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In the NFL, Green Bay head coach Matt LaFleur didn't mince words after reviewing the tape from Sunday's loss to the Vikings, calling out what he described as protection busts that should not and cannot happen at this level. When a coach goes on record like that after film study, you know the offensive line conversation in Green Bay is far from over.
Shifting to Denver, Sean Payton took full accountability after the Broncos dropped their opener, telling reporters the loss starts with him and the coaching staff. That kind of public ownership from a head coach is notable, but Broncos fans will want to see the corrections on the field, not just the right words in a press conference.
And over in Formula One, Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies pushed back against any concern surrounding Isack Hadjar's wrist injury, insisting there is nothing wrong with the young Frenchman's recovery timeline. Hadjar has missed three consecutive grands prix since hurting himself in training during the summer break, with Liam Lawson stepping in to hold the seat. Red Bull says the plan is on track, and for Hadjar's sake, that better be the case.
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