performs at the Verizon Center on Thursday night. - Source: GettyThe Weeknd (Abel Makkonen Tesfaye) performs at the Verizon Center on Thursday night. - Source: Getty
    The Weeknd (Abel Makkonen Tesfaye) performs at the Verizon Center on Thursday night. – Source: Getty

    Rewind to the beginning, and The Weeknd’s journey feels like the ultimate underdog-to-legend story. Back in 2009, he dropped tracks on YouTube anonymously.

    By 2011, his mixtapes were the talk of Tumblr (and every indie kid’s playlist). Fast forward to 2013’s Kiss Land and 2015’s Beauty Behind the Madness (remember Can’t Feel My Face? Instant classic), and Abel was already shaping the future of pop and R&B.

    But After Hours and Dawn FM? That’s when The Weeknd truly unlocked the cheat codes. Blinding Lights became the song of the decade, breaking records. Plus, let’s not forget his Coachella set with Swedish House Mafia or his surreal Super Bowl halftime show.

    He’s dipped his toes into acting, philanthropy, and breaking Spotify records (the first artist to hit 100 million monthly listeners).