The guy squirting water into Zach Ertz’s mouth is Joe O’Pella. He’s an athletic trainer that’s been with the team for over 15 years at this point.
NFL teams don’t really have water boys, athletic trainers are usually the ones responsible for having water on the practice field and during games, but this post is absolutely hilarious.
A guy who rehabbed my ACL tear in my second year, has a masters degree from Pitt, and has years of experience keeping Eagles players healthy and on the field being called a “Waterboy” is crazy, and I’m already giving him shit for it, but good lord this post is so wildly misleading.
Either way, thought I’d clear the air, that the people with Water Bottles during games actually serve much bigger roles on NFL Teams.
Rinky to the Rd. 16 at Indian Wells‼️ Hijikata has defeated #20 Luciano Darderi🇮🇹 and #10 Alexander Bublik 🇰🇿 to reach a career best performance @atptour Masters 1000; was the only Qualifier to reach the 3rd Rd.
In recognition for their exemplary work during the 2025 season, our athletic training staff has received the Ed Block Courage Award for PFATS Staff of the Year! 👏
Senior Finn Thompson earned a WPIAL cut in the 50 yard Freestyle with a time of 34.72. Finn is the first swimmer in Mt Lebanon history to earn a WPIAL Para-athlete cut. He will now compete at the 2026 WPIAL Swimming Championships with his teammates!! Go LEBO!!
So let me get this straight ...
The Jacksonville Jaguars:
• Lead the AFC South
• Are on a 7-game win streak
• Have a Top 10 offense & defense
And only got ONE Pro Bowler? 🤨
#NFL | #DUUUVAL
There should be way more jags on this list #DUUUVAL you know what to do !
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