When Jerod Mayo moved into the head coach’s office, it still felt like Belichick’s. So he moved the desk. And the couch. And the table. On Mayo, change, and taking a chance. Story: nytimes.com/athletic/57322…

It’s Week 1 of the NFL season, a time for optimism. After all, every team is undefeated. But the reality is even the best teams have concerns as they prepare for the regular season. Our writers spotlight 32 worries, one for each franchise ⤵️

A good, thorough look at Chris Ballard's tenure in Indy and why the stakes are so high entering 2024 👇🏼

Anthony Richardson became a dad while in the middle of rehabbing his shoulder. I spoke to the #Colts QB about the “little man” — who carries his name — and the motivation he’s found now that he’s “gotta feed another person.” On fatherhood and football: nytimes.com/athletic/57411…

The climb of Jordan Love, via Matt Schneidman » Aaron Rodgers on Love's first three years in GB » The two starts that won Brian Gutekunst over » What Love has done so far that's impressed a new mentor of his, Peyton Manning nytimes.com/athletic/57361…

Dear readers, Are you as excited for the NFL season as we are?! We’ve got you covered every step of the way. We'll have the in-depth, can’t-get-it-anywhere-else team coverage that you have long come to expect from The Athletic. A letter from our executive editor ⤵️

Gunshots at their Super Bowl parade. Rashee Rice's Lamborghini crashing at nearly 120 miles an hour. Travis Kelce's new level of stardom. Harrison Butker's controversial speech ... and more. As the Chiefs eye history, a look inside Kansas City's hectic offseason, via

Agree — Pat Boylan Fever/Pacers is one of the best out there. Pacers and Fever fans are lucky to have him

Lamar Jackson/Derrick Henry Anthony Richardson/Jonathan Taylor

Well this one's got the feeling of an awesome game already

Would’ve really liked to see if the Ravens could’ve converted that 2-point conversion … … still, what a start to the season

🎧 The Athletic Football Show Week 1 preview 🎙️ Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen 🏈 Ravens-Chiefs recap w/ Mike Sando 🥳 Ten things were excited about in Week 1 😍 Packers-Eagles & Rams-Lions 🐻 Caleb Williams' debut ✈️ The Aaron Rodgers Jets...finally And more! podfollow.com/the-athletic-f…

New The Athletic Troy Aikman's 57, works out like he’s still playing, earns $18 million a year on TV and owns his own beer company. But privately, success was never enough. The reason stretches back to when he was a teenager on the Oklahoma plains: nytimes.com/athletic/57349…

“Not to get weird on you, but it’s taken a lot of personal work … finding it within myself to give myself grace. There was a lot of, ‘Why do I feel this way?’" Read Zak Keefer on Troy Aikman. nytimes.com/athletic/57349…

Exceptional piece in which Zak Keefer captures the essence of the Troy Aikman that I’ve known since 1989. Kids and athletes should read this to understand how driven you need to be to achieve success at the highest levels of competition — and life.

He hasn't taken a warm shower in years. His workout routine is absurd. Could Troy Aikman still start an NFL game? "If I had to, yeah." Cowboys stories he rarely tells, the "bullshit" he carries with him, and the coach he wishes he could've played for: nytimes.com/athletic/57349…

Troy Aikman is the archetype American success story. He has Super Bowls, a 23-year broadcasting career and booming business ventures, but the triumphs everyone saw masked the inner turmoil no one knew about. Zak Keefer has more on the man once called “God’s Quarterback.”

"It's taken decades. Not to get weird on you, but it's taken a lot of personal work ... a lot of, 'Why do I feel this way?" He's won his entire life, but success never left Troy Aikman content. There's a side to the Hall of Famer he rarely opens up on: nytimes.com/athletic/57349…