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Undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels to start for 0-3 Buccaneers against Packers in Week 4

Tampa Bay rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels will make his first NFL start in Week 4 against the Green Bay Packers, replacing the injured Baker Mayfield, with the Buccaneers 0-3.

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Image: Fox News
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Mixed · 2Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels will make the first start of his NFL career in Week 4 against the Green Bay Packers. Right · 1He replaces Baker Mayfield, who Fox News says is out at least three weeks with a dislocated right thumb. Mixed · 2Daniels is an undrafted rookie and a former Kansas Jayhawks quarterback, and the Buccaneers are 0-3 and need a win to avoid an 0-4 start.

Right · 1Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Daniels said he aims to stay even-keeled, describing the role of a quarterback as being 'the thermostat' rather than 'the thermometer', and said Mayfield advised him to stay composed and play as himself. Right · 1Coach Todd Bowles said the aim is simply to win, that Daniels 'is not playing by himself' and that 21 other players will be on the field with him. Centre · 1Former Buccaneers coach Jon Gruden, who coached the team from 2002 to 2008 and won Super Bowl XXXVII, called the start 'the opportunity of a lifetime' and compared Daniels to Rocky Balboa.

Centre · 1Gruden said the offense needs a spark, noting seven turnovers, eight holding calls and 13 sacks under Mayfield so far. Centre · 1Newsweek notes the Packers have allowed 30.3 points per game through three weeks, tied for third-most in the NFL, which it says could give Tampa Bay a chance to recover.

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Framing
Newsweek leads with a motivational message from Jon Gruden and assesses Daniels' prospects.
Emphasis
Gruden's comments, Tampa Bay's offensive struggles and the Packers' weak defence.
Leaves out or plays down
Mayfield's injury and Daniels' own comments.
Charged language
“fiery message”“shock the world”
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“Jon Gruden sends a fiery message to Buccaneers rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels” — Newsweek
“maybe Daniels and company can shock the world” — Newsweek

Right1 outlet

Framing
Fox News (OutKick) treats the story as a light feature on Daniels' quotes, then frames the game as a season-saving 'must win'.
Emphasis
Daniels' thermostat quote, Bowles' comments, Mayfield's advice and the injury.
Leaves out or plays down
Offensive statistics and the Packers' defensive record.
Charged language
“incredible clich锓Mount Everest-type climb”
For example
“a Mount Everest-type climb to get back into contention” — Fox News
“Love it when a new cliché drops” — Fox News