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Its the generic advice every kid hears growing up, a broad aphorism that can apply to almost anything.

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But you know where it doesnt apply?

Even before the incoming players have begun practice, the NFL wants to hammer that into their heads.

This is easier for some players to do than others.

This is a mans team, he tells Aaron.

The message is clear.

But this is an effective sequence with Maggie Kileys direction really immersing us in Aarons point of view.

Even just the light congratulatory helmet slaps from his teammates feel explosive.

Off the field, The Man returns the shows focus to Aarons home life.

Aaron might be famous in Boston and beyond, but hes a megacelebrity in Bristol.

The two of them fit together well.

The only issue, really, is that Aaron isnt all that attracted to women.

That group now includes their weed dealer, Sherrod, who is very obviously bad news.

Every act of violence brings Aaron closer to a point of no return.

We know where this ends.

Goofy but funny appearance from Laith Wallschleger as Gronk.

I feel great, after the game was over.

It alsowasnt his first incident.

The switching turn-signal image is very unsettling.