Fan excitement is highest for the drafted rookies, overshadowing returning second-year players, with RB Bill Croskey-Merritt generating notable buzz despite limited prior performance. When asked about which player fans wanted to return in 2026, Deebo Samuel dominated the votes, indicating strong interest in his potential impact compared to veterans like Bobby Wagner and Austin Ekeler.
Max Eberl believes that Adam Aznou’s current situation at Bayern Munich is positive due to key players being unavailable, though established players remain ahead of him on the depth chart.
"Sometimes you've got to grind it out on those wickets and try and see out the good balls as much as possible, but then when you get anything loose, you've got to try and climb into it."