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Can NFL preseason Week 1 losers turn it around? Outlooks for Shedeur Sanders, Tua Tagovailoa, Quinn Ewers

The preseason is just that: before anything really counts. As Aaron Rodgers said last week, "It's not real football."And that may be true. Many teams not only rest their starters, but they avoid the "real football" Rodgers is talking about -- the exotic defensive looks, the full breadth and depth of the offensive playbook, etc. Rather, it's a time for evaluation of players, not plays, as teams try to figure out their roster.But there's also an idea that while the games don't count, they do matter. They once even mattered for Rodgers, back when he was a young backup and starter. He's obviously long removed from those days, which may contribute to his disdain for the preseason now. But for those looking to make a roster, the preseason is one of their best chances to impress.Plus, no one ever
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