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Hours After ‘Quarterback’ Release, Jets Rival Aaron Rodgers Gets $143,000,000,000 NFL Offer He Can’t Refuse

Published 07/13/2023, 7:53 AM EDT

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Following the release of the highly anticipated Netflix documentary. Patrick Mahomes has swirled the media with the behind-the-scenes access granted to the fans. But it won’t be long before another fan favorite opens the door for cameras to shoot beyond the pitch. With the latest news all but confirming Jets are set to be selected for the streaming giants project.

The move will rival that of Netflix and Mahomes when they let the cameras inside after agreeing to make a documentary. The expectation following the massive success of the Quarterback is that the Jets will grant a never seen view to the fans. Aaron Rodgers might be granting a similar vein of experience when the $143 billion company arrives in the building.

Aaron Rodgers and Jets brace for impact

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It was clear even before the announcement was released that the Jets would prefer HBO to steer clear of their premises. As Robert Saleh and Co. hoping for a seamless integration of the new additions before the new season starts. The additional burden of cameras may hinder how well the team can gel together, especially with the big-name signing of Aaron Rodgers. Despite their intentions, it will be out of their hands, as NFL has the final say regarding the docuseries, as well as the teams involved.

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But the announcement has put the final nail in the proverbial coffin for the Jets. As they brace for the HBO crew to walk through the doors and prepare for the latest iteration of ‘Hard Knocks’. ESPN’s SportsCenter tweeted out the breaking announcement confirming the selection of the New York Jets for this year’s Hard Knocks.

With the Jets’ involvement with HBO confirmed, they will hope for a successful show that can rival Netflix’s Quarterback. As the show has gripped the fans and critics alike. With many media publishments and movie critics coming forward to admit the marvel that is ‘Quarterback’.

Patrick Mahomes Doc rated highly in the early days

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From an underwhelming reception of its trailer to the hype post-release. Patrick Mahomes’ documentary alongside Kirk Cousins and Marcus Mariota has exceeded the expectations of the fans by quite some distance. IMDb rated the documentary at an initial rating of 9.3 in less than a day, with over 100 reviews to its name.

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Although Rotten Tomatoes has not published an official rating yet. It may not fall far behind IMDb’s rating. The reviewgeek has come forward to rate it around an 8 out of 10. Meanwhile, Primetimer states their subtlety is what makes it worth watching. As they haven’t reinvented the wheel, following suit with Drive to Survive and its success over the years.

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Can A-Rod and the Jets match the success displayed by Mahomes and the Chiefs? Maybe. Maybe not, But it will attract the eyes and comparison irrespective of how well Hard Knocks holds its own.

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Kushal Jain

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Kushal Jain is an NFL writer at EssentiallySports. Having started off writing as a hobby when he was 19, it has snowballed into becoming his full time profession. He is a passionate football fan, or as per the US etymology, soccer fan.
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