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Bryce Young quickly impressing new Carolina Panthers teammates

Bryce Young’s swagger taking over in Charlotte according to teammates

When you are selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft, there will be lofty expectations, but that’s nothing new to Panthers quarterback [autotag]Bryce Young[/autotag]. As the No. 1 high school player in the 2020 recruiting cycle, Young went on to exceed his collegiate expectations by delivering Alabama their fourth Heisman Trophy winner as well as a National Championship appearance in 2021.

Despite only starting for two years, Young left his mark on the Alabama faithful and leaves Tuscaloosa as one of the best players to ever dawn the Crimson. During his time with Nick Saban, Young always blew the Alabama coaching staff away with his cool demeanor and how prepared he always was. So, it came as no surprise to the Crimson Tide community when Young was taken as the top overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft.

Since arriving in Charlotte, Young has left a lasting impression on his teammates, especially on Safety Xavier Woods. The word Woods uses to describe Bryce Young is “Swagger” as he goes on to say, “How he carries himself. Not only in the weight room but on the practice field as well. He got that silent swagger, you can definitely tell he knows he’s top tier, but he’s humble with it. Being the first overall pick comes with a lot of expectations and whatnot, but he knows he can carry it and it shows.”

Young has been with the Panthers for less than two months now, but he has already earned the majority of the first-team reps in practices and OTA’s as he is way ahead of the curve already. Young has not been named the day-one starter yet, but at this point, it is just a matter of time and staying healthy.

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Apple TV+ renews Kevin Durant’s show ‘Swagger’

‘Swagger,’ a series produced by Kevin Durant, is getting a second season.

The Apple TV exclusive “Swagger” has been renewed for a second season, produced by Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant.

Durant is heavily involved in the show as it’s loosely based his experience in youth basketball including dealing with coaches and parents and chasing your dreams. His investment company Thirty Five Ventures has a media branch which has allowed him to produce the AAU based show.

The show stars O’Shea Jackson Jr. and Isaiah Hill and touches on the world of elite basketball and its corruption.

The series is produced by Boardroom, CBS Studios, Imagine Television Studios and Undisputed Cinemas.

The series released back in October and received pretty good reviews right out of the gate. On Rotten Tomatoes the show has an 84 percent critic score and a 93 percent audience score.

Director Reggie Rock Bythewood had the following to say about the upcoming season:

 “In season two, they will search and discover what it means to be a champion on and off the court, and the basketball playing will continue to be groundbreaking.”

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Kevin Durant’s film ‘Swagger’ tells the untold stories of AAU

“Swagger” will highlight the early stages of Kevin Durant’s basketball career.

Nets star Kevin Durant will have the early stages of his basketball journey highlighted in the form of a new show called “Swagger.” The Durant-inspired film highlights the deleterious effects of social media, economic disparities, fulfilling expectations, racial tensions and jealousy within youth growing up in America.

As not only an executive producer of the show, but the focal point of the story itself, Durant aims to fix these existing problems within our communities. In an interview with former Net Richard Jefferson for Extra, the Texas product revealed why putting this whole thing together has truly been special.

“Being able to tell a story that we all know and having it come to life like that is special,” said Durant. “The criticism that comes with our game, we’re conditioned as young players to take that and to understand that. But, it’s on a broader scale now, you’re seeing it from everywhere. It’s a lot of pressure, but that’s what our sport is and that’s what competition is. The kids now are ready for it earlier than we were though.”

Most of the problems that slow down rising ballers from making it as a professional stem from mental pressure. Despite the youth making extremely noticeable progress coping with this stress, the film will still help influence those who have trouble dealing with it.

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Browns fans can attend memorial service for the late mascot, Swagger

Swagger the bull mastiff, the Browns’ official mascot, passed away recently

Browns fans can pay their respects and celebrate the life of Swagger, the team’s late bull mastiff mascot. A funeral home in Willoughby Hills will host visitation for Swagger and then a public celebration of life.

Swagger, the Browns’ first-ever living dog mascot, died on February 7th after battling cancer and pneumonia. He was just 6.

The memorial service will be held in honor of the Browns’ first live mascot on Saturday, Feb. 22 at DeJohn Funeral Home in Willoughby Hills. The ceremony is open to all Browns fans. Visitation is 1 to 3 p.m., followed by a celebration of life at 3 p.m.

No word on if Swagger Jr., his son and the new mascot, will be in attendance.

Swagger, the Browns mascot, has passed away

The dog suffered from cancer and had a stroke

Sad news from the mascot front. Swagger, a bull mastiff who represented the Browns as the official mascot, has passed away from cancer and a stroke. He was just 6 years old.

Swagger was the team’s dog and live mascot from 2014 until midway through last season, when healthy issues forced him to step aside. His son, Swagger Jr., took over for his ailing father starting in the Bills game last November.

Swagger was born on July 20, 2013.  He and Swagger Jr. are from FD Farms in Rootstown, Ohio.

The Browns released social media tributes to their beloved mascot, honoring Swagger for his six seasons of joyous service.

Cleveland Browns beloved mascot Swagger passes away at age 6

Swagger, the Browns’ bullmastiff mascot, has passed away after a battle with cancer at age 6.

The face is unforgettable. Loving and kind. The loss of Cleveland Browns mascot Swagger at the age of 6 Friday to cancer has the team and its fans soaked in sadness.

Swaggercame to Cleveland as a pup and grew to a 145-pound full-grown bullmastiff who trotted through team facilities. Swagger made his way through the tunnel at every Browns home game from 2014 to the midpoint of this past season.

His legacy will be carried on by his son, SJ, who took over in Week 10 in 2019. SJ will make regular appearances on Dawg Pound Drive and events throughout the community.

 

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